Highly recommended to anyone seeking nature in its most dramatic, mythic form. Standing above a churning sea of clouds as jagged granite peaks pierced the mist felt like entering a classical scroll painting come alive. One of the sights that left an impression was the quiet poetry of the ancient Huangshan pines that clung impossibly to bare vertical rock faces. Mist swirling through the valleys below was an unforgettable, almost meditative spectacle that made every single step worth the climb.