Huangshi

A comprehensive museum focusing on the mining and metallurgy history of the Huangshi region. Its permanent exhibition "One Furnace of Heaven and Earth" covers the area's 3,000-year history of mineral extraction and smelting, featuring artifacts from the Tonglushan ancient copper mine site. The museum is located on the east side of People's Square.

China's first national mine park, built on the site of the former Daye Iron Mine. The core attraction is the No. 1 Sinkhole in Asia, a massive open-pit mine with a maximum depth of 444 meters. Visitors can walk along the observation deck to view the pit, explore the mining museum, or take the shuttle bus. In late April to early May, the park hosts a locust flower festival.

A 4A-level scenic area and provincial forest park. The mountain has three main peaks and is home to the Honghua Temple, which features a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree. The Dongchang Pavilion hosts Tang-style performances in the evening. Private vehicles are not allowed on the mountain; visitors must transfer to the shuttle bus at the visitor center. Free entry; shuttle bus ¥30 round trip; Dongchang Pavilion approx. ¥59. Allow about 2-3 hours for a visit. Wear comfortable shoes as the temple area has uneven stone paths.

A 4A-level archaeological site with over 3,000 years of mining history, dating from the Shang to Han dynasties. It was discovered in 1973 and is one of China's best-preserved ancient copper mines. The site was listed as a national historical and cultural heritage site in 1982 and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2012. The museum displays bronze swords, mining tools, and well-preserved ancient mine shafts and tunnels.

Built on the site of the former Huaxin Cement Plant, founded in 1907, which was one of China's earliest modern cement factories. The old factory was closed in 2007 and reopened as a cultural park in 2022. It features preserved industrial buildings, kilns imported from the US in 1946, and a museum documenting the history of China's cement industry. The site is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. Visitors can walk around the industrial ruins, visit the museum, or take the sightseeing train.

A karst cave and canyon system with a 30-meter-high cave passage and an underground river. Visitors can walk through the canyon wearing waders (provided at the entrance). The route involves wading through clear water and viewing stalactites illuminated by colored lights. The full walk takes about 1.5-2 hours. The cave maintains a cool temperature year-round, making it a popular summer destination.

A lake with over 1,000 islands, often compared to Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang. The main attraction is the Sky City observation platform, a glass-bottomed circular deck on a mountaintop at an altitude of 520 meters, offering panoramic views over the islands. Boat tours are available to explore different routes among the islands. Recommended to allocate at least half a day for a visit.

One of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Yangxin" with a two-tier waterfall dropping about 180 meters. The waterfall creates a fine mist when water levels are sufficient, and rainbows may appear in the spray on clear days. The surrounding forest area has walking trails.