Stories from Huangshan · China

Huang Wenzhong, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, has spent over 30 years cultivating camellias in Huangshan.

Huangshan's East Gate, known as the Donghai Scenic Area, is set to open soon.

Huangshan City in Anhui province has launched an immersive historical drama experience within its ancient city.

The Chinese Zhi Town in Huangshan District has revived ancient craftsmanship, offering immersive experiences that break traditional tourism barriers. During the Han Dynasty, officials in Chang'an possessed no knowledge of the geography west of Guanzhong. China possesses over 5.08 million ancient book titles, making it a global model for the preservation of ancient texts. The 'Emperor Fingerboard' cypress tree is over 5,000 years old, standing 19.56 meters tall with a chest circumference of 860 centimeters. Over 83,000 ancient cypresses form China's most complete ancient cypress forest, with over 30,000 trees being millennia old. Seeds from the 'Emperor Fingerboard' cypress were sent to the Tiangong-2 space laboratory in September 2016 for life and aerospace science experiments. China's collection of ancient books, including the 'Siku Quanshu,' is a global model for preservation.

The town of Tangmo in Anhui province is celebrating the May Day holiday with a vibrant lantern parade along the Tanggan River.

Rumors claiming farmed grouper are fed contraceptives to increase size have circulated in markets since approximately 2000. Speculation continues regarding the use of hormones to increase the size of Huangshan grouper. Artificial cultivation techniques for Huangshan grouper involve managing energy consumption to prioritize growth. After sex reversal, nutrients are concentrated on body mass, resulting in larger farmed fish compared to wild specimens. Wild Huangshan grouper typically weigh between 10 and 20 grams, whereas farmed versions are significantly larger. This size difference has led to consumer confusion and rumors in the market. Improved aquaculture techniques have led to a increase in the yield and physical size of Huangshan Grouper. A quality and safety risk assessment laboratory conducted trials comparing fish fed with contraceptives against a control group.