Huangshan's seas of clouds are also unique. The high mountain, deep valley, abundant rainfall, low temperature and high pressure cause very changeable weather patterns. Clouds often gather unexpectedly to form cloudseas. There are five major places to watch the "Huangshan Seas": the Yuping (Jade Screen)Pavilionfor watching the South Sea, Qingliang (Clear and Cool) Terrace for the North sea, Paiyun (Cloud Dispelling) Pavilion for the West Sea, Bai'e (White-Goose) Ridge for the East Sea, and Pingtiangang for the Heavenly Sea. Additionally, the hazy mists drift among the high peaks, adding mystery to the mountain.

There is also a scenic area featuring hot springs on Mount Huangshan. The hot spring water is around 42C year round. The springs were called Cinnabar Springs in ancient times because Zhusha (Cinnabar) Peak is its source and the phenomenon of vermilion cinnabar (mercuric sulphide) gushing up from the springs occurs every 300 years, Northeast of the hot springs, there is Huangshan's 1argest waterfall -- the Jiulong (Nine-Dragon) Waterfall-- roaring down spectacularly. This spot also marks the starting point of the cable car up to the mountaintop.

Finally in 1990 Huangshan Mountain was inscribed as a World Heritage site of both cultural and natural terms by criteria of C (ii) and N (iii) (iv) by UNESCO. The following description may help to have a better understanding of the formal inscription of Huangshan as a World Heritage Site:

Huangshan, known as "the loveliest mountain of China", was acclaimed through art and literature during a good part of Chinese history (the Shanshui "mountain and water" style of the mid-16th century). Today, it holds the same fascination for visitors, poets, painters and photographers who journey in pilgrimage to this enchanting site, renowned for its magnificent scenery made up of many granite peaks and rocks rising out of a sea of clouds.