Upon ascending Huangshan, the misty clouds swirl around you, dampening your steps and chilling the air. The ethereal landscape is reminiscent of a fairyland. The sea of clouds obscures the peculiar shapes of the granite rocks and the welcoming silhouettes of the ancient pines. Only the majestic peak of Lotus pierces the clouds, its steep cliffs a breathtaking testament to the mountain's power. In the distance, a tranquil Taoist temple peeks through the mist, nestled beside a colossal pine tree that crowns the mountaintop. A dense grove of swaying Chinese bamboo surrounds the temple, and a meandering stream murmurs its secrets to the rocks.