Huangshan Geopark takes various measures to serve tourists during rainy season

From June 18 to June 23, Huangshan has been experiencing heavy rainfall. Steep tourist areas such as Tiandu Peak and Xihai Grand Valley are temporarily closed. Visitors planning to visit the mountain should pay close attention to weather changes and plan your trips accordingly.

Huangshan geopark has strengthened its on-duty supervision and taking multiple measures to actively respond to the heavy rainfall, ensuring the safety of visitors and heritage resources.

The Command Center arranges everything scientifically based on real-time situation of geopark entrance reservation, queue times, cable car capacity and travel time. Through geopark early warning broadcast system, frequent reminders are issued to inform visitors to pay attention to personal safety.

The geopark‘s Meteorological Department keeps close eyes on weather changes and enhances early warnings.

The Flood Control Department monitors water conditions, reservoir dams, disaster-prone areas, increases the frequency of inspection and frequently consults with reservoir departments to share warning information and alert relevant personnel.

The geopark’s Transportation Bureau increases the frequency of inspection of drainage systems and the condition of roads, sets up warning signs, and uses a combination of machinery and manual labor to promptly eliminate potential hazards, ensuring smooth drainage and road transport.

The Landscape Development Department strengthens the inspection and monitoring of geological disaster-prone areas on both sides of the walking paths, promptly clearing road obstructions to ensure smooth passage for visitors.

The Forestry and Park Bureau immediately responds to the "One Tree One Policy" emergency plan for disastrous weather. Over 150 members of the ancient trees protection emergency team are stationed around the Guest-greeting Pine and Black Tiger Pine all day. They also patrol other important ancient trees.

The Comprehensive Law Enforcement bureau issues tourism safety reminders to all travel agencies in the area, proactively informing them of the closures of scenic areas and surrounding attractions and water-related projects due to heavy rainfall.

Each comprehensive management team, organized by grid units, strengthens the safety patrols of walking paths during the flood season, advises tourists to stay away from river channels, reservoirs, and geological disaster-prone areas, and guides them to safer areas.

The geopark Transfer Center and cable car stations broadcast rain alerts on large screens and through loudspeakers, organizing volunteers to provide warm services such as hot drinks and snacks.

Hotels in the geopark actively guide visitors to seek shelter from the rain, open lobbies and lounges for rest, and provide visitors with towels and ginger tea to remove cold, protecting every visitor with considerate service and sincere smiles.