the famous summer and winter resort at Kuling in Kiangsi in the latter part of the Jest century' con sidered Huang Shan as a possibility, but nally chose Kuling because was more accessible and In touch with the modern life of that period, Distance Negligible Now Huang Shan can be reached easily by good motor roads. It is bout 160 miles from Hangchow over the fine new Chelelang-Anhwel-From Chunghwamen, the South Gate of Nanking, 10 the China Travel, Service Hotel an elevation of 2,500. fect In the Huang Shan s only 270 miles by the speedometer. Construction is being Pushed rapidly on the Kiang-Nan Rallwoy from Nanking southwestward, "One can now take train from the Capital to Shuang Cheng and bus for one day more fo Huang Shan. Presently he can go by train, to within about 30 miles of Huang Shan ith bus trip for the rest of the way.
We left Nanking by car early one morning and could have reached Huang" Shan comfortably before evening, but when we had gone about halfway some road dimeuities wore reported about 20 miles further on and we decided to go. first to Hangchow. The first five hours of darkness that evening were spent in driving against a furious snow storm. The car lights made a beautiful Christmas effect on countless fying snowflakes and on the snow-weighted bamboos which decorate the highway for tens of miles along the approach to Hengchow.
AN ju our party were foreigners and we were specially pleased to find that the manager spoke English well and had good training at handling travellers, understanding also the ways and peculiar needs of foreig-nets, a number of whom have already found their way to Huang Shan, The China Travel Service has worked out a fine service for travellers in the region and at reasonable cost. Canvas cots and suitable beding will be provided Ju any quantity desired for tramping tours of the mountains, Fine maps are also available showing routes, "altitudes and other Items of interest. " Guides: are provided, as are carriers for baggage and for' sedan chairs when dered and arrangements are made with monasteries at fixed Brlees for lodging and food on ihe 'Phe climate and varied scenery of Huang" Shan and the conveniences and walks and climbs, make it a region in which to spend many day' or weeks if) one has the available time. Our stay was limited to two days and three nights and the China Travel Service chose just the right Itinerary for us,
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