Taishan Pine

Taishan Welcoming Pine, the First of the Marvelous Pines at Huangshan, is listed in the Exquisite Gardens Heritage List. It stands on the east side of Jade Screen Peak, above the Manjushri Grotto, breaking through the stone, with a lifespan of over a thousand years. Its posture is robust, with branches and leaves spread flat like a canopy. The two main branches stretch out diagonally, as if welcoming guests with outstretched arms and nodding to friends from all over the five seas and four oceans. They either stand tall, stretch out diagonally, or curve; they may tilt, bow, or lie flat; some resemble a black tiger, while others are like a peacock... They adorn Huangshan, making it even more mystical and beautiful.

The迎客松 has a unique posture, its branches winding and curling, likened by visitors to a "natural bonsai." It stands like a green giant, accompanying tourists in admiring the beautiful scenery of the Yellow Mountains. Its long "arms" stretch towards the mountainside, as if reluctantly bidding farewell to the visitors.

The迎客松 is located to the left of the玉屏楼, emerging from the side of the狮石. It stands at 10 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of 0.64 meters, and is at least 800 years old. One branch extends outwards like an arm welcoming guests from afar, exuding elegance and grace. It is a symbol of the Yellow Mountains.