The Tour of Huangshan brings continental-level stage racing to the granite peaks and tea terraces of Anhui province.
The Tour of Huangshan is a multi-day men's stage race held in eastern China, typically in September. The race takes its name from the Huangshan mountain range in Anhui province, a region known for steep granite peaks and dramatic elevation changes.
The race debuted in 2023, bringing professional cycling to one of China's most famous mountain landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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This race offers a window into continental racing in a landscape that rarely appears on the European calendar. The Huangshan region delivers genuine climbing, often across multiple stages, and the September timing means the race can serve as a late-season target for climbers looking to build form or close out their year with a stage win or GC result.
The race typically unfolds across four days, with the route shaped by the mountainous terrain of Anhui province. Expect at least one summit finish or sustained climbing stage that separates the GC contenders, along with flatter transition stages that can favor breakaways or sprinters. The climbs here are not long Alpine ascents but shorter, steeper pitches that reward punchy accelerations and tactical positioning. Time gaps tend to be modest, so bonus seconds and stage placings often matter as much as raw climbing power. Expect GC pressure to build on the queen stage, then hold through the final day if the route includes a last climb or technical descent.
Stage race around Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in Anhui province, China.
The mountainous terrain around Huangshan provides genuine climbing stages.
Most recent winner: Daniel Cavia
The UNESCO-listed Huangshan (Yellow Mountain).
The Yellow Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage site, provides the dramatic backdrop.
