Scenic spot introduction:

Huashan, the western peak of the Five Sacred Mountains, is known as the "most dangerous mountain in the world" and enjoys a high reputation throughout the country and even the world. The scenic area is located in Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, with an altitude of 2,154.9 meters. It is connected to the Qinling Mountains in the south and overlooks the Huangwei Mountains in the north. It is the gateway to the Central Plains from the northwest. It is rich in resources, unique in landscape, and rich in cultural connotations. It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese culture.
Huashan is not only a Taoist resort, the "fourth cave heaven" of Taoism, but also one of the nine places for viewing the sun in China. Not only are there famous Taoist masters such as Chen Tuan, Hao Datong, and He Yuanxi, but also the widely worshipped deity of the Han people - the Lord of Huashan, the Western Peak. East Peak (Chaoyang Peak) Balcony It is also the best place to watch the sunrise and sunset. Believers and photographers come here all year round just to pay their respects and enjoy the spectacular view.
As one of the famous Five Mountains in my country, Huashan is tall and steep, towering into the sky, and is the youngest mountain among the Five Mountains. The numerous and obvious joints and faults, as well as the nearly horizontal faults and joints of different sizes, divide the complete granite into large and small rocks. In the cutting activities of the rivers, weathering and erosion have formed a majestic peak and many strange-shaped rocks, which also become a wonderful view of Huashan. Climbing to the top of Huashan, the landscapes of mountains, rocks, ancient monuments, temples and other landscapes are connected together, forming the golden tourist routes of Shaanxi East Line and Weinan South Line, and connecting with Xi'an and Luoyang, forming the Shaanxi Great East Line - the popular tourist route of the Han and Tang Ancient Road, which is the first choice for tourists to Shaanxi.

Attractions distribution:

Huashan Branch East Peak , West Peak , South Peak , North Peak , Zhongfeng There are five peaks in total, the main peak is South Peak "Falling Goose" East Peak "Chaoyang", West Peak The three peaks of Lotus Mountain stand side by side, "flying beyond the white clouds and casting shadows in the Yellow River", and are known as the "Three Peaks Beyond the Sky". There are also Yuntai Peak and Yunv Peak on the side, and 36 small peaks in front. Due to the changeable climate on the mountain, "Yunhua Mountain", "Yuhua Mountain", "Wuhua Mountain" and "Xuehua Mountain" are formed, giving people a fairyland beauty. There are 72 semi-suspended caves and more than 20 Taoist temples on the mountain, including Gyokusenin 、Host Hospital、 Zhenyue Palace It is listed as a national key Taoist temple.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, rock climbing, historic sites, religion, famous mountains

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

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travelling guideline:

Three-day tour to Mount Huashan at Hanguguan Grand Canyon in Western Henan Province:

Day 1: Depart at 6:00 pm, take "the only road in Mount Huashan since ancient times" to climb Mount Huashan, pass by Yuquanyuan, pass Thousand Feet Building, and reach the North Peak. Huashan Mountain is full of swordsmanship, and then takes the ladder to heaven, Canglong Ridge, Jinsuoguan, and climbs to Dongfeng to stay at Dongfeng Hotel.

The next day: Get up early to watch the sunrise. Those who are brave can go to the chess pavilion in the fairyland through the kite, pass the Nantianmen to the long sky plank road, the most dangerous place in Huashan Mountain, and then climb to the highest point of Huashan Mountain. Peak South Peak, visit the West Peak of Huashan Mountain, and descend the mountain after agarwood split the mountain to save his mother. Go to Hangu Pass at 1:00 pm, watch "I Welcome" at Hangu Pass at 3:00, appreciate "Li Zicheng's Fierce Battle at Hangu" at 4:00, and 5: 00 Go to the Grand Canyon in Western Henan and stay in a farmhouse in Western Henan.

The third day: Tour the Grand Canyon Scenic Area in Western Henan, rafting, and return to Zhengzhou after lunch.

Three-day tour of Huashan, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and Xi'an: Day 1: Take a tour bus to Lintong in the morning, view the beacon tower where King You of Zhou Dynasty "lost the world with a smile", and visit the oldest royal gardens, Huaqing Pool, Imperial Concubine Pool, Five halls, visit the Lintong Museum that collects gold coffins and silver coffins, the Hongmen Banquet, and after lunch visit the Qin Mausoleum Underground Palace and the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, the eighth wonder of the world, the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses No. 1, 2, and 3 Exhibition Hall and the Bronze Chariot and Horse Exhibition Hall. Return to Xi'an and stay in Xi'an.

The next day: After breakfast, go to Huashan Mountain in Xiyue for sightseeing. Along the way, you can see the local customs and customs of Qinchuan. Passing Huangfuyu Highway, visit the Zhitai Huashan Road, take the Huashan Cableway to the North Peak and start climbing. Famous attractions can be viewed.

Day 3: After breakfast, view the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square from a distance.

Tour route:

Recommended routes for a one-day trip to Mount Huashan: Cableway → North Peak → Mount Huashan Sword Forum → Canglong Ridge → Jinsuoguan → East Peak → South Peak → West Peak → Kites Turn → Long Sky Plank Road
One-day hiking route for Mount Huashan: Xiyue Temple → Yuquanyuan → Mountaineering → Ancient Trail → East Peak → South Peak
Recommended route for two-day tour of Mount Huashan: Recommended Route 1:

Day 1: Huangfu Valley → Wamiao Valley → North Peak → Huashan Sword Forum → Huashan Memorial Pavilion → Chaer Cliff → Climb to Heaven → Canglong Ridge → Wuyun Peak → East Peak → West Peak → South Peak → Middle Peak
The next day: Xianyu Scenic Area → Yuquanyuan → Xiyue Temple
Recommended route 2:

The first day: Xiyue Temple → Xianyu Scenic Area → Yuquanyuan → East Peak;

The second day: East Peak → South Peak → West Peak → Wuyun Peak → Middle Peak → North Peak → Wamiaogou
Recommended route three:

Day 1: Huangfu Valley → Wamiaogou → Beifeng → Huashan Sword Forum → Huashan Memorial Pavilion → Caer Cliff → Tianti → Canglong Ridge → Wuyun Peak → East Peak → West Peak → South Peak → Middle Peak → Down the Mountain → Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square → Lotus Lantern Sculpture → Huayin Old Tune Performance;

The next day: Xianyu Scenic Area → Yuquanyuan → Xiyue Temple
Huashan Three Recommended daily route:

Day 1: Xiyue Temple
Day 2: Huashan Cableway → North Peak → Canglong Ridge → Wuyun Peak → West Peak → Split the Mountain to Save the Mother
Day 3: South Peak → Jin Suoguan → North Peak → Ropeway

Best time to visit:

April to October every year is the peak tourist season for Huashan. The 15th day of the third lunar month is the day for worshipping the mountain, and there will be grand temple fairs and celebrations.

Shopping recommendations:

Huashan ginseng, crystal cake, Huashan ganoderma, Huashan paper-cutting, Huashan shadow puppetry, Huashan embroidery, etc.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Shaanxi Province > Weinan City > Huayin City

How to get there:

Special bus: 1. Before 12:00 every day, there is a special tourist bus from Lianye Square of Xi'an Railway Station that can go directly to Huashan. There are three trips a day in the off-season and five trips a day in the peak season. The ticket price is 28 yuan per person.

2. There are buses to Mount Huashan from Xi'an Chengdong Bus Station from 6:00 to 19:00 every day, with one bus every 15 minutes and a fare of 30 yuan per person.

Train: There are daily passing trains to Huashan Station. After getting off, take a bus to Huashan Tourist Area. The taxi fare is between 20-30 yuan, and the bus and minibus fare is 3 yuan.

Plane: After getting off at Xi'an Yanliang Airport, there is a direct bus to Huashan.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Huashan Ticket Price:

180 yuan per person in peak season, 100 yuan per person in off-season;

North Peak cableway : Adult one-way ticket is 80 yuan per person, round trip ticket is 150 yuan per person;

West Peak cableway : 140 yuan per person for upward travel, 80 yuan per person for downward travel;

West Peak The one-way bus into the mountain costs 40 yuan per person. North Peak The one-way minibus into the mountains costs 20 yuan per person.

Scenic area opening hours:

Xishan Gate: All day

Dongshan Gate: 7:00-19:00 in peak season, 9:00-17:00 in off-season

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