Mount Hua, one of China’s Five Great Mountains in Huayin, Shaanxi, is famed for its steep granite peaks and legendary hiking routes. The Huashan Main Scenic Area features the iconic 12.5-km “Huashan One Road” beginning near Yuquanyuan and climbing nearly 10,000 steps past Qianchi Chuang and Baichi Gorge to five dramatic peaks. The broader scenic zone also includes the historic Xiyue Temple Scenic Area and the natural landscapes of Xianyu Scenic Area, offering a rich blend of culture and adventure.

🗺 Hiking Route

There has been only one road on Mount Huashan since ancient times. It is an ancient mountaineering road with a total length of 12.5 kilometers and 9,567 steps. It takes about 4 hours to hike from Yuquanyuan, through Wuli Pass, Shaluoping (night climbing), Qianchi Chuang, Baichi Gorge to the North Peak, and then start the tour from the North Peak.

🏔  Main Landscape

Changkong Plank Road

The Changkong Plank Road is located on the east side of the Huashan South Peak. It was built by the master of the Huashan School, Taoist He Zhizhen of the Yuan Dynasty, who wanted to get away from the world and practice Taoism. He built it by inlaying stone piles on the cliffs and paving wooden boards. At the end of the plank road, you can see the "Hezu Cave," where Master He practiced self-cultivation.

The road builders chiseled stone holes on the cliffs, wedged stone piles into the holes, and laid wooden boards about 40 cm wide between the stone piles. Visitors must stick to the cliff wall, pull the iron chain with their hands, step on the wooden boards, and move forward slowly sideways.

Xiyue Temple

Xiyue Temple, also known as Huayue Temple, is a temple where emperors of all dynasties worshipped and offered sacrifices to Shaohao, the Great Emperor of Xiyue. It was first built during the Yuanguang period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (134-129 BC) at the entrance of Huangshengu (now Huangfuyu) at the foot of Huashan Mountain. It was moved to its current location during the reign of Emperor Huan of the Eastern Han Dynasty (147-167 AD) and renamed today. It was rebuilt many times during the Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties.

Canglong Bridge

The steps on Canglong Ridge are only 2 feet wide, with deep ravines on both sides, as steep as a knife. The height difference between the ridge and the top is about 500 meters, and the slope is more than 45 degrees. Looking at the green pines and white clouds in the distance and hearing the sound of the wind is dizzying.

Jinsuoguan

Jinsuoguan is one of the five passes of Huashan Mountain. It is built on a stone archway at the entrance of the three peaks. It is the throat of the Wuyun Peak to the four peaks of East, West, South, and Center. There is no way to pass after the pass, so it is also called Tongtianmen. Taoists believe that Huashan is the fairyland of gods. Only after passing Tongtianmen can you enter the fairyland. Therefore, there is a folk song that says, "After passing Jinsuoguan, there is another world."

🕒 Opening Hours:

• Mount Hua: 8:00 - 18:00 (Off-peak season, December 1 - February 28)
• Mount Hua: 7:00 - 19:00 (Peak season, March 1 - November 30)

📍 Address:

• Mount Hua - 1000 meters southeast of the intersection of Jiling Road and Huashan Road, Huashan Town, Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province 
• Please refer to the map for location details. 

👥 Eligibility:

• Children and adults under 65 years old need to purchase tickets accordingly.
• Seniors 65 years old and above with verified IDs or passports can acquire free admission tickets.
• Hiking to the main peak area takes 5-8 hours one way. Please choose this route carefully based on your physical fitness and available time.

ℹ️ Additional Information:

1. Important Note:

• Tickets are valid for 2 days (48 hours) from the time of first entry.
• Visitors may enter the Huashan Main Attraction, Yuquanyuan, Xianyu, and Xiyue Temple once each within the validity period.
• Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

2. Ticket Policy:

• During peak season, March 1 to November 30, and national statutory holidays, visitors must enter according to the reserved time slot and route.
• During the off-peak season, December 1 to the end of February of the following year, excluding New Year’s Day and the Spring Festival, visitors may enter according to the reserved date.
• Yuquanyuan, Xianyu, and Xiyue Temple attractions are not subject to time-slot restrictions and can be visited at any time within the validity period.
• If you purchase Huashan tickets, you can visit the Xianyu attraction for free. If you have entered Xianyu attraction for a tour, you cannot apply for a ticket refund regardless of whether you go to the Huashan main attraction or not.