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Huashan Travel Guide

Mount Xi and 'The Most Dangerous and Unique Mountain in the World'

Huashan | Western Peak and 'The Most Dangerous Mountain in the World': Huashan is the Western Peak. Its granite body is cut into nearly vertical cliffs, with Longkong plank path and Yaozi turnaround being the two most thrilling and courage-demanding sections in all of China. The Daoist cave heaven tradition has allowed the temples on the mountain to be arranged all the way to the top. This site organizes the best seasons to visit, recommended duration of stay, intercity transportation, and local tips.

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Destination Details

Key facts

Best seasonFrom April to October; some road sections closed in winter

Suggested stay1-2 days

Affiliated AreaNorthwest · Shaanxi

Key highlightsXifeng Cableway and Xifeng · Nanfeng and the Sky Plank Road · Dongfeng (Chaoyang Peak) · Yuquan Temple and Beifeng

Local cuisineHuashan cold skin noodles, Xu noodles, large knife noodles, Weinan time buns.

Mount Hua is the Western Peak; its granite mountain body is cut into nearly vertical cliffs. The Longkong plank road and the Eagle's Turn are the two most thrilling and daring sections in all of China. The Taoist cave heaven tradition has led the temples on the mountain to be arranged all the way to the top.

Key Highlights

West Peak Cableway and West Peak

The fastest way to enter the mountain. The legend of the cliffs of West Peak and the Agarwood splitting the mountain to save his mother originates here.

South Peak and Longkong Plank Road

The highest point in elevation (2,154 meters). The plank road hangs outside the cliffs and requires a safety belt.

East Peak (Chaoyang Peak)

The best spot to watch the sunrise, with the Eagle's Turn located on the side of the Chess Pavilion.

Yuquan Temple and North Peak

The traditional entrance to the mountain; since ancient times, the saying 'Mount Hua has only one path' refers to this path.

Recommended Stay and Route

Recommended stay: 1-2 days.
The cableway can be completed in a day for both ascent and descent, while hiking 'the one path of Mount Hua since ancient times' takes a full day and is very tiring.
Combining with other cities with similar themes is more efficient; see "Extended Routes" below for reference.

Best Season

April to October; some sections are closed in winter.

How to Get There and Intercity Transport

From Xi'an North to Huashan North by high-speed train takes about 30 minutes. There are shuttle buses to the scenic area from the station.

Local Foods

Huashan cold noodles, swept noodles, big knife noodles, Weinan hourly buns.

Local Tips

Longkong Plank Road and Eagle's Turn require separate queuing and a safety belt. Those afraid of heights should skip them; temperature difference is significant on the mountain.