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Five Great Mountains Bow to Heaven・Praise of Mountains and Rivers
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Five Great Mountains Bow to Heaven・Praise of Mountains and Rivers

Five Sacred Mountains, a Pilgrimage Across Rivers and Mountains (Selected Condensed Route)

Selected Highlights of the Five Great Mountains: the Fengchan stone inscriptions of Mount Tai in the East, the Shaolin Temple and Songyue Pagoda of Mount Song in the Central region, and the Plank Walk of Mount Hua in the West. Each of the three mountains has a completely different character; they can be visited all at once or separately.

Long-term detailed explanation

The Five Great Mountains determine the universe; since ancient times, emperors have conducted rituals here, and these five sacred mountains are admired by Chinese people. Embark on a pilgrimage across mountains and rivers.

What this route covers

A curated, condensed mainline of the Five Great Mountains: the Fengshan stone carvings of Mount Tai (Eastern Peak), Shaolin Temple and Songyue Pagoda of Mount Song (Central Peak), and the Plank Walk along the cliffs of Mount Hua (Western Peak). Each of the three mountains has a completely different character and can be visited all at once or separately.

Complete itinerary: Mount Tai (Eastern Peak) → Mount Song (Central Peak) → Mount Hua (Western Peak)

Cities and highlights along the route

  • Mount Tai: Dai Temple · From Red Gate to Zhongtian Gate · Eighteen Bends and South Heavenly Gate
  • Mount Song: Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest · Songyue Pagoda · Songyang Academy
  • Mount Hua: West Peak Cableway and West Peak · South Peak and Plank Walk · East Peak (Chaoyang Peak)

Before you go

  • After confirming the itinerary and dates, pay a deposit; the remaining balance should be paid 15 days before departure
  • Full refund for cancellations made more than 30 days before departure; 70% refund for 15-30 days; 50% refund for 7-15 days; no refund within 7 days
  • Popular attractions such as Mogao Caves and Sanxingdui require real-name reservations; submit identification information at least 15 days in advance
  • For seniors over 70 and children under 12, please indicate in the remarks so we can adjust the daily walking distance

Five Great Mountains Bow to Heaven・Praise of Mountains and Rivers routes (3)

How to choose

RouteDaysPriceIntensityBest monthsCities
Five Sacred Mountains Selected 4 Days · Mount Tai, Mount Song, Mount Hua4 days / 3 nights¥570 from / personSomewhat difficultApril to NovemberMount Tai / Mount Song / Mount Hua / Xi'an
Seven-day pilgrimage to the Five Great Mountains · Two days at Mount Tai including Dai Temple7 days / 6 nights¥960 from / personSomewhat difficultApril to NovemberMount Tai / Mount Song / Mount Hua / Xi'an
Nine days deeply exploring the Five Great Mountains · Three days slowly climbing each of the three mountains9 days / 8 nights¥1,210 from / personSomewhat difficultApril to NovemberMount Tai / Mount Song / Mount Hua / Xi'an