Mount Hua

Since ancient times, there has been only one way to Mount Hua, how to choose between ascending from the west and descending from the north or ascending from the north and descending from the west||🏔 One-day tour of Mount Hua, departing from Xi'an, leave at 7 am and return at 7 pm, climb and have nothing to do the same day, legs disabled for two days afterwards. 1⃣ Tour Route 🔹 Ascend from the west and descend from the north: Classic route, takes about 5-7 hours. Less climbing and more descending. The essence is concentrated in the first half on the West Peak Cableway and between West Peak and South Peak. Recommended for those who don't exercise regularly, don't trouble yourself by choosing to ascend from the north and descend from the west. I was grateful countless times for not choosing to ascend from the north while I was descending. 🔹 Ascend from the north and descend from the west: Challenger's route, takes about 6-8 hours. Mostly climbing upwards. It takes 2-3 hours to reach Jinsuo Pass by the ancient path of Mount Hua. The essence is concentrated in the latter half, and descending by the West Peak Cableway is very refreshing. Suitable for those who exercise regularly. 🔹 Ascend and descend from the west: Senior's route, takes about 3-5 hours. Those who find it tiring can take it easy and only visit the two most beautiful sceneries of West Peak and South Peak. The most classic scenery is concentrated on the West Peak Cableway. 🔹 Night climbing route: Start climbing from the North Peak at eight or nine in the evening, reach the East Peak at four or five in the morning to watch the sunrise🌄. There are many people and lights along the way, suitable for college students and special forces. 2⃣ Scenic Spot Check-in 🔹 West Peak: Lotus Peak, the spot where Chenxiang split the mountain to save his mother. The West Peak Cableway is yyds❗️ Deservedly the TOP1 cableway in Asia, with first-class scenery, extremely shocking upon arrival. 🔹 South Peak: The highest peak among the Five Great Mountains, Changkong Plank Walk (those who start climbing after 10 am can go directly to queue, otherwise it's a two-hour wait at least, and by the time you finish, it's time to descend). 🔹 East Peak: Chaoyang Peak, watch the sunrise🌄, and Yazi Flipping Over (a flat replacement for the Changkong Plank Walk). 🔹 Central Peak: Jade Maiden Peak, quite ordinary. 🔹 North Peak: Yuntai Peak, the ancient path of Mount Hua. Before the West Peak Cableway opened in 2013, only the North Peak was accessible, and this section of the North Peak happens to be the best representation of the danger and uniqueness of Mount Hua. 3⃣ Costs 🔹 Admission: 💰160 peak season/100 off-season 🔹 Shuttle bus: West Peak 💰40/North Peak 💰20 🔹 Cableway: West Peak Cableway 💰140/North Peak Cableway 💰80 🔹 High-speed train🚄: 💰54.5 from Xi'an North to Huashan North 🔹 Group tour: Most cost-effective, includes city pick-up and drop-off, the group fee is basically the same as the above self-paid costs. ⚠️ Precautions 🔹 Gloves are a must-buy at the foot of the mountain❗️ Rely entirely on gloves to grab the chains, anti-slip and also clean. 🔹 Walking sticks can be brought or not, they are somewhat useful only when descending the North Peak, otherwise they are quite superfluous. 🔹 Pay attention to anti-slip, there is still snow on the mountain in March, and it can be slippery after melting. If it's really not manageable, buy anti-slip crampons at the foot of the mountain to cover your shoes. 🔹 There's no need to bring too much food, you can bring two bottles of sports drinks, two pieces of ham and chocolate are enough. Water can be purchased on the mountain. 🔹 Make sure to have a power bank ready, the phone battery runs out quickly with all the photo-taking. 🔹 The extra audio guide for group tours is not necessary. Although there are introductions, I was either gasping from climbing or taking photos along the way, and I barely listened. 🔹 Apart from night climbing, there's no need to wear too much, just like in Xi'an. It's a bit cool when you first get on the mountain, but once you start climbing, you'll sweat profusely. 🔹 Don't go to the toilets on the mountain❗️ They are extremely suffocating, and because of the sweating from climbing, you won't need to go to the toilet much, so just go once before the cableway. 🔹 Be sure to stretch before getting on the bus after descending❗️