Things to do in Huayin

Too many people up the hills. Hard to enjoy the scenery quietly.

The West Peak Taihua Cableway is truly a highlight of Mount Hua, and calling it an aerial roller coaster is no exaggeration 🚡 The entire ride takes about 20 minutes, traversing over 4,000 meters diagonally, hugging the granite cliffs with a sheer drop below. On a clear day, the views are breathtaking, and when you encounter a sea of ​​clouds, the atmosphere is simply ethereal. The upper station is carved directly into the West Peak, and the exit is right at Lotus Peak, saving you hours of arduous climbing and allowing you to save your energy for the South Peak and the Plank Road in the Sky. Passing over the support structure, you'll experience a slight swaying and a feeling of weightlessness—thrilling yet safe, and perfect for taking amazing photos. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Mount Hua!

The hotel is right next to the Xiyue Temple, about a 20-minute walk from Huashan North Railway Station, and a taxi to the Huashan Visitor Center costs around 10 yuan. Shopping and dining are also very convenient. The first floor is a bathhouse, and the second floor is for accommodation. Guests can enjoy free showers; a hot bath after climbing Huashan is incredibly relaxing. The only downside is that the hotel facilities are a bit old, but overall it offers excellent value for money.

Lotus Peak boasts stunning scenery and a rich cultural heritage. Hiking along Qinglong Back is easy, with breathtaking views of towering cliffs on both sides and panoramic vistas of surrounding mountains. The legends surrounding Cuiyun Palace and Axe-Split Stone carry auspicious meanings.

It's quite a large complex, and inside there's a stele erected by Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou, Yuwen Yong, for his father—worth seeing. Ancient trees stand tall, many over 900 years old. Climb to the innermost Wanshou Tower for a panoramic view of the tower nestled among the trees, and gaze at Mount Hua in the distance, enjoying the beautiful scenery.

The plank road is surrounded by cliffs above and below, and is made of wooden boards and stone slabs more than 30 cm wide. There is a deep abyss below, and there is only an iron rope as a handhold. Visitors need to face the wall and move forward horizontally by stepping on wooden rafters. It is listed as one of the ten most terrifying cliff trails in the world. It can bring strong visual impact and psychological challenges to tourists. It is an excellent choice for brave people to challenge themselves and pursue excitement.

Mount Hua, located in Huayin, Shaanxi Province, is the westernmost of the Five Sacred Mountains and is renowned as "the most precipitous mountain under heaven." The scenic area consists of five peaks: East, West, South, North, and Central. Visitors can challenge themselves on perilous paths such as the Plank Road in the Sky and the Hawk's Turn, or climb the East Peak to watch the sunrise. A recommended one-day tour route is "Westward ascent, Northward descent," which is less strenuous and offers panoramic views.

Once you take the cable car up to the North Peak of Mount Hua, it's not far to the summit. President Chiang Kai-shek and Marshal Zhang Xueliang once took photos here. From the North Peak, you can see the other four peaks: East, West, North, and Central. The North Peak is shaped like a gold ingot and is very magnificent!

Located at the foot of Mount Hua, this garden-style hot spring features 28 open-air pools nestled against the mountain and beside the lake, offering stunning mountain views. With private hot springs, a children's water play area, and other diverse activities to suit different needs, the hot spring experience is exceptional for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Huashan Scenic Area is located in Huayin City, Shaanxi Province. It is the Western Peak among the Five Sacred Mountains and also the most dangerous one. Huashan Scenic Area has five peaks, of which the North Peak is the lowest and the South Peak is the highest, with an altitude of more than 2,100 meters and good scenery.