The Disappointing Version of the "Huashan Sword Debate" (Part 3) — Accommodation and Impressions

6. Hotel Choices or Camping
There are hotels on each main peak, such as West Peak Hotel, Wuyun Peak Hotel, etc., which you can choose according to your needs. If you want to watch the sunrise, the East Peak Hotel is the first choice, only 5 minutes from the Sunrise Viewing Platform. A ten-person room costs 150 yuan per person, mixed gender dormitory. As long as it’s not full, staff may bring people in at any time. Public restrooms are outside the hotel; the water flow is very weak, only suitable for washing face and brushing teeth. You can ask the staff for hot water, which is free. The beds look relatively clean, but it still feels a bit damp at night.
Ps: If you need an invoice, the East Peak Hotel only provides paper invoices for self-pickup. So if you forget to get it when checking out, don’t expect to get an invoice later.
At Jin Suo Pass, some people sell tents, and some young people carry tents up the mountain. But once it gets dark, the strong wind on the mountain is unimaginable, and the quality of rest cannot be guaranteed.
Also, although Huashan is higher than Mount Tai, it doesn’t feel cold when watching the sunrise in summer, so no need to rent a coat. The Sunrise Viewing Platform is quite spacious, and the number of people watching the sunrise is far fewer than on Mount Tai, making the viewing experience very good.
Finally, a reminder: everyone has different ideas of ideal scenery, so it’s very necessary to plan well. A friend once advised me not to go to Huashan, saying it’s meaningless to spend 500 yuan per person to see a big rock; she prefers the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan. But my children and I were all conquered by Huashan’s steepness and grandeur. The majesty of Huashan, the mystery of the sea of clouds, the spirit of the Weishui River, and the long history of Chinese civilization—all are in full view! Such magnificent landscapes, breathtakingly beautiful!
As Kou Zhun’s poem says: Only the sky is above, no mountain rivals Qi. Raising my head, the red sun is near; turning back, the white clouds are low.
Huashan, see you again if fate allows!
  

Post by ASHLYN TYLER | Aug 29, 2025