Hua Mountain's Secret Stunning Routes

A must-visit for Jin Yong fans! The most dangerous of the Five Great Mountains, Hua Mountain is surprisingly fun. Mastering some skills really pays off—you can even fly over with ease👇

📍Address: 1000 meters southeast of the intersection of Jiling Road and Huashan Road, Huashan Town, Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province
⏰Opening Hours: Open all day (night climb to watch the sunrise is amazing)

🚠Must-try activities:
1️⃣ West Peak Cableway
Asia’s number one cableway! 20 minutes crossing the sea of clouds, with a bottomless abyss beneath your feet. Not for those afraid of heights but absolutely worth it.
📸Best photo spot: Inside the cable car to capture the sea of clouds. Remember to clean the glass for great shots.
2⃣️ North Peak - Canglong Ridge
A ridge shaped like a carp’s back, with cliffs on both sides.
🌅Sunrise viewing spot: Reserve your spot at 4 AM, bring a thick jacket!

3⃣️ East Peak - Hawk’s Flip
A 90-degree vertical ladder path, super thrilling using both hands and feet.
💪Physical warning: Requires strong arm strength, wear non-slip sports shoes.

🚡Route plans:
Line A (Easy version):
Visitor Center → West Peak Cableway up → South Peak → Plank Walk → East Peak → Middle Peak → North Peak Cableway down
⏳Duration: 6-8 hours

Line B (Challenge version):
Yuqian Temple night climb → North Peak → Canglong Ridge → East Peak sunrise → South Peak → West Peak Cableway down
⏳Duration: 10-12 hours

🎒Gear tips:
• Gloves are a must! The iron chains will scrape your hands.
• Buy a 2 yuan blessing red ribbon at the foot of the mountain; at the top, it sells for 30+. Save money where you can.
• Bring your own snacks; instant noodles at the top start at 25 yuan, really hard to justify eating them [Facepalm]

💡Hidden tips:
• There are 5 Hua Mountain Sword Discussion steles! The most authentic is on the South Peak.
• Yuquan Temple offers free fortune sticks that are very accurate.
• The cableway station has a VR experience center (50 yuan/person).