Mount Hua | The Ultimate Climbing Challenge! Unlock the "Danger" of the Five Great Mountains

November is the perfect season to experience the rich autumn colors of Mount Hua, with leaves slowly turning golden or fiery red🔥. From North Peak to Canglong Ridge, every spot is a masterpiece crafted by nature. No matter the season, visiting Mount Hua offers a unique landscape painting to admire~
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🚡 Recommended Climbing Plans
1️⃣ North Up, North Down: Visitor Center → Take the mountain car → North Peak Cableway → Cableway + 10-minute hike to North Peak → Huashan Sword Discussion Monument, Fish Mouth Rock, Wealth Mountain, Ear-Rubbing Cliff → Cableway down (Lazy version)
2️⃣ North Up, West Down: Visitor Center → Take the mountain car → North Peak Cableway → Cableway + 10-minute hike to North Peak → Check in at Canglong Ridge, Wuyun Peak, Jinsuo Pass to reach Central Peak → East Peak → South Peak → West Peak → Cableway down (Lazy version)
3️⃣ West Up, West Down: Take West Peak Cableway up → Arrive at West Peak → South Peak → East Peak → Central Peak → Take West Peak Cableway down (Lazy version)
4️⃣ West Up, North Down: Take West Peak Cableway up → Arrive at West Peak → South Peak → East Peak → Central Peak → Check in at Jinsuo Pass, Wuyun Peak, Canglong Ridge to reach North Peak → Take North Peak Cableway → Take mountain car → Visitor Center (Lazy version)
5️⃣ Yuquan Courtyard → North Peak → Central Peak → East Peak → South Peak → West Peak (Full hike!) → Take West Peak Cableway down (Hardcore special forces)
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💡【Helpful Tips】
✅ Remember to buy tickets in advance (can be purchased via 🥔🎵/👸🏻 accounts!!) ID is a must
✅ It’s recommended to bring trekking poles, backpack, snacks, and water
✅ Check the weather forecast beforehand; staying calm doesn’t guarantee seeing snow
✅ Temperatures at the summit are low; wear thin long sleeves + warm clothes + down jacket
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This time I stayed at 【Huazhu·Qishan Homestay (Mount Hua Scenic Area Visitor Center Branch)】, and it was a wonderful surprise!
The homestay is located 200 meters south of Huayin Mount Hua Visitor Center, within walking distance! Guests enjoy free shuttle service to and from Huashan High-Speed Rail Station/Bus Station/Mount Hua Train Station and the Mount Hua Visitor Center🚌~ Plus, the owner gives a pair of climbing gloves as a gift🧤!
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🗺️ Around the Homestay
460 meters from Old Mount Hua, about 7 minutes
Less than 1 km from Mount Hua Self-Drive Camping Site, about 16 minutes
About 4.3 km from Mount Hua Station, 13 minutes by car
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200 meters south of Huayin Mount Hua Visitor Center (Haobao Village Group 2)

Post by The Hungry Explorer s Kitchen | Oct 24, 2025

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