Huashan Family Trip｜Lazy Version Guide! The Mom-Friendly Route for Hiking with Kids Revealed

How to enjoy Huashan with kids most easily? Please keep this family-friendly guide! We just tried the route best suited for families, and the kids walked the whole way without any pressure!

🎫 Ticket Saving Tips

Buy tickets in advance on the "Huashan Tourism Service Platform" for discounts! Children under 1.2 meters are free, student ID gets half price.

Must-buy list:

Tickets + West Peak Cableway combo is more cost-effective.

Mountain shuttle bus tickets are a must (West Peak 40 RMB / North Peak 20 RMB).

Shaanxi Travel Card is great value! 90 RMB includes West Peak Cableway (book 3 days in advance).

🚠 Best Route for Kids: Up West Peak, Down West Peak

Visitor Center → West Peak Cableway (25 minutes of stunning mountain views) → West Peak → South Peak → East Peak → Central Peak → Return to West Peak Cableway

✨ Advantages:

① Only 3-4 hours total, avoiding peak crowds.

② 80% is gentle plank roads, even 5-year-olds can walk independently.

③ West Peak Cableway is like an aerial viewing platform, kids get very excited.

👶 Family Exclusive Tips

• It’s windy at the top, bring a light jacket + sun hat for the kids.

• Snack shops along the way have drinks and snacks, so you can travel light.

• Cableway cabins have a family-only lane to reduce waiting time.

🌄 Best Viewing Times

Arrive at the Visitor Center before 8:00 AM to climb while it’s cool.

Take the cableway down before 3:00 PM to perfectly avoid the return crowd.

This guide is especially suitable for families with kids aged 3-10, letting you enjoy the fun of hiking without overexertion. The kids are still asking to ride the cableway again after getting home!