Hua Shan (Mount Hua)

Mt. Huashan is situated to the south of Huayin, 120 kilometres east of Xian. It has an elevation of 2200 meters above sea leve.

Mt. Huashan is one of China's five holy mountains, or called Western Mountain.

Mt. Huashan is famous for its breath-taking cliffs. Along the 12-kilometer-long winding path up to the top are exciting, breath-taking and challenging precipices. Among the five peaks, East Peak (Facing Sun Peak), West Peak (Lotus Peak) and South Peak (Dropping Goose Peak) are relatively higher.

Mt. Huashan has a lot of places of interest. Here and there you can find some Buddhist and Taoist temples, pavilions and buildings as well as sculptures and engravings. Of the ruins, Yuquan (Jade Spring), Zhenwu Palace, and Jintian Palace are famous.

Along the cliff of South Peak is a planked paved path with an iron chain. With the help of the chains, visitors can walk on the frightening path. There is a hugerock in front of Cuiyun Palace on West Peak. As it is in the shape of a lotus flower, the mountain is also called Lotus Peak.

Transport: travel Bus 1 at Xian train station or train (Xian - Huayin) + bus
Open time: Whole Day
Price: Y 120 per person