Mount Hua, formerly known as "Xiyue", is located in Huayin City, Shaanxi Province. It is known as the "most dangerous mountain in the world" and is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. It is also a holy land of the mainstream Quanzhen sect of Taoism. It is not an ordinary mountain, but a challenge to courage, physical strength, and willpower, and a breathtaking natural painting.
The five main peaks each have their own wonders:
Dongfeng Peak (Chaoyang Peak): The best sunrise viewing platform, "Huayue Xianzhang" is the first of the eight scenic spots in Guanzhong.
Xifeng (Lianhua Peak): In the myth "Baolian Lantern", the place where agarwood splits the mountain to save the mother, with a giant stone on the peak resembling a lotus flower, is the most majestic and beautiful.
Nanfeng (Luoyan Peak): The highest peak of Huashan (2154.9 meters) and also the highest point of the Five Sacred Mountains, known as the "Head of Huashan".
Beifeng (Yuntai Peak): Suspended on all sides, with a dangerous mountain terrain, it is an important transit station for overlooking other peaks and climbing.
Zhongfeng (Yunu Peak): attached to the west side of Dongfeng, it is said to be related to the jade playing of Qin Mugong's daughter.
Classic "Ancient Huashan Road" Hiking northward
Route: Yuquanyuan → Guhuashan Road (passing through Qianchizhuang, Baichixia, etc.) → Beifeng → Canglongling → East/South/West Peak.
Characteristics: The most traditional and complete experience of the steep route of Huashan Mountain takes about 6-8 hours and requires extremely high physical strength.
Suitable for: Mountaineering enthusiasts who are physically strong and pursue extreme challenges.
The most effortless panoramic tour (west up and north down)
Route: Tourist Center → West Peak Cableway Up → West Peak → South Peak → East Peak → Middle Peak → North Peak → North Peak Cableway Down.
Characteristics: Mainstream recommended routes. The cableway can save the most physical strength, cover the essence scenic spots, and is relatively easy because it is "mainly downhill road". The whole journey takes about 4-5 hours on foot.
Suitable for: the vast majority of tourists, especially families and those with average physical strength.
Economic Challenge Tour (North West Down)
Route: Tourist Center → North Peak Cableway Up → North Peak → Canglong Ridge → East/South/West Peak → West Peak Cableway Down.
Characteristic: Slightly more tiring than 'west up, north down', but slightly lower in cost. Climbing up from the north peak is somewhat challenging.
Suitable for: Tourists with good physical strength who want to experience some climbing fun and control their budget.
Luxury panoramic easy tour (west up and west down)
Route: Up and down the Xifeng Cableway, mainly visiting Xifeng, Nanfeng, and Dongfeng.
Features: The easiest and most time-saving, but may miss out on some of the North Peak landscapes, and the highest cost.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
