📍 Top Attractions
Chang Kong Plank Walk (长空栈道)
The famous cliffside plank walk — narrow wooden boards bolted into a vertical cliff face at 2,160m. Not for the faint-hearted!
Five Peaks (五峰)
Explore all five summits: East (best sunrise), South (highest at 2,154m), West, North, and Central peaks — each with unique views.
Jade Spring Temple (玉泉院)
The starting point of the traditional hiking trail, this Daoist temple has welcomed pilgrims for over 1,000 years.
🎫 Tickets
- Peak Season (Mar-Nov): ¥160
- Off Season (Dec-Feb): ¥100
- North Peak Cable Car: ¥80 one way
- West Peak Cable Car: ¥140 one way
- Plank Walk: ¥30 (includes safety harness rental)
🚄 Getting There
🚄 By High-Speed Rail
- Xi'an North to Huashan North Station: ~30 min
- Free shuttle bus to visitor center
🚌 By Bus
- Xi'an East Bus Station to Huashan
- ~2 hours
💡 Travel Tips
- Night hike up North Peak to arrive for sunrise at East Peak — the most popular strategy
- Bring gloves and headlamp — many sections use chains for support
- April–October is best. Avoid in rain/snow for safety
- Pack light — every gram counts on steep stair sections