• Understand
• Get around
• See
• Do
• Buy
• Eat
• Drink
• Sleep
• Get out

Mount Hua (華山 Hua Shan)is a sacred Taoist mountain located in Shaanxi Province, China. It is one of the Five Great Mountains.

[edit] Understand

The 1,997-meter-tall mountain, true to its reputation as the "most precipitious mountain under heaven", is a cluster of five peaks with breathtaking cliff faces and a tough challenge to mountaineers. Hua was historically the location of several influential Taoist monasteries, and was known as a centre for the practise of traditional Chinese martial arts. It is also one of the five holy mountains of China.

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Huashan Huoche Zhan - located in the town of Mengyuan Frequent minibuses between the train station and Hua Shan

• Luoyang - takes about 4-5 hours
• Taiyuan Takes about 9 hours
• Xian - takes about 2-3 hours

[edit] By Bus

Leaving from Xi'an: buses (coaches or minibuses) leave from the eastern side of the train station regularly during daylight hours. These take about two hours and should cost under 30 yuan. You'll be dropped off on Yuquan Lu, where a short walk uphill brings you to the western entrance.

Minibuses leave from the intersection of Yuquan Lu and Xitong Gonglu on a frequent basis.

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[edit] See

• Green Dragon Ridge - (Canglong Feng) narrow rock ridge with vertical cliffs on both sides (not for the faint of heart)
• North Peak - (Bei Feng) the first of the five mountain peaks

[edit] Do

• • Watch the sun rise from East Peak (Dong Feng) by attempting a night hike. It won't be as crowded as during the daytime, but you will see other hikers ascending as well. Be sure to bring along a flashlight, spare batteries and warm clothing.

[edit] Buy

A golden lock at the golden lock temple and add it to the iron railings as a prayer for yor family.

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