[2024 Huayin ] Travel Guide for Qianchizhuang (Updated Oct)
Hiking
Address:
Huayin, Weinan, Shaanxi, China
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 hour
Mount Hua/Conquer Mount Hua and you will be safe for life.
✅Route
Choose to hike from Yuquan Courtyard to the mountain - North Peak - Central Peak - East Peak - South Peak - Take the cable car down the mountain from West Peak
💥Qianchi Zhuang and Baichi Gorge are interesting places on the way from Yuquan Courtyard to North Peak!
💥Canglongling and Cloud Ladder are fun sections from North Peak to Central Peak!
💥The West Peak cable car is highly recommended, with beautiful scenery along the way! First descend⬇️, pass a transfer acceleration station, and then start to rise⬆️, about 20 minutes
⚠️Precautions
You must queue up as early as possible for the Sparrowhawk Flip and the Skywalk. There are too many people. During holidays, you have to queue for at least 2-3 hours. If you want to queue up with fewer people: if you climb at night, queue up after watching the sunrise
❤️Both places have safety measures. As long as you hold on tightly, there will be no danger. The premise is that you are not afraid of heights. People who are afraid of heights should climb carefully. Safety should always come first when doing outdoor activities!
✅Supplies
Prepare water, gloves, comfortable non-slip sports shoes, trekking poles, road meals, sun protection clothing, masks, hats, sunglasses, etc.
❤️It is recommended to go for a lightweight hike. Don't carry too many things. The scenic area is all steps. Unlike other hiking routes, if the backpack is too heavy, some sections are very narrow and it will be inconvenient to climb up. The temperature is high in summer. If you don't climb at night, try to climb the mountain as early as possible. It will be cooler.
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Autumn Scenery of Mount Hua
Location: Mount Hua is located in Huayin City, Weinan, Shaanxi Province, between 34°25′—34°00′N latitude and 109°57′—110°05′E longitude. It stretches 15 kilometers from east to west and 10 kilometers from north to south, covering an area of approximately 148 square kilometers. It is 120 kilometers west of Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province.
Elevation: The elevation of Mount Hua is 2154.9 meters.
Overview: Mount Hua, historically known as Xiyue, is one of China's famous Five Great Mountains. It is renowned for its majestic and steep peaks, high cliffs, deep valleys, and unique rock formations. Mount Hua is not only an important birthplace of the Chinese nation, but the character 'Hua' in 'China' also originates from Mount Hua, earning it the nickname 'Root of China.' Mount Hua has five main peaks: East Peak (Chaoyang), West Peak (Lotus), Middle Peak (Jade Maiden), South Peak (Landing Goose), and North Peak (Cloud Terrace). Among them, South Peak (Landing Goose) is the highest, with an elevation of 2154.9 meters; West Peak is the steepest, with an elevation of 2082 meters; and North Peak is the lowest, with an elevation of 1614.7 meters. Mount Hua is famous for its treacherous paths, with the saying 'There is only one way up Mount Hua since ancient times.' There are over 210 scenic spots on Mount Hua, including Huashan Gorge, Thousand-Foot Precipice, Hundred-Foot Gorge, Laojun Plow Groove, Canglong Ridge, Sparrow Hawk Turnover, Chess Pavilion, and Changkong Plank Road. The Huayue Immortal Palm is listed as the top of the Eight Scenic Spots of Guanzhong. Mount Hua is not only beautiful but also has a long history, being a site where many emperors in Chinese history toured or held sacrificial ceremonies. A total of 56 emperors have visited or held sacrificial ceremonies at Mount Hua.
Opening Hours: Mount Hua is open daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Visitors must book tickets online at least one day in advance. Only after successfully booking can they enter the Mount Hua scenic area at the reserved time. The maximum daily visitor capacity of Mount Hua scenic area is 6000 people.
Precautions:
1. Be sure to check the local weather in advance and bring a raincoat or umbrella. The author climbed on a rainy day, which is not bad, just a different scenery. Pictures will be uploaded later.
2. If climbing at night, still check the weather. Because your purpose might be to see the morning sun.
3. Bring enough water and food, as climbing consumes a lot of energy and prevents heatstroke.