Mount Hua Shan
Mount Hua Shan is a dramatic, sacred peak in China known for precipitous trails, cliff-side plank paths, and stunning summit views. Popular for day hikes from base towns, it offers routes for various skill levels — though the famous high-altitude crosswalk is not for the faint of heart.
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Geography
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Region | Mainland China |
| Subregion | East Asia |
| Country | China |
| State | Shaanxi |
| County | Hua County |
| District | Hua Shan Scenic Area |
| City | Huashan Town |
| Postal Code | 717300 |
| Timezone | AsiaShanghai |
| Latitude | 34.488 |
| Longitude | -110.077 |
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3:57 AM LOCAL TIMEMount Hua Shan rises to 2,154 meters above sea level in Shaanxi Province, about 120 kilometers east of Xi'an. Its dramatic, jagged ridgelines and sheer cliffs have earned it a reputation as one of the most dangerous and awe-inspiring of China's Five Great Mountains. The mountain is composed of five main peaks, with the highest — Holy Peak — reaching over 2,160 meters. Key routes start from gateways near Huashan Town and the nearby Huangling Village, where visitors typically take cable cars or buses to lower trailheads and then ascend on well-trodden paths.
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