North Peak, A breathtaking panorama of nature's masterpiece

Hua Shan Scenic Area, Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province

The must-pass route for hiking up Mount Huashan

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Introduction

Mount Yuntai, also known as the North Peak of Mount Hua, has an elevation of 1,614 meters and boasts breathtaking views. Prominent attractions include the Zhenwu Hall, Jiaogong Stone Room, Changchun Stone Room, Yuniu Window, Xianyou Gong, Shentu Cliff, Yiyun Pavilion, Laojun Guali Area, Tieniu Terrace, and Baiyun Wonderland Stone Arch. Each attraction has its own beautiful mythological legend. Although the North Peak is not as high as the other peaks, it is a must-visit destination when climbing the four peaks of Mount Hua. Its terrain is extremely steep and precipitous, with cliffs on three sides and only a single mountain ridge leading to the south. It is a strategic location that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. The story of "Outwitting Mount Hua" took place here. In 1949, remnants of the Nationalist Party attempted to hold out on the treacherous North Peak of Mount Hua, but the People's Liberation Army received guidance from local villagers and successfully climbed the peak from a precarious location using tools such as bamboo poles and ropes, thus annihilating the defenders of Mount Hua.

Address

Hua Shan Scenic Area, Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province

Opening hours

All day (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st) 07:00-19:00 (Cable car operating hours) (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)

Transportation

The scenic spot is located in the Huashan Scenic Area. To get to the Huashan Scenic Spot, there are several ways: 1. Take a train to Huashan Station and transfer to a bus for 3 yuan to get to the scenic spot, or take a taxi for around 15-20 yuan. 2. If arriving at Huashan North Station (high-speed railway station), there is a tourist bus available in front of the station that can take you to the Huashan Visitor Center or Huashan Yuquan Temple (starting point for hiking). The tourist bus costs 10 yuan per person. 3. At the eastern square of the Xi'an Railway Station, take the "Tourist Route 1" tourist bus for around 25 yuan. The bus departs at 8:00 from the station's eastern square and passes by the Xiyue Temple, with its final destination being the Yuquan Temple starting point for hiking. The return bus departs from Yuquan Temple at 17:00 and takes about 2 hours. It does not operate during the offseason (January-March). In addition, there are many buses from the Xi'an Railway Station operated by the public transportation company that go directly to Huashan for around 30 yuan per person. 4. At the Xi'an Dongcheng Bus Station, there are many long-distance buses to Huayin City departing every day from 7:00 to 19:15, with a frequency of about 15 minutes. The bus stops at Huashan along the way. Tell the driver that you want to get off at "Huashan." To reach the North Peak: 1. Depart from the main entrance to the Huashan Scenic Spot and take an electric shuttle to the Yuquan Temple entrance. Then, start your hiking journey, passing through Wuliguan, Qianchizhuang, Hundred-Foot Crevice, and Laojun Ligu after which you will arrive at the foot of the North Peak. 2. You can also take the cable car from Huangfuyu on the east side of the mountain to the North Peak directly.

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