Zhongfeng, A mystical peak with tales of love and devotion

Hua Shan Scenic Area is located in Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province

It is now recognized as one of the main peaks of Mount Hua

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Introduction

Zhongfeng, located between the three peaks of Dongfeng, Xifeng, and Nanfeng, is a small mountain attached to the west side of Dongfeng, known as Yuniu Peak, because there is a Taoist temple called Yuniu Temple on the peak. Inside the temple, there is a stone statue of Nongyu, the daughter of Qin Mugong during the Spring and Autumn Period, who is said to have practiced here. There are also landscapes such as stone turtles, rootless trees, and self-sacrificing trees on the peak. These landscapes and related legends enrich the connotation of Zhongfeng, making this mountain more magical and beautiful. Many literati have written poems about Yuniu and Yuniu Peak, such as Du Fu's "Looking at the Peak," Wang Han's "Returning to the Mingxing Yuniutan to Send Lianchawei Huayin," and Gu Xianzheng's "Climbing Huashan.” These poems have added valuable information to the study of Zhongfeng. The landscapes of Zhongfeng are related to the story of Xiaoshi Nongyu, such as Mingxing Yuniu Cliff, Yuniu Cave, Yuniu Stone Horse, and Yuniu Hair-washing Plate. The original stone statue of Nongyu and other objects inside the temple were destroyed by natural disasters and human calamities. Later generations rebuilt the temple, and in 1983, they also reshaped the Nongyu statue. The current statue of Nongyu is dignified, beautiful, antique, and rigorous.

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Hua Shan Scenic Area is located in Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province

Opening hours

West Gate: Open 24 hours a day
East Gate Cable Car: Peak season 7:00-19:00, off-peak season 8:30-17:00
North Peak Cable Car: Peak season 7:00-19:00, off-peak season 9 :00-17:00.

Transportation

The attraction is located inside the Huashan Scenic Area. There are several ways to get to the Huashan Scenic Area: 1. Take a train to Huashan Station, then transfer to a bus which costs 3 yuan to get to the attraction, or take a taxi which costs around 15-20 yuan. 2. If you arrive at Huashan North Station (high-speed rail station), there is a tourist shuttle that can take you to the Huashan Visitor Center or Huashan Yuquan Yuan (hiking trailhead) for 10 yuan per person. 3. At the East Square of Xi'an Railway Station, take the "Tourist Line 1" shuttle bus for about 25 yuan. Departing from East Square at 8:00 am, passing by the Xiyue Temple, and arriving at Yuquan Yuan trailhead. Returning from Yuquan Yuan at 5:00 pm, the journey takes about 2 hours. It does not operate during the low season (January to March). In addition, there are also many public buses from Xi'an Railway Station directly to Huashan for around 30 yuan per person. 4. At the Xi'an East Passenger Terminal, there are multiple long-distance buses to Huayin City daily between 7:00 am to 7:15 pm, with one every 15 minutes. It will stop at Huashan along the way, and you need to tell the driver to get off at "Huashan". To get to the Middle Peak: Starting from the entrance of the Huashan Scenic Area, you need to take an electric car to the Yuquan Yuan trailhead first, and then start your climbing journey. First climb to the North Peak (which serves as a transit point to other peaks by foot). After passing through Canglongling and Jin Suo Guan, you will reach the Middle Peak.