The best time to visit Mount Hua is from April to October. We went at the end of July, so unfortunately missed the Mount Hua Praying Day on the 15th day of the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when there is a grand temple fair and celebrations. Every year, as early as two weeks before the festa, swarms of Taoists gradually converge at Xiyue Temple and the Cloister of Jade Spring to pray. When the day arrives, a grand ceremony offering sacrifices to the mountain is held in Xiyue Temple. Taoist temples in the region hold sutra chanting ceremonies and pay respect to mountain gods. Abundant activities during the temple fair include an international mountain climbing festival, Chinese chess, calligraphy and painting competitions, a photo exhibition, and local folk performances. Acrobats from around China are also invited to perform.

Transportation:

Air: Mount Hua is 138 kilometers from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, a 90-minute drive.

Railway: Huashan Station is accessible from any station along the Lianyungang-Lanzhou Railway. On arrival, you can take a 30-minute minibus journey to Mount Hua.

Highway: There is a long-distance bus from the East Bus Station in Xi’an City to Huayin. Get off at Yuquan Road.

Tickets:

RMB 180 per person during the high season from March to November.

RMB 100 per person during the low season from December to February.

There are two cable car lines – a ticket on the west line costs RMB 140 per person for a single ride and RMB 280 per person for a round trip; a ticket on the north line costs RMB 80 per person for a single ride and RMB 150 per person for a round trip.

Entrance tickets and cable car tickets are on sale at the East Gate, and there is a shuttle bus to the mountain entrance.

Travel Tips:

As the trekking trail on Mount Hua is extremely narrow, visitors are advised to observe the “one way” rule, ascending the mountain from the east and descending from the west or vice versa.

Also bear in mind that all garbage and other materials are transported by manpower. Visitors may bring food and water to the mountain, but must take garbage down the mountain themselves, and under no circumstances throw it away there.

The Axe Cleaving Stone.

The best time to visit Mount Hua is from April to October.

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