Since ancient times, there has been only one way to Huashan, how to choose between ascending from the west and descending from the north or ascending from the north and descending from the west

🏔 One-day tour of Huashan, departing from Xi'an, leave at 7 am and return at 7 pm, climb and finish on the same day, and your legs will be disabled for two days afterwards. 1⃣ Tour Route 🔹 Ascend from the west and descend from the north: The classic route, takes about 5-7 hours. Less climbing and more descending. The essence is concentrated in the first half of the journey on the West Peak cable car and the ascent to the South Peak. It's the preferred choice for those who don't exercise regularly; don't trouble yourself by choosing to ascend from the north and descend from the west. I was grateful countless times for not choosing the latter when I descended from the north. 🔹 Ascend from the north and descend from the west: The challenger's route, takes about 6-8 hours. Basically climbing all the way up. It takes 2-3 hours to reach Jinsuo Pass by the ancient Huashan path. The essence is concentrated in the latter half, and descending by the West Peak cable car is very refreshing. Suitable for those who exercise regularly. 🔹 Ascend and descend from the west: The elderly route, takes about 3-5 hours. Those who find it tiring can take their time and only visit the two most beautiful sceneries of the West Peak and South Peak. The most classic scenery is concentrated on the West Peak cable car. 🔹 Night climbing route: Start climbing from the North Peak at eight or nine in the evening, and reach the East Peak to watch the sunrise 🌄 at four or five in the morning. There are many people and lights along the way, suitable for college students and special forces. 2⃣ Scenic Spots Check-in 🔹 West Peak: Lotus Peak, the spot where Chen Xiang split the mountain to save his mother. The West Peak cable car is yyds❗️ Deservedly the TOP1 cable car in Asia, with first-class scenery, extremely shocking upon arrival. 🔹 South Peak: The highest peak among the Five Great Mountains, Changkong Plank Walk (those who start climbing after 10 am can go directly to queue, otherwise it's a two-hour wait at least, and by the time you're done, it's time to descend). 🔹 East Peak: Chaoyang Peak, watch the sunrise 🌄, and Yazi Flipping Over (a substitute for the Changkong Plank Walk). 🔹 Central Peak: Jade Maiden Peak, quite ordinary. 🔹 North Peak: Yuntai Peak, the only path since ancient times. Before the West Peak cable car opened in 2013, only the North Peak was accessible, and this section of the North Peak is also the best representation of the danger and uniqueness of Huashan. 3⃣ Costs 🔹 Ticket: 💰160 peak season/100 off-season 🔹 Scenic shuttle bus: West Peak 💰40/North Peak 💰20 🔹 Cable car: West Peak cable car 💰140/North Peak cable car 💰80 🔹 High-speed train🚄: 💰54.5 from Xi'an North to Huashan North 🔹 Group tour: Most cost-effective, includes city pick-up and drop-off, the group fee is basically the same as the self-paid costs mentioned above. ⚠️ Precautions 🔹 Gloves are a must-buy at the foot of the mountain❗️ Rely on gloves to grab the chains, anti-slip and also clean. 🔹 Walking sticks can be brought or not, they are somewhat useful when descending the North Peak, but otherwise not very useful. 🔹 Pay attention to anti-slip, there is still snow on the mountain in March, and it can be slippery after melting. If it's really not manageable, buy anti-slip crampons at the foot of the mountain to cover your shoes. 🔹 There's no need to bring too much food, two bottles of sports drinks are enough, and just two pieces of ham and chocolate. Water can be bought on the mountain. 🔹 Make sure to have a power bank ready, as taking photos along the way will quickly drain your phone's battery. 🔹 The extra audio guide for group tours is not necessary. Although there are introductions, I was either gasping from climbing or taking photos along the way, and I hardly listened. 🔹 Apart from night climbing, there's no need to wear too much, just dress as you would in Xi'an. It's a bit cool when you first get on the mountain, but once you start climbing, you'll sweat profusely. 🔹 Don't go to the toilets on the mountain❗️ They are extremely suffocating, and because you sweat a lot while climbing, you won't need to go to the toilet much, so just go before the cable car. 🔹 Be sure to stretch before getting on the bus after descending❗️