Mt. Huashan

Situated in Huayin County, Mt. Huashan is some 120 kilometers (about 75 miles) east of Xian City in Shaanxi Province. This mountain is celebrated for its majestic breath-taking crags, steep paths, beautiful scenery and it is said to be the most precipitous mountain in the world.

Mt. Huashan is known as "The Number One Precipitous Mountain under Heaven". Situated about 100 kilometers east of the city of Xian, the mountain is one of China Five Sacred Taoist Mountains, and has a long history of religious significance. The mountain has five main peaks, of which the tallest is the South Peak at 2160 m.  This peak also had a well-deserved reputation as having the World most dangerous hiking trail.

It is a common saying that  "Mt. Huashan has only one path since ancient times". Only one narrow and zigzag path, 15 kilometers long and stretching from south to north, is available in Mt. Huashan.

This mountain is celebrated for its majestic breath-taking crags, steep paths, beautiful scenery and it is said to be the most precipitous mountain in the world.

Recommended Tour: 4 Days Mt. Huashan Tour
(Attractions: Qin Terracotta Army, Xian City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Mt Huashan)