Notes + Tips for Climbing Huashan Mountain at Night

The four of us jokingly called East Evil, West Poison, Southern Emperor, and Northern Beggar. As promised, we climbed Mount Huashan together at night, but we all said that we would be the best in the world in swordsmanship at Mount Huashan today. Arriving at the foot of Huashan Mountain, you can feel the toughness and heroism displayed on the exposed surface of Stone Mountain from a distance. The towering and continuous peaks reach straight into the sky, giving Huashan the immortality and aura pursued by Chinese literati since ancient times. In the Taoist temple, there are Taoist priests and boys cleaning the yard, and the naturally grown trees have intertwined roots that do not require watering and fertilization. The water from the spring gushes out, and the red ribbons for blessing are hung all over the world.

At around dusk, the night climb to Huashan Mountain officially begins. Entering Huashan for the first time felt fresh, so I walked slowly while it was still bright, so it was easier to see the road and take photos. The road was easy to walk at first, but as the night went on, the road became narrower and more bumpy. Fortunately, there were orange street lights that pierced all the mountain roads. The mountain road is steep and cut on all sides.

Late at night, the group was talking and laughing. In addition to the pedestrians, the animals in the mountains were also sleepless. People can't see the spring, but they can always hear the clear or vague sound of gurgling water; people can't see the insects, but they can always hear what seems like an ensemble of dozens or hundreds of insects; people can only see the road under their feet. , I can only see the people around me. When I looked up inadvertently, I noticed that there were stars shining above. I looked closer and laughed dumbly. They were actually the lights on the mountain road ahead. They merged with the real stars further above, twinkling and laughing wildly, so far away and so eternal. Out of reach. We came to Changting, which focused on warmth in the cool night. We ate fruits and sips of water, talked about the past of our youth, lost lives, surprises of fate, and the long future. I am always emotional, especially when I am shrouded in late night lights. It seems that I can only hold on to the roaring mountains for a moment. However, often the erratic breath of "Tao" makes me hold my breath and step forward. I will definitely become an immortal after attaining the Tao. There will be a great catastrophe, who says it won’t be? We are all our own immortals, guiding ourselves and then finding our own way.

Mountain climbing and climbing are synonymous in colloquial language, but I didn’t particularly understand them in the past. The closer you get to the top of the mountain, the harder it becomes to get down. The stone steps that are about 20 centimeters high are only three or four centimeters wide. The almost vertical rock wall can only be climbed by one person. The hand is tight on the chain and the feet are firmly on the rock. Every step is startling. There are cliffs on the left and right, and you know it in your heart. Because you can't see it, you won't be timid. If you stop for a second or two to look carefully, you will be shocked. You are actually in such a dangerous situation. Howling in the valley The strong mountain breeze is mixed with the unique cool breeze in the second half of the night, and you can continue to move forward after a cold war. Using hands and feet together is not exclusive at this time. If you are so tired that you really can’t straighten up, you might as well try to imitate the posture of an ape, with your limbs touching the ground. You will be amazed by the solid feeling and the labor-saving efficiency.

When we climbed to the top of Beifeng, we could see all the lights in the city. The North Peak is suspended on all sides, with a crown of scenic clouds on top and a ground connection below. It is majestic and unique, like a cloud platform, so it is also called Yuntai Peak. Li Bai's poem once said: "The three peaks are standing as if they are about to be destroyed, the green cliffs and the red valley are high as palms. The white emperor's gold essence transports vitality, and the stones are like lotus flowers and clouds are like the platform." This is the north peak of Huashan Mountain. Between the two higher peaks, the stars are shining brightly, connected with the folk fireworks, like the Milky Way floating beside you. Take a deep breath, this is the smell of the mountains, the smell of heaven and earth.

It was already early in the morning as the four of them walked and "climbed" to the sun viewing platform of Dongfeng Peak. Waiting for the sunrise is a romantic and magnificent thing, and doing it on Huashan Mountain adds a bit of poetry and pride. The fatigue all over my body was dispersed by the white light rising from the eastern sky. I held my arm on the wooden railing of the sun viewing platform and looked at the sea of ??clouds and the top of the mountain. In the darkness where the sky and the mountains meet, the cracks like gaps formed by the white light are gradually mixed with orange. After a few more minutes, they continue to expand, and red can be vaguely seen. The white light slowly brightens the entire eastern sky, and the orange-red The sun first opened the gap to reveal a corner, and then quickly jumped up. The sunrise is short and long, but we all know that daylight is finally here.

The East Peak is not far from the Central, West and South Peaks. We chose to come to the South Peak. Outside Nantianmen is the "Changkong Plank Road", the first of the famous dangerous roads in Huashan Mountain. The plank road is divided into three sections, and the road is carved out of the cliff. The upper section is 20 meters long and about two feet wide; in the middle section, there are iron bars running across the cliff gaps, shaped like a hanging ladder in the air. Visitors need to pull ropes to go down step by step; turn west to the lower section, and the road builders cut stone holes in the cliff. Stone piles are wedged in, and three wooden rafters are placed between the stone piles. When visitors come here, they face the wall and lean against the belly, and move horizontally with their feet on the wooden rafters. The view is dense and the climb is dangerous. This cliff does not touch the sky or the ground. There was a saying among ancient people that "who can dig it without being a god", which makes people believe it but also believe it. We held hands and trudged forward, looking down at the mountain wall and the flying birds. Suddenly, we felt that life and death were easy. As we walked on, our trembling legs gradually strengthened, and we appreciated the strange and new mountains and rivers.

It was daybreak and the sun was dazzling in the mountains. After returning from the "Changkong Plank Road", we walked to Xifeng. There are many landscapes on the west peak, such as Cuiyun Palace, Lotus Cave, Giant Spirit Feet, Ax Split Stone, Sacrifice Cliff, etc., accompanied by many beautiful myths and legends, among which the story of Agarwood splitting the mountain to save her mother is the most widely circulated. Needless to say, the strange scene formed by the sudden break of the mountain peak and its subsequent sinking can easily arouse people's imagination. Agarwood split the mountain with an axe, and rescued the three holy mothers who were pressed at the foot of the mountain to be reunited. Romantic folktales express people's yearning for a better life, criticize evil forces, praise kindness, and long for the future of mankind.

There is an endless stream of tourists coming and going. I think everyone also has this wish.

Take the cable car down the mountain from Xifeng, and the scenery will be spectacular. It was already noon, and the sun that had just risen a few hours ago was hanging naked in the sky, making the earth a bit hot and a bit scorching. I waved goodbye to the clouds and mist, and naturally wanted to return to the secular place after coming from the secular world. Neither Huashan nor I conquered the other, but we are integrated in the blood. How can the Chinese people not be familiar with the country of this motherland?

This article only records the feeling of climbing Huashan Mountain at night.

Huashan, see you again if we are destined.

Although you usually choose to climb at night, you cannot avoid being exposed to the sun when you go down the mountain the next day. Not to mention toilet water, which is a must during summer travel. There are not many mosquitoes in Huashan, but they are quite poisonous.

The prices at Yamashita Supermarket are normal, so you can buy a little more. There are many service stations on the mountain, and the price varies according to the altitude. You can purchase it according to your personal situation. Cucumbers, tomatoes, tea eggs and the like are not expensive. You can buy three or four for ten yuan. It is important to replenish energy in time.

There are gloves and raincoats for sale at the foot of the mountain. Gloves cost one or two yuan, they are non-slip and prevent scratches, and raincoats cost three to five yuan. If you are older, you can buy a walking stick.

If you want to buy a lock or a red ribbon to pray for blessings, you don’t need to buy it too early. They are also sold on the mountain. When you don’t reach the North Peak, the price is the same as down the mountain. Don't hang up the lock too early. The best time is to pass the golden lock.

If you want to go to Dongfeng to watch the sunrise, you must bring thick clothes. Even a cotton-padded down jacket in winter is not too much. It was very cold at the sun viewing platform in the early morning.

If you really want to see the sunrise, you must check the weather forecast in advance. You will not be able to see the sunrise on cloudy and rainy days.

There are many tourists, so if you go early, get a good position near the east side.

If you want to experience the dangers of Huashan, you must choose one of the "Long Sky Plank Road"

" and the "Kite Turnover". But pay attention to safety when climbing, and use more hands and feet Pay attention.

Sports shoes and sportswear will provide a more comfortable climbing experience.

Take a break when you are exhausted and slow down the climb. It will inevitably be tiring, so don't do it too fast to avoid damaging your knees.

Give yourself a day or two to rest. Use a day or two to adjust after returning home, because the energy consumed by climbing all night must be compensated by rest.

The long road to Xiongguan is really like iron, but now we are crossing it from the beginning.