Huashan Mountain is a must-see when traveling! Bring some friends with you to "discuss swords"!

Among the five mountains, Huashan Mountain in Xiyue, known as "Taihua Mountain" in ancient times, is famous for its "danger". Its magnificence and beauty make countless people want to climb up to take a look. Its steepness makes people always want to challenge it. Bundle. Everyone even thinks that Huashan is the origin of our far-reaching Chinese civilization, and the "Hua" of Huashan is the "Hua" of China and China. In addition to natural wonders, there are also many historical monuments to visit on the mountain.

Huashan is a Taoist holy mountain. There are many large and small Taoist temples and Taoist priests on the mountain. This is also the "Fourth Cave Heaven" among the ten Taoist Cave Heavens.

Speaking of Huashan, you will definitely think of "Huashan Sword Theory". This dangerous, majestic and story-filled mountain is really worth adding to your travel list.

What is worth seeing in Huashan?

Huashan Mountain covers an area of ??148 square kilometers. From the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, there are beautiful scenery. Many scenic spots have their allusions. When climbing Huashan Mountain, you will often be immersed in it. After climbing a steep mountain road, you can see the infinite scenery. Huashan Mountain is densely populated with five main peaks, namely the East, South, West, North and Middle Peaks. From a distance, they look like the five fingers of a hand. Everyone who climbs Mount Huashan mainly visits these five peaks. Let me introduce to you the highlights of each peak.

West Peak

West Peak is the most beautiful and steep peak in Huashan Mountain. In front of the Cuiyun Palace on the top of the peak, there is a huge boulder shaped like a lotus, so it is also called Lotus Peak. The West Peak of Huashan Mountain is the place where agarwood split the mountain to rescue the Three Holy Mothers in "Lotus Lantern"

Now there is a huge stone next to Cuiyun Palace that is cracked in the middle, as if it was split by an axe, which is called "axe split stone". There is also a long ax standing next to it. The northwest side of the peak is as straight as a knife, and it is thousands of feet in the sky. It is called Sheshen Cliff. Huashan West Peak is a steep mountain developed on the basis of horst.

Agarwood Saves Mother

There are many landscapes on the West Peak, but the most famous one should be the "Lotus Lantern" that everyone is familiar with. The story of "Agarwood saves her mother". It is said that the Third Holy Mother was crushed under the Huashan Mountain, and her son Chenxiang split the Huashan Mountain in order to save her. Now when you climb Huashan Mountain and visit Xifeng, you can see a big stone that looks like it has been split straight by an axe, which is called "axe split stone". Not far away, you can also see the inscription "split the mountain to save the mother", which allows you to feel more truly " The story of "Agarwood splitting mountains to save mother". The Cuiyun Palace, the only intact building on the West Peak, also houses the statue of the Three Holy Mothers.

Nanfeng

Nanfeng is composed of one peak and two tops. The one on the east side is called Songhui Peak, and the one on the west side is called Songhui Peak. It is also said that the South Peak of Luoyan Peak is composed of three peaks, including Xiaozi Peak to the west of Luoyan Peak. In this way, Luoyan Peak is the highest in the middle, Songhui Peak is in the east, and Xiaozi Peak is in the west. The overall image is an armchair, and the three peaks are like a giant sitting facing north.

Yangtianchi

Yangtianchi is at the top of the south peak of Huashan Mountain, which is the highest point of Huashan Mountain. Standing by the pool, looking up at the blue sky seems to be close at hand. name. The pool is a natural concave on the rock, with an irregular shape, about 1 meter deep, and a water area of ??about 3 square meters. The water is clear and slightly green. Because the water in the pool never overflows, visitors often marvel at its strangeness, so it is listed as one of the top ten mysteries of Huashan. And because the pool is close to Taishang Laojun, it is said that Taishang Laojun often draws this water to refine golden elixirs, so the pool is also called Taiyi Pool Taishang Spring.

Changkong Plank Road

Changkong Plank Road is located on the mountainside on the east side of the south peak of Huashan Mountain. It was built by Gao Dao He Zhizhen, the first generation master of the Huashan School, to retreat from the worldly world. Immortal, built on the cliff with stone nails and wooden rafters. There are cliffs above and below the plank road, with iron cables hanging horizontally. The road is made of stones about a foot long, and the lower part is fixed by stone pillars. When visitors come here, they face the wall and belly, holding their breath while walking. It is known as "the first dangerous place in Huashan Mountain".

Tips:

There are many tourists who want to challenge the Sky Plank Road, and they often have to queue for 30 minutes or more, so please arrange your time accordingly. If you have a fear of heights, heart disease, etc., it is not recommended to participate in this challenge.

Jintian Palace

Located on Songhui Peak in the south, Jintian Palace was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is the main temple on the main peak of Huashan Mountain to worship Shaohao, the god of Huashan Mountain. , also known as the "White Emperor's Temple", is also the relatively most magnificent traditional palace building on the entire Huashan Mountain. When visiting here, you can also see Taoist priests living and practicing here.

East Peak

Huashan East Peak is located in Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, also known as Chaoyang Peak, with an altitude of 2090 meters. , one of the main peaks of Huashan Mountain, is named because of its location in the east. There is a platform on the top of the peak. It is high up and has a wide view. It is a famous place for watching the sunrise. It is called Chaoyang Peak. Therefore, the East Peak is also called Chaoyang Peak.

There are three thatched caves on the peak. There is a statue of Chen Tuan inside the cave and a nectar pool outside the cave.

The kite turns over

This is another famous dangerous road in Huashan. The road going down is cut on the cliff, and the road is almost invisible. You need to use If you try it with your feet, the difficulty of climbing is even more difficult than the long sky plank road. Of course, the scenery you can see is also very unique.

Tips:

When climbing a kite and turning over, you must concentrate on it, coordinate your hands, feet, and eyes with each other, and also pay attention to the placement of your belongings.

The kite turned over and walked to the end to reach the chess playing pavilion. Legend has it that Emperor Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty once played chess here. It is a narrow and solitary hilltop with a very artistic conception. When you get here, you've probably walked into someone else's lens.

There is also such a ladder on the East Peak. The cliff is very steep and protrudes. In some places, you need to use iron ropes to go up. If you don’t dare or don’t want to experience it, you can choose to take the walking ladder next to it, which is easier and safer.

North Peak

Yuntai Peak is one of the main peaks of Huashan Mountain, with an altitude of 1,614 meters. This 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, hence its name. Because of its location in the north, it is also called Beifeng. The story of "taking Huashan out of pocket" happened here. Climbing Yuntai Peak, while appreciating the natural creation, you can feel the splendid civilization left by ancient sages such as Zhenwu Hall, Jiaogong Stone Chamber, Changchun Stone Chamber, and Jade Girl Window, and listen to the beautiful myths and legends passed down through the ages.

Canglong Ridge

Canglong Ridge is one of the famous dangerous roads in Huashan Mountain. It is located in the south of Jiku Tainan and at the foot of Wuyun Peak. It is known for its pale black exterior. It is named after its terrain that looks like a hanging dragon. Its rugged terrain and thousands of feet of canyons make many tourists frightened. The most famous one is the story of Han Yu crying and writing for help, which triggered a large number of related allusions and textual research, and the place also left a "Han retreat" The cultural heritage of "Tou Shu Office".

Jinsuoguan

Jinsuoguan does not actually belong to the North Peak, but is a necessary passage leading to several other main peaks. It is a stone arch like a tower built at the entrance of Sanfeng. It is the choke point leading to the East, West and South peaks through Wuyun Peak.

Xiyue Temple

Xiyue Temple is dedicated to Jin Tianwang, the god of war in Mount Huashan, and is a holy place for the Quanzhen sect, the mainstream of Taoism. There are many steles in the Xiyue Temple, including the "Huayue Temple Stele" from the Later Zhou Dynasty, the "Huashan Inscription from Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty" in the Ming Dynasty, and the "Huashan Reclining Picture" inscribed by Wanli in the Ming Dynasty, with Wang Wei, Li Bai, Du Fu, Chen Tuan, etc. attached to the head of the picture. Famous people from the Tang and Song Dynasties have poems and pictures of Huashan, as well as the stone forehead of "Yuelian Lingshu" written by Emperor Qianlong.

If you look carefully at the entire map of Xiyue Temple, you will find that its central axis is relatively tilted. This is to be exactly opposite to Huashan Mountain and form a line with the main peak. When you visit Xiyue Temple, you can see the entire panoramic view of Huashan Mountain when you look up, which is very spectacular and beautiful. The entire environment in Xiyue Temple is quiet and simple, and it is worth a visit.

How to choose a tour route?

Although it is said that "there has been only one road in Huashan since ancient times", with the continuous development of scenic spots, we now have multiple choices for visiting Huashan.

Go west to the north and go down - no turning back

"West to the north and go down" refers to going up the mountain from the Xifeng cableway. Visit the West Peak, South Peak, East Peak all the way, and finally reach the North Peak and take the North Peak Cableway down the mountain. This kind of tour is from high to low, which is relatively relaxed. You can also see most of the scenery of Huashan without having to turn back.

Going up to the west and going down to the west - the essence of comfort

"Going up to the west and going down to the west" means taking the Xifeng cableway back and forth. The depth of the tour is not that strong, but the physical requirements are also much smaller. From the West Peak to the South Peak, you can visit most of the highlights on Huashan Mountain. If you are visiting Huashan with the elderly and children, it is recommended to choose this route.

North up and down - panoramic challenge

Huashan’s West Peak Cableway is high and long, and the location is easy to build. Affected by the weather, the Xifeng Ropeway is often closed. For example, the Huashan Scenic Area announced that from November 20 to December 25, 2018, the Xifeng Cableway is out of service for maintenance and cannot be used. If you still want to visit Huashan during this period, it is recommended to choose the route going north and down. Although there will be a way back, it is a true panoramic tour and leaves no regrets.

Precautions

1. Clothing Guide

Huashan has a large temperature difference between day and night. There is also a big difference in body temperature between sunny and shady places.

So if you go to visit Huashan this season, you need to prepare at least a thicker and lighter jacket, and you can wear a quick-drying T-shirt underneath, because it is really easy to sweat when climbing mountains, and the wind will make you cold after sweating. , so pay special attention to it.

2. It is recommended to bring items

You should try to reduce the weight as much as possible when climbing Huashan Mountain. It is recommended to bring a thermos cup and gloves (it is very important when grabbing the iron rope) (need), trekking poles (can reduce damage to knees)

3. Food preparation

Climbing Huashan Mountain often requires a long climb, so prepare some High-calorie light food to quickly replenish lost energy. It is recommended to bring chocolates, Snickers bars, etc. It is also best to bring a thermos cup with hot water to add moisture and heat.

Everyone has witnessed the dangers of Huashan. You must pay attention to safety when going to Huashan.