Where is Huashan in Xi'an?

Huashan Mountain is located in Huayin City, Shaanxi Province. Mount Huashan, known as "Xiyue" in ancient times and "Taihua Mountain" in elegance, is one of the Five Mountains. It is located in Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, 120 kilometers east of Xi'an, the provincial capital. Bordering the Qinling Mountains in the south and overlooking the Huangwei Mountains in the north, it has been said since ancient times that it is "the most dangerous mountain in the world".

The Chinese word "Hua" originates from Huashan. Therefore, Huashan is known as the "root of China". Huashan is the holy land of the Quanzhen sect, the mainstream of Taoism. It is the "Fourth Cave" and is also a deity widely worshiped by Chinese people, namely the Lord God of Mount Huashan in Xiyue. There are 72 semi-suspended caves and more than 20 Taoist temples. Among them, Yuquanyuan, Dulong Temple, Dongdaoyuan and Zhenyue Palace are listed as national key Taoist temples. There are famous Taoist temples such as Chen Tuan, Hao Datong and He Yuanxi. Taoist master.

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Main peaks

1. North Peak

The North Peak is 1,614 meters above sea level and is one of the main peaks of Huashan Mountain. North got its name. 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 of the Tang Dynasty once wrote in the poem "Song of Yuntai in the Western Mountains to Send Dan Qiuzi": "The three peaks stand as if they are about to be destroyed, and the green cliffs of the Dan Valley are as high as the palm. The white emperor's gold essence transports vitality, and the stone is like a lotus and the clouds are like a platform."

2. Xifeng

Xifeng is 2082.6 meters above sea level and is one of the main peaks of Huashan Mountain. It is named because of its location in the west. And because there is a huge stone on the top of the peak that looks like lotus petals, ancient literati often called it Lotus Peak or Furong Peak.

3. Nanfeng

Nanfeng is 2154.9 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak of Huashan Mountain and the highest peak of the Five Mountains. The ancients respectfully called it the "Head of Huashan Mountain". When you reach the top of the South Peak, you feel that the sky is so close and you can pick the stars. Looking around, you can see the undulating mountains, the vast expanse, the Yellow River and the Wei River, and the desert plains like silk and cotton. The panoramic view allows people to truly appreciate the majestic and majestic Huashan Mountains and enjoy the scenery as if they are in the heaven and walking on floating clouds. Magical taste.

4. Dongfeng

Dongfeng is 2096.2 meters above sea level. It is one of the main peaks of Huashan Mountain and 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 to watch the sunrise. It is called Chaoyang Peak. Therefore, the East Peak is also called Chaoyang Peak.

5. Middle Peak

The Middle Peak is 2037.8 meters tall, located in the center of the east, west and south peaks, and is one of the main peaks of Huashan Mountain. The trees on the peak are lush, the environment is quiet, and there are many unknown flowers and plants. There is a Taoist temple named Jade Girl Temple at the top of the peak. Legend has it that it was the place where Duke Mu of Qin used jade to cultivate herself during the Spring and Autumn Period. Therefore, the peak is also called Jade Girl Peak.