Xi'an Huashan Mountain Adventure Day Tour
Description
This full day tour will take you to explore one of China’s most notable and adventurous mountains. Mount Huashan is famous for its sheer cliffs and magnificent views. You are offered with four options to explore the mountain well based on your own condition and expectation. What’s more, it is also known for a variety of temples and other religious structures on its ridges and peaks. With our professional driver and guide service, you will conquer all challenges on this renowned mountain.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your English-speaking tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Xi'an at 8:30am and arrive to the mountain around 10:30am. First, take a shuttle bus and then a cable car to the North Peak or West Peak which is up to you own interest and physical condition. Afterwards, you will really get to the mountain top to start the exciting hiking. Your guide will provide detailed information in advance and you will enjoy your own hiking time. When you finish all the peaks (or if you just want to take some pictures and appreciate the awesome scenery but not do much hiking, it's totally fine), you will go to the appointed peak to meet guide and take the cable car and shuttle bus together to go to the mountain top.
There are 3 different routes to go through those peaks of Mt. Huashan, you can freely choose based on your own expectation and physical condition. Just tell our guide which option you prefer and he/she will help you to buy admission tickets. Here are instructions of the 3 routes: Route A: Cable car ascend to/descend from North Peak -- The cheapest option but require a good physical stamina if you want to cover all peaks. Route B: Cable car ascend to/descend from West Peak -- The most expensive option as cable car from/to West Peak covering longest distance to allow you the minimum walking. Also, it has the best views at the West Peak. Route C: Cable car ascend to West Peak, descend from North peak by cable car -- A nice option if you are not that full of energy but still want to cover all peaks (with medium cost and hiking).
Along the way of hiking, you will have chance to encounter those famous seeing points. You will visit some Buddhist and Taoist temples, sculptures and engravings on the peaks. When you pass the Gold Lock Pass, you can buy a golden lock and lock it on the iron chains at the Gold Lock Pass which should bring you safety and health. Imagine the marvelous scenery of thousands of golden locks on the iron chains. On the Middle Peak (Jade Maiden Peak), you can experience its special atmosphere in person especially the amazing sunset if weather permits. You will also have opportunity to experience those steep stairs. After the adventure, meet your guide at the appointed peaks (West Peak or North Peak) and go to mountain foot together. Around 5pm the driver will wait for you at the exit gate of mountain and then transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an downtown.
Note: 1. Private transfer and tour guide is covered in this tour while the admission fee need you to pay on spot according to your interest. 2. You are suggested to prepare some food as lunch in advance as there is no restaurant on the mountain peaks. 3. If you would like to make admission fees included, please choose the other pricing options based on different routes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Offered pick-up/drop-off service is available for hotels within Xi'an downtown city. if your hotel is beyond the range, an additional transfer fee will be charged accordingly.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The hike will take approximately 2 to 4 hours and often involve steep paths and long steps
- Not recommended for pregnant women or participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Tour guide will contact you the evening before the tour date
- Please bring your own food for lunch as you will be on mountain top and restaurants are unavailable.
- Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
- You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
- Not recommended for travelers with leg problems
Reviews(12)
It was very nice to have finally a very young guide Michaelia. It gave us a completely different experience not only about the excursion, but also a look at how young people in China live, what problems they have, how they see the rest of the world, etc. It was a real fun. We wish we had spent more time with the guide. Also thanks for the drinks she bought us while waiting for our arrival from the mountains. The views - amazing. I admit we have never seen so many 20- and 30-year old young people walking with the speed of 70-year old ones :)
China Xi’an tour proivided good vehicle great services. Weather affected trip but it wasnt their fault. Tour guide Kai Chen was great guide, he provided all information and was with us for all time.
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you appreciated our vehicle services and Kai Chen's dedicated guidance despite the weather challenges. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back for a smoother adventure soon! Warm regards, China Xian Tour
This private tour for family of 5 to Mount Huashan was well organised with a very patient and helpful tour guide and driver.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful journery with us. We are so glad to hear you have enjoyed our service. Our team are always at your service and sincerely hope to serve you again soon! Best regards,
Tour includes travel to and from Huashan, with guide helping to purchase tickets (guide does not actually go up Huashan with you). Useful if looking for hassle free experience i.e. no need to work out public transportation timings and options, or tickets required
We are so happy to know that you spent a wonderful time with us during your Xian Tour. With your positive encouragement, we will definitely try to keep and do a better job in the future!
amazing day out, fully recommended, tough though on legs to see all peaks so be prepared. guide kai was knowledgable and helpful, driver super fun and cool too.
We are so happy to know that you spent a wonderful time with us during your Xian Tour. With your positive encouragement, we will definitely try to keep and do a better job in the future!
It was a very rigorous hike but worth every excruciating moment. I would recommend any traveler to the Shaanxi region to visit this amazing place. One thing I will say is that I expected a more guided tour but walking the mountain solo allowed me to meet some great people and even created a friendship that will last far beyond the hike. Be prepared to walk atleast 10 kilometers if you want to see all the main peaks. I didn't even get the chance to view the middle peak so to view all the peaks must be atleast a 12-13 kilometer hike so be prepared for this. I wasn't physically prepared so my calves are still burning but it was worth it. Also definitely place a lock on the mountain where no one else has placed one because it gives a sense of connection to the mountain.
Hi, We are so grateful that you recommend us with 5 stars! Great to know that you enjoyed the Huashan Mountain tour. Sincerely hope that we have opportunity to provide service for you again in the future. Welcome back to China. Kind regards, Lenna | China Xian Tour
My partner and I had a blast on this tour! We booked at the last minute for the next day but they were great. They returned emails within 10-15 minutes and when I called them via Skype from our Xi'an hotel, their English was easily understandable. We wanted a day of being catered to and that is exactly what we got. We were told that our guide would call between 5-8 p.m. to verify pick-up but we were out at dinner. We came back to find message on our phone; the first at 5:05 p.m.We were picked up on time by our guide Tony and our driver Mr. Wu. They were friendly and engaging and water ready for us. Tony took care of everything (buying tickets and pointing us in the right direction). He made a point of repeatedly telling us to take our time, that no matter when we descend, he will be waiting. When he came down four hours later, he surprised us by offering more water and fresh fruit (oranges and one of the local apples which are huge).Team, thank you again! It was one of our highlights of Xi'an.
Our tour guide Isaac was really helpful in getting us the tickets, explaining how everything works, where to go and what to do in emergencies. We originally wanted to go up to the north peak and come down via the north peak but he mentioned this would mean doubling the hike time and recommended we go from the west peak to the north peak and this was honestly the better option and we're glad he recommended it. Walking the mountain trail offers amazing views and is a great experience and I recommend going with this tour group - there are so many tickets involved and it can get confusing so it's good to have a support system there!
Dear Rahman K, It's our honor to see your genuine feedback about the tour in Mt Huashan. Huashan is famous for its danger in China, also the scenery is very beautiful. Visitors often have to take shuttle bus and cable car to get the mountain, so it will save much worry with the help of travel agency who make everything ok in advance. Thanks a lot for your kind praise of our guide, and we are also happy for your wonderful experience in MT Huashan. Looking forward to meeting you again in any cities of China. Best wishes, Sophia
Huashan is one of the 5 sacred mountains of China. The scenery is fantastic and the hiking experience excellent, only dependent on your fitness and availability of time. Many choose, as I did, to take the cable car up the West peak, which is in itself a fun trip. There are five peaks you can walk to once you arrive. I hiked to the top of the West and East, and also visited, but did not attempt, the plank on South Peak. The clean air and cloudless skies were a bonus given the normal air quality in Xian and surrounding area. Keep in mind that the bus trip from the visitor's center along with the cable car will set you back about US$80. A great day in the mountains and visiting during the low season meant the crowds were small. You can of course climb up the entire mountain, though the impression I had was that you should be young and/or experienced to do so.
Dear Sir/ Madam, Thanks for your detailed description of experience in Huashan. I can tell that you are a person who perceive small beauty in life and your opinion about hiking is very helpful to others. We are so glad to offer you such an impressive service and hope to see you again in the future. All my best wishes. Cherry
<p>Tour was great. Everything went like clockwork getting to and back from the mountain. Moutain was beautiful, but would have liked another day to see everything. Tour guide was nice and professional.</p>
