Private Tour

Private Day Tour of Mt. Huashan with Round-Trip Cable Car from Xi'an

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

The Mt. Huashan (华山 Huashan) is well known for high mountain range, steep cliffs and narrow paths. It has five peaks: East Peak, South Peak, West Peak, North Peak and Middle Peak, each has its own character. You will enjoy a full day trip to Huashan Mountain accompanied by experienced guide and driver. It will take about 2 hour from Xian to get to Huashan Mountain. You will visit all five peaks with round way cable car.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Adult pricing applies to all travelers.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Advise to prepare some snacks and bottled water for lunch as the food on mountain top is very expensive.

Wear warmer clothes as it is cooler on mountain top, prepare a good pair of hiking boots or walking shoes.

The mountain has many dangerous passes, be very careful on the passes. climbing is not recommended during major Chinese holidays.

The best visiting time is from April to October.

A map of Mt. Huashan can make your visit major scenic spots along the journey.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entry/Admission - Mount Huashan

Entry/Admission - Cable car/ Shuttle Bus(According to the option you purchased)

Private English tour guide

Transport by private vehicle

Food and Drinks

Tips from tour guides and drivers.

Personal expense

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Mount Huashan

Meet your guide and driver at your hotel, and set out for Huashan Mountain.During the 2-hour drive, learn about the significance of the mountain as an important Daoist site. Once you arrive, gaze up at the imposing cliffs, and scout out the 5 distinct peaks. Based on conditions and your preferences, board a cable car for either the North Peak or the West Peak, and start your scenic ride to the top. You will take cable car to the North Peak.There are steep cliffs on three sides and south side with hill leads to the other four peaks.climb up the Ear-Touching Cliff ,Heavenward Ladder,Black Dragon Ridge to reach the Golden Lock Pass and visit Middle Peak (Jade Maiden Peak),the East Peak (Facing Sun Peak). Then hike to the South Peak (Landing Wild Geese Peak).The South Peak is 2,160 meters above sea level, the highest peak of Mt.Hua. You can show your courage at the most dangerous famous Changkong Plank Trail, a 0.3 meters wide plank path built along a bottomless vertical cliff. Then finally the West Peak , the West Peak is the symbol of Mount Hua, it is the most spectacular one of five peaks and a must-visit for Mount Huashan visitors. Take the cable car down the mountain and return to your car for the journey back to Xian. Special note: There are many tourists in Huashan Scenic Spot from May to October. If you can't accept the queue, please don't choose to visit Huashan.

8 hours • Admission Included

Options

Tour with North Peak up & down

This option offer English-Speaking Guide and hotel transfer service. Admission Tickets.
Pickup included

Tour with West Peak up & down

This option offer English-Speaking Guide and Hotel pickup.Admission Tickets,West Peak Cable car up and down,Shuttle buses.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The best day!!
Rachel T,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
One of my favorite activities I did in China!! This is such a cool place to visit. The hiking is mostly just walking up and down stairs and the cable car is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Definitely book this tour! We had so much fun :)
Best day ever!!
racheltM8224KG,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best day ever!! Ellen was a great tour guide and was great at answering our questions and taking our picture. We hiked the West and South peaks and the views were beautiful with beautiful weather. We have already done the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors and this was our favorite activity we’ve done in China!! Highly recommend this tour!
Wooooow
Sofi S,
May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jeff Ning and Betty made our trip fantastic. I enjoyed every minute . Car was comfy , Betty was fun and positive, views was absolutely spectacular.
It was fantastic
Sofia K,
May 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience. Unforgettable views , very positive and funny guide , comfy car . Never seen landscape like that but I’m very pro traveler , high recommended this tour
Great Trip with Outstanding Tour Guide
dgphilpot,
Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have taken many, many tours in over 50 countries, and I can honestly say our tour guide, Lin, was the best I’ve ever had. The tour itself was incredible, but it was enhanced by her presence, great information (she speaks English fluently), and, especially, her kindness and consideration. She is the best.
Amazing time on the mountain
MCF Boston,
Oct 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a rainy day but that worked out perfectly as it made the mountain less crowded with no wait for the bus, cable car or paths on top. We were fortunate that the weather cleared when we got to the top. Betty- our guide- was great and very informative including dinner recommendations. She also stayed with my mom (77 but in very good shape) while I went off to climb towards the middle peak once we reached the top of north peak. There we were greeted with stunning, majestic views surrounded by melodious calls from other visitors. Magical! It is understandable why this place is so important in China. Even if it were crowded it would be worth the trip. Just an incredible and special landscape. Just the cable car ride itself was thrilling. Being picked up and dropped off was a true luxury as well. Our driver (Zhang) was excellent especially as it was rainy and cloudy with heavy traffic on the drive out. He even played Chinese music for us at our request on the trip back. The tour operator (Jeff Ning) also checked in on us since it was bad weather, so the service was excellent by every measure.
Fantastic
johnzP8806ZN,
Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour guide Crystal was excellent. Our trip to Mt. Huashan was extremely beautiful. All the better with a good tour guide.
Awesome tour and guide!
leandroc516,
May 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experiencia! I did the tour with Lin, and she started telling me about the history of the mount and of Xian as son as the car picked me up at the hotel. We reached all the peaks, and throughout the entire day I got to learn a lot about the culture and history of Xian. Lin also recommended me places and restaurants to visit and she even helped me with subway instructions to move around, she was the best guide in China by far! Great tour!
Amazing experience and a tick off our bucket list
jonathanz357,
Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The views are amazing, Linn brought us on a brisk walk and was considerate of our speed. There was explanations of history of Huashan as well as key photo taking locations and we went back tired and fulfilled. Going up the west peak by cable car and coming down from the north peak by cable car is highly recommended!
Great Wall
Merylmitch,
Apr 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The day trip to the wall was amazing! We drove a little further which was well worth the drive because it was quieter. The cable car ride was a beautiful way to see the sites. The Summer Palace was quite spectacular. Our tour guide Michael was very knowledgeable and guided us through the crowds with ease.