Short answer: Mount Hua (华山) scenic entry is commonly CNY 160 peak / CNY 100 off-peak, then cable + shuttle fees by route. Foreigners can book admission on Trip.com (listing 15912505 we checked). Official site chinahuashan.com / hotline 400-0913-777 for hours and peak controls. Pick north vs west cable before you go.
How foreigners book
- Buy scenic admission on Trip.com or official channels with passport details.
- Decide north vs west cable (and return) — they are separate purchases / queues.
- Train from Xi'an to Huashan North is common; budget transfer time to the gates.
- Start early; descending in the dark on cliff paths is a real risk.
Price stack
- Entry: often CNY 160 peak / CNY 100 off-peak.
- Cable / shuttle: extra by segment — check live prices the morning of.
- Weather and maintenance close cables without much English notice.
Route friction
Chinese holiday queues at cable plazas are long. Night Plank walk is optional and exposed — not required for “doing Huashan.” WhatsApp · LINE.
From Xi'an
- Xi'an hub · Terracotta Warriors · city wall — do Huashan as its own day (or overnight on the mountain).
Pitfalls: Buying entry only and discovering cable cash queues; starting too late; wearing city shoes on granite; mixing up north/west stations.
Sources: chinahuashan.com / hotline 400-0913-777; Trip.com things-to-do 15912505; common entry CNY 160/100 bands. Checked 2026-10-28.
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FAQ
- How much is Huashan for foreigners?
- Scenic entry often CNY 160 peak / CNY 100 off-peak, plus cable and shuttle. Total depends on route.
- Passport booking?
- Yes — we verified a Trip.com admission listing that accepts passport details.
- Which cable?
- North and west are different stations and prices. Choose before you leave Xi'an.
- Same day as Terracotta?
- Tight. Most visitors give Huashan its own day.