Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an
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Is Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an worth booking?
Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an is a 8-hour experience in Xian, China, from $44 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $44 per person
Experience Mt. Huashan, one of the Five Great Mountains in China, known for its precipice and religious significance. Go hiking, sightseeing and photograph on the mountain. Hotel pick-up and drop-off by personal driver a
What you get
About this experience
Experience Mt. Huashan, one of the Five Great Mountains in China, known for its precipice and religious significance. Go hiking, sightseeing and photograph on the mountain. Hotel pick-up and drop-off by personal driver and car are included.
What's included
Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking tour guide (not climbing with you)
Not included
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Meals
- Travel insurance and any other personal expenses during tour.
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Mount Huashan
At 8:00 am, your personal English-speaking tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Mt. Huashan. The ride takes about 2 hours before you reach its foot. Take cable car up the North Peak, at a height of 1614 meters. Precipitous cliffs on all sides make it look like a flat terrace in the clouds, thus its other name Cloud Terrace Peak. Challenge yourself to a trek up the mountain to take in breathtaking views. You can enjoy exploring the other four peaks: East Peak, Middle Peak, and if further West Peak and South Peak. Along the way let the magnificent mountain scenery feast your eyes, with temples, pines, sculptures and engravings. Your tour guide will not accompany you throughout the tour. He/she accompany you to the cableway station, share insider tips such as directions, history, stories, best angles and the best sights before cableway up. The hike on the mountain takes 4-5 hours at your pace. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel.
480 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Trippest Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- 4-5 hours of hiking the long and steep steps on the mountain are still required. Please make sure you are of modest fitness before booking this tour.
- Lunch is not included in the tour. Food on the mountain is overpriced. We recommend you to have big breakfast in the morning, and bring some snacks and water.
- Thrillseekers want to try the Plank Walk at the South Peak. But there is always a long queue line. For saving your precious time, we suggest you skip this site.
- Your tour guide will not accompany you throughout the tour. He/she only accompanies you to the cableway station, share insider tips such as directions, history, stories, best angles and the best sights before cableway up.
- Cableway at the North Peak | one-way RMB 80, round-way RMB 150. Cableway at the West Peak | one-way RMB 140, round-way RMB 280.
- Main entrance ticket to Mt. Hua (includes inner shuttle bus) RMB 280
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Stunning mountains
Huge mountains, stunning views and different from any other I've ever seen. There are several peaks, of different heights, but climbing any one of them requires good physical preparation. The climb is steep, with steps on the edge of the mountain. It's safer than tired. There is a cable car that takes you to a certain point, but you need to go up on foot to enjoy the ride.
Response from the operator: Cara Tatiana, Obrigado por ter escolhido os nossos serviços para a sua aventura no Monte Huashan. Orgulhamo-nos de estar entre os melhores guias em Xi'an e na região de Huangshan. É fantástico saber que gostou das vistas de cortar a respiração e da experiência única. Estamos ansiosos por o servir novamente na sua próxima visita. Com os melhores cumprimentos, Equipa de Apoio ao Cliente Trippest
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Private tour of Xian: Terracotta, City wall, Pagoda and Huashan
My husband and I booked a private tour thru Chinahighlights.com with agent: Vivi Chen, to spend one day visiting the Terracotta Museum, the City Wall and the Pagoda and the second day visiting Huashan. We enjoyed the tour to a 100% as it was at our own pace. The schedule was perfect, no visiting shops. The tour guide , Robbie, spoke good English and his narration on the first day regarding Chinese history and local culture was really excellent. Unfortunately, there wasn't much talk regarding Huashan. He could have spoken more on Huashan being one of China's five great Mountains, its religious significance as well as its 5 main peaks. We were glad that he suggested to go to the West Peak instead of going to the North Peak as originally planned. At time of booking I have requested a male guide as my husband has low vision. Robbie was quite helpful to assist him to the washrooms. A little disappointing was that when ascending steps or slopes he led the way and waited for us at the top while as seniors and low vision person, we took time to climb to meet him. A suggestion for Robbie was that he should check meals offered on flights. Since we flew direct from Canada to Xian, changing 2 flights on the way, we didn't have supper on arrival to Xian. Altho the tour package didn't include supper, Robbie could at least make some suggestions where we could eat near the hotel. One other inconvenience was our baggage was delayed. Chinahighlights.com should have informed us that we needed to clear customs at Beijing. Our baggage was checked direct from Calgary Airport to Xian. When we arrived at Xian we discovered that our baggage was left at Beijing because we didn't pick them up for customs. We had to pay 300 RMB for the driver to pick them up the next day. In spite of these hick ups, we still recommend Chinahighlights.com and commend on Robbie a job well done.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $44 to $329
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
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Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an cost?
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Prices start at $44 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Xian usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Xian is not rushed.
Is Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Xian, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Xian can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Xian and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Tour: Mt. Huashan Adventure from Xi'an start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Xian within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Xian?
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On Outty we rank every Xian experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions, All-Inclusive Terracotta Army Tour with Premium Buffet Lunch, 2-Day Customized Warriors Tours & Xian Top Attractions. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Xian?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Xian?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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