Climbing at night

Before you start, leave behind everything you don’t need best to be mobile; at some point, you’l1 need both hands to cling onto railings for support. A pair of cotton gloves might be useful to keep blisters at bay they cost about RMB 2. Maps of Hua Shan are handy to identify scenic spots; they’re about RMB 1 to 2 each. Bring adequate water, sun-protection gear (cap, sunscreen, sunglasses) in hotter months and adequate winter gear in the collder season. Proper shoes are indispensable. If you decide to climb up at night be sure to bring a flashlight, and it’s advised to go in a group. Pay attention to your hotel: some offer day-trip packages to Hua Shan, at RMB 220 per person, including note transport and admission costs.

April to May and October are the busiest months not all visitors necessarily stay overnight on Hua Shan while September is the most beautiful time to visit. During the winter months Hua Shan remains open to tourists. The main paths are cleared of snow, but it’s more hazardous to visit then.

Accommodations on top of the mountain tend to be basic. It’s a place to commune with nature, so time is best spent outdoors anyways.

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