Huá Shān

Introducing Huá Shān

One of Taoism’s five sacred mountains, the granite domes of Huá Shān were once one of those mythical places where 500-year-old hermits became one with the universe while surviving on an invigorating diet of pine needles and wild herbs. The spectacular scenery is still here: knife-blade ridges, twisted pine trees clinging to ledges, and vast, transcendent panoramas of green mountains and countryside stretching away to the horizon. The Taoists, however, have long been replaced by droves of happy-go-lucky visitors from all walks of life, seemingly loving every minute of the tough climb. So forget about all that New Agey Laotzu stuff – pull on some cloth slippers or high heels and get ready to have some fun!

Last updated: Sep 23, 2008