Weinan City

Eastern gateway to the Guanzhong region, with Mount Hua (the Western Peak), the ancient city of Hancheng and the Sima Qian Shrine as its main draws.

Weinan City lies in the eastern Guanzhong Plain of Shaanxi, where the Wei and Yellow rivers meet, with Shanxi and Henan to the east. Mount Hua, in Huayin, is the Western Peak of China's Five Great Mountains and is famed for its sheer, daring trails. Hancheng Ancient City, the Ming and Qing dwellings of Dangjia Village and the Sima Qian Shrine reveal deep history and culture. The area also has the Qia River Wetland and the Tang-dynasty Qiaoling Mausoleum (tomb of Emperor Ruizong) in Pucheng, and folk arts such as Huazhou shadow puppetry and Qin opera live on. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for climbing Mount Hua and exploring the old towns. Huashan North and Weinan North stations on the Zhengzhou–Xi'an high-speed railway offer quick trips to and from Xi'an, while Hancheng is linked by rail and expressway.

Destinations

• Mount Hua (Huashan)
• Hancheng

Itineraries

• Xi'an Ancient Capital & Mount Hua Classic – Connect the Xi'an City Wall, Terracotta Army, and Shaanxi History Museum with a day trip to Mount Hua via high-speed ra…
• Northern Shaanxi Yellow River & Loess Plateau 10-Day Grand Loop – Drive north along the Yellow River on the eastern route, head west at Yulin to see the Danxia landforms, and travel sou…
• Xi'an Old City, Overnight on Mount Hua & Famen Temple in – Xi'an's classic sights, plus a night at the summit of Mount Hua for sunrise, then Famen Temple and the Qianling Mausole…
• Ancient Capitals High-Speed Rail Tour: Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Mount Hua & Xi'an – Starting in Zhengzhou and ending in Xi'an, this route connects Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, Mount Hua, and the Ter…