Mount Cuihua
翠华山
A national geopark on the northern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, known for its rockslide landforms, a dammed lake, ice and wind caves, and boulder fields. It is Xi'an residents' favorite weekend hiking spot.
Mount Cuihua is on the northern slope of the Qinling Mountains in Chang'an District, about 30 km from the city center. It is a national geopark known for its rockslide landforms and one of the most popular Qinling destinations among Xi'an residents. Highlights include Tianchi, a dammed lake formed by a rockslide (also called Shuiqiu Pond), the 'Rockslide Stone Sea' of piled boulders, ice and wind caves that stay cool in summer and warm in winter, and trails leading toward the main peak of Zhongnan Mountain. Admission is about 50 to 60 yuan, and the park has sightseeing buses. Plan for 4 to 5 hours. The mountain is cool in summer, making it a good escape from the heat, and the hillsides are covered in red foliage in autumn. Take a tourist shuttle or a taxi. Vehicle restrictions on the mountain can be strict during holidays.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Nanwutai
- Qinling Wildlife Park
- Xingjiao Temple
- Xiangji Temple
- Shaanxi Archaeological Museum
- Jingye Temple
- Qujiang Pool Heritage Park
- Sui-Tang Dynasty Heaven Altar Site