Shaohua Mountain

Address Lianhuasi Town, Huazhou District, Weinan, Shaanxi
Hours 08:00–17:30
Phone +86 913 4810168
Announcement: Scenic Forest Park
Entrance ¥160
Hours 08:00–17:30
Best Season Late April (for flowers) and October (for red autumn leaves)
Time needed 4–6 hours
Last visit: May 22, 2026
Author: Jian Zhao
Reviewer: Zhenyu Shi

Shaohua Mountain Overview

Known as the 'Sister Mountain' of Mount Hua, Shaohua offers stunning granite peaks, lush forests, and a famous glass skywalk. It is also culturally significant as the setting for parts of the classic novel 'Water Margin.'

Shaohua Mountain Opening Hours & Tickets

  • 08:00–17:30
  • Best season: Late April (for flowers) and October (for red autumn leaves)
  • Ticket note: Entrance is approx. 60 CNY; sightseeing bus and cable car tickets are sold separ...

Essential Shaohua Mountain Visitor Information

  • Enquiries: +86 913 4810168
  • Cable cars
  • Sightseeing shuttle buses
  • Mountain-top snack bars
  • Restrooms at stations

How to Get to Shaohua Mountain

Take a train to Huazhou or Weinan, then take a scenic shuttle or taxi to the park entrance.

Shaohua Mountain Travel Safety & Advice

Mountain rescue team available; first aid points at the main cable car stations.

Practical Info

  • Lianhuasi Town, Huazhou District, Weinan, Shaanxi
  • 08:00–17:30
  • +86 913 4810168
Jian Zhao
Jian Zhao
Certified Master Tour Guide
Jian Zhao, a Xi’an-based Certified Master Tour Guide, specializes in Northwest China itineraries covering the Terracotta Warriors, Hexi Corridor, and Mogao Caves.

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

  • Entrance is approx. 60 CNY; sightseeing bus and cable car tickets are sold separ...

Online booking may be required

Tips

If you are afraid of heights, there are alternative forested paths that bypass the glass skywalk.

Reality Check

  • The glass skywalk requires a small extra fee for shoe covers
  • Cable car queues can be long on weekends
  • Weather changes quickly at the summit
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