There was no need to climb the mountain. Mount Hua provided a ropeway service for tourists to ride. The tourists could choose to take the ropeway up the mountain instead of hiking. There were two ropeways on Mount Hua. One was the North Peak Ropeway, and the other was the West Peak Ropeway. The Northern Peak Cableway was 700 meters long and relatively short, reaching the location of the Northern Peak. The Xifeng cableway was 4211 meters long, reaching Xifeng. Therefore, tourists could choose to take the ropeway up the mountain instead of climbing it.
The time needed to climb Mount Song varied from person to person, and there were several different time ranges. According to the information in documents [1] and [4], it would take about six hours to climb Mount Song. However, the document [3] mentioned that it would take about five to six hours to climb the main peak of Mount Song, the Jade Emperor Peak of Mount Song. In addition, the document [5] mentioned that Shaoshi Mountain needed four hours and Taishi Mountain needed seven hours. Considering everything, the time to climb Mount Song was probably between five to seven hours. Please note that these times are calculated based on the average person's walking speed and climbing experience. If you want to reach the peak faster, you can also choose to take a cable car to help you climb. You can reach the peak in about an hour and a half.
The time needed to climb Mount Zhongnan varied from person to person. According to documents [1] and [2], the route from Taiyi Valley to Nanwutai would take about three hours. However, the document [3] mentioned that it would take 10 hours to reach the top of Mount Zhongnan. The entire journey was 20 kilometers, and the altitude was 2604 meters. The total elevation was about 1600 meters. In addition, the document [5] pointed out that a healthy young person may need 1-2 hours to climb 800 meters above sea level, while for older or less physically strong people, it may take 3-4 hours or even longer. Therefore, the time needed to climb Mount Zhongnan might be between two to ten hours. The specific time would also be affected by personal physical strength, climbing experience, route selection, weather conditions, and other factors.
There were a few routes that were suitable for climbing Mount Hua in a day. According to the recommendations of documents [1] and [2], a recommended route was to enter the park from the Huashan Visitor Center, take a bus into the mountain, then take the Xifeng Cableway, then tour the West, South, East, and North peaks in turn, and finally take the Beifeng Cableway down the mountain. This route allowed one to visit the five peaks of Mount Hua in one day. There were fewer crawling sections, so it was suitable for tourists with the elderly and children. In addition, the document [3] mentioned a faster and easier route, which was to abandon the North Peak, take a lap from the main peak scenic area, and then go down the mountain from the West Peak. It would only take about two hours to complete. According to the introduction of document [4], there were two other routes to choose from, which were west up north down and west up west down. In general, the best route to climb Mount Hua in a day depended on one's physical strength and time.
The best route for the elderly to climb Mount Hua was to take the cable car. Mount Hua had two cable cars that went directly from the foot of the mountain to the North Peak and the West Peak, which saved them the trouble of climbing the mountain. If you were in good health and liked a challenge, you could also choose to walk, but you had to choose a relatively gentle and easy route, such as the route from Jade Spring Court to the North Peak. During the tour, the elderly should pay attention to safety and avoid staying or taking photos in dangerous places. At the same time, keep in touch with family or friends and inform them of their location and situation.
Mount Tai usually took a few hours to climb, and the time varied from person to person. Different routes and individual physical conditions would affect the time needed to climb the mountain. According to the information provided, the time to climb Mount Tai was roughly between three to eight hours. The southern route from Red Gate to Yuhuang Peak usually took about four to six hours, while the route from Tai 'an City could take six to eight hours. However, this was only a rough estimate. The specific climbing time needed to be adjusted according to the actual situation. Therefore, if you were going to climb Mount Tai, it was best to arrange your time according to your physical strength and the route you chose. At the same time, pay attention to safety during the climbing process, and arrange the rest time reasonably to avoid overwork.
The time needed to climb Mount Hua varied from person to person, and it usually took about six to eight hours. The specific time depended on the individual's physical strength and speed. In the process of climbing Mount Hua, tourists had to pass through steep stone steps, cliffs, and dangerous boardwalks, so they had to be extra careful. The summit of Mount Hua was 2154 meters above sea level, which meant that he had to climb more than 1000 meters. However, Mount Hua also had a cableway that was 4211 meters long. It only took 18 minutes to reach the west peak of Mount Hua. If tourists only wanted to visit the main peak area of Mount Hua, they could choose to take the ropeway so that they could enjoy the overall scenery of Mount Hua. In general, climbing Mount Hua required a certain amount of physical strength and endurance, but when you stood on the peak of Mount Hua and looked down at the mountains, all the hard work would be worth it.
Climbing Mount Tai and Mount Heng were suitable for people who liked hiking or wanted to try climbing mountains. According to the information provided, Mount Tai was 1532 meters above sea level, while Mount Heng was 1,300.2 meters above sea level. Although Mount Heng was the shortest of the five mountains, it was still famous for being the only one among the five mountains. Climbing the mountain required a certain amount of physical strength, but for young and strong people, hiking was a good choice because they could enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. Those who didn't want to walk all the way could also choose to take a car or cable car up the mountain and then walk down. This way, they could also enjoy the scenery. During the climb, they could see people resting along the way, so they didn't have to worry about being lonely. In short, Mount Tai and Mount Heng were suitable for people who were interested in hiking.
There were three main routes to climb Mount Zhongnan. One was from the Cuihua Mountain scenic area in Xi'an, rising more than 1000 meters above sea level. Most of the roads were steps, but at present, this route was an undeveloped area and was generally not allowed to enter. The second route started from the ancient Qinchu Road scenic area in Shangluo. There were nine kilometers of cement road leading to the money-playing field. The remaining road was about 500 meters higher and was relatively less intense. The third route started from Chenxing Village. It was 1300 meters above sea level and 10 kilometers each way. No matter which route they chose, they would eventually converge at the main peak of Mount Zhongnan.
Emperor Kangxi had climbed Mount Tai twice. He first climbed Mount Tai in the late autumn of the 23rd year of Kangxi (1684). At that time, he was on his way to the east and decided to climb Mount Tai when he passed by Tai 'an City. Emperor Kangxi left poems such as "Climbing Dai" and "Watching Waterfall on Baizhang Cliff" on the top of Mount Tai. The second time he climbed Mount Tai was in the 48th year of Kangxi (1709), but the exact details were unknown. After Kangxi ascended Mount Tai, he was amazed by the magnificent scenery of Mount Tai and wrote the word "Sure enough" to express his recognition and praise for Mount Tai.
The top ten mountains that must be climbed in Nanshan include Wutong Mountain, Qiniang Mountain, Meishajian Mountain, Yangtai Mountain, Tanglang Mountain, Phoenix Mountain, Maluan Mountain, Danan Mountain, Dayanding Mountain and Daguling Mountain.