Head north and descend west, conquer Mount Hua (leg-powered version)

After a day of heading north and descending west on Mount Hua, I've summarized some cold knowledge about Mount Hua that might be hot knowledge, to help fellow hikers fill in the gaps. ✔ To run through all the peaks in the order of north, central, east, south, and west peaks, you can basically avoid retracing your steps ✔ The Mount Hua sword-fighting event is not limited to the north peak; each peak has its own sword. Those who think only the north peak offers a check-in might only have fought the lowest sword ✔ Don't panic when climbing in the rain; you might be in for a surprise at the summit! The sea of clouds on a cloudy day is like a fleeting shadow, only truly breathtaking when experienced ✔ Those with a big heart wanting to challenge the Changkong Plank Walk and the Jiaozifan must pay attention to the weather; rain or snow will likely prevent the experience ✔ The path from the north peak to the central peak, Canglong Ridge, and the Carp Back of the west peak look similar, but Canglong Ridge is much more difficult, and they are both long routes ✔ The top of the central peak is a Taoist temple, and it's in the middle of all five peaks, so once you get up there, you're surrounded by mountains, and the scenery with the clouds and mist is quite ordinary ✔ Besides watching the sunrise and experiencing Jiaozifan, the distant view of the Chess Pavilion amidst the sea of clouds from the east peak is also incredibly beautiful; don't miss it ✔ In addition to being the highest peak and experiencing the Changkong Plank Walk, the South Heaven Gate you must pass through is also stunningly beautiful, like a real-life version of 'Forza Horizon 3D' sensory experience; go see it ✔ The top of the west peak is separate from the cable car; don't miss the coffee house halfway up the mountain. After a tiring run around the mountain, enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the scenery; this is the most comfortable part of the trip (aside from being expensive) ✔ The west peak cable car is a bit pricey, but perhaps only on Mount Hua can you experience a roller coaster-like ride for the same price. Yes, this cable car is designed in a wavy shape to avoid the mountain, and riding it is an impressive experience ✘ Any platform's combo tickets do not include the bus ticket from the west peak cable car to the tourist center, meaning you have to add another 40 yuan to all your expenses ✘ The toilets on Mount Hua are so smelly they could knock you out, especially around the west peak; the wafting toilet smell is a unique feature of the west peak Mount Hua's cats are all round and very friendly, but if you don't have what they like to eat, they'll immediately walk away; they're very clever I was fortunate to be accompanied by a group of young friends this time, which made me especially happy. I've got Mount Hua under my belt, and both my body and wallet have slimmed down a lot. If you're interested, don't hesitate, trust me, head north and descend west, all you need are legs!