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Cuihua Mountain in Xi'an | World Geopark, witness the spectacle of mountain collapses and earth fissures

Cuihua Mountain is located in Taiyi Palace Town, Chang'an District, Xi'an City, as a branch of the Zhongnan Mountain, situated at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, 23 kilometers away from downtown Xi'an. The main peak is 2604 meters above sea level, covering an area of 32 square kilometers. Because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty once worshipped the Taiyi God here, it is also known as Taiyi Mountain. There is a Cuihua Temple on the mountainside, which houses the statue of the Cuihua maiden. According to folklore, the Cuihua maiden fled here to fight for her freedom of marriage, and later became an immortal and left, hence the mountain was named Cuihua Mountain. Cuihua Mountain was formed by a massive earthquake-induced landslide and is famous for its landslide geomorphology. The earliest recorded earthquake and landslide in China occurred in the second year of King You of the Western Zhou Dynasty (780 BC), which strongly affected Cuihua Mountain. The Tianchi Lake and the landslide were at least formed during this earthquake in 780 BC. The landslide geomorphology of Cuihua Mountain mainly consists of barrier lakes (Tianchi Lake), landslide dams, collapsed stone seas, and remnant peaks and cliffs. The preservation of the landslide geomorphology is intact, which is very rare in China, hence it is known as the 'Landslide Geology Museum' and 'China's Landslide Wonder'. The main attractions include the barrier lake (Tianchi Lake), Ganqiu Pool, Geological Museum, and the ceremonial site where Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty worshipped the Taiyi God. The scenic area of Cuihua Mountain is very large, and it is unrealistic to visit all of it in one day. Depending on your own situation, choose a suitable hiking route that fits your ability. You can also drive to Tianchi Lake, where there is a parking lot, or you can choose to take a sightseeing bus to Tianchi Lake at the entrance of the scenic area. 📍Detailed address: Shaanxi Province, Xi'an City, Chang'an District, Taiyi Palace Town, Cuihua Mountain 🚉Transportation strategy: {Board at Xi'an North Station}, take the Metro Line 2 to Weiqu South Station, transfer to bus 729 to Xi'an Translation College, and walk about 4 kilometers to reach. {Board at Xi'an Railway Station}, take the Metro Line 4 to Wulukou, transfer to Metro Line 1 at Beidajie Station, then transfer to Metro Line 2 to Weiqu South Station, and then transfer to bus 729 to Xi'an Translation College, and walk about 4 kilometers to reach. 🕙Business hours: 09:00-17:30 ⏳Playing time: All day 🎫Ticket: 65 yuan
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Posted: Mar 5, 2024
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