Huashan entrance fee
The full adult entrance fee for the main peak area is 160 CNY from 1 March to 30 November 2026, according to the season notice of 28 February 2026. The half-price rate in the same period is 80 CNY. For December to February the adult price is 100 CNY, so confirm it before a winter trip.
A promotion at 80 CNY for adults ran from 15 July to 10 October 2026. It has ended and it was not a standing price. It also excluded the cable cars and the mountain buses.
The entrance fee is only one part of the cost. The cable car and the bus to the cable car station are separate tickets, and the combination depends on your route. Budget each part on its own.
Tickets and experiences at Mount Hua
Hand-picked tours, booked through Klook. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Our picks: Mount Hua tickets
The self-guided ticket with shuttle and cable car suits a quick ride up, the passport ticket is for walkers who want entry guaranteed, and the hiking day adds trail food to the entry.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Mount Hua hike with entry ticket and energy meal
- Mount Huashan admission ticket
- Hiking energy meal
A walking day for people who want the entry sorted and food for the trail. Shuttle, cable car and guide are not part of the booking, and an overnight stay near the mountain is an optional variant.
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Mount Hua entry ticket with shuttle and cable car
- Mount Hua entrance ticket
- Uphill shuttle to cable car station
- West or North Peak cable car
You choose the cable car route when booking and walk the mountain without a guide. Exchange the voucher on site and keep to your reserved entry window; the shuttle back down to the exit is extra.
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Mount Hua hiking ticket with passport entry
- Standard hiking ticket
- Guaranteed ticket allocation
- Direct entry with passport
You enter by scanning your original passport at the turnstile. Cable car tickets and shuttle fares are separate, and a guide is not part of the ticket.
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A self-guided ticket bundle with entrance, uphill bus and cable car, a hiking ticket with passport entry and a hiking day with an admission ticket. Check what each one leaves out before you book.
Discounts for children and seniors
Age limits at a glance.
Entrance is free for children up to and including 6 years or up to 1.2 m, and for seniors over 65, who still need a free online ticket. Half price applies to minors aged over 6 up to 18 and for full-time students up to bachelor level. The exact age limits are worded unevenly, so confirm them when you buy.
For visitors aged 60 to 64, do not count on half price. The rule is described differently in different places, so ask at the ticket window. If you are a foreign student, bring proof and ask at the window. Children's rules for the cable car follow height, and they are covered on the cable car page.
Reservation and passport
Bring the original document.
For Golden Week, 1 to 7 October 2026, named time-slot booking was compulsory and normal tickets at the gate were not sold. Do not read that as a permanent rule: ordinary days follow the season notice, and at busy times booking ahead is wise.
Foreign visitors should carry their original passport. There is an exchange desk for foreign passport holders, so follow the instructions shown at the time you book rather than a fixed routine. Do not rely on scanning the passport at a turnstile as the only step. The entrance ticket for the hiking route is also available as a standard ticket that has you enter with your original passport, and it is one of the offers on this page.
Opening hours
Dates matter more than a single time.
The season notice of 28 February 2026, valid for 1 March to 30 November 2026, gives these times: the visitor center for cable car visitors is open from 07:00 to 16:00, the pedestrian entrance at Huashan Men lets walkers in around the clock, and the cable cars run from 07:00 to 19:00. For Golden Week, longer hours were set for 1 to 7 October 2026 only, and they do not apply to other days.
Pedestrian entry at any hour does not mean the cable cars run at night. Weather and safety checks can change access at short notice. If you plan the long climb, the hiking page explains the night ascent.
What a full day costs
An example, not a fixed price.
Take the common route: up the West Peak cable car, down the North Peak cable car, in the high season at the full adult price. Adding the entrance fee of 160 CNY, the West single ride of 140 CNY, the North single ride of 80 CNY, the West bus of 40 CNY and the North bus of 20 CNY gives 440 CNY. This is an example built from separate figures, not an offer.
Confirm the North Peak bus fare on the day. The cable car fares come from an operator's company filing of September 2025, so check them before you go. Winter fares are lower, and the full list is on the cable car page. Budget for food when buying separate admission and transport tickets; the hiking package with an energy meal includes trail food.
Mount Hua tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is a Mount Hua ticket in 2026?
The full adult price is 160 CNY from 1 March to 30 November 2026. Cable cars and buses cost extra.
Is there a combined ticket for entrance and cable car?
Some bundles on this page combine entrance, bus and cable car for the route you choose. Otherwise you buy each part separately, so check what your offer covers.
Do I need to book in advance?
For Golden Week in October 2026, time-slot booking was required. On other days, booking ahead still saves waiting at busy times.
Can I use my passport as a ticket?
Carry your original passport, because it is used for identification. Follow the booking steps shown when you buy the ticket.
When do the cable cars stop?
The season notice gives 19:00 for the cable cars from 1 March to 30 November 2026. For your descent, reach the cable car boarding point on the mountain well before closing and allow time for queues.