Huashan, stands in Huayin City, Shaanxi Province, about 120 km east of Xi’an. Known as the Western Mountain of China’s Five Great Mountains, it’s famed as the world’s most precipitous mountain. Its highest peak, South Peak, reaches 2,154.9 meters. A sacred Taoist site, it features dramatic granite cliffs, perilous trails like the Plank Walk, and five iconic peaks. It’s also a UNESCO Global Geopark and a 5A scenic area.