Mt Huashan climbing direction.

Hi, I’m hiking Mt Huashan in Sept.
is the hiking only one direction from East Peak to South Peak, West Peak & North Peak?
Is it necessary to hike Plank Road near Heavenly South Gate in order to walk from East Gate to South Gate? Is there another way to around so as not to walk Plank Road?
For the other areas, can one walk in any direction or is it just one direction becuase of the narrow paths?
Thanks. Swee