China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Towns—Ankang Liushui Town

A town with pristine beauty—Liushui Town of Ankang City. Liushui Town in Ankang City is located in the middle reaches of the Han River and the upper reaches of Ying Lake. It is a key resettlement town for the Ankang Hydropower Station and also the most characteristic sub-center town of Ankang City. In 2014, it was also named one of the 'China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Towns'. ⭐ Travel Time: Departing from Xi'an, it takes more than 200 kilometers via the Baomao Expressway (G65). Without traffic jams, it takes 4 hours to arrive. You can eat in the Ankang city area first. It's 50 minutes from the city area to Liushui Town. ⭐ Climate: Ankang City is located in the southern part of Shaanxi, south of the Qinling Mountains. The climate is more humid than Xi'an. But in the mountains at night, you still need to wear a jacket. ⭐ Accommodation Recommendations: Liushui Town is quite pristine and has not been overly developed. Therefore, there are no large-scale accommodations. There are two recommendations. 1. Liushui Town Yuejiang Pavilion. Yuejiang Pavilion is by the lake, with a viewing platform, accommodation, and dining. It is a slightly larger-scale accommodation in Liushui Town, but it also has a very traditional decoration style. Everyone can imagine it for themselves 😂 2. Lakeside Residence Also by the lake, with a viewing platform, accommodation, and dining. Compared to Yuejiang Pavilion, it is more exquisite. It has a feeling of a winding path leading to a secluded spot. There are rooms with a view. The two accommodations are very close to each other and easy to find, near the Liushui Town government. ⭐ Boat: Where there is water, you must take a boat to experience it. There are speedboats and cruise ships to choose from. If you want to leisurely enjoy the landscape, it is recommended to choose a cruise ship. 30 yuan/person. Time: 1 hour. There will be scenic spots along the way. Passing by: Ancestor's Hall, General's Tomb, Viewing Pavilion, Fairy Maiden Temple, etc. ⭐ Gourmet: 1. Fish. Where there is water, fish is a must. 🐠 Various ways of cooking fish. There is a local specialty fish called duckbill sturgeon, recommended. 2. Konjac—Ankang specialty. Spicy and sour konjac is super appetizing, a delicacy of Ankang. You can try various Ankang dishes like Ankang steamed noodles, sour vegetable rice noodles, and more. Dried konjac and spicy small fish can be taken away. If you have a two or three-day trip plan around Xi'an, it is highly recommended to come to Liushui Town to experience the beauty of its pristine ecology.