May Day Escape from the Crowds! One-Day Trip Guide to Hidden Gems Around Xi'an

Ankang Yinghu Xiaoyin Resort Hotel, Immerse Yourself in a Landscape Painting~ 📍Destination: Ankang Yinghu Xiaoyin Resort Hotel ·Distance from Xi'an: 3h direct drive (Xi'an-Hanzhong Expressway → Shitian Expressway → Yinghu exit), or 15 minutes by taxi after taking high-speed rail to Ankang Station~ ·Suitable for: Families with children, couples on vacation, office workers seeking healing 🌿Reasons to Stay ·Lake view rooms + private terrace: Open your window to rippling waters, misty mornings like a fairyland, and clear starry skies at night! ·Child-friendly facilities: ✅Outdoor unpowered playground (swings/slides/sandbox) ✅Cute animal feeding (lambs/peacocks/ducks) ✅Free children's bicycles & picture book library ·Maximum seclusion: Individual wooden cabins hidden among forests, rooms equipped with tea sets + stargazing telescopes, super therapeutic views of sea clouds~ 📸Photo Spots Guide ·Lakeside boardwalk: Wear light-colored dresses or Hanfu for ethereal shots in the morning mist! ·Infinity pool: At sunset, the pool reflects the evening glow, creating maximum ambiance~ ·Tea garden mini train: There's a track train behind the hotel that kids love! ·Evening fishing boats: Rent a fishing boat in the evening (about 80 yuan/hour), with boatmen humming folk songs, like stepping into "Spirited Away" 🎇 🍲Food Recommendations ·Hotel breakfast: Freshly steamed rice noodles + wild vegetable dumplings + nutritious porridge, fresh and authentic ingredients~ ·Yinghu fish feast: Recommended steamed mandarin fish, sour cabbage fish hotpot (about 50 yuan per person, excellent value!) ·Hidden treat: Grilled rice cakes at lakeside barbecue stalls, crispy outside and chewy inside with brown sugar dip, irresistible at first bite~ 💡Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ·Book in advance: Reserve 1 week ahead for May Day/National Day holidays, lake view rooms sell out fast! ·Driving is better: Scenic area shuttle requires reservation, driving is more convenient with kids~ ·Sun protection essentials: Strong reflection from the lake surface, bring hat + sunglasses + sunscreen trio! ·Hidden activity: Borrow fishing rods from reception (free), caught fish can be prepared by the kitchen~ 🚗Suggested Itinerary ·7:00 Depart from Xi'an, enjoy breathtaking Qinling Mountain views along the way~ ·10:00 Arrive at hotel, check in + lakeside stroll ·12:30 Lunch (try fresh Yinghu fish) ·14:00 Family activities (tea picking/animal feeding/boating) ·17:30 Lakeside afternoon tea + golden hour for photos ·19:00 After dinner, stargazing walks/bonfire party (occasionally hosted by hotel) ·21:00 Return to room for a bath and shows, perfect ending~ This May Day, instead of crowding popular attractions, come to Yinghu Xiaoyin to "steal a moment of leisure from busy life" 🌿