Shaanxi Little Altay - Liuba Shizigou Pasture Travel Guide

Hanzhong Liuba Shizigou Pasture is located in Yingpan Village, Liuhou Town, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. It is a natural pasture hidden deep in the Qinling Mountains. Not only is the scenery picturesque, but it also carries a rich history, being the place where the Shu army trained and raised horses during the Three Kingdoms period. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the green grass is like a carpet, wildflowers are fragrant, and cattle and sheep are in herds, like a paradise on earth. 🚘Transportation Guide: Departing from Hanzhong city center, it takes about two hours by car to reach. 🧭Navigation Address: Shizigou Pasture, Yingpan Village, Liuhou Town, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province ⏰Opening Hours: Shizigou Pasture is open all day, no tickets are required, making it an excellent free place to visit. 🛝Play Time: Recommended 1-2 hours 🏠Accommodation and Dining: You can stay in the nearby Yingpan Village, a 5-minute drive away, with both homestays and star-rated hotels available. There is also a youth football training base nearby, and the village has been beautifully renovated. Scenic Area Facilities: Adequate mobile signal, signage, and toilets are complete. Vehicles can park by the roadside (there is a dedicated parking lot in the distance, but it is too small and far away). There are a few horseback riding, archery, and Hanfu photography experience projects run by nearby villagers. 🚨Highlights Natural Scenery: Grassland Scenery: The endless grassland, lush green grass, dotted with wildflowers, makes you feel like you are in the vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia. Mountain Streams: The mountain stream beside the pasture is crystal clear, and the water appears ice blue under the sunlight due to the high mineral content, making it an excellent spot for photos. Blue Sky and White Clouds: Under the blue sky and white clouds, the grassland and green mountains complement each other, forming a beautiful picture. Historical Relics: Scattered throughout the pasture are giant stone relics with holes chiseled into them, said to be used by the Shu army to tie horses. These relics bear witness to the vicissitudes of history, sparking endless imagination. Animal Interaction: Herds of cattle and sheep roam the grassland, allowing visitors to observe these leisurely foraging creatures up close and feel the harmony and tranquility of nature.