2-Day Adventure Guide to Guanshan Prairie

🌿 Guanshan Prairie: Your 2-Day Escape from the City Located in Long County, Baoji, Shaanxi Province, this is Northwest China's only European-style alpine meadow, perfect for stunning photos! 🌟 Basic Information Address: Southwest of Long County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province (3h drive from Xi'an) Best Time to Visit: Lush green grasslands from June to September, golden autumn colors in October Altitude: Around 2,000m (some may experience mild altitude sickness, take it slow) 🚗 Transportation Guide ✅ For Self-driving: From Xi'an/Baoji, take Lianhuo Expressway → Baohan Expressway → Long County, 3-4h total, toll fee about CNY 256/car Parking: Scan QR code at entrance, CNY 10/day for cars, unlimited time ✅ For Public Transport: Xi'an → Long County: Take bus from station opposite to railway station (CNY 76-85, 4h) → transfer to scenic shuttle bus Baoji → Long County: Take bus from North Bus Station (2h) → taxi to scenic area (about CNY 50) 🎫 Tickets & Fees Entrance Fee: CNY 60/person (half-price for students, free for elderly/children/military) Shuttle Bus: CNY 60/person round-trip recommended for non-drivers, or consider West Route annual pass for better value 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations RV Campsite: CNY 1,280/4-person room, stargazing room + scenic area transfers, perfect for photos Treehouse Hotel: Stay in a fairy-tale forest, stargaze at night🌌 (book 1 week ahead!) Mongolian Yurt: CNY 150/person, experience prairie lifestyle, bonfire parties until late 🐎 Must-try Activities Horseback Riding: Bargain down to CNY 40/round! Great for taking heroic photos Grass Sliding + Zip Line: CNY 10/time for thrilling fun, not for those afraid of heights Bonfire Party: Dance under the stars, roast marshmallows, perfect atmosphere Sunrise Chase: Head to Songtao Ridge at 5am, misty prairie looks magical 📸 Photo Spots Theme Village: Red-roofed wooden houses + meadow with cattle and sheep, like Switzerland🇨🇭 (white dresses photograph well!) Anzi Valley Treehouse: Perfect for forest-themed photos, amazing silhouettes at sunset Songtao Ridge Sunset: Orange twilight over hillsides, bring sparkling wine for atmospheric shots🍾 🍖 Food Guide Sour-Spicy Lamb Blood + Wild Vegetable Pancakes: CNY 30/person, filling and appetizing! Whole Roasted Lamb (careful): Too much for 4 people, better for groups of 6+ Hidden Gem: Forage wild mushrooms at Qiuju Mountain Villa, incredibly fresh when cooked at local restaurants 💡 Important Tips Extreme temperature differences! Bring down jacket/thick coat, cold even in August🥶 Sun protection trio: Sunglasses + hat + SPF50+, very strong UV Stay in scenic area for full experience! Book hotels 2 weeks ahead during holidays 💰 Budget Reference: CNY 500+ per person (including accommodation + tickets + horseback riding + food) Save this guide and embrace your freedom on the prairie! ✨