: May Day pitfall avoidance guide! Xi'an→Longnan→Hanzhong 4 days and 3 nights small group self-driving guide

Don’t want to crowd into popular tourist spots during the May Day holiday? Follow my wheels - Depart from Xi'an, travel through the mountains and rivers of Longnan, and check in at the secret place of Hanzhong. Avoiding the crowds and encountering surprises, this is the relaxing feeling you should have during the holidays! 🗓️ Itinerary overview (counterclockwise loop) 🚗Route overview: Xi'an → Chengxian (Jifeng Mountain) → Wenxian (Tianchi Lake) → Longnan (Wanxiang Cave) → Qingmuchuan Ancient Town → Ningqiang (Qianshan Tea Garden) → Return Total mileage: about 800 kilometers | Suitable for: Families with children / Self-driving enthusiasts / Natural scenery lovers 🌄 Day 1: Xi'an → Chengxian (420km/7h) 📍Jifeng Mountain Scenic Area - Highlights: The top of the mountain overlooks the whole view of Cheng County, and the cliff plank road is thrilling (please be careful if you are afraid of heights!) - How to play: Drive to the top of the mountain and walk 5 minutes to the viewing platform. The light and shadow at sunset are beautiful. - Tips: The scenic area closes at 18:00, so it is recommended to leave early; the mountain road has many bends, so novices should drive carefully - Photographing: Stone monument on the top of the mountain + overlapping mountains in the distance (Figures 8-9) 🏨Accommodation: Chengxian Rujian Cultural Hotel - Family rooms with cartoon elements, and a children's washbasin are very considerate; the night market is within walking distance, and the average price per person is 200 yuan per night 🌊 Day 2: Cheng County → Wen County Tianchi (200km/4.5h) 📍Wenxian Tianchi - Road conditions: Highway turns to national highway/county road, many bends and narrow roads, it is recommended to start early - Avoid the pitfall: There was a 3-hour traffic jam outside the scenic area during the May Day holiday! Better experience on non-holidays - How to play: ✔️ Take the scenic shuttle bus (20 yuan/person) to the top of the mountain, and walk 15 minutes to Tianchi Lake ✔️ Hike along the lakeside path (about 4 kilometers), or take a boat (50 yuan/person) to see the "high mountains and flat lake" - Scenery: On rainy days, the lake is filled with clouds and mist like a fairyland, and on sunny days, the lake water is as blue as a gem (Figure 1-7) 🍜Lunch: Try Longnan stir-fried rice at a farmhouse along the way - A cornmeal-based staple food, served with hot and sour soup and side dishes, 15 yuan per person 🏨Accommodation: Longnan Hengyuexiang Hotel - Bailong Riverside Mountain View Room, with its own garden where you can feed fish and play with peacocks, family-friendly, 300 yuan per person per night 📃 Day 3: Longnan → Qingmuchuan Ancient Town → Ningqiang (260km/4h) 📍Longnan Wanxiang Cave (check-in) - Karst cave, with fantastic stalagmites, ticket price is 80 yuan, it is recommended to reserve 1 hour 📍Qingmuchuan Ancient Town - Highlights: Three provinces in one place, Wei Futang's former residence + Huilongchang Old Street, full of fireworks - How to play: ✔️ Climb "Longchi Mountain" to overlook the panoramic view of the ancient town (free) ✔️Try the "Qingmuchuan Jelly", sour and spicy appetizer (5 yuan/bowl) - Photo: Ancient street bluestone + carved doors and windows, suitable for retro style (Pictures 10-12) 🏨Accommodation: Ningqiang Wanzhe Hotel - A top-class hotel in the county, located in the Qiangbo Park scenic area, with spacious rooms but inconvenient shopping, 260 yuan per person per night 🍵 Day 4: Ningqiang → Xi’an (380km/5h) 📍Qianshan Tea Garden (Yuhuangguan Tea Garden) - Surprise discovery: After the rain, the sky is clear and the tea garden is like green waves with a small train running through it (Pictures 13-18) - How to play: ✔️ Rent Hanfu (30 yuan/hour) and take photos among the tea ridges ✔️ Experience tea picking and tea making (appointment required in advance) ✔️ Drink fresh tea in the teahouse and try "tea leaf fried eggs" in the restaurant - Tips: It is a 15-minute drive from the county town. It is recommended to arrive before 9 am to avoid the crowds. 🍜Lunch: Ningqiang County "Xuejia Liangpi" - Secret chili + vinegar water, with walnut bun (crispy and salty), 10 yuan per person 🚗 Self-driving hardcore tips 1. Road condition warning: - There are many sharp turns on the county road in Tianchi section of Wen County. It is recommended that two cars travel together and take care of each other. - The road from Qingmuchuan Ancient Town to Ningqiang Mountain has no lighting at night, so try to drive during the day. 2. Pitfall avoidance guide: - ❌ Guanegou: Closed due to weather conditions on May 1st, it is recommended to check the scenic spot announcement before traveling - ✅ Alternative route: If the road is closed, you can change to "Longnan → Kangxian → Hanzhong", where there are small attractions such as Meiyuangou along the way 3. Equipment recommendations: - Clothing: The temperature difference between day and night is large, so bring a jacket and a thin sweater; it is recommended to wear a light-colored long skirt when taking photos in the tea garden - Tools: Car charger, anti-skid chains (for mountain areas), child safety seats 🍽️ Food Hot List (Recommended by Locals) sheet Location Must-eat Food Store Recommendation Price Chengxian Walnut Cake Old Street Stall 2 Yuan/piece Longnan Potato Stir-fried Rice Balls "Old Place Stir-fried Rice Balls" 8 yuan/bowl Ningqiang hot rice skin + walnut bun "Xuejia Old Store" 6 yuan/portion Qingmuchuan Pepper Chicken Ancient Town Main Street Shop 50 yuan/catties 💡 Hidden way to eat it: sandwich walnut bun with hot rice crust, double the carb fun! 🌟 Why do you recommend this line? - Less crowded and more beautiful scenery: Avoid the top attractions such as the Terracotta Warriors and Jiuzhaigou, and let the tea garden and Tianchi occupy the center position in your circle of friends - Rich experience: mountain climbing, boat trips, strolls in the ancient town, tea picking and tea making, all the family members can enjoy - Gourmet Easter Eggs: From Guanzhong noodles to Longnan hot and sour dishes, unlock the unique flavors of the border between Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan