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2024 Ningshan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
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Shibazhang Waterfall, Ningshan County
Shibazhang Waterfall, also known as "Shibazhang" and "Xiangshuiya," is located 15 km north of Ningshan County, along National Highway 210, in Zhaigou Village, Chengguan Town. It is a scenic spot featuring natural mountains and waters. As you approach the waterfall, it resembles a left hand with faint lines, hence the name "Shibazhang" (stone palm). Shibazhang Waterfall is 60 meters high and over 10 meters wide, with a large pool at the bottom. The water is clear. The waterfall cascades down from the crevice at the top of the cliff, forming a curtain of water that emits a mysterious silver light. The waterfall sounds like thunder, and with the echo from the pool's cliff, it creates a magnificent symphony. The mist is like smoke and illusion, and its color and sound are mesmerizing. As you approach the waterfall, you will feel a refreshing coolness.
Goupa Liang, you can climb it.
Navigation: Goupa Liang
Route: Depart from Xi'an, take the Beijing-Kunming Expressway - Gangchai Road, 133 km, 2.30 hours (after exiting the expressway at the Crown Toll Gate, turn right immediately into the country road about 50 meters away)
Special note: Gangchai Road is particularly bad and difficult to walk, not recommended for small cars, night climbing is not clear to see the road conditions, easy to scratch the car chassis
Equipment: raincoat, non-slip hiking shoes, fleece jacket, headlamp, must bring more clothes, night climbing is particularly cold, other regular climbing experience: high altitude, steep route, some physical requirements, more difficult to walk is the arrow bamboo forest section, near the west beam there is a section of the road with a very high elevation, it is recommended to repair and then sprint, the wind is particularly strong, must bring more clothes, bring more clothes, the meadow is very large, very beautiful
Qinling Mountains - Paomaliang Ridge.
Known as the "Alps" of the Qinling Mountains, this is a cold wonderland deep in the Qinling Mountains, called Paomaliang Ridge.
Location: Ningshan County, Ankang City
Altitude: 2,680 meters
Elevation gain: About 1,200 meters
Distance: About 16 km round trip to Daliang
Tips:
Trekking poles: They can help you distribute your weight when climbing up and down, balance your body, prevent slipping and injury, and protect your joints!
Sun protection: Sun hat, neck gaiter, sunglasses, thin gloves (the UV rays are strong at the top of the mountain, so protect yourself from sunburn in both summer and winter)
Backpack: For a short day trip, a 15–30L backpack is enough
Other: Knee pads, headlamp, water bag, emergency medicine (band-aids, insect repellent, bandages, etc.), emergency blanket (keep it in your bag for emergencies), raincoat, backpack cover
Beginners should choose well-established routes, travel with others, and never go alone.
Lao An Mountain House | Huaxi Yue · Mountain Warehouse.
| Huaxi Yue · Mountain Warehouse.
Daqin Mountain Warehouse
Stay in the mountains and watch the forest
Mountain homestay 1.5h away from Xi'an
The courtyard is warm and comfortable, and you can see the mountains when you open the window
Observation deck to enjoy the moon
Watch the mountains turn yellow
Invite friends to stay in the Qinling Homestay
Mountain climbing, tea making, autumn viewing
A quiet mountain house with few outsiders
The mood is as soft as a cloud.
Wake up in the bird's song ◆ Have a special home-cooked meal
Taste the true taste of healthy food
The kiwi and chestnuts in the mountains are ripe
Mountain picking
Can harvest unexpected surprises
· Homestay: Lao An Mountain House | Huaxi Yue · Mountain Warehouse
Q Address: Guanghuo Street Town, Ningshan County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province
Facilities: Free parking lot | Indoor and outdoor Wifi coverage | Mahjong room | Tea room | Restaurant | Observation deck
📍Coordinates secret: Hidden in the Qinling Mountains in the south of Ningshan County, backed by the rich natural mountains of Ningshan!
[Daqin's Dream, Cangshan Wild House]
The homestay is built on the mountain, with stone walls and green tiles; as soon as you enter the door, the ancient wooden furniture is equipped with modern comfortable facilities, which retains the charm of history and does not lose the convenience and warmth of living. In the evening, cool off in front of the old house and look up at the stars. [Mountain and Wild Delicacies, Taste Bud Feast]
The homestay's catering is also a highlight. The ingredients are fresh vegetables and fruits picked from the mountain on the same day. Authentic farmhouse dishes, every bite is a gift from nature, healthy and delicious, every meal is the ultimate indulgence of taste buds! [Quiet time under the starry sky
When night falls, everything is silent. In the courtyard of the homestay, sit around the bonfire, make a pot of good tea, talk around the stove, share each other's stories, or dance with the music, completely relax, and enjoy this rare tranquility and freedom. It's so cozy.
🚶♀There are so many activities! Tea, hand-painting, tie-dyeing, immersive picking... These simple but fun activities allow you to enjoy the beauty of the mountains while also feeling the charm of handmade~
Xi'an Surroundings 2h｜Stay in a Newly Opened Hidden Gem Homestay in the Green Valley
Departing from Xi'an to Ningshan, a 2-hour drive
I discovered a newly opened homestay—Bamu Valley
It is affiliated with Luchai Mountain Collection in Yuwan Village, with a great sense of design
There are tent camps/bar/swimming pool...
Mujing, Kanzhan, Youyan, Qingchuan
Four homestays with 25 guest rooms,
Following the foundation of the old houses,
Living by the mountain, overlooking the rolling green hills,
The murmuring village also brings us an unexpected sense of reality
The design of the guest rooms also brings a sense of proportion just right
With the combination of light-colored natural wood, presenting a natural texture
In the green valley,
The Creek Valley Food Education Kitchen is a 'home away from home' prepared for every homestay guest
An open kitchen, equipped with all the pots and pans for daily life
You can cook by yourself
Or sit idly under the shade of a tree,
Watching the stream flow in front of you, taking a bite of juicy fruit,
Feeling the rhythm of the valley, the laziness and beauty of summer
In the green valley,
The Glamping Tent Camp brings a natural lifestyle under the sky,
Continuing the seamless experience
The Mountain Food Boiling Hotpot Restaurant, also on a cassette stove,
Together, they cook light luxury wild fun into a pot of fireworks
It's not far from Yuwan Village
You can string together a 2-day, 1-night weekend getaway
The scenery of the primeval forest around Xi'an is so beautiful for a self-driving and hiking trip
We went to the Yuetai Road in Ningshan
Very few people know about it
It's about 2.5 hours from Xi'an
If you like less crowded and primitive scenery, you must go!
It's very cool in the mountains, around 20 degrees
Everywhere you look is green, with tall and straight fir trees
Combined with the blue sky and white clouds, it feels like a fairy tale world
You can enjoy the beautiful scenery all the way
There are very few cars on the road, and there is no mobile signal
We met a group of motorcyclists
Walking and stopping, taking pictures, one day is enough
Route reference:
Navigate to 'Yuetai Road'
Exit Zhuque on Jingkun Expressway - Cailu Road - National Highway 210 - Yuetai Road
The section of Dongpinggou on Yuetai Road is an unpaved road
The scenery is the most beautiful
After passing through Yuetai Road, you can also go to Yuwan Village
The most fashionable small mountain village around Xi'an
There are high-end and beautiful homestays/tent campsites/bookstores/cafes/mini trains...
The village also has new restaurants/crested ibis museum
If you are taking kids, you can play by the small river
Camping in tents in the fields
Stargazing ~ Sunset ~ Meteor Shower.
Dongliang Camping, Hiking, and BBQ Event
Destination and Activities
1. Hiking to Goupa Liang (about 40 minutes one way)
2. Camping at the top of Goupa Liang
3. Camping, hiking, BBQ, sunset, sunrise, Milky Way stargazing
Itinerary
Day 1: Xi'an — Mountain Camp
Activities: Chasing the sea of clouds — BBQ party — Stargazing camping
Day 2: Mountain Camp — Top of Goupa Liang
Activities: Hiking to Goupa Liang
Sunrise sea of clouds — Enjoy the tranquility of the mountains vs. forest walk — Return trip
Xi'an!! Xi'an!! Just checked out!! Will come again next time
Wuwuwuwuwuwuwu who understands!!!
The joy of 36 degrees in Xi'an city and only 20+ degrees in the mountains!!
The joy of getting close to nature, seeing blue skies, white clouds, green trees, and streams!!
Recently, I really love exploring the treasures around Xi'an more and more.
This B&B at an altitude of 1499 meters is truly my top discovery of the year.
Maybe it shouldn't be called a B&B 🏨, it should be called a mountain villa! A holiday resort!
In short, after staying for two days and one night, I want to settle down here in the future~
Located at the foot of the mountain 🌲, from a distance it looks like a forest castle. Not only does it have accommodation and a restaurant ,
but also a swimming pool, golf, bonfire, starry sky, tea room... many facilities and entertainment options to slow down life and enjoy it.
It is worth mentioning that the food here is really delicious!!
After learning more, it turns out there is an international chef 👩🏻🍳
Various private rooms are also decorated very luxuriously, perfect for parties or even weddings~
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Not many people come here, it's quite niche, like a paradise.
When you come, you don't need to do any planning,
because everything is prepared for you here~
You just need to come here and enjoy it.
A Cool Summer Haven Near Xi'an at 20°C | Few people, beautiful scenery, and a perfect place to escape the heat
🌟 Discover the secrets of Chaoyanggou in Huangguan Town, Ningshan County: Just over an hour's drive from Xi'an, with direct highway access, this hidden paradise for a cool summer retreat is easily reachable. Surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, the scenery is picturesque, with an average temperature of only 20°C, just like a natural air-conditioned room🍃. Enjoy stream trekking and cool off, indulging in the leisure of summer😌.
📅 This weekend, take your family and friends to escape the city's scorching heat and embark on an impromptu trip to cool off and enjoy a refreshing summer!💦
📍 Navigation guide: Simply search for 'Chaoyanggou', with a smooth highway all the way. Convenient for self-driving, after exiting the highway, follow the concrete road surface, pass through Huangguan Town to enter the scenic area. There are several viewing platforms along the way where you can stop to enjoy the scenery, and the town has a full range of dining and rest facilities.
📸 Photography tips: There are many clear pools and streams in the scenic area, which are crystal clear and perfect for photography! But please ensure safety first and avoid taking photos in the water.
Summer special, get in touch with nature
🌿Time flies, and the years pass by swiftly. Yuwan Village in Ningshan County has ushered in its most beautiful season. The summer here unfolds like a painting, with reachable greenery, large white clouds, and sparkling raindrops, everything appears so vibrant.
🚶♂️Strolling along the country paths of Yuwan Village, you can feel the breeze on your face, feeling joyful and free. Unintentionally, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover a unique innocence and cuteness, as if returning to the embrace of nature, regaining the joyful times of childhood.
📸Every scene is worth recording, and every moment is worth cherishing. In Yuwan Village, you can take photos to your heart's content, capturing this beautiful summer in your heart.
💖Come to Yuwan Village in Ningshan County, feel the freshness and tranquility of this summer, and let us find that long-lost innocence and happiness in the embrace of nature!
Escape to a 22°C mountain retreat in the Qinling Mountains | Dragon Boat Festival travel plan
| Dragon Boat Festival travel plan. The most beautiful countryside road
When you come to the Qinling Mountains, you naturally have to mention Liuba in Hanzhong. There is a road lined with metasequoia trees here, stretching 39 kilometers long. The towering trees on both sides of the road 🌲, with sunlight sprinkling down, create a mottled pattern of light and shadow through the gaps in the leaves, which is unbelievably beautiful～
📍The most beautiful section to 'Daoban Lodge' 🚗15min
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🎑Zhang Liang Temple
Located at the foot of Zibai Mountain on the southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, it perfectly integrates the architectural styles of northern palaces and southern gardens👏The design of each courtyard has its own unique charm～
Ticket 🎫: 50 yuan/person
📍To 'Daoban Lodge' 🚗40min
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🐑Lion's Gully Ranch
It's just like Hanzhong's version of Altay❕Few people, beautiful scenery, the wind blows the grass low and cattle and sheep can be seen 🐮 An endless high mountain pasture ☁ Let me tell you secretly, there is a milky blue Milk Lake below the pasture that is super photogenic～📷
📍To 'Daoban Lodge' 🚗1.5h
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⛰Zibai Mountain Scenic Area
One of the three famous mountains in Shaanxi👀The highest point is 2600 meters above sea level, an endless high mountain meadow⛰You can take a cable car tour or hike up the mountain, and the moment you reach the top, you truly experience the feeling of 'being at the top and looking down at all the smaller mountains', it's so magnificent～❕
Ticket 🎫: 115 yuan/person
📍To 'Daoban Lodge' 🚗1.5h
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🏔Taizi Ridge
Following the winding road up the mountain, the beautiful scenery along the way is super photogenic💥It is the best viewing spot for watching the sea of clouds at sunrise☁🌄
📍To 'Daoban Lodge' 🚗1h
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➡Daoban Lodge
🏠Stay in the wilderness
It's a homestay on the most beautiful countryside road👏
A homestay transformed from an abandoned road maintenance station, it has 8 courtyard rooms and 4 loft duplexes to meet various accommodation needs～
In the homestay in the wilderness, looking around, the surrounding greenery 🍃 is layered and diffused, and the comfort level is maxed out💥
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👀Dragon Boat Festival activities
The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and you simply can't stop moving, with lots of entertainment activities waiting for you to unlock‼
👏Let's make zongzi and do fabric printing together👀Feel the charm of handcrafting, full of festive atmosphere❕
👏How about an outdoor movie, full of atmosphere💯, take off the fatigue, away from the hustle and bustle～
👏A self-service barbecue is naturally indispensable (ingredients and charcoal provided) Drinking and skewering under the starry sky of the wilderness🌃With the refreshing evening breeze, the beauty is right at this moment～
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🏡Homestay | Daoban Lodge
📍Address | Yuhuangmiao Town, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province
The hidden valley forest around Xi'an resembles Qingcheng Mountain, perfect for a summer retreat and water play
Xi'an departure 1 hour 40 minutes! Good road conditions, right off the highway!
Summer temperatures are 10 degrees cooler than the city, so refreshing! And there are hardly any mosquitoes!
No traffic jams, fewer people! Great for summer camping and water fun!
✅✅Address: 'Wen Hua Xiaoyuan' homestay in Huangguan Town.
It's a 1 hour 40 minute drive from the northern suburbs of Xi'an. Even closer from the southern suburbs.
At Huangguan Town, there's a U-turn road 50 meters off the highway, turn around and drive 200 meters to get there.
The river below the homestay is long, and if you continue further in, there are several spots where you can drive right up to the riverbank! The water is crystal clear and perfect for camping.
✅Nearby attractions: Chaoyanggou, which used to have golden monkeys, but not anymore. However, the gully is still incredibly beautiful for water play. Drive all the way to the sign for Chaoyanggou Nature School, where the nearby scenery is very forest-like, with tall fir trees and plenty of shade, and a stream nearby that's so cool you might need a jacket even during the day.
Camping and charcoal grilling are available!
‼️Finally, after everyone has finished playing, please take care of the environment! Be sure to take your trash with you!!
From now on, I will stay in the spring breeze
Once spring arrives at the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains at 33 degrees north latitude, the landscape suddenly changes its appearance, becoming bright yet hazy. At this moment, the spring breeze stirs, intoxicating and silently altering the wilderness, wrinkling the surface of the water, acting as a leisurely poet, brushing over the treetops to carry the fragrance of flowers, serving as the messenger of the mountains and rivers.
The Qinling Mountains hide 7 secret realms, with scenery so breathtaking
The Qinling Mountains are the boundary mountains between the north and south of China and the geographical dividing line between the north and south of China. It is also a place beloved by nature.
Dense primeval forests, clear meandering streams, verdant high mountain meadows, and sometimes shrouded in misty clouds.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, delve into the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains, feel the quiet and mystery unique to the lesser-known secret realms, and enjoy the beauty of nature up close. In the green mountains and clear waters, there are surprises everywhere!
1. Beiyang Mountain
Beiyang Mountain is covered with stone forests, stone buds, sinkholes, and other landforms. The mountain has a peculiar shape and is known as the first stone forest in the northwest. Climbing the mountain along the path, you will see stalagmite landforms all the way, and the continuous slopes are full of rugged rocks, as if you are on an alien planet, stunningly beautiful and shocking, appreciating the craftsmanship of nature.
Address: Located in Zhen'an County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province
2. Huayang Meadow
Huayang Meadow is a beautiful high mountain pasture known as Xi'an's backyard garden. It is far from the hustle and bustle. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you have a broad view, and what catches your eye is a beautiful large meadow. Camping on the mountain top, you can watch a beautiful sunrise and sunset, and also enjoy the starry sky. The surroundings are relatively open, with no obstructions and light pollution, making it a great place for stargazing.
Address: Located in Huayang Township, Huayin City, Weinan City
3. Xuanlong Ridge
Xuanlong Ridge is a lesser-known hiking holy land around the Qinling Mountains, suitable for hiking beginners. It is easy to reach the top with little difficulty. Hiking to the top, you can enjoy the beautiful high mountain meadows and the fourth season glacial relic stone sea. Along the way, there are dense fir forests, and it's too beautiful and healing, definitely worth a visit.
Address: Located 18 kilometers northeast of Caiziping in Ningshan County, Ankang City
4. Niubeiliang
Niubeiliang is the most beautiful forest park in the Qinling Mountains, with vast and dense primeval forests, quiet and clear waterfalls and streams, and the natural scenery is picturesque. The air is fresh, as if you are in a fairyland on earth. Traveling through the mountains and waters, you can enjoy the infinite pleasure of nature and relax your body and mind.
Address: Located in Zhujia Bay Village, Yingpan Town, Zhashui County, Shangluo City
5. Dapingliang
Dapingliang is one of the four tortures of Qinling hiking, very challenging. Surrounded by peaks, rarely visited, the primitive natural scenery is very charming. Walking on the shady forest path, there are beautiful views all the way, and from the top, you can overlook the majestic Qinling Mountains, experiencing the quietness and beauty of the mountains.
6. Shizi Gully Pasture
Shizi Gully Pasture is a high mountain meadow deep in the Qinling Mountains, with open terrain, retaining the most primitive appearance of the pasture. Under the blue sky and white clouds, on the green grassland, cattle and sheep are in groups, and the clear stream meanders, sketching out a leisurely and idyllic pastoral painting, accompanied by the mountain breeze, enjoying the tranquility of nature.
Address: Located 100 meters northeast of the intersection of Liuzhang Road and Yingshi Road in Yingpan Village, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province
7. Xiguangtou Mountain
Xiguangtou Mountain is the main ridge in the middle section of the Qinling Mountains and one of the classic crossing routes in the Qinling Mountains. It is also a beautiful secret realm in the depths of the Qinling Mountains that you can't refuse. It retains the original natural scenery, the original verdant meadows, and the undulating mountains. In the midsummer, you must walk into Xiguangtou Mountain to explore the most primitive meadows of the Qinling Mountains.
Address: Located in Wangjiahe Yu Huang Temple Village, Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City
I like this place the most around Xi'an
This place is really full of surprises.
Accidentally encountering a golden monkey is also very unique.
There is a antelope in the back mountain.
The cat in the yard is so comfortable that it makes people jealous.
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Xi'an Outskirts Tour!! What a divine place this is
I checked in with my mom during the week at the new homestay in the Qinling Mountains for a tour around Xi'an
It takes about two and a half hours to get there from Xi'an~
I really like the climate and natural environment of southern Shaanxi~
This homestay is located in Meizi Town at the junction of Foping County, Ningshan County, and Shiquan County~
Living here is really, during the day enjoy the breeze by the bamboo forest, at night watch the Milky Way
Then sleep until naturally awake~
The surrounding natural environment is really too comfortable~ Being close to nature really makes the mood better~ I like the coolness at sunset the most~ The atmosphere of taking pictures is full of feeling~
This homestay has several courtyards, now there are three courtyards for dining, accommodation, afternoon tea, playing mahjong... ... The fourth courtyard under construction will also have bars, coffee meeting rooms and so on~ It is said that it will be almost open for business by the 11th~ Looking forward to it~
The third courtyard has a swimming pool and you can swim if you go in summer
The homestay has standard rooms and big bed rooms, the beds in the standard rooms are big enough for our three people to live in~
It's also very convenient to eat, you can order meals~ Breakfast is included, it's really comfortable and cozy to eat breakfast while looking at the mountain view~
Wait until the plum blossoms bloom, come to see the plum blossoms, it is said that there are more than a hundred varieties of plum blossoms~ It should be even more beautiful to live here at that time!
The homestay has standard rooms and big bed rooms, the beds in the standard rooms are big enough for our three people to live in~
It's also very convenient to eat, you can order meals~ Breakfast is included, it's really comfortable and cozy to eat breakfast while looking at the mountain view~
Wait until the plum blossoms bloom, come to see the plum blossoms, it is said that there are more than a hundred varieties of plum blossoms~ It should be even more beautiful to live here at that time!
I have to mention that the homestay hostess is really cute~
We had a little drink together at the homestay in the evening~ We really had a good chat
You can go around
The homestay will have mountains of plum blossoms in March at the Meridian Plum Garden~
There is a super large dam near the Meridian Plum Garden, which is quite shocking! It takes about ten minutes to drive from the homestay to the blue bridge under the highway entrance, where there is a good spicy fish at the Ma Baibai~ The yellow spicy dings we ordered were fresh!!
Shangba River Forest Park, Canglongxia Forest Park, Tongche Bay Scenic Area
Looking at the Plum Mountain Residence
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