[2025 Zhouzhi Attraction] Travel Guide for Heihe National Forest Park (Updated Feb)

Destination Overview Heihe Forest Park: Located in the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains, a summer retreat. Zhouzhi Old County Town: Known as the 'Shangri-La' of northern China. Houzhenzi: A lodging point along the way. 🚗 Transportation Route Departure: Depart from Xi'an, take the expressway at Qujiang, and exit the expressway at Laoyu. Heihe Forest Park: After exiting the expressway, head there, the mountain road is wide, and driving is not difficult. Houzhenzi: From Heihe Forest Park to Houzhenzi, the road is narrow, and skilled driving is required. Old County Town: Head there after breakfast the next day, about a 40-minute drive. 🏞 Itinerary Day One: Arrive at Houzhenzi and check into a farmhouse. Barbecue in the evening, pay attention to keeping warm and mosquito prevention. Day Two: Head to the old county town after breakfast. Visit the old county town village and enjoy the natural beauty. 📌 Important Notes Vehicle preparation: Fill up with gas and charge batteries before departure. Ticket purchase: Buy tickets for Heihe Forest Park online one day in advance to save 10 yuan. Time management: Entry into Heihe Forest Park is not allowed after 6 pm, so arrive early. 🌟 Special Experiences Heihe Forest Park: Enjoy the cool summer and nature. Houzhenzi Farmhouse: Experience local life and barbecue in the evening. Zhouzhi Old County Town: Explore history and enjoy the grassland scenery.

1. In April, the Heihe National Forest Park gradually dresses in vibrant greenery. The lush grass and trees, the fragrance of flowers, and the chirping of birds intertwine, immersing you in the heartwarming beauty of nature. Frequent visits to Heihe in April to delight in the spring outing and mountain journey 2. In April, the Cercis chinensis flowers gradually fill the mountains, dancing like purple sprites, densely packed, hanging in clusters on the branches; symbolizing kinship, unity, and harmony, their closely clustered blossoms resemble the deep affection and strong bonds within a family, inseparable. During the blooming season of Cercis chinensis, why not travel with family and friends through the sea of flowers? 3. On the self-drive trip to Heihe, you'll pass by the Heihe Reservoir. Take a moment to stop at the viewing platform, gaze upon the grand and majestic Heihe water project, and enjoy the great rivers and mountains of the Qinling range; with the occasional blooming spring flowers, it's also a perfect spot for taking photos and marking the beautiful springtime~ Heihe National Forest Park

Spring is really too too too wonderful! 🚗Depart from Xi'an for 2h! The thousand-year-old Magnolia King hidden in the deep mountains is so beautiful it leaves you speechless! 🌷In addition to magnolias, there are fields of rapeseed flowers➕cornelian cherries➕cercis flowers➕tulip flower seas... 🏠Hidden mountain villages, ancient temples, and babbling brooks in the deep mountains... 📷Weekend self-driving trips to enjoy the greenery and take the kids out, this place really fills you with happiness - 📍Shaanxi Heihe National Forest Park ⏰Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 (reserve 1 day in advance) ✨Recommended play time: 2-3 days, suitable for self-driving/cycling/motorcycle touring - 🗺️Tour route: Shuiyuan Villa (Tourist Service Center) ➡️ Heihe Canyon ➡️ One-Line Sky ➡️ Thousand-Year-Old Magnolia King ➡️ Houzhenzi Town (convenient accommodation) ➡️ Huaerping Village (ten thousand mu of cornelian cherry flower sea) ➡️ Tiejia Villa - 1️⃣Xianyou Temple Museum This is where Bai Juyi wrote 'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow'! You can also see stone carvings by Wu Daozi and the Fawang Pagoda built by Emperor Wen of Sui... The museum courtyard architecture is beautiful and worth a leisurely visit - 2️⃣Shaanxi Heihe National Forest Park Don't squeeze with the crowds in the city to enjoy spring flowers! The thousand-year-old Magnolia King here is already in bloom There are also fields of cornelian cherries and babbling brooks The spring breeze is really too too too comfortable - 3️⃣Houzhenzi Town - Huaerping Village There are many homestays in the town, and accommodation is convenient Here you can visit Huaerping Village Ten thousand mu of cornelian cherry flower sea, ancient tree forest The village hidden in the mountains is quiet and comfortable, very healing - 4️⃣Tiejia Villa Sisters who like quiet places with few people must go here Tall trees and primeval forests The 500-year-old iron armor trees and ancient paths are really worth a visit if you have enough time - Touring tips: 1. It is recommended to travel by car and prepare for 2-3 days for a more relaxed experience 2. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains, bring a coat 3. Mountain roads are generally in average condition, drive carefully 4. Shopping is inconvenient in deep mountain villages, bring your own snacks -

Shaanxi Heihe National Forest Park is home to a thousand-year-old magnolia. It is currently the flowering season, attracting a large number of tourists to visit. This is the oldest, thickest, largest-crowned, most floriferous, and most beautifully colored Magnolia King found in China to date, and it is also a beautiful calling card for Zhouzhi's ecological tourism. D1: In the morning, depart from Xi'an, pass through the Zhouzhi Xianyou Temple Museum, visit the precious cultural relics and famous calligraphy and stele works in the museum, and understand the long history and profound cultural heritage of Zhouzhi. In the afternoon, arrive at Shaanxi Heihe National Forest Park, and admire the thousand-year-old magnolia, which has been rated as one of the 85 most beautiful ancient trees in the country by the National Greening Committee. In the evening, gather around the campfire, with laughter and joy. D2: In the morning, visit Houzhenzi Huaerping Village to see the sea of Cornus officinalis flowers covering thousands of acres. On the return trip, you can also visit the Louguantai, Qinling National Botanical Garden, Zhouzhi Water Street, Fireworks Alley, etc., to enjoy the beauty of the northern foothills of the Qinling Mountains everywhere and taste authentic local cuisine. The spring breeze first brings out the plum blossoms in the garden, followed by the blooming of cherry, apricot, peach, and pear trees. Shepherd's purse flowers and elm pods are deep in the village, also saying that the spring breeze comes for me. Zhouzhi has always been known as 'the most blessed place in the world.' Take advantage of the weekend, embrace the spring breeze; come to Zhouzhi, the more you come, the more blessings you receive.