[2025 Liuba Attraction] Travel Guide for Lovers Valley (Updated Mar)

Liuba Fall Foliage Guide｜When the Forests Are Painted in Color|||It's not that you can't afford to go to Kyoto, it's just that Liuba is more cost-effective. Mid-October to early November is the best time to see the fall foliage in Liuba. The forests are painted in color. [Recommended Route]📍 Liuba County - Lovers' Valley - Shizigou Pasture - Zibai Mountain National Forest Park - Gaojiang Road 1️⃣ Lovers' Valley - The maple leaves are fiery red in fall. Stroll through the valley on a path covered with fallen leaves. The valley is quiet on rainy days and has a British countryside vibe. 2️⃣ Shizigou Pasture - Located in Yingpan Village, Liuhou Town, this was once where Zhuge Liang stationed his troops and raised horses. The surrounding forests are colorful in fall. Cattle and sheep graze in herds. You can go horseback riding, have a picnic, or camp here. 3️⃣ Zibai Mountain National Forest Park - The unique "subalpine karst landform" creates a sinkhole meadow on the mountain top. The trees on the mountain are colorful, from golden yellow to fiery red to dark green. The trees and the sinkhole meadow complement each other beautifully. 4️⃣ Gaojiang Road - This 39-km road is the most beautiful country road. The ginkgo leaves are golden yellow, and the maple leaves are fiery red. You can enjoy the fall foliage by walking, cycling, or driving. [Recommended Accommodation]🏠 Songman Homestay - A local homestay in Liuba with an investment of over 1 million yuan. The design is stylish and simple. The rooms are clean and well-equipped. The experience is perfect. [Recommended Food]🥗 Weidao Qinling Restaurant - Located near Gaojiang Road, this restaurant serves local specialties. Every dish is exquisite and delicious. My favorite is the stir-fried bacon and potatoes. [Transportation Guide]🚗 Driving: If you choose to drive to Liuba to see the fall foliage, you can exit the expressway at the "Wuguanyi" exit and head to Liuba Old Street to start your fall foliage tour. If you want to go to the most beautiful country road, Gaojiang Road, exit the expressway at "Jiangxi Camp." Non-driving: You can take a direct bus from the Hanzhong Tourist Distribution Center (100 meters east of Hanzhong High-speed Railway Station) to Liuba. After arriving in Liuba County, there are buses to Yingpan Village and other places at the county bus station, making it easy for tourists to visit Shizigou Pasture and other scenic spots.

🌟Recommended reasons: "Such a scene should only exist in heaven, how many times can it be seen on earth?" Liuba is a poetic place for the soul to rest. Like a small "Yili" in Shaanxi, it has a mesmerizing charm. Here, history and nature intertwine, and the ancient Zhangliang Temple tells stories of the past against the backdrop of red leaves, like opening a history book. Shizigou is a playground of nature, with cattle and sheep scattered like stars on the meadows, and horses galloping like a poem of freedom. Zibai Mountain is a painting of autumn, with a cable car offering a panoramic view of the magnificent mountains and rivers. Lovers' Valley is like a dreamland in the forest, with suspension bridges and streams forming a serene picture. Every place is like a paradise, making people linger and forget to return, a romantic journey embracing nature and history. 📍Attraction address: Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province 🚗Attraction transportation: 1⃣Bus route: Xi'an - Lovers' Valley - Shizigou Ranch - Liuba Old Street - Liuba - Zibai Mountain Scenic Area - Gaojiang Road - Xi'an (2 days and 1 night). 2⃣Self-driving route: Xi'an - Millennium Ginkgo - Gaojiang Road - Chaiguanling - Zhangliang Temple - Liuba - Lovers' Valley - Shizigou Ranch - Taiziling - Xi'an (2 days and 1 night). 👍Must-visit attractions: 1⃣Liuba Old Street (taste southern Shaanxi specialties, can be used as a transit supply). 2⃣Lovers' Valley (beautiful larch forest, great for photos). 3⃣Zibai Mountain (with alpine meadows and virgin forests, fresh air). 4⃣Shizigou (natural pasture, can ride horses). 5⃣Gaojiang Road (the most beautiful country road, with metasequoia forest and ancient bridges). 6⃣Zhangliang Temple (long history, exquisite architecture). 🎟Ticket information: 1⃣Liuba Old Street: Free. 2⃣Lovers' Valley: Free. 3⃣Zibai Mountain: CNY 110 (including cable car). 4⃣Shizigou: Free. 5⃣Gaojiang Road: Free. 💗Other tips: 1⃣Large temperature difference between morning and evening, bring warm clothes. 2⃣Bring driver's license, ID card, and a small amount of cash. 3⃣Bring a change of clothes and toiletries. 4⃣Meals are convenient, can bring some snacks. 5⃣Wearing bright clothes looks better in photos.

Liuba is a hidden gem deep in the Qinling Mountains. Its autumn is like a colorful and breathtaking painting. November is the best time to enjoy the autumn scenery. The best way to experience autumn is to drive from Beijing to Hanzhong and then drive to Liuba. Day 1: Liuba Old Street - Taiziling - Zhangliang Temple Day 2: Zibai Mountain National Forest Park - Lovers' Valley - Shizigou Ranch The best route in Liuba is a loop, and it takes at least two days to see everything. We recommend a leisurely three-day, two-night trip. We did a two-day, one-night trip with photos, which was a bit rushed. We found two beautiful redwood forests along the way. We posted videos on the same account, so if you want to see the autumn scenery, hurry up. Tickets are required for Zibai Mountain National Forest Park and Zhangliang Temple, but not for other places. The scenery is beautiful everywhere. If it rains the day before, you will be lucky enough to see a sea of clouds. Gaojiang Road winds through the depths of the Qinling Mountains and is known as the most beautiful mountain village road. There are also thousand-year-old ginkgo trees in many places in Liuba. The oldest one is about 4,000 years old and is the last one to turn golden in autumn. Liuba has put a lot of effort into welcoming the large number of tourists who come to see the autumn scenery. There are many parking spots along the way, which is great. Most of them are free, so visitors can get closer to the beautiful scenery. We stayed at the Trip.com Farmhouse (Liuba Qinling No. 1 Joint Venture Store) along the most beautiful road. We rented a courtyard with two floors, which was very private. It felt like we had a big house in the countryside. November is the most beautiful time in Liuba, and it's hard to find a room. There aren't many courtyards that can accommodate so many people. There is a large living room where we ate and chatted with friends. Each courtyard has an aunt who cooks authentic farmhouse dishes, which are as good as those made by restaurant chefs. Before we arrived, the housekeeper aunt had already turned on the air conditioning for us, so it was warm when we entered the house. It was so nice. In Liuba, autumn is a canvas painted by nature and time, creating a breathtaking scene in October. If you haven't seen the autumn in Liuba, why not set off in November? Give yourself a journey to truly understand autumn. Liuba, Hanzhong

Back to Liuba again This time with a few friends to enjoy the autumn Having been here many times This time we just wanted to relax And discovered some unconventional hidden gems - ❗As usual, here's the itinerary: ✅DAY1: Depart from Xi'an - 3.5h drive - Liuba - Stroll and eat on the old street - Huoshaodian Town - Check in at Xigu Jiudu · Tianye - Relax in Huoshaodian Town & stargazing at night, stay overnight at Xigu Jiudu · Tianye B&B ✅DAY2: Breakfast at the B&B - Zibai Mountain - Lovers' Valley - Shizigou Ranch - Return - 📷Activities: 🌈The whole two-day trip was very relaxing. On the first day, we arrived in Liuba and went to the old street to stroll and eat; then we went to the B&B to check in. This time we stayed at 📍Xigu Jiudu · Tianye B&B in Huoshaodian Town, the "Most Beautiful Town in the Qinling Mountains". This town has relatively few tourists, and the scenery is beautiful and very quiet. 🍂In the afternoon, we took photos and strolled around the town, enjoying the colorful mountains, the idyllic scenery of streams, rice fields, houses, cattle, and sheep, and the red train 🚂 that circles the town. It only costs 5 yuan to take a ride. After a tiring walk, we went back to the B&B to relax, which was super comfortable. ✨There is also an observatory in the village, where you can see the stars and the Milky Way when the weather is good. - 💤The second day was also very leisurely. We woke up naturally, had breakfast at the B&B, and then went to Zibai Mountain, Lovers' Valley, and Shizigou Ranch. These three attractions are very close to each other, so we had plenty of time to explore. Compared to the first day, there were a lot more tourists in 💕Lovers' Valley and Shizigou Ranch, but the photos were really great. - 🏡Accommodation: We stayed at Xigu Jiudu · Tianye B&B, which we highly recommend. In fact, it was because we booked this B&B that we had such a relaxing first day in Huoshaodian Town. 🔅Xigu Jiudu · Tianye B&B is backed by mountains and water, and all rooms have large floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a panoramic view of the colorful Qinling Mountains. The interior is forest-themed, with simple yet tasteful furnishings, reflecting the owner's care and taste. Oh, and the restaurant is also quite good. - 🍱Food: The local specialty is wooden barrel fish. Some highly rated specialty restaurants: Zhenghong Wooden Barrel Fish, Chenji Stone Fish, Yuxiaomei Pan-fried Fish, Jushangrenjia Pig Stomach Chicken, Zibai Niang Family Courtyard Restaurant. - 🍁Best time to see red leaves: Now is the best time to see red leaves, and it is expected to last until mid-November. If you want to see the red leaves, hurry up!

🎈Xi'an surrounding tour | Liuba two days and one night super comprehensive strategy🎈 🌄Liuba County is located in the southwest of Shaanxi Province, north of Hanzhong City, at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains. It is simply a treasure tourist destination. Today, I will share with you a two-day and one-night travel strategy from Xi'an to Liuba.💖 ✨Day 1: 🎈Morning: Drive from Xi'an to Liuba Old Street, about 3 hours. Stroll through the old street, feel the unique charm of the ancient town, and taste the local delicacies. 😋Liuba hot noodles are soft and glutinous, with chili oil and seasonings, the taste is super good. 🎈Afternoon: First go to Lover's Valley, which is a primitive forest park with clear streams and dense forests. Take a walk and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. Then go to Zhangliang Temple, a temple commemorating Zhangliang, one of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty. There are many ancient trees and stone tablets, full of historical charm. Then go to Shizigou Ranch, a high-mountain ranch surrounded by mountains. Get close to cattle and sheep and feel the beauty of nature.🐑 🎈Evening: You can stay in a local B&B or Liuba Hanxi Hotel, 190 yuan is super cost-effective. Feel the tranquility of Liuba night.🌙 ✨Day 2: 🎈Morning: Go to Zibai Mountain, take the cable car up the mountain, and enjoy the intoxicating alpine meadow scenery. Tickets can be purchased at Shaanxi Huimin, 36 yuan is super cost-effective!😍 🎈Afternoon: Start returning and end the pleasant Liuba trip.🚗 🚗Traffic guide: 🎈Self-driving: From Xi'an, drive along Jingkun Expressway, get off the expressway at Hanzhong exit, and then drive along National Highway 316 to Liuba. 🎈Public transportation: Take a high-speed train from Xi'an to Hanzhong, then take a bus from Hanzhong Bus Station to Liuba. 🍱Food recommendation: 🎈Hot noodles: One of Liuba's specialties, a must-try. 🎈Wooden barrel fish: The fish is tender and the soup is delicious. 🎈Mountain treasures: Black fungus, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, etc., with delicious taste. 🏠Accommodation recommendation: 🎈Near Liuba Old Street: There are many B&Bs and guesthouses to choose from, which are convenient for travel. 🎈Near Zibai Mountain: If you want to go up the mountain early the next morning, you can choose hotels or B&Bs here. ⚠️Precautions: 🎈Liuba's weather is changeable, remember to bring rain gear and warm clothes. 🎈Zibai Mountain is at a high altitude, so take sun protection and warmth measures in advance. 🎈When visiting Zhangliang Temple, respect historical culture and do not damage cultural relics.

On the way back to Xi'an, I planned to include two places as transit stops. First stop: Qingshucun Ancient Town, a town with rich historical culture, known as the place where 'one foot steps into three provinces,' i.e., the junction of Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan provinces. It was founded in the mid-Ming Dynasty, took shape in the late Qing Dynasty, and flourished during the Republic of China era, with a history of over 500 years. I have visited many ancient towns, each with its own historical accumulation. Understanding the local history, culture, and humanity, traveling is also a learning process. Second stop: Liuba County. It happened to be the weekend, and there were many tourists. Kudos to the local government for arranging dedicated personnel to provide convenient parking for tourists. The old street, Lover's Valley, and Shizigou Ranch are all recommended places online. I think the most beautiful rural road is still worth seeing in autumn. In the old street, there is a braised beef noodle shop with generous portions and good taste. After a satisfying meal, I embarked on the journey back home.

Liuba is a small county town deep in the Qinling Mountains, located in the northern part of Hanzhong. Although it rained during this trip, it was quiet with few people. The mountaintop was shrouded in mist like a fairyland, the streams were clear and transparent, cattle and horses leisurely strolled on the pastures, and the pine forest canyon resembled the Forbidden Forest from Harry Potter. Some places really feel like a substitute for Hemu~ 🚌 Distance: 300km from Xi'an city, 100km from Hanzhong, 160km from Baoji 🚗 Transportation: Public transportation is inconvenient, there are no shuttles between attractions, suitable for self-driving 🏠 Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in resort-style homestays near the scenic spots, which offer food, accommodation, and entertainment, making it more worry-free. The downside is that the prices are generally high, averaging over 400 yuan per person. This time we stayed at a cost-effective homestay called 'Five Rooms Overlooking the Mountain,' averaging over 200 yuan per person. It is located along the most beautiful road in Yuhuangmiao Town, close to the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, and there are also places nearby for picking. 🌳 Slow 3-day tour route: D1: Liuba County Town - Most Beautiful Rural Road - Thousand-Year Ginkgo The county town feels slightly commercialized, but the wooden barrel fish nearby is delicious! The towering metasequoia, ginkgo, and black locust trees on both sides of the road make the world feel quiet as you drive through, and there are small streams along the way where you can play in the water. Standing under the thousand-year-old ginkgo makes people feel small, and the ancient tree must be beautiful when it turns yellow in autumn~ D2: Lover's Valley - Shizigou Pasture Lover's Valley can be toured in half an hour, crossing the suspension bridge and following the winding wooden path, with tall larches neatly arranged on both sides, taking in a deep breath of oxygen! The pasture is open for free, where you can ride horses, camp (bring your own equipment), and it's a paradise for relaxation. D3: Zhangliang Temple - Zibai Mountain National Forest Park Inside Zhangliang Temple, there is a stele inscribed by Mi Fu for Zibai Mountain, titled 'First Mountain,' and a serene bamboo forest. The 50 yuan ticket is indeed worth it. We didn't go to Zibai Mountain because of the rain, but it is said that the scenery at the top is beautiful, and there is a cable car.

Escape the heat in Xi'an with a cool summer day at 22°C Liuba, a small town in southern Shaanxi About 3.5 hours drive to Liuba Old Street in the southern suburbs Old Street--Daoban Inn (along China's most beautiful countryside road) about 40 minutes drive Daoban Inn--Lovers' Valley - Lion Gully Ranch (about 1h, both scenic spots are free) The roads are all mountainous, self-driving or chartered car is recommended. A very famous homestay, with a nice environment and air, and the rooms are quite large, offering standard room types. You can have a barbecue in the courtyard at night, which is very pleasant. Breakfast is prepared by the homestay, with stir-fried dishes and porridge, typical of rural cuisine~ Recently, Liuba is not in peak season, and it's not crowded. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, and the temperature in Lovers' Valley and Lion Gully is quite low, so it's advised to bring a coat. Liuba County is really a great place to relax and escape the summer heat

Shaanxi Province, Hanzhong City, Liuba County boasts abundant biological resources, with a forest coverage rate of 90.8% and a greening rate of 92.97%, ranking at the forefront in Northwest China. It is one of the water source areas for the national South-to-North Water Diversion Project and is known as the 'Green Treasure House' and 'Natural Oxygen Bar'. Among them, Lover's Valley in Yingpan Village, Liuhou Town, Liuba County is the most representative. The valley is filled with dense forest vegetation, where you can feel the warmth and comfort of the holidays. Recommended reason: Lover's Valley is a pristine natural forest, with ancient towering trees and clear ice-blue streams, forming a natural masterpiece as splendid as an oil painting. The most beautiful seasons here are summer and autumn. In summer, the temperature is cool and pleasant (over twenty degrees), with lush green mountains; in autumn, the mountains are colorful, with layers of forests dyed in autumn hues, offering an unparalleled autumnal beauty. Must experience: Here you can bring a tent and a picnic cloth, and under the blue sky, on the green grass, fully enjoy the peaceful moments of life.

If you can't go to Switzerland, you must take a trip to Liuba with tourism. First stop: Lion Gorge Ranch Tour time is about 1 hour; free ticket The mountains and rivers are vast, the world is worth it, wandering in the Lion Gorge Ranch, encountering the soft breeze, the jungle grassland, the cattle and sheep are in groups, walking leisurely, and not afraid of people. Here, quietly feel the tranquility and comfort. Second stop: Lover's Valley Tour time is about 1 hour; free ticket There are winding mountain roads and iron rope bridges in Lover's Valley, and there are small streams flowing at the bottom of the valley, and the vegetation is lush, which is even more refreshing. At this time, it is most suitable to enjoy the beautiful scenery here. Third stop: Zibai Mountain Tour time is about 2.5 hours; buy tickets at the scenic spot ticket office Starting from the foot of the mountain, as the altitude gradually rises, you will see different vegetation appearances. From the alpine meadows on the top of the mountain, you can also overlook the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and rivers. Fourth stop: Zhang Liang Temple Scenic Area Tour time is about 2 hours; buy tickets at the scenic spot ticket office Zhang Liang Temple is currently the most complete and largest temple for worshiping Zhang Liang in the country, with a history of more than 1800 years. The ancient buildings in the scenic area are well preserved, with pavilions, halls, and rooms. Being in it is like opening a thousand-year journey. Fifth stop: Liuba Old Street Tour time is about 1 hour; free ticket When night falls, Liuba Hall Old Street is bathed in the soft night, the lights are dim, poetic and romantic, like a beautiful picture scroll unfolding before your eyes. Travel reminders ① Zhangying Road is open all the way, and the road conditions are good. There is no gas station around the scenic spot, please check the fuel tank in advance; ② Please check the weather before traveling to avoid traveling on thunderstorm days. ③ The altitude of Zibai Mountain Scenic Area is relatively high, and the temperature difference is large. Please take warm and protective measures before touring. ④ Please pay attention to safety when driving in the mountains! Friends who are prone to motion sickness should prepare motion sickness medicine. ⑤ It is recommended to bring some water and food to replenish energy. Bus time point Liuba County Town——Yingpan Village Bus Departure Time: County Town——Yingpan: 08:20, 13:00 Yingpan——County Town: 09:30, 15:00 Bus location: Liuba County Bus Station

The late autumn in Liuba🍁 is beautiful in different ways The colorful forest of larch, red maple, and ginkgo, layer upon layer, fills the sky like clouds, and is as dazzling as an oil painting spread out on the earth. Wearing it and walking through the Valley of Lovers, you feel like you are transforming into a fairy in autumn, showing off your aura as if you are dancing in a fairy palace. When you come to Shizigou Ranch, there are cattle and sheep everywhere. Playing with them makes you forget the worries of work and study on weekdays~ Once you have seen the beauty of Liuba, you will never bear to miss it again

Maybe I have a strange fate with Liuba♥️ Two years ago today, I was also in Liuba Second time here 📍Located at Liuzhang Road, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province The name Lover’s Valley sounds like it’s full of magical martial arts colors. I always feel like I’m in such a beautiful place😌 Maybe there is an unknown and heartbreaking love story In Lover's Valley🈶️A suspension bridge about 50 meters long Meandering in the primeval forest 🍂 Liuba is especially beautiful in autumn. When you are surrounded by golden embrace, you will see small wooden bridges and streams. There are paintings everywhere, and every frame can make you feel the charm of nature. In Liuba, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains on the plank road, or you can choose to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the quiet valley life.