#South Wutai Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Mountains
Mountain Climbing
Temples
Address:
陝西省西安市長安區城南25公里的秦嶺北麓（近秦嶺山麓）
Opening times:
Open today at 09:00-16:00(Admission ends at 16:00)Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
400994923
Weekend Exploration: The Peak Temptation of Nanzhong Mountain's Southern Wutai
The weekend is upon us, and it's time to give our weary souls a break! The Southern Wutai scenic area of Nanzhong Mountain, a hidden gem deep in the Qinling Mountains, radiates natural and historical charm and is well worth exploring.
Southern Wutai is not just any mountain; it is the gathering place of five small peaks, each with its own character and story. The refreshing Qingliang Platform, the wise Wenshu Platform, the ancient legend-telling Sheshen Platform, the Lingying Platform that seems to echo with the sounds of history, and the awe-inspiring Guanyin Platform. Moreover, this was the essential path for the Tang Dynasty's eminent monk Xuanzang on his journey to the West, where every step seems to imbue his indomitable spirit.
Trekking the winding paths of Southern Wutai, every step is a new discovery. You'll encounter playful squirrels, hear the cheerful songs of streams, and see the smiles of mountain flowers. Here, nature's gifts are abundant, and ancient relics like the Tang Dynasty's Jinfen Buddha Pagoda and the Ming Dynasty's Wuliangshou Temple stand quietly, telling tales of past glories.
The most thrilling part is the 12.5-kilometer hiking journey. It's not just a walk, but a purification of the soul, a deep conversation with nature. Every step is challenging, and every moment is memorable.
The Southern Wutai scenic area is a place where you can breathe freely and relax your body and mind over the weekend. This weekend, let's embrace the beauty of life and enjoy the fun of adventure in the embrace of Southern Wutai's peaks. Southern Wutai is waiting for you to discover!
🚉 Transportation Strategy:
A Wei Qu Nan B Mouth 730 (6:00-19:30) Direct to the ticket office (this station is crowded, sometimes you may stand for over an hour, or you can take a seat directly from the first station of 730 at Fanjia Cross Station)
B Wei Qu Nan B Mouth 338 (6:30-20:00) The end point is about one kilometer away from the ticket office
Self-driving: About 40min from Xi'an city, but close to the scenic area, there is a parking lot at the village entrance, 10 yuan per day (some people drive directly to the scenic area parking lot).
📝 Tips:
After checking the ticket and entering, there is a shuttle bus stop, as it's 11 kilometers away from the stairway entrance, and the scenic area staff recommend taking the sightseeing bus (20 yuan per person one way, usually until 17:00). If you are physically fit and choose not to take the bus, you don't need to queue, but it's really tiring because there are 1888 steps waiting for you.
The mountain gate has a brief introduction to the scenic area, which gives a basic idea of the route. If you walk the whole way, it's expected to take about two hours to reach the stairway entrance (walk up along the driveway, be sure to pay attention to safety)
At the Changshi Step Entrance Platform, you can replenish some energy before starting to climb. There is a steep section of steps, but the views from Guanyin Platform, Wenshu Platform, and Lingying Platform are very good and open!
Jeremiah Davis
Xi'an Tourism
📍Xi'an Tourism Citywalk｜Super Complete Photo Check-in Route Guide|||2024 First Stop～Xi'an🚩
Off-peak travel is not particularly crowded～A day trip to many photo check-in spots is suitable for special forces babies who are on a short trip to take photos📷!!
📍p2-3 Navigation to Erhui Lane Hot Pot near the Bell Tower
📍p4 Navigation to Ladoula Hot Pot near the Bell Tower (It's more atmospheric to take pictures when the lights are on in the evening🥳)
These two hot pots are super close and can be checked in together
📍p5-8 Guangren Temple (Most of the pictures are taken on the outer wall) Zundu highly recommends it! Bring a red scarf to take pictures with the red wall, it's super matchy～Hanfu sisters can also come to the red wall to take pictures! It's much better than the Qinglong Temple where I went to wear Hanfu the next day (I personally think🫣🫣) The leaves of the ginkgo tree are still yellow!
📍p9-10 The outer city wall of Guangren Temple hh The city wall here is free to go up! It feels no less than the city wall on the side of Yongning Gate (I heard that because of the Spring Festival Gala, it's all fenced up, sisters who want to check in can also come here to take pictures!)
📍p11-15 Defu Lane! (Also near the Bell Tower) 9️⃣ The New Year atmosphere of this alley is very strong, and the decoration at the entrance of each store is super atmospheric
📍p16-17 Bell Tower Night View Superb photo spot at the entrance of Kaiyuan Mall
🌃The Bell Tower lights up at night and it's so beautiful that it stuns me!! Just take a few random shots and you'll get a picture
🌟You can turn on the flash📸 The passing vehicles will be blurred a bit
📍p18 Zhongnanshan·Nanwutai Scenic Area is located in Xi'an city
This is a very surprising niche attraction for my trip to Xi'an. You can also see snow scenes in Xi'an! (For specific strategies, you can check another note on the main page📝)
madeline93ozumv
Nanshan Yue Zhongnanshan | South Wutai Scenic Area
Nanshan Yue Zhongnanshan | South Wutai Scenic Area
Follow Zhongnanshan·South Wutai | Snow falls every year, and snow brings peace
🚉Transportation Guide:
Navigation
Zhongnanshan·South Wutai Scenic Area, Wutai Street Office, Chang'an District, Xi'an
Transportation
Take Metro Line 2 to Hejiaying Station
Transfer to Bus No. 730 (From Hejiaying New Village Station to South Wutai Bus Dispatch Station)
💰Average consumption:
Adult ticket 25/piece Student ticket 12/piece
The high-value and less crowded snow viewing place is of course Zhongnanshan·South Wutai. You will know when you come
The snow of Zhongnanshan·South Wutai carries a beautiful tenderness
📝Note tips:
1. Be sure to keep warm, prepare more warm babies, and wear non-slip shoes.
2. Don't disturb the kittens and squirrels when you see them!
lunaire_5871
Xi'an Zhongnanshan·Nanwutai Scenic Area|Easy to climb with good scenery
|Easy to climb with good scenery. Nanwutai Mountain is located 50 miles south of Chang'an District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, at the foot of Zhongnanshan, extending about ten miles, with five peculiar peaks. The highest point is called Dading, and the four peaks are Qingliang, Wenshu, Lingying, Sheshen, and Guanyin, also known as Wutai, hence the name Wutai Mountain. The most beautiful place in Nanshan is here. There is also Beiwutai Mountain three miles east of Yao County. This so-called Nanshan is different from Yao County. Nanwutai Mountain has more than 40 temples built since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with exquisite architecture and unique layout. The mountain is steep and the scenery is beautiful.
🚩Tourist guide:
1⃣It is recommended to start climbing around 10 o'clock, and there is a chance to see the sea of clouds if you start earlier, and descend the mountain around 16 o'clock.
2⃣It is worth mentioning that the entrance of the scenic area is 11 kilometers away from the climbing steps!!! If you feel that you have good physical strength, you can walk the whole way, but the whole journey is a full 25 kilometers, so be sure to measure your strength and you can also choose to take a bus.
💡Scenic area entry time 9:00-16:00, stop entering after 16:00
🏷Tickets: (Off-season) Adult ticket: 25, Student ticket: 12
(Peak season) Adult ticket: 45, Student ticket: 22
Be sure to bring your student ID when buying student tickets!!!
Scenic area bus: one-way 20 round trip 40, the last bus is 17:00 (don't miss it)
🚗Transportation: Take the subway line 2 to Weiqu South subway station B exit, the bus station is right after the exit, you can take the 338/730 bus, directly to the scenic area. After arriving by bus 338, you need to walk about 10 minutes to the scenic area, and bus 730 can directly reach the entrance of the scenic area.
🔔Tour suggestions:
1⃣Don't bring too many things when climbing, a small bag can hold some food.
2⃣If you have a lot of things before climbing, you can store them in the shop at the foot of the mountain, 5 yuan is not limited.
3⃣Be sure to buy food and water before climbing, the scenic area is generally quite expensive, you can buy it in the shop at the foot of the mountain, or you can buy it in advance.
📍Zhongnanshan·Nanwutai Scenic Area
Traveling for Taste
It is said that the most spiritual mountain around Xi'an for New Year's blessings is Nanwutai
🏔️Nanwutai
Only 30 kilometers away from Xi'an, the famous Buddhist name, Nanwutai is named after the five platforms of Guanyin, Manjusri, Qingliang, Lingying, and Sheshen on the mountain.👣 After walking 1888 steps, you can reach the Cloud Top Palace, ascend to the temple on the top of the mountain, and listen to the Zen sound. Looking at our great Qinling Mountains, looking back at Chang'an, the prosperous age reappears.
Tired or not❓
👣The whole journey is 10KM, with a total ascent of 500 meters and a total descent of 600 meters. It's not tiring at all.
👀The first half of the journey is in the scenic area, and the second half is on the mountain road. It's a very interesting combination. On sunny days, you can see temples, and after snow, it's easy to see a sea of clouds. Just go for it.
What to eat❓
🥘Banner flower noodles
👣Travel distance: 10 kilometers
⤴️Ascent height: total ascent 500 meters
😈Difficulty level: ★★★
📍Itinerary: Xi'an—Nanwutai—Lingyingtai—Yuanguang Temple—Back Mountain—Dragon Head—Taiyiyu—Xicha Gully—Xi'an
07:30 At the entrance of the Art Museum at the south gate of the Provincial Stadium
07:45 Exit B of Sanyao Subway Station
09:00 Arrive at Nanwutai Scenic Area, handle ticket affairs, and then take the shuttle bus
10:00 Arrive at the scenic area parking lot and continue to go up
12:30 Nanwutai main peak (rest and lunch)
13:30 Visit and take photos, overlooking the Qin Chuan land
14:00 Start to cross the back mountain and go to the non-scenic area
15:30 Arrive at the pine forest of Xicha Gully
16:30 Arrive at the cement road of Xicha Gully
17:00 Arrive at the Xicha Gully Protection Station, and then take the bus back to Xi'an
19:00 Return to the subway entrance of Xi'an Provincial Stadium and end this activity
🎒Equipment recommendation
✔️Clothing: quick-drying clothes, sun protection clothes, fleece stormtrooper and lightweight down jacket
✔️Shoes: hiking shoes, sports shoes, etc. suitable for hiking
✔️Equipment: trekking poles, knee pads, headscarves, power banks, raincoats
✔️Snacks: dry food for road meals, fruits, energy supplements (chocolate, beef jerky, energy bars, pickles, etc.)
✔️Water: 1L (increase or decrease according to personal water consumption) +0.5L cooking public water
✔️Self-prepared medicine: cold and fever, gastrointestinal, motion sickness, allergy