[2025 Cheng County Attraction] Travel Guide for Xixiasong Scenic Area (Updated Mar)

“With a single phrase, ‘Spring has not yet ended,’ I arrived in a true Jiangnan.” But for me, it was because of a song that I set foot on the magical land of Longnan 🌄. It doesn't have the gentle delicacy of Jiangnan, but it possesses a unique landscape and cultural charm. Every scene is like a treasure hidden by nature, waiting to be explored and discovered ✨. 🎒 Preparations - Documents: ID card, various discount certificates (such as student ID, senior citizen card, etc., discounts are available for some scenic spots). - Clothing: The temperature in Longnan gradually warms up in March, but the temperature difference between day and night is large, so bring warm clothes 🧥, such as a windbreaker or light down jacket. Light spring clothes, such as hoodies and shirts, can be worn during the day. In addition, the weather in the mountains is changeable, so rain gear is also essential 🌂. - Other items: Comfortable sneakers 👟 (for easy climbing and hiking), sunscreen, sunglasses 🕶, backpack, and personal commonly used medications 💊. 🗺 Itinerary - Day 1: Guanegou National Forest Park - Morning: After arriving in Dangchang, Longnan, head to the Guanegou Scenic Area. It integrates natural landscapes such as forests, grasslands, landforms, water bodies, and celestial phenomena, as well as cultural landscapes. Stepping into the scenic area is like stepping into a fairyland, where green mountains and clear waters complement each other, and the canyons are deep and serene 🌳. - Afternoon: Continue to explore the beautiful scenery of Guanegou, admire the unique geological structures, stroll along the boardwalk, and feel the mountain breeze and gurgling streams. You can also take a break by the lake and take photos 📸. - Day 2: Wanxiang Cave - Morning: Depart from Dangchang to Wudu Wanxiang Cave. Wanxiang Cave is the largest and most scenic karst cave in northern China. Inside the cave, stalactites are in various forms, dazzling and colorful. Stepping into it is like entering a magical underground world🧐. - Afternoon: After visiting Wanxiang Cave, wander around and experience the local customs. - Day 3: Xixia Song Scenic Area - Morning: Go to Cheng County Xixia Song Scenic Area. The natural scenery here is quiet and beautiful, with green hills facing each other and clear streams. Pools of water are strung together like pearls, and waterfalls and springs flow in the canyon throughout the four seasons. The cliff stone inscription *Xixia Song* in the scenic area is a treasure of Han Dynasty official script calligraphy and has extremely high artistic value 🖼. - Afternoon: After the tour, prepare to return home with beautiful memories of Longnan 🏠. 🍜 Local Cuisine - Potato Stir-fry: Potatoes are steamed and then repeatedly pounded with special tools. The texture is soft and waxy. Served with a sour and spicy soup and various seasonings, it is very appetizing 😍. - Longnan Oil Tea: Made with flour, sesame seeds, peanuts, and other ingredients, it is fried, boiled, and processed. It has a fragrant aroma and is rich in nutrients. It is one of Longnan people's favorite breakfasts 🥣. - Bean Curd Noodles: The noodles are chewy, and the bean curd is fresh and tender. Paired with special seasonings and minced meat sauce, the taste is unique and unforgettable 🍜. - Chengxian Rice Noodles: Smooth, sour, and spicy, it is a common snack in the Longnan area and can be tasted in the streets and alleys 😋. 🏠 Accommodation Guide - Dangchang: It is recommended to choose homestays or hotels near the Guanegou Scenic Area for convenient travel and to enjoy the surrounding natural scenery. Prices range from CNY 100–500 depending on the grade 💰. - Wudu: There are many accommodation options in the urban area with convenient transportation. You can choose a suitable hotel or inn according to your budget. The price range is wide, with budget hotels costing CNY 100–200 and mid-to-high-end hotels costing more than CNY 300 🏨. - Chengxian: You can stay near the Xixia Song Scenic Area or in the center of the county for convenient travel and dining. Accommodation prices are around CNY 150–300. 💡 Travel Tips - Guanegou: The scenic area is large, so it is recommended to take the sightseeing bus to save energy and time. Pay attention to safety during the tour and do not leave the boardwalk to enter undeveloped areas 🚶. - Wanxiang Cave: The temperature inside the cave is low, so even in March, you need to wear a thick coat. Turn off the flash when taking pictures to avoid damaging the stalactites 📵. - Xixia Song Scenic Area: When viewing the cliff stone inscriptions, be civilized and do not touch or engrave the cultural relics 🖐. There are many mosquitoes in the scenic area, so take mosquito repellent measures in advance 🦟. Longnan, a city I became familiar with because of a song, left me with unforgettable travel memories with its landscapes, cuisine, and culture. If you are also yearning for a different kind of trip, you might as well come to Longnan for a visit. I believe you will also fall in love with this land 💕.

📍Coordinates: Longnan, Gansu Transportation: Train goes directly to "Longnan Station". 💫Must-visit attractions 1⃣ Guanegou National Forest Park 🌿 ✔Ticket price: 80💰 ✔Highlights: There are 33 jade lakes hidden in the snow-capped mountain valleys! Lurenzhai Tibetan and Qiang style village is beyond the film, remember to wear ethnic style shawl ✔Hidden camera position: The heart-shaped lake under Guane Waterfall, the aerial photography is amazing 2⃣ Yangba, Kang County 🍵 ✔Ticket price: 60💰 ✔How to play: Pick spring tea + explore the Meiyuangou waterfall group. It is recommended to wear Hanfu and shoot martial arts movies in the tea garden. ✔Secret route: Haitang Valley hiking route has few people and beautiful scenery, and the stream water is drinkable 3⃣ Wanxiang Cave 🌌 ✔Ticket price: 90💰 ✔Explore: 250 million-year-old stalactite palace! Remember to bring a thin jacket, the temperature in the cave is 16🌡️℃ all year round ✔ Easter eggs: Look for the wonders of "Five Mountains Facing the Sky" and "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" 4⃣ Chengxian Xixia Song 🏞 ✔Ticket price: 40💰 ✔Must-see for culture lovers: Eastern Han Dynasty cliff carvings + thousand-year-old plank road, a pilgrimage site for calligraphy fans of "Xixia Song" ✔Photography Tips: The best time to take photos of Huanglongtan in the early morning mist 5⃣ Jifeng Mountain Sea of ​​Clouds ☁ ✔ Recommended tour: Climb to the top at 5:30 to watch the sunrise and sea of ​​clouds ✔Buddhist style: Take the scenic shuttle bus to the middle of the mountain and then hike for 1 hour 🍜For tourists who love carbohydrates, Longnan is undoubtedly a paradise for food. In addition to potato stir-fried balls, Longnan's pasta is also unique, such as Wudu District: potato stir-fried balls: Jiezhou stir-fried balls | walnut cakes: Xiguan morning market | rice noodles: Jinju noodles, Chengong rice noodles | charcoal grilled spicy hot pot: Yanyan barbecue, Dashangou oden | beef noodles and mutton skewers: Ma Ming mutton skewers, Gaojia beef noodles.

Xixia Song Scenic Area is located in Yuqiao Gorge, Fengquan Village, Paosha Town, Cheng County, Longnan City, Gansu Province, 13 km west of the county seat. Although winter has arrived, the autumn colors are still in full swing here.

In the autumn, the Xixia Stele scenic area is ablaze with red leaves, intertwining with the vicissitudes of history. Stepping into this ancient land, the mountains are covered with red leaves, as if nature has adorned this historical relic with a magnificent garment. The red leaves dance gracefully in the autumn breeze, creating a picturesque scene with the ancient cliff carvings. Strolling through the scenic area, one can feel the perfect blend of historical depth and natural beauty.

Stop planning, go now Chengxian County Xiaochuan direction Xixia Songlongnan 4A tourist area ("The First Gorge in Northwest China") Ode to the West Gorge: A beautiful canyon located in Cheng County, Longnan. The mountains and rivers here complement each other and are so beautiful. It is also a scenic spot in Longnan City. It has rich historical and cultural connotations, low-key waterfalls/forests/quiet and beautiful scenery. It is very close to Chengxian County. It takes two to two and a half hours by car from Wudu. Picnics are not allowed in the scenic area, but you can bring cooked food. There is a local specialty cherry/lard cake at the door. Tickets: RMB23/person The rapeseed flowers are in bloom along the way from Wudu, Longnan to Chengxian County, and the scenery along the way is also very beautiful. You can go out for a walk on weekends and experience the fun brought by nature. The scenery of Xixiasong is very good. You can play and walk at the same time. There are mountains and water. Tips for summer resorts: After entering the scenic spot, there are two plank roads, the old and the new, to choose from. It is recommended to take the newly built plank road for convenience in taking photos. The old plank road is made of wood and is more photogenic.

"The forest is full of dyes," this is the first word that comes out of the West, and comes out of my mind. The feeling of autumn is beginning here. I have always thought that Gansu is a land of desolate and ridiculous, so that the mountains and rivers and trees are in harmony with each other, and it is also so gentle and tender. As a national 4A-level tourist scenic spot, the footprints of the Guxi narrow plank road in the West Narrow Scenic Area still exist. Li Ke-dy's "Western Narrow" is one of the three best-selling Chinese calligraphy, and is the best preserved treasure in the ancient cliff stone carvings. .