Escape to Liuba, Shaanxi for a 22°C Summer

Hidden Gem in Qinling Mountains｜Discover Nature's 22°C Air-Conditioned Paradise! A Summer Retreat Lover's Dream🍃 This quaint county nestled deep in the Qinling Mountains is a summer savior! With average temperatures of 22°C and lush greenery everywhere, every snapshot looks like a Windows desktop wallpaper～ 🚗Transport Guide 📍Address: Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province Self-drive: 3-hour direct route from Xi'an (navigate to "Liuba Old Street") Bus: Xi'an West Passenger Station → Liuba (3 daily departures) 🔥Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Zibai Mountain National Forest Park Cloud-kissed grasslands that take your breath away! Hike 1 hour to reach the summit meadows, where wildflowers bloom everywhere in July-August. Don't miss the 70-second valley zipline ride down - super thrilling! 2️⃣ Zhang Liang Temple A celestial hermit's retreat! This thousand-year-old temple hides in bamboo forests, with an octagonal pavilion at the entrance that's perfect for photos. Locals say it's especially effective for matchmaking prayers～ 3️⃣ Liuba Old Street A charming southern Shaanxi-style street with bluestone pavements and red lanterns! The lantern-lit evenings create magical ambiance. Must-tries: potato glutinous rice cakes and walnut bread. 📸Instagram-Worthy Locations ✔️Ziguan Ancient Trail: Aerial shots of serpentine mountain roads ✔️Lovers' Valley: Stream suspension bridge + heart-shaped pool ✔️Huoshaodian Town: Golden wheat fields straight from an oil painting 🍜Food Recommendations ▫️Acorn jelly: Slippery wild mountain flavor ▫️Bamboo shoots with smoked pork: Perfect pairing of smoky aroma and tender shoots ▫️Pot-boiled tea: Local tea with roasted walnuts over clay stove 💡Tips ①Mountain weather changes quickly - pack a light jacket ②Zibai Mountain cable car stops at 16:30 - plan accordingly ③Book homestays 1 week in advance for July-August peak season