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Dragon Spitting Mist encountered along the way at Lujiaoliang

Lujiaoliang, Ankang, Shaanxi | Explore the Pristine Land Deep in the Qinling Mountains ✨ "A hiking paradise open only three seasons a year!" Lujiaoliang, located📍in the heart of the Qinling Mountains (within Ning County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province), is an undeveloped, secret-level hiking route! The entire journey is packed with stunning views, and if you're lucky, you might even see spectacular cloud seas and the "Dragon Spitting Mist" phenomenon! 🤩 👇【Here's your 3-day, 2-night comprehensive guide】👇 🚏Itinerary: Day 1️⃣ City Escape Plan 06:00 🚌 Take the "Xi'an-Liuba" long-distance bus from Xi'an South Bus Station (fare 55 RMB/person) 09:00 After arriving at Liuba County, carpool to Chengjiaba Village (30 RMB/one-way) 10:00 Get ready and set off! Start the 12km hike 🌲 Route: Chengjiaba Village → Chengjia River → Lujiaoliang Pass → Ridge Walk → Return via the same route 🔸Ascent 600 meters ⏳Duration 6-7 hours 17:00 Return to the starting point, carpool back to the county town for accommodation Day 2️⃣ Immersive Hiking Experience Deep exploration of the secret spots around Lujiaoliang (Recommended to bring a tent for high-altitude camping ⛺) Day 3️⃣ Return Trip 🎉 08:00 Take a bus back to Xi'an You can enjoy lunch at a farmhouse restaurant in📍Ning County on the way ✨Must-read tips✨ 🚗Transportation: • Self-driving navigation to "Jiangko Town, Liuba County" (approx. 4h from Xi'an) • Public transportation: Xi'an South Bus Station → Liuba long-distance bus → local carpool 🏡Accommodation Recommendations: • Budget-friendly: 【Liuba Hotel】 in Liuba County (approx. 150 RMB/night) • Specialty B&B: 【Yinju Xiangli · Qinling B&B】 (reservations required in advance) 🍽️Must-try foods: • Ning County Dried Tofu (firm texture, super goes well with rice!) • Cured Pork Stew with Potatoes (a specialty of Qinling, absolutely delicious) • Local Honey (a must-have for health-conscious girls 🍯) ⚠️Safety Guide: ❗High-risk wild route! Recommended to join an outdoor group with a professional leader 📱No signal! Must download the "Two Steps Road" APP and cache offline maps in advance ☔Summer: non-slip shoes + raincoat are essential ❄️Winter: crampons + trekking poles are needed 🚮Please take all your trash with you! Protect the fragile glacial meadows 🌧️In case of thunderstorms, immediately descend to the arrow bamboo forest 📸Best photo spots: 1️⃣ Pass Cloud Sea (the famous "Dragon Spitting Mist" scene) 2️⃣ Alpine Meadow (instantly creates blockbuster Instagram-style photos) 3️⃣ Glacial Remains (geology enthusiasts will be thrilled) 💡Locals say: "June to October is the best hiking season every year" "If you're lucky, you might see wild golden snub-nosed monkeys!"
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Posted: Oct 20, 2025
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