[2025 Zhen'an Attraction] Travel Guide for Beiyang Mountain (Updated Jun)

Beiyang Mountain, located in Zhen'an County, Shangluo, has a maximum elevation of 1,920 meters. Known as the "Karst Museum of the Qinling Mountains," it features vast alpine grasslands stretching for kilometers at the summit, interspersed with rugged stone forests, creating a unique "half-grassland, half-stone" wonder. The area remains largely undeveloped, preserving its pristine ecology. In spring and summer, the lush green meadows resemble carpets, while autumn and winter bring a vast, majestic landscape, making it an ideal destination for hiking, photography, and camping. ✅ Must-Experience: Alpine Grasslands: Soft, carpet-like slopes with grazing cattle and sheep Stone Forest: Bizarre rock formations like an alien landscape, perfect for sci-fi-themed photos Stargazing Camping: Clear views of the Milky Way on clear nights, with breathtaking sunrise sea of clouds Wilderness Hiking: Well-marked trails with gentle slopes, suitable for beginners 🚶‍♂️ 【Hiking & Camping Guide】 📅 Best Season: May–October (lush greenery in spring/summer, colorful foliage in autumn) 🗺️ Route (Loop ~10km, 4–5 hours including photos): 📍 Start: Navigate to "Ma Yong Farmhouse, Beiyang Mountain, Zhen'an" (easy parking) ✔️ Ascent: Dirt paths + stone steps, gentle slope, passing through pine forests and meadows ❗️ Summit Grasslands: Expansive views at the top, perfect for camping and picnics 🎒 【Essentials】 Clothing: Non-slip hiking boots, windproof/waterproof jacket, hat Supplies: 2L water, high-energy snacks, first-aid kit, power bank Extras: Trekking poles (saves energy), camera, trash bags 📸 【Photo Spots】 Grasslands with Cattle/Sheep: Idyllic, cinematic scenes Stone Forest Silhouettes: Stunning light at dusk Starry Tent Shots: Camping photos with the Milky Way as the backdrop

Starry sky, fiery clouds, and a sea of clouds captured during a camping trip Beiyangshan Mountain, the "Black Stone Park" of the Qinling Mountains, is about a three-hour drive from Xi'an. The hike to the summit takes about an hour. It's a great place for camping, where you can see the starry sky, a sea of clouds, and herds of cattle. Please bring your own garbage bags and take your trash down the mountain to protect the environment.

📍🏞️ Beiyang Mountain, this mysterious and beautiful place, located 65 kilometers southeast of Zhen'an County, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! Because its shape resembles a nimble sheep, it is also called "Beiyang Mountain". Here, the mountains are stacked one after another, and the peaks are covered with gray metamorphic rocks containing biological fossils. They have strange shapes, like swords and thorns, and are shrouded in clouds and mist all year round. 🌟Highlights: ①Karst landform: Beiyang Mountain is one of the most well-preserved karst landforms in the world. Its unique landform features include stone forests, caves, funnels, tiankengs, etc. These landscapes form a spectacular natural picture. ②Alpine meadow: Beiyang Mountain has vast alpine meadows with rich vegetation, just like a green carpet laid by nature for us. ③Tianchi: On the mountaintop meadow of Beiyang Mountain, there is an alpine lake with clear water like a mirror. It is surrounded by mountains and the scenery is very beautiful. ④Caves: The cave landscapes of Beiyang Mountain are also worth seeing, such as the Thousand Buddha Caves, Majia Caves, Anjia Caves, Gangou Caves, etc. ⏳Travel time: 2 days 🚉Transportation strategy: 1. Public transportation: Take a train or long-distance bus from Xi'an to Zhen'an Bus Station, and then transfer to the passenger bus from Zhen'an to Baoshi Village. 2. 🚘Self-driving: Take the highway from Xi'an Qujiang Toll Station, pass through the Qinling Zhongnanshan Highway Tunnel, arrive at Zhen'an Tayunshan Toll Station, and then navigate to the various hiking trails of Beiyang Mountain. 🌅 Here, you can feel the vastness and freedom of the top of the mountain. The wind embraces you, as if the whole 🏔️world is at your feet. With every step you take, there are different scenery waiting for you. The stunning sunrise and sunset on the top of the mountain are even more fascinating. 🏞️Come and hike up Beiyang Mountain! Let the busy 🌏city life stay away from you temporarily, just focus on the 🏞️road under your feet and feel the charm of nature. You will find that life can be so simple and beautiful.

Could it be a little Switzerland in Shaanxi? Visit Beiyang Mountain to see meteor showers, sunsets, and starry skies, as well as the sea of clouds, meadows, and herds of cattle and sheep 🐏 Don't miss the brilliant sunrise in the morning 🌅 Beiyang Mountain is located in Maoping Hui Town, Zhen'an County, Shangluo City, about 170 km from Xi'an, and can be reached by car or bus 🚌. 📍 Navigate to the Beiyang Mountain Qingyan Trailhead or Yunluo Qingyan Homestay. The altitude is 1,920 m. Hiking distance: 5 km The area is currently undeveloped, so no tickets 🎫 are required. You can drive directly to the free parking lot. There is a supply station at the foot of the mountain that rents camping equipment and sells mineral water, instant noodles, and drinks. Tent rental is CNY 120, and an additional CNY 100 is required to carry it to the top of the mountain. Accommodation is CNY 100 per night, but it is not recommended to stay overnight as it is 60 km from the county. It takes about an hour to reach the top from the trailhead, and the round trip is about 5 km. The road is relatively easy to walk on sunny days, but if it rains heavily, it may be very slippery when going down the mountain. Be sure to follow the advice!!! Be sure to wear shoes 👟 suitable for hiking and bring trekking poles. ⚠️ Notes: • The supply station at the foot of the mountain does not provide snacks or other food, so bring your own for camping! • The temperature difference between morning and evening at the top of the mountain is large, so bring thick clothes! • There are many mosquitoes on the mountain, and they bite, so it is recommended to wear long sleeves and bring mosquito repellent! • Bring more water, as there is no water source on the mountain, and you will be very thirsty when you reach the top. Two bottles of water may not be enough

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Be sure to wear hiking shoes🥾 and bring hiking poles - ⚠️Warm Tips: 1⃣️The supply station at the foot of the mountain does not provide snacks and other food, so you need to bring your own for camping! 2⃣️The temperature difference on the top of the mountain is large, it is recommended to bring warm clothes! 3⃣️There are many mosquitoes on the mountain, it is recommended to wear long-sleeved clothes and bring mosquito repellent! 4⃣️ Bring more water. There is no water source on the mountain, and a lot of water is needed when reaching the summit! I wish you all a happy journey and take beautiful photos 📸 Enjoy freedom and the charm of nature while ensuring safety

The blue sky, the white clouds, the green meadows, the black stone forests, the yellow cattle and sheep, the blue Tianchi Lake, are called the Six-Colored Beiyang Mountain! Beiyang Mountain You can check in at the "Moshi Park" without going to western Sichuan It is in Zhen'an, less than 200 kilometers away from Xi'an. Beiyang Mountain is known as the "Qinling Ink Stone Park". Stone buds, stone forests, peak forests, high mountain karst hills, small karst basins, caves and underground rivers all show the uniqueness of karst landforms. There are tens of thousands of acres of natural pastures, with herds of cattle and sheep everywhere, showing its uniqueness everywhere. Zhang Liang Temple, Zifang Cave and Mosque embody the infinite charm of folk customs. Stroll among the stone forests and on the meadows, find a unique location and enjoy the unique tranquility and comfort. [Itinerary] Distance: 9 km return Climbing height: 500 meters Difficulty level: ★★ Suitable for people: 10~59 years old and healthy (very friendly to beginners) 06:30 Longshouyuan Subway Station Exit B 06:40 Yongningmen Subway Station Exit B 07:10 Sanyao Subway Station Exit D 10:00 Beiyang Mountain Trailhead Arrive at the top of the mountain around 12:30 After lunch, set off to Tianchi Upper Pass for viewing and taking photos, and take photos and check in at Shilin. All you have to do is pose~! Of course, you can also have fun in the mountains and fields and roll around as much as you want. In short: you are not allowed to be unhappy! 15:30 Then return along the original route and continue to descend 18:30 Return to the parking spot and take the bus back 21:00 Arrive in Xi'an, the activity ends! Beiyang Mountain

📅 **Travel Plan**: Two days and one night over the weekend, just perfect! Depart after work on Friday, avoid the crowds, and enjoy the tranquility. 🎒 **Travel Essentials**: Sunscreen🧴, hiking shoes👟, a camera📷 to capture the beauty, and a curiosity to explore the unknown! 🚗 **About Transportation**: Driving is the most convenient, navigate to 'Beiyang Mountain Scenic Area', the scenery along the way is also breathtaking! Or take the high-speed train to Xi'an North Station, then transfer to a tourist bus directly to the destination. 🛡️ **Safe Travel**: Remember to check the weather forecast, mountain roads are slippery on rainy days, safety first! Bring a first aid kit, and don't forget insect and mosquito repellent. 🏞️ **Must-Visit Spots**: - 🌄 Sunrise Peak: Climb at dawn to greet the first ray of sunlight, the sea of clouds is awe-inspiring! - 🌳 Ancient Forest: Stroll along the forest path and breathe the purest oxygen. - 🏰 Hanging Temple: Built on a cliff, thrilling and exciting, perfect for photos! 📸 **Photo Spots**: Every spot is a perfect background for photos, don't forget to get up close with the peculiar rocks and pines of Beiyang Mountain, capturing your travel memories. 🍽️ **Local Delicacies**: After descending the mountain, head straight to the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain to taste the authentic wild vegetable feast🥗, it's incredibly fresh! 💡 **Warm Tips**: - Dress comfortably and travel light. - Protect the environment, take your trash with you. - Respect local customs, travel civilly. Come to Beiyang Mountain and start your spiritual cleansing journey!🌿 Remember to follow me for more off-the-beaten-path travel destinations!👇

👏🏻👏🏻 After living in the bustling city for too long, you may want to absorb energy from nature. ⛰️ Climbing mountains and playing in the water, or an outdoor camping trip, are all novel experiences. —— ✍🏻 Beiyang Mountain preserves the most complete karst terrain, with tens of thousands of acres of natural pastures, natural caves, biological fossils, and tiankeng caves, offering a wealth of natural landscapes. ✍🏻 Covering an area of about 715 square kilometers, it has many protected tree species such as Huashan pine, yew, and Qinling fir. It is located in Zhen'an County, Shangluo, Shaanxi, and is known as our Qin people's 'Mo Stone Park'. —— 👣 Highest altitude: 1780M 👣 Elevation gain and loss: 480M 👣 Difficulty level: ⭐⭐ It is a leisure trip suitable for hiking beginners, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery in a day trip. Of course, if you have enough time, you can camp at the top of the mountain, watch the stars at night, and see the sunrise in the morning! —— 👉🏻👉🏻 Two-day trip itinerary recommendation Day 1: Xi'an - Shangluo Beiyang Mountain - Camping 🚗 Depart from Xi'an, about a 3-hour drive to Zhen'an County. ⛺ Hike north from the Beiyang Mountain trailhead for about 1.5 hours to the top of the mountain, where you can camp and check in. 🌞 Explore the surroundings, and in the afternoon, you can enjoy the stunning sunset and evening glow at the top of the mountain. Day 2: Beiyang Mountain - Farmhouse lunch - Xi'an After watching the sunrise in the morning, continue hiking to explore the Beiyang Mountain scenery. After enjoying a local farmhouse lunch at noon, you can return to Xi'an. —— ⚠️⚠️ What are the essential preparations for outdoor camping? Essentials: thick cotton sleeping bag, double tent, moisture-proof mat, outdoor backpack. Wear suitable summer hiking clothes and jackets, comfortable sports shoes or hiking shoes. A small amount of energy food, such as beef jerky, chocolate, and sausages, to replenish physical strength. Power bank, tent light or flashlight, for safety at night. Hiking beginners with poor physical fitness are advised to bring trekking poles for convenience and to save energy.

💃 Let me first talk about the attractive places of Beiyang Mountain 🔺1 Known as the "Ink Stone Park of Qinling Mountains", the most prominent feature is the karst landform, with large and small raised stones, which is very spectacular; 🔺2 There is less light pollution, and if the weather is good, you can see the starry sky and the Milky Way at night; the stars visible to the naked eye, a whole Milky Way, and a little purple are really super beautiful, which is a landscape that is difficult to see in the city. (If conditions permit, camping overnight is highly recommended) 🔺3 Also requires good weather and natural scenery, sunset in the evening, sunrise in the morning, and the opportunity to see the sea of ​​clouds, which are romantic in themselves and do not require too many words to embellish, and do not need to be artificially given too much meaning. Looking at the beautiful scenery and feeling them carefully, a sense of happiness will arise spontaneously; 🔺4 There are many cattle and sheep raised by people at the foot of the mountain on the top of the mountain, and you can get close to them (if you are not afraid). They are not afraid of people and may even provoke humans. 💃 Difficulty of climbing: 🪨 It is an undeveloped wild mountain, so the road is a mixture of dirt and stone roads, and there are no built steps. However, because there are many people going there, an obvious path has been trampled out. There is no steep slope and it is not slippery. Under normal circumstances, there will not be too many safety issues. The whole journey is 12km, and it takes about 2.5 to 3 hours to climb the mountain (from the bottom of the mountain to the top). 🪧 You won’t get lost, there are signposts on the mountain, and many outdoor teams will hang colored strips on tree branches to indicate the route, so just follow the colored strips and you will definitely reach your destination. 🧗‍♀️Preparation for mountain climbing: Route: It takes 3 hours to drive from Xi'an one way. If you drive by yourself, you can navigate to [Beiyangshan Mayong Restaurant], and there is a parking space at the door; but it is more recommended to park directly at the beginning of the mountain climbing. 50m away from the hotel, you can see a large sign called [Beiyangshan Hiking Trail]. There is a cement road along this direction, and you can continue to drive forward. At the end of the cement road, there are several families. You can park in their yards and pay a little parking fee, which seems to be 10 yuan. Driving to the end can save you 1.5km of uphill road, which is really necessary. The overall road condition is good. After entering the mountain, there is a section of the road with many bends, so just drive carefully. 🍜Supplies preparation: (Overnight version) If you are just hiking during the day, it is very simple. Just bring some food and drinks, sunscreen, and a power bank. If you are camping overnight, you need to bring a tent, a moisture-proof mat, an air mattress or a sleeping bag, a flashlight, a thin jacket (it is a bit cold at night due to the strong wind), water (prepare 4 bottles of 550ml per person), a power bank, dinner and breakfast the next day (mainly self-heating food), earplugs (it is very windy at night), wet wipes (there is no water to wash hands on the mountain) Garbage bags are very important! ! There is no one to manage the wild mountains, so you have to take away the garbage you produce yourself. It is best to prepare a few bags because the garbage may be eaten by cattle and sheep. It will be a big problem without bags. The mess will be a headache.

Xi'an Hiking |: Beiyang Mountain Beiyang Mountain is located 60 kilometers southeast of Zhen'an County, Shaanxi Province, known as the Inkstone Park of the Qinling Mountains, and is the most completely preserved karst topography in the world. It is beautiful in all four seasons, and both hiking and camping are excellent choices. Equipment Reference ✅Clothing: Quick-drying clothes, sun protection clothes, storm jackets, warm clothes (for those who are afraid of cold) ✅Shoes: Hiking shoes, sports shoes, etc. suitable for hiking ✅Equipment: Headlamp, trekking poles, knee pads, raincoat ✅Snacks: Fruits, energy foods ✅Water: Carry according to individual drinking needs ✅Other: Power bank, garbage bags (to protect the environment) Climbing Height: About 500 meters in total Difficulty Level: 🌟🌟 Suitable for beginners, about three hours' drive from Xi'an. However, there are many forks in the road, so it is best to go with a club. Total Distance: 15km Hiking Time: About 7 hours Note: 1. There is no signal in most parts of the mountain, it is not suitable for solo travel, it is recommended to travel with others📶 2. Protect the environment, take your own trash with you♻️ 3. Bring enough food and water (don't starve yourself)