[2025 Ningshan Attraction] Travel Guide for Qinling Mountains (Updated Apr)

Xi'an, the ancient capital of China, is a city steeped in history and culture. It is also a great place to experience the beauty of winter. The Qinling Mountains, located just south of the city, are a popular destination for winter sports and sightseeing. Getting There The easiest way to get to the Qinling Mountains is by car. However, there are also public transportation options available. You can take a bus or train to the nearby town of Huashan, and then take a taxi or shuttle bus to the mountains. What to See and Do Once you arrive in the Qinling Mountains, there are a variety of activities to enjoy. In the winter, the mountains are covered in snow, making them perfect for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. There are also a number of hiking trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. If you're not interested in winter sports, you can still enjoy the beauty of the Qinling Mountains by taking a scenic drive or visiting one of the many temples and monasteries in the area. Food Xi'an is famous for its delicious food. Be sure to try some of the local specialties, such as roujiamo (肉夹馍), a type of burger made with pork belly and flatbread, and huoshi mian (糊辣汤), a spicy noodle soup. Culture Xi'an is a great place to learn about Chinese culture. The city is home to the Terracotta Army, a collection of life-sized terracotta sculptures of soldiers and horses that were buried with the first Qin Emperor. You can also visit the Great Mosque of Xi'an, one of the oldest mosques in China, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda that was built in the 7th century. Transportation Xi'an has a well-developed public transportation system, including buses, subways, and taxis. You can also rent a bicycle or scooter to get around the city. Tips for Travelers * The best time to visit the Qinling Mountains is in the winter, when the snow is at its best. * Be sure to dress warmly, as the temperatures can be quite cold in the mountains. * Bring sunscreen and a hat, as the sun can be strong, even in the winter. * Learn a few basic Chinese phrases, such as "hello" (你好), "thank you" (谢谢), and "how much?" (多少钱). * Be respectful of local customs and traditions. I hope you have a wonderful time exploring the snow-covered #Qinling Mountains! #historicallandmarks #familytrip #deliciousfood #tripblazers #china #asiatrip

| Dragon Boat Festival travel plan. The most beautiful countryside road When you come to the Qinling Mountains, you naturally have to mention Liuba in Hanzhong. There is a road lined with metasequoia trees here, stretching 39 kilometers long. The towering trees on both sides of the road 🌲, with sunlight sprinkling down, create a mottled pattern of light and shadow through the gaps in the leaves, which is unbelievably beautiful～ 📍The most beautiful section to 'Daoban Lodge' 🚗15min · 🎑Zhang Liang Temple Located at the foot of Zibai Mountain on the southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, it perfectly integrates the architectural styles of northern palaces and southern gardens👏The design of each courtyard has its own unique charm～ Ticket 🎫: 50 yuan/person 📍To 'Daoban Lodge' 🚗40min · 🐑Lion's Gully Ranch It's just like Hanzhong's version of Altay❕Few people, beautiful scenery, the wind blows the grass low and cattle and sheep can be seen 🐮 An endless high mountain pasture ☁ Let me tell you secretly, there is a milky blue Milk Lake below the pasture that is super photogenic～📷 📍To 'Daoban Lodge' 🚗1.5h · ⛰Zibai Mountain Scenic Area One of the three famous mountains in Shaanxi👀The highest point is 2600 meters above sea level, an endless high mountain meadow⛰You can take a cable car tour or hike up the mountain, and the moment you reach the top, you truly experience the feeling of 'being at the top and looking down at all the smaller mountains', it's so magnificent～❕ Ticket 🎫: 115 yuan/person 📍To 'Daoban Lodge' 🚗1.5h · 🏔Taizi Ridge Following the winding road up the mountain, the beautiful scenery along the way is super photogenic💥It is the best viewing spot for watching the sea of clouds at sunrise☁🌄 📍To 'Daoban Lodge' 🚗1h / ➡Daoban Lodge 🏠Stay in the wilderness It's a homestay on the most beautiful countryside road👏 A homestay transformed from an abandoned road maintenance station, it has 8 courtyard rooms and 4 loft duplexes to meet various accommodation needs～ In the homestay in the wilderness, looking around, the surrounding greenery 🍃 is layered and diffused, and the comfort level is maxed out💥 · 👀Dragon Boat Festival activities The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and you simply can't stop moving, with lots of entertainment activities waiting for you to unlock‼ 👏Let's make zongzi and do fabric printing together👀Feel the charm of handcrafting, full of festive atmosphere❕ 👏How about an outdoor movie, full of atmosphere💯, take off the fatigue, away from the hustle and bustle～ 👏A self-service barbecue is naturally indispensable (ingredients and charcoal provided) Drinking and skewering under the starry sky of the wilderness🌃With the refreshing evening breeze, the beauty is right at this moment～ · 🏡Homestay | Daoban Lodge 📍Address | Yuhuangmiao Town, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province

The Qinling Mountains are the boundary mountains between the north and south of China and the geographical dividing line between the north and south of China. It is also a place beloved by nature. Dense primeval forests, clear meandering streams, verdant high mountain meadows, and sometimes shrouded in misty clouds. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, delve into the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains, feel the quiet and mystery unique to the lesser-known secret realms, and enjoy the beauty of nature up close. In the green mountains and clear waters, there are surprises everywhere! 1. Beiyang Mountain Beiyang Mountain is covered with stone forests, stone buds, sinkholes, and other landforms. The mountain has a peculiar shape and is known as the first stone forest in the northwest. Climbing the mountain along the path, you will see stalagmite landforms all the way, and the continuous slopes are full of rugged rocks, as if you are on an alien planet, stunningly beautiful and shocking, appreciating the craftsmanship of nature. Address: Located in Zhen'an County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province 2. Huayang Meadow Huayang Meadow is a beautiful high mountain pasture known as Xi'an's backyard garden. It is far from the hustle and bustle. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you have a broad view, and what catches your eye is a beautiful large meadow. Camping on the mountain top, you can watch a beautiful sunrise and sunset, and also enjoy the starry sky. The surroundings are relatively open, with no obstructions and light pollution, making it a great place for stargazing. Address: Located in Huayang Township, Huayin City, Weinan City 3. Xuanlong Ridge Xuanlong Ridge is a lesser-known hiking holy land around the Qinling Mountains, suitable for hiking beginners. It is easy to reach the top with little difficulty. Hiking to the top, you can enjoy the beautiful high mountain meadows and the fourth season glacial relic stone sea. Along the way, there are dense fir forests, and it's too beautiful and healing, definitely worth a visit. Address: Located 18 kilometers northeast of Caiziping in Ningshan County, Ankang City 4. Niubeiliang Niubeiliang is the most beautiful forest park in the Qinling Mountains, with vast and dense primeval forests, quiet and clear waterfalls and streams, and the natural scenery is picturesque. The air is fresh, as if you are in a fairyland on earth. Traveling through the mountains and waters, you can enjoy the infinite pleasure of nature and relax your body and mind. Address: Located in Zhujia Bay Village, Yingpan Town, Zhashui County, Shangluo City 5. Dapingliang Dapingliang is one of the four tortures of Qinling hiking, very challenging. Surrounded by peaks, rarely visited, the primitive natural scenery is very charming. Walking on the shady forest path, there are beautiful views all the way, and from the top, you can overlook the majestic Qinling Mountains, experiencing the quietness and beauty of the mountains. 6. Shizi Gully Pasture Shizi Gully Pasture is a high mountain meadow deep in the Qinling Mountains, with open terrain, retaining the most primitive appearance of the pasture. Under the blue sky and white clouds, on the green grassland, cattle and sheep are in groups, and the clear stream meanders, sketching out a leisurely and idyllic pastoral painting, accompanied by the mountain breeze, enjoying the tranquility of nature. Address: Located 100 meters northeast of the intersection of Liuzhang Road and Yingshi Road in Yingpan Village, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province 7. Xiguangtou Mountain Xiguangtou Mountain is the main ridge in the middle section of the Qinling Mountains and one of the classic crossing routes in the Qinling Mountains. It is also a beautiful secret realm in the depths of the Qinling Mountains that you can't refuse. It retains the original natural scenery, the original verdant meadows, and the undulating mountains. In the midsummer, you must walk into Xiguangtou Mountain to explore the most primitive meadows of the Qinling Mountains. Address: Located in Wangjiahe Yu Huang Temple Village, Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City

Liuba Huoshaodian Town Tianxingliang Village Group 5 Liuba, located at the southern foot of Qinling Mountains, faces Bashu and backs onto Qinchuan. There is a hidden place surrounded by mountains here - Feichunji Kongshan Jiutie, which is hidden in a quiet valley in the heart of Qinling Mountains. The building is close to a stream and is surrounded by picturesque mountains and clear water. The natural beauty does not require any embellishment and is enough to purify the soul. There is a white house, a quiet bookstore and a transparent restaurant, all set in the Qinling Mountains and full of surprises. Whenever you open the door, you will see the vast mountain view. The public area of ​​the cafe faces the valley, and the white building complements the surrounding valley, forming a beautiful picture. The transparent restaurant "Shanguoluo" is across the mountain from the bookstore, and the food it serves is unforgettable. From rich chestnuts to sweet and sour kiwis, from thick honey sticks to plump pecans, to soft and smooth yams and nourishing gastrodia elata, as well as precious shiitake mushrooms and black fungus in the mountains, relying on the Eight Treasures of Qinling Mountains, it presents an unforgettable culinary experience of seasonal and natural flavors.