[2025 Liuba Hotels] Travel Guide for Wufang Lanshan (Updated Nov)

🏡「About the accommodation」 First, I booked Wufang Lanshan about a week in advance. The guesthouse is conveniently located right on the most beautiful rural road, with easy parking right by the roadside. The whole check-in process was quick. When entering the room, the owner had already turned on the air conditioning. The little dog was tired from the car ride and immediately lay down at the entrance... The cleanliness is as shown in the pictures. The best part of the room is that it is right next to the most beautiful rural road, with a large window inside. When you open the curtains the next morning, the view is so stunning it leaves you speechless!!! It's very convenient for check-in photos and shooting, no pressure to get great shots! This is truly the top choice in Liuba! Most importantly, you won’t feel like you wasted your money. 🌄「About the attractions」 The attractions you want to visit are relatively concentrated: the most beautiful rural road - Lover’s Valley - Shizigou Ranch - Milk Lake. These spots are unbelievably beautiful in autumn! I recommend traveling with a friend; every snap is like a masterpiece, and you won’t feel tired at all! 🍚「About the food」 The restaurants recommended by the owner were all hits!!! Wufang Lanshan Tujia Cuisine, Chen Ji Stone Fish (in the county), Jushang Renjia’s Dubao Chicken (in the county), Liuba Mama Fish (in the county), Zibai Niangjia (in the county). Foodies who aren’t in a hurry can try them all, each has its own unique flavor! Overall, Wufang Lanshan left a great impression with its service, location, food, environment, and pet-friendliness. It’s a guesthouse I would book again.

The Qinling Mountains are a truly worthwhile destination. Here's a travel guide: Best Time to Visit - Spring and Autumn (April-June, September-October): The weather is pleasant, with vibrant mountain flowers in spring and vibrant colors in autumn, perfect for hiking and photography. - Summer (July-August): A popular summer retreat, but be aware of the potential for landslides during the rainy season. - Winter (November-March): Some mountainous areas, such as Taibai Mountain, offer stunning snowy scenery, but be sure to dress warmly. Recommended Key Attractions [__LINK_ICON] - Huashan: The Western Peak of the Five Sacred Mountains, renowned for its steepness, boasts thrilling attractions like the Skywalk and the "Kites Flip" (a type of plank path). Enjoy a day trip or a night hike to watch the sunrise. - Taibai Mountain: The highest peak in the Qinling Mountains, boasts glacial relics, alpine lakes, and azalea fields. The classic "Aotai Line" hiking route requires expert preparation, but more casual hikers can opt for more relaxed routes.  - Mount Zhongnan: The birthplace of hermit culture, home to numerous ancient temples such as Louguantai and Jingye Temple, it's ideal for a peaceful hike. You can also combine it with a nearby farm stay experience and sample wild vegetarian cuisine.   - Foping Panda Valley: The only place in the world where brown pandas are found, it's also home to rare animals like golden monkeys and crested ibis, offering close-up wildlife viewing.   Classic Route - 3-Day Leisure Route (Departing from Xi'an): Day 1: Xi'an → Huashan, take the cable car to West Peak, visit South Peak and the Changkong Plank Road, and stay at the summit or base; Day 2: Huashan → Zhongnanshan, visit Louguantai or Cuihuashan, and experience vegetarian culture; Day 3: Zhongnanshan → Xi'an, with a visit to the Qinling Wildlife Park on the return trip. - 5-Day In-Depth Hiking Route: Day 1: Xi'an → Taibai County → Aoshan Trailhead; Days 2-4: Hiking the Aotai Line; Day 5: Descend back to Xi'an. Rescue services must be booked in advance. This route is suitable for experienced outdoor enthusiasts. Specialty Food - Qinling Mountain Delicacies: Wild mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and bracken fried with bacon are delicious and full of natural flavor. - Shaanxi Cuisine: Mutton soup buns, Qinzhen rice noodles, and homemade stir-fried rice balls, all with a strong local flavor. - Local Specialties: Foping honey, Zhouzhi kiwis, Taibai herbal tea, and more, perfect as souvenirs. Recommended Accommodations - Boutique B&B: Zhouzhi Louguan Impression Hotel, located at the foot of Mount Zhongnan, offers a natural oxygen bar; Zhaogong's Hometown, a courtyard villa with a private hot spring bath and barbecue facilities.  - Unique B&B: Wufang Lanshan, with its unique U-shaped architecture, blends seamlessly into the mountainous surroundings, and features floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views. Qianshan Tea Ferry, nestled in a high-altitude tea plantation, offers tea picking and tasting experiences.   Notes - Safety First: Hiking requires professional equipment and is best accompanied by a guide. Avoid traveling alone and download offline maps in advance. - Eco-Friendly Travel: Ecological conservation efforts are limited, so chartering a car or driving yourself is recommended. National Highways G210 and G108 offer stunning scenery and are suitable for self-drive tours.

Today, Xiaoyin shares 3 homestays, all offering great value for money! 1️⃣🏠 Chenwaike Homestay A four-story building with 9 room types, exuding artistic charm. The backyard features a vast green lawn, stone pathways, and a Qinling Mountains version of "a breezy courtyard." The rooftop is perfect for cooling off, stargazing, and photography. The courtyard allows barbecues and outdoor movie screenings. A 2-minute walk to the back hill leads to a mountain stream, ideal for creek trekking, water play, and fishing. 🐶 Pet-friendly, with free pet accommodation. 🌈 Ideal for: Family trips, traveling with kids, couples, and pet owners. ✨ Price: ~¥250+ per person 👉 Address: Xiaoliuba Village, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province 2️⃣ Yushan Homestay 14 guest rooms with various layouts. The courtyard offers barbecues, swings, and terrace movie nights. A large terrace provides stunning mountain views. Conveniently located: 10-minute walk to Lion Gully Ranch, 10-minute drive to Lover’s Valley, and 15-minute drive to Zibai Mountain. Pet-friendly. 🌈 Ideal for: Family trips, traveling with kids, couples, and pet owners. ✨ Price: ~¥350+ per person 👉 Address: Panying Village, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province 3️⃣ Wufang Lanshan Homestay 22 guest rooms across 8 room types. Situated beside the "Most Beautiful Country Road," perfect for road-trippers. Activities include tea tasting, barbecues, mahjong, camping, and stargazing. 🌈 Ideal for: Road trip lovers, family trips, and couples. ✨ Price: ~¥300+ per person 👉 Address: Yuhuangmiao Village, Yuhuangmiao Town, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province.

While most cities are sweltering in the heat, the depths of the Qinling Mountains hide a perfect summer retreat. My recent trip to Liuba, Shaanxi, was full of delightful surprises—plenty of off-the-beaten-path attractions perfect for a road trip. On my last day in Liuba, I not only discovered the most scenic highway but also encountered a 4,000-year-old ancient ginkgo tree. 🌲 Nearby Attractions: 📍 **Zibai Mountain** – Ticket + cable car: 115 RMB Take the cable car up and down, as you’ll still need to hike 30-50 minutes after the ride to reach the summit. At the top, you’ll find alpine meadows, rolling mountain ranges, and rest areas with photo frames and pavilions. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a sea of clouds! ☁️ 📍 **Lover’s Valley** – A free attraction Just a 10-minute drive from Zibai Mountain, this forested paradise features suspension bridges and towering fir trees, making it a great spot for photos and a cool escape—perfect for families with kids. 📍 **Most Scenic Country Road** Stretching from Gaoqiaopu to Yuhuangmiao Town, this road is lined with breathtaking views. While autumn brings vibrant colors, summer offers a soothing palette of lush greens. 📍 **4,000-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree** I expected it to be tucked away in a village, but it’s right by the highway exit! The nearby walls are painted with ginkgo leaves. Though the leaves are still green now, autumn here must be stunning. 🏨 **Accommodation:** After exploring Zibai Mountain National Forest Park, we stayed at **Wufang Lanshan** beside the scenic highway. The place was refreshingly cool! Located in Yuhuangmiao Village, Liuba County, the rooms overlook the Qinling Mountains. Open the window to a mountain vista wrapped in greenery. A stroll along the road 🛣️ is pure bliss, with shaded paths and picturesque countryside views. The host was incredibly kind—helping with luggage, recommending nearby spots, and serving delicious homemade farm-style dinners 🥒. Breakfast was hearty and well-balanced, with plenty to go around! 🌈 **Tips:** · **Liuba, Hanzhong** is nestled among mountains, offering a rustic and tranquil escape—ideal for travelers seeking hidden gems. Visit in summer to beat the heat or in autumn for stunning foliage. · Other attractions: **Liuba Old Street**, **Zhangliang Temple**, **Lion’s Gulch**, and more. · **From Xi’an**, it’s a 3.5-hour drive 🚗 or take a high-speed train to Hanzhong and rent a car to Liuba.

Among the off-the-beaten-path travel destinations I've visited this year, Liuba in Hanzhong was truly full of surprises‼️ Not only is it perfect for summer escapes🌳, but it also boasts natural pastures, alpine meadows, historical and cultural sites, and hidden gems like the ancient ginkgo tree that has stood for millennia. The accommodation we chose here, Wufang Lanshan, is right next to a country road with parking spaces. Step outside, and you're right by the road, surrounded by the scenic views of the Qinling Mountains and pastoral landscapes. Breakfast is served in the courtyard, featuring a nice mix of side dishes, porridge, eggs, and steamed buns! The rooms are clean and comfortable. Here’s a three-day, two-night itinerary for a summer getaway to Liuba‼️ 🚗 Transportation Guide: Take the high-speed rail🚄 to Hanzhong, then a bus to Liuba, or rent a car directly like we did. Driving from Xi'an via the highway takes just 3.5 hours to reach Liuba👍 Day 1: Liuba Old Street → Shizigou Day 2: Zibai Mountain → Lover’s Valley → Zhangliang Temple Day 3: The Most Beautiful Country Road → 4000-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree 🔺 Old Street: A long cobblestone path lined with flowers and plants at every doorstep, offering many snacks and Shaanxi-style wooden barrel fish. 🔺 Shizigou: A free natural pasture with a stunning "milk lake," where you can horseback ride and camp! Super photogenic. 🔺 Zibai Mountain National Forest Park Ticket + cable car: 110💰. From the summit, you can see the surrounding mountains—perfect for light hiking! Enjoy the alpine meadows, wooden boardwalks, and viewing platforms. 🔺 Lover’s Valley A small forest hideaway with suspension bridges and fir trees. A great alternative if you don’t want to hike, and it’s free🆓! 🔺 Zhangliang Temple is worth a visit if you're interested. 🔺 The country road and ancient ginkgo tree are most beautiful in autumn, but even now, the lush greenery is stunning. The 4000-year-old ginkgo tree is particularly breathtaking—we made sure to take a photo with it! 🌳 Tips · Attractions are quite spread out, so driving🚗 is recommended. · Summer brings lots of bugs, so pack insect repellent.

Liuba is a small county town deep in the Qinling Mountains, located in the northern part of Hanzhong. Although it rained during this trip, it was quiet with few people. The mountaintop was shrouded in mist like a fairyland, the streams were clear and transparent, cattle and horses leisurely strolled on the pastures, and the pine forest canyon resembled the Forbidden Forest from Harry Potter. Some places really feel like a substitute for Hemu~ 🚌 Distance: 300km from Xi'an city, 100km from Hanzhong, 160km from Baoji 🚗 Transportation: Public transportation is inconvenient, there are no shuttles between attractions, suitable for self-driving 🏠 Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in resort-style homestays near the scenic spots, which offer food, accommodation, and entertainment, making it more worry-free. The downside is that the prices are generally high, averaging over 400 yuan per person. This time we stayed at a cost-effective homestay called 'Five Rooms Overlooking the Mountain,' averaging over 200 yuan per person. It is located along the most beautiful road in Yuhuangmiao Town, close to the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, and there are also places nearby for picking. 🌳 Slow 3-day tour route: D1: Liuba County Town - Most Beautiful Rural Road - Thousand-Year Ginkgo The county town feels slightly commercialized, but the wooden barrel fish nearby is delicious! The towering metasequoia, ginkgo, and black locust trees on both sides of the road make the world feel quiet as you drive through, and there are small streams along the way where you can play in the water. Standing under the thousand-year-old ginkgo makes people feel small, and the ancient tree must be beautiful when it turns yellow in autumn~ D2: Lover's Valley - Shizigou Pasture Lover's Valley can be toured in half an hour, crossing the suspension bridge and following the winding wooden path, with tall larches neatly arranged on both sides, taking in a deep breath of oxygen! The pasture is open for free, where you can ride horses, camp (bring your own equipment), and it's a paradise for relaxation. D3: Zhangliang Temple - Zibai Mountain National Forest Park Inside Zhangliang Temple, there is a stele inscribed by Mi Fu for Zibai Mountain, titled 'First Mountain,' and a serene bamboo forest. The 50 yuan ticket is indeed worth it. We didn't go to Zibai Mountain because of the rain, but it is said that the scenery at the top is beautiful, and there is a cable car.

☁️ With the arrival of summer, the thought of walking in the mountains keeps popping up, and for a summer retreat, Qinling is the top choice. ☁️ Five-Room Mountain View, there's a new popular homestay in Qinling, which opened its doors to guests on May 20th, and I was fortunate to be among the first batch of guests. ⛰️ Five-Room Mountain View 📍 Homestay location: Yuhuangmiao Village, Yuhuangmiao Town, Liuba County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving through Qinling, direct navigation 🪵 Homestay room types: 8 types of rooms, 21 guest rooms 💰 Room price: Average 200+ —————— ✅【Homestay Introduction】Guarding the green mountains, protecting the streams 👉 The homestay is located next to the most beautiful country road, the stunning Wufangba 👉 U-shaped architectural style, embracing the mountains, as free as a bird 👉 Five-Room Mountain View is low-key, like a hermit among the mountain springs, not seeking the bustling life 👉 Mahjong room, children's room, tea room, restaurant, barbecue, everything is available 👉 8 types of rooms to suit all travel needs, and the prices are very reasonable 👉 Outside the window, there are distant mountains or bamboo forests, even the earthen walls add a bit of homely atmosphere ✅【Homestay Activities】Five-Room Mountain View, embracing the countryside 🌈 Cherry trees in front of the courtyard, and a large mushroom planting base 🌈 Family suites come with barbecue grills, why not try the Lianshan barbecue 🌈 The advantage of Wufang, facing the scenery of three mountains, hence the name Lianshan 🌈 The Qinling wilderness is full of mystery, and hiking always brings surprises 🌈 Take a deep breath of the grassy fragrance that hits the face, the faint fragrance permeates the heart ✅【Nearby Attractions】 🚗 The most beautiful country road: In early summer, wrapped in greenery, it's the time of vitality 🚗 Four-thousand-year-old ginkgo: The ancient ginkgo tree, guarded by generations, is a must-see 🚗 Ancient river crossing bridge: At the highway exit, you can look far or explore close, and summer is better for stream trekking 🚗 Liuba Old Street: An ancient post station more than two thousand years old, still lively and approachable

A Jie Mumu takes you to the homestay👇 🌈Homestay: Wufang Lanshan 🌈Address: Yuhuangmiao Village, Yuhuangmiao Town, Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province 🌈Per Capita: 200+ 🌈Recommended Highlights: 1⃣️Design Highlights: The homestay is located at Wufangba, beside the most beautiful country road in Liuba, at a stunningly beautiful turn. The entire building is U-shaped, resembling a bird spreading its wings, as if to embrace the entire mountains and fields, inviting guests to savor the view; 2⃣️Surrounding Attractions: Nearby, you can check in at the most beautiful country road, ancient bridges, and recommended spots: Zhang Liang Temple, Old Street, Lion Gully Ranch, Zibai Mountain, Lover's Valley; 3⃣️Room Types and Facilities: The homestay has a total of 22 guest rooms, including 4 comfortable double rooms, 5 comfortable family rooms, 3 sunny family rooms, 2 sunny double rooms, 3 garden double rooms, 1 garden family suite, 1 mahjong suite, and 2 garden family suites, accommodating up to 48 adults and 24 children at the same time, suitable for team building and gatherings 4⃣️Facilities: The homestay is equipped with an independent restaurant, terrace lounge area, mahjong room, tea room, and other spaces;