2025 Zhenping Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

The homestay is nestled in lush tea gardens, with a view of vibrant green as far as the eye can see 🌿. The scenery along the way feels like a flowing painting. - 🏠 Every detail of the homestay reveals the designer’s unique craftsmanship, with a verdant courtyard and spacious, comfortable rooms, creating a distinctive mountain living style.~ - 🏠 The rooms are arranged to be warm and cozy, with large floor-to-ceiling windows in every room offering mountain views. Waking up in the morning to the sound of birdsong and sunlight shining on the mountains. The leaves 🌿 turn colorful, as if nature has spilled its palette. - 🏠 In spring 🌸 enjoy the flowers, in summer nights ✨ watch the stars, in autumn savor tea, and in winter gather around the stove with snow outside. As night falls and all is silent, lying on the balcony in the room, looking up at the sky full of ✨ stars is truly healing. 🏠 Homestay: Xiaoshi Mountain Residence 🏠 Location: Mainland China / Shaanxi / Ankang / Niutoudian Town, Zhenping County, 150 meters west of Niutoudian Gas Station

The guesthouse is located halfway up the mountain, surrounded by ecological tea gardens and lush forests. You can overlook the village below and enjoy the sea of clouds and starry sky. It features a simple southern Shaanxi style, blending stone and wood structures, equipped with 270-degree panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. Some room types are standalone villas (such as the triangular and quadrangular buildings). Public facilities include an infinity pool, restaurant, book bar, and tea field trail. 📍Detailed address Xiaoshishanju, 150 meters west of Niutoudian Gas Station, Niutoudian Town, Ankang, Shaanxi. 📝Tips to note It takes 1.5 hours to reach Ankang by car. Guests can participate in tea picking, cloud watching, and nighttime stargazing activities. My nephew had a blast playing in the pool, a transparent blue pool surrounded 360° by tea gardens. Under the sunlight, the water ripples look like shattered glass, and from above, it resembles blue tears fallen from the mountains. We also played in the oversized bathtub in our room. Later, we went with the housekeeper to pick and process tea leaves, which was super fun as the tea was freshly picked and fried. At night, the pool transforms into a giant screen cinema.

Feidu Gorge Scenic Area resembles a natural scroll of landscape painting, with its deep canyon appearing like a fissure carved by time. In the early morning, stepping onto the forest trail, mist dances over the stream, and sunlight pours through the treetops, sprinkling the rock walls like delicate threads. Walking along the canyon, towering peaks stand on both sides, and the rushing water cascades over rocks, sending sprays imbued with the refreshing essence of the mountain forest. Every glance back reveals a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow, making one feel as though immersed in a dynamic landscape painting. In the afternoon, a gentle breeze sweeps through, and the canyon echoes linger. Pausing on the suspension bridge, gazing down at the emerald waters rushing below, one feels both awe and intoxication. Feidu Gorge is not merely a visual feast but also a sanctuary for the soul, isolating the clamor of daily life and leaving only the rhythm of nature's breath and the heartbeat of serenity in harmonious response.

- Overview: Xiaoshi Mountain Residence is located in Niulang Mountain, Zhenping County, Ankang, Shaanxi Province. It is hidden in the lush tea mountains. It opened in 2024 and has 25 rooms 🌿. - Design style: Inspired by modern oriental aesthetics and culture, it cleverly combines floor-to-ceiling windows with mountain and forest design elements, and creates a contemporary retreat with modern deconstruction language. Nature, art, and life are cleverly integrated 🎨. - Facilities: The guesthouse not only has public service spaces such as restaurants, swimming pools, cinemas, tea rooms, cafes, and book bars, and courts, but also has a camping base, providing barbecue parties, open-air movies, and outdoor lawns, which are suitable for gatherings with friends, family trips, and team building trips🥳. - Room features: The interior is mainly decorated in earth tones such as gray, beige, and natural wood. Each room has floor-to-ceiling windows, some rooms have terraces, and the room area is 30–70 square meters, which is comfortable and fully equipped🛏️. - Nearby attractions: There are nearby attractions such as Shuhe River Source National Wetland Natural Park, Hualong Mountain Nature Reserve, Hualong Mountain Scenic Area, Tianshu Gorge, Zhenping Yaowang Mountain Scenic Area, and Huanglongtan Park🌳. - Food recommendations: There are authentic Nanjiang Qian fish, natural honey, Jinshi Huangju, alpine potatoes, Hongshi black-bone chicken, Zhenping special cured meat, medicinal black-bone chicken soup, etc.🍲

The design concept of Xiaoshi Mountain Residence draws from a modern interpretation of traditional Southern Shaanxi dwellings. The exterior preserves the local gray-tiled sloping roofs, while the walls are primarily made of natural stone, blending seamlessly with the surrounding mountains. Designers cleverly use floor-to-ceiling windows and open layouts to bring mountain views indoors, allowing guests to feel embraced by nature from every corner. The guest rooms embody the essence of mountain living, with furniture handcrafted from local aged wood that feels warm to the touch. Bedding is high-quality cotton and linen, ensuring comfortable sleep. Most delightfully, some rooms feature private hot spring pools fed by nearby natural springs, offering a unique experience of soaking while stargazing at night. Restaurant ingredients are mostly sourced from their own garden or neighboring farmers, with unquestionable freshness. The chef team excels at combining traditional Southern Shaanxi cooking methods with modern presentation, turning even a simple dish of stir-fried konjac with pickled vegetables into something extraordinary. Guests rave about specialties like walnut buns for breakfast, bamboo shoot stewed with free-range chicken for lunch, and Hanjiang fish hot pot in the evening. While modest in size, the residence's amenities reflect thoughtful attention to detail. The book bar houses an extensive collection on Southern Shaanxi culture; the tea room serves local specialty Ziyang Maojian tea; and the most popular feature is the infinity pool atop the mountain, where summer swimmers feel as if they're gliding through the mountains. Additionally, the guesthouse regularly organizes experiences such as plant dyeing and tea ceremonies, allowing guests to deeply connect with local culture. The surrounding environment is another major advantage of Xiaoshi Mountain Residence. The Xiangxi Cave, a Taoist sacred site with cool, tranquil interiors, is just a ten-minute walk away. Yinghu Lake, with its stunning scenery of mountains and water, is only a thirty-minute drive.

Just 1.5 hours from Xi'an! Enjoy an entire tea mountain with sea of clouds, for only 300+ yuan per person to live inside a Chinese ink painting—who gets it, family?!! 📍Guesthouse: Xiaoshi Mountain Residence 📍Address: Guoqing Village, Niutoudian Town, Zhenping County, Ankang (halfway up Niulang Mountain) 🚗Transportation: 1.5-hour drive from Xi'an, with breathtaking scenery all the way! 💚【What's it like living in the clouds above a tea mountain?】 You have to drive through misty mountain roads to find it! The entire guesthouse is hidden among lush tea fields, like a palette of green paint spilled by God 🍃 270° floor-to-ceiling windows frame the forest like a dynamic ink painting. Wake up to rolling sea of clouds every morning, and count stars from your bed at night ✨ 🛏️【25 rooms that capture the four seasons in their windows】 Our scenic terrace room was amazing!! 70㎡ super spacious, with wood tones + full floor-to-ceiling windows. Lie in bed watching mountain mist flow by, enjoy tea on the terrace while listening to birdsong—close the door and you're in a peaceful little world~ (Secretly, it's incredibly satisfying to have the mountain to yourself during off-season!) 🍃【Public areas so fun you won't want to leave】 ▪️Infinity pool at the mountaintop where you swim into the clouds ▪️Stargazing cinema + camping site + book bar ▪️Tea brewing around the stove/lawn barbecue/outdoor movies ▪️Kids can run wild at the sports court Perfect for girlfriend tea parties, couple dates, or company team building! 🍲【Mountain cuisine that explodes your taste buds】 The free-range chicken hot pot is incredibly delicious! The barbecue uses freshly butchered black pork, and even the stir-fried vegetables taste sweet from mountain spring water~ The restaurant faces the valley, and watching the sunset while eating is incredibly romantic 😭 ⛰️【Nearby attractions guide】 ▫️Hualong Mountain Scenic Area (50min) ▫️Tianshu Gorge (50min) ▫️Zhenping Yaowang Mountain (40min) ▫️Huanglong Pool Park (30min) Each scenic spot is like a fairyland! Recommend staying 2 days and 1 night to explore at a leisurely pace~ ✨【Honest stay review】 I thought mountain accommodations would be rustic, but was amazed by the details! Floor heating/smart toilets/high-end toiletries all provided, with 24-hour attentive butler service. Most memorable was seeing the Milky Way from the terrace at 3 AM, with mountain breeze carrying tea fragrance past my ears—in that moment, I truly wanted to live here forever 😭 Sisters, save this place! Hurry before it gets too popular!!

The B&B is located halfway up the scenic Niulang Mountain. Surrounded by trees, it is hidden in the lush tea garden. The eyes are full of lush greenery and full of negative oxygen ions The scenery along the way is like a flowing painting. The room is warm and comfortable, with unique features You can see the mountain from the window, and each room has a large French window Wake up in the morning to the sound of birds singing and watch the sun shine on the mountains The leaves become colorful, as if nature has overturned its palette Every detail reveals the designer's ingenuity. The hotel offers a green courtyard and spacious and comfortable rooms. Forming a unique mountain lifestyle The overall simple and comfortable design sublimates the quality of living Enjoy flowers in spring, watch stars in summer, drink tea in autumn, and gather around the fire in winter Night falls, everything is quiet, lying on the balcony in the room Looking up, there are stars all over the sky, which is really super healing. The entertainment facilities in the public areas of the B&B are rich and varied Cinema, swimming pool, study room, camping base, everything is available Delicious food is also a must! Chinese food, hot pot, barbecue... Fresh ingredients, every bite is the ultimate pampering for taste buds Address: Ankang City, Shaanxi Province

Ankang📍The current Xiaoshishanju is simply a winter version of Little Forest ✅In Zhenping, Ankang, Shaanxi There is a corner forgotten by time——Xiaoshishanju The huge floor-to-ceiling glass windows take in the entire mountain forest without reservation. Every inch of vision is filled with lush greenery ✅Sip tea indoors, and the aroma of tea is accompanied by the harmony of birds singing in the forest. Sip coffee, and the fragrance is accompanied by the whispers of branches and leaves. Stepping into this place, it is as if you have stepped into the Dongli realm described by Tao Qian, and found the remote forest in the soul. It seems to follow the footsteps of Mo Jie Travel to the quiet Weichuan I admire this leisurely leisure ✅Here, time is no longer bound by the hands of the clock The mountain wind gently unties the shackles of the world The morning sun and evening shade are the dance of leaves; the waxing and waning of the moon are the whispers of stars ✅Xiaoshishanju, quietly waiting for every traveler who is tired and returning to the forest In the green sea, beside the light and shadow, in the abode of the soul Waiting for you to come back and regain the authenticity and tranquility of life Let the soul find eternal refuge in this world 👉B&B: Xiaoshishanju 📍Address: Group 1, Guoqing Village, Niutoudian Town, Zhenping County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province 🌜Small Stone Mountain Residence🌛

Xiaoshishan Residence✨Away from the hustle and bustle✨Immersed in romance ❥Xiaoshishanju is mainly based on modern architectural style Cleverly blending natural elements Every detail reveals the designer’s ingenuity Green courtyard, spacious and comfortable rooms And floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow you to embrace the beauty of nature at any time ❥There is also a special camping base on the mountain of Xiaoshishanju Set up a tent and talk around the fire Sharing each other’s stories with friends In my ears I hear the soft singing of the distant mountains and forests. Isn’t this kind of night super healing? ❥Food is also a must! Chinese food, hot pot, barbecue.... It’s all here! Fresh ingredients, authentic taste Every bite is the ultimate pampering for your taste buds ❥The night falls and everything is silent Niulang Mountain is quietly blooming with its unique charm Imagine lying in your room on the balcony Looking up, the sky is filled with stars It feels like the entire universe is slowly unfolding before your eyes The night sky here is dotted with stars, which makes people intoxicated. ❥Appreciating flowers in spring, stargazing in summer nights, drinking tea in the autumn breeze, and surrounding the fire in the snow in winter The four seasons cycle, Xiaoshi Mountain Residence has its own unique way Telling the story of the years Waiting for every desire to escape the hustle and bustle Find your inner peace 👉Pan B&B: Xiaoshishanju Address: Group 1, Guoqing Village, Niutoudian Town, Zhenping County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province

In the Niulang Mountain Scenic Area in the Daba Mountain Forest, there is a poetic valley hidden with tea forests all over the mountains and plains. The lush greenery among the mountains is as picturesque as a poem, which satisfies all my fantasies about mountain dwellings. Living in the mountains and enjoying the sunset is so beautiful that every moment is like a dream. I don’t want to work, I just want to escape to this secluded place on the weekends. The clouds and mist are lingering gently, the cicadas are chirping for a long time, and the geometrically simple buildings are like art treasures. Taking a vacation here is like stepping into the real version of "Little Forest". The design of the B&B is inspired by life and nature. It is surrounded by forests and isolated from the hustle and bustle. The aesthetics of the architectural space are fully displayed, making travelers immersed in nature. There are little-known tourist routes in the surrounding area. The butler can guide you to explore wild waterfalls, forest crossings, and the banks of the wave river, accompanied by natural white noise, just like entering Hayao Miyazaki's summer. You can also enjoy afternoon tea and watch the sunset at the infinity pool. Enjoy every second of your vacation. B&B: Xiaoshi Shanju Address: Group 1, Guoqing Village, Niutoudian Town, Zhenping County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province "Living in the mountains forgets the passing years, and sleeps with tea in the stream." "This is Little Rock Mountain Residence."

♨️A great place for a holiday gathering near Ankang🍃 🚕Transportation: It takes about 1 hour to drive from downtown Ankang. The road is relatively smooth, and you can enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery along the way. The leaves on the roadside gradually turn yellow, like a flowing picture. 🌜Environment: When you arrive at Xiaoshi Mountain Residence, you will feel like you have entered a paradise. Surrounded by mountains, the air is fresh and full of negative oxygen ions. Take a deep breath, and you will feel refreshed. Niulang Mountain in autumn has a unique flavor. The leaves on the mountain become colorful, and from a distance, it looks like nature has overturned a palette. 🌜Accommodation: The rooms are cozy and comfortable, each with its own unique style. Each room has a floor-to-ceiling mountain view. Waking up in the morning to the sound of birds and the sun shining on the mountain is a wonderful feeling. 🌜Food: Don't forget the food here. The local specialties are authentic, and the ingredients are sourced from nearby farms, fresh and healthy. 🌜Xiaoshi Mountain Residence is not just a homestay, but a place for the soul to rest. Here, you can temporarily forget the troubles of the world and let your body and mind relax and purify. Whether you come alone or with family and friends, you can find your own peace and beauty in this poetic world. 🌜Let's meet at Niulang Mountain, walk into Xiaoshi Mountain Residence, and explore the poetry and distance hidden in autumn. 🌜Homestay: Xiaoshi Mountain Residence 📍Address: Group 1, Guoqing Village, Niutoudian Town, Zhenping County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province 🌜Living in the mountains, time flies, and you can sleep with tea. ༺This is Xiaoshi Mountain Residence༻

🍂 The autumn breeze is blowing, and Xiaoshi Shanju is waiting for you 🍂 🍂 The autumn breeze gently blows, and the leaves fall. The autumn at Xiaoshi Shanju is breathtakingly beautiful. 🍂 🏞️ Enter the homestay, and it's like stepping into a painting 🏞️ 🏡 As soon as you step into Xiaoshi Shanju, you will be deeply attracted by the autumn scenery here. The modern and textured courtyard is like a carefully arranged painting. 🖼️ 🍁 The falling red leaves are unrealistically beautiful 🍁 🍂 The red leaves of the tallow tree by the pool sway in the autumn breeze, and the falling red leaves are like a scene from a dream. Each red leaf is like a work of art carefully carved by nature, breathtakingly beautiful. 🍂 🌄 Sunrise and sunset, time is quiet and good 🌄 🌅 In the morning, enjoy the sunrise in the courtyard, and the golden sunlight fills the entire courtyard. The red leaves are even more brilliant in the morning light. Sometimes the morning mist in the mountains surrounds the entire homestay, like a fairyland. In the evening, sit quietly in the courtyard and watch the sunset slowly sink into the horizon, feeling peaceful and satisfied. 🍵 Sit around the stove and brew tea, savoring the autumn 🍵 🍂 In the autumn at Xiaoshi Shanju, how can you miss sitting around the stove and brewing tea? Invite a few friends, sit around the stove, brew a pot of hot autumn tea, and the fragrance of tea fills the air, warming your heart. 🍂 - If you are also tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, why not come to Xiaoshi Shanju to experience this simple and peaceful life? I believe you will find your own longing and peace. 💕

つ😘つXiaoshishan Residence·Xiaojiangnan for Shaanxi people Location·Ping County, Ankang Town, Shaanxi Province 🎋Away from the hustle and bustle of the city 🎋Inhabiting the mountains and wilderness 🎋Open the curtains and watch the sunrise 🎋A sense of escapism Max! 🎋There are many wild fishing spots around the B&B, although I didn’t catch any. 🎋The B&B is not pet-friendly, small dogs can be requested from the owner.

The mountain residence on this mountain is so beautiful that it reaches the next level🌄 - A valley, a tea forest The layers of mountains are filled with greenery as far as the eye can see Niulang Mountain Scenic Area in the Daba Mountain Forest Satisfies all my imagination of mountain residence this summer I really lived in the mountains and watched the sunset. The beauty was to the next level. - Don't want to work! Come and stay in this escapist Wizard of Oz forest house for a few days over the weekend. The mist is lingering, the cicadas are chirping, and the simple architectural design makes you feel like you are living in a work of art. This place is so amazing for vacation, as if you have entered a real-life version of "Little Children" Forest》🎬里 - 🎐The design inspiration of the B&B also comes from life and nature. It is surrounded by forests and isolated from the world. The architectural space aesthetics are very good! Let travelers truly immerse themselves in nature - 🍃There are several unpopular tourist routes nearby. Only locals know about them. You can ask the butler to take you to unlock new maps. Wild waterfalls, through the woods, and listening to the natural white noise beside the waterfalls feel like you have walked into Hayao Miyazaki's world. summer~ - You can also experience afternoon tea and watch the sunset from the infinity pool. Every second of your vacation is truly a joy ~ Anyone who comes here will love it! ! ! 🏨B&B: Niulangshan Xiaoshi Mountain Residence 📍Address: Group 1, Guoqing Village, Niutoutian Town, Zhenping County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and feel the relaxation in the mountains Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city Step into this green embrace It's as if the whole world has quieted down Go to the mountains and breathe Summer is quiet and beautiful away from the hustle and bustle of the city The environment makes people feel as if they are in the embrace of nature Fresh air and beautiful scenery are refreshing Xiaoshishanju B&B is an unforgettable paradise, an ideal place to relax and return to nature Every detail here exudes warmth and beauty, making people feel a long-lost tranquility and happiness. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and long for a peaceful and beautiful life, then Xiaoshishanju B&B is the place for you. It's definitely worth a trip. Xiaoshishanju includes: accommodation, Chinese food, camping hot pot and barbecue, cinema, swimming pool, book bar, coffee, conference room, refreshments, basketball court and other multi-functional services B&B: Xiaoshishanju Address: Group 1, Guoqing Village, Niutoudian Town, Zhenping County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province