Totally irresistible in summer, Luojiaoliang is simply stunning

Luojiaoliang is located deep in the heart of the Qinling Mountains at the junction of Chang'an District and Huyi District in Xi'an City and Ningshan County in Ankang City. It is a mountain ridge in the western section of the Niubeiliang Nature Reserve. Here is a travel guide for Luojiaoliang🧡: Accommodation Recommendations💤💤💤 - ⛺️ On the mountain: Luojiaoliang is an undeveloped area with no formal accommodation facilities. Camping on the mountain is generally not recommended. If camping is necessary, be fully prepared and pay attention to environmental protection and safety. - 🏘 At the foot of the mountain: You can choose to stay in farmhouses, guesthouses, or hotels in Ningshan County or Chang'an District of Xi'an City. Hotels in Ningshan County, such as Ningshan Hotel, and in Chang'an District, such as Xi'an Qinling Shanshui Hot Spring Hotel, offer relatively good conditions and comfortable rest environments. Food Recommendations🍝 - 1️⃣ Ningshan specialties: Ningshan dried tofu, rich in bean fragrance, chewy and resilient; Ningshan cured meat, firm in texture and rich in flavor, can be steamed or stir-fried. - 2️⃣ Chang'an District delicacies: Huxian soft noodles, with chewy noodles and fragrant sauce; also worth trying are Xi'an specialties like cold skin noodles, roujiamo (meat sandwich), and zenggao (steamed rice cake). Travel Routes🗺 - 🌟 Niujiaogou round-trip route: Enter from Niujiaogou in Ningshan County, passing Dabegou Pass, the popular stone, Shengxiang Tianmen, and finally reaching the top of Luojiaoliang, then return the same way. The whole trip is about 25 kilometers with a total elevation gain of about 1500 meters. - ✨ Guangtoushan-Luojiaoliang crossing route: Start from Xi'an, enter via Jiwazi ➡️ pass through the cypress forest ➡️ forest farm road ➡️ arrow bamboo forest ➡️ reach Guangtoushan ➡️ then via Dasi Sancha Pass to Luojiaoliang ➡️ can continue to Paomaliang ➡️ Bingmaying ➡️ Bingjingding, etc. The whole trip is about 30 kilometers with a total ascent of about 2400 meters. Important Notes‼️‼️‼️ - ☘️ Environmental protection: Luojiaoliang is a nature reserve. Littering is strictly prohibited. Minimize environmental damage as much as possible. - 🌨 Weather and equipment: Check the weather forecast in advance. Avoid going in rainy or bad weather. Prepare waterproof jackets, quick-dry clothes, hiking boots, trekking poles, knee pads, headlamps, enough food and water, etc. - ⛳️ Physical fitness and experience: The hike is quite strenuous and requires a certain level of physical fitness and outdoor experience. Rest or seek help promptly if you feel exhausted or unwell. - Trip planning🗺: Plan your itinerary reasonably, allow enough time, avoid rushing, use headlamps or flashlights for night hikes, and be familiar with the route.