Shangluo Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

When young, travel is a part of education; when older, travel is a part of experience.

🚉Transportation guide: It takes about two hours to drive from Xi'an to reach the ancient town of Dihua. 💰Average cost per person: The consumption here is very affordable, almost consistent with the prices outside the scenic area. 🌟Highlight features: There is an off-road motorcycle track, a parent-child amusement park, and it is especially suitable for taking children out for a fun day. 🍽️Food and beverage recommendations: Danfeng's beef tendon noodles are especially delicious 😋, five yuan per serving. Danfeng's beef tendon noodles are really worth tasting 👍. Danfeng also produces a lot of wine, Danfeng wine is cheap, affordable, and delicious 👍, definitely worth trying.

The humanities are blooming, hiding the Qinling Mountains and bringing you the beauty of China. Go, go to the ancient town of Huanhua to see the lotus! Huanhua Ancient Town is located in Danfeng County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province. Everyone comes for the Holly, thousands of acres of lotus fields and thousands of acres of flowers, and it is a beautiful word. Former residence of Jia Pingwa, take you to understand the early life of a generation of literati masters!

## "" takes the Song and Jin culture of the ancient town of Huanhua as the carrier, and takes the Song and Jin battles as the background of the story. It is a large-scale film and television special effects real-life performance that integrates historical plot, special effects of film and television, and interactive participation of the audience. . The real life performance project of "Flowering Flowers" has extended the tourism chain of Huanhua Ancient Town Scenic Spot through the "real performance and humanistic tourism" mode, which is of pioneering significance for the transformation of the local tourism industry from sightseeing tour to experience tour, half-day tour to one-day tour. . The repertoire will drive the new development of Chinese ancient town tourism performances, and will also become a new benchmark for Chinese ancient town tourism performances.

Shangluo Danfenghuahua Ancient Town, with two streets, one hall and one lotus pond, is famous for the Sanqin land. Although the lotus has been defeated now, there is a taste in the boat in the lotus pond. Look at the endless blue leaf lotus and the small bridge flowing water, the lotus pond boating, full of fun! Let the ancient town of Huanhua at the foot of Qinling exude the charm of Jiangnan Water Town and attract tourists from all directions.

Jinsixia

Jinsixia Canyon is located above Taiziping Village in Jinsixia Town, Shangnan County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province, at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains connecting to the northern slope of the Bashan Mountains. It is a 5A-level national forest park. The scenery of Jinsixia Canyon is picturesque, and entering it is like stepping into a paradise. The Jinsixia scenic area is only 18 kilometers away from Jinsixia Town, making it a summer resort and a natural health retreat. The people living here lead a life akin to that of immortals, with beautiful mountains and waters, nine pools and eighteen waterfalls; it's truly too beautiful! The Jinsixia scenic area consists of the Danjiang Source, Heilongxia, Bailongxia, Qinglongxia, and Shiyanzhai. The east gate is Ludumen, located at the foot of the mountain; the west gate is Suyuanmen, at the top of the mountain. The terrain of the scenic area is a ridge valley landscape, with thirteen levels of spring waterfalls running through the canyon, the essence of which lies in the Danjiang Source and Heilongxia. Entering from the west gate allows visitors to descend from the top of the mountain, saving time and effort. Located in the hinterland of Xinkailing, the Jinsixia scenic area has an 8-kilometer natural water system along Bailongxia and Heilongxia, including 59 deep pools of various shapes and 13 cascading waterfalls. In particular, Bailong Lake covers an area of more than 30,000 square meters, and the Shuangxi Waterfall has a drop of 16 meters, which is extraordinarily magnificent. Along the water system, there are more than 970 species of characteristic plants such as Drunk Fish Grass, and more than 20 species of characteristic wild fish such as Jinsihong trout in the water. Tourists can have zero-distance contact with the original ecological water system world in Jinsixia. The geological features of Jinsixia were formed about one hundred million years ago during the Nanshan orogenic movement of the Qinling structural belt, mainly characterized by karst canyon landforms, and also include multi-level waterfalls, multi-period karst caves, and fracture structural geological relics, etc. The scenic area currently has 6 national geological relics, 25 provincial geological relics, and 22 municipal geological relics. Especially noteworthy is the Jiulongtan geological fold, which resembles nine large folds of a giant dragon, dramatically displaying the vivid trajectory of ancient orogenic activities to people.

A hidden gem, Jinsixia!

Jinsixia Scenic Area Jinsixia is located in the mountains, with large temperature changes. Please check the weather in advance and prepare coats, rain gear, etc. to cope with cold or rain. ☔️ The scenic area is vast, and it is impossible to cover it all by walking. It is recommended to take a battery car or charter a car to avoid missing the essence. 🚎 Wear climbing shoes with good grip and anti-skid. The mountain roads in the canyon are slippery, so prevent accidents. 👟 Walking in the canyon for a long time consumes a lot of physical strength. You can choose to ride a horse to reduce fatigue and enjoy the scenery along the way. 🐴 You need to replenish energy frequently during the journey, bring enough dry food, water, etc., to prevent physical exhaustion in the canyon. 🥪 You can take many beautiful photos in the scenic area, but pay attention to safety and do not cross the warning line to dangerous places. 📸 Take care of the environment, do not litter, do not damage vegetation, and comply with the regulations of the scenic area. 🌿 You can choose a one-day tour of Jinsixia with a group. The local guide can take you to check in key points, saving time and effort. 🚌 Always pay attention to weather changes, must prepare rain gear, coats, etc., to prevent sudden weather changes from affecting the itinerary. 🔭 When leaving, check to ensure that there are no missing personal belongings, and do not leave garbage, take care of the scenic area environment. 🔍

Shangluo is drunk with the Golden Silk Gorge. The Jinsi Gorge is composed of five cores: Bailongxia, Heilongxia, Qinglongxia, Stone Yanzhai and Danjiangyuan. Here, the isthmus of the gorge, the valley of the valley, can be described as unique scenery, thousands of miles, the lake in the scenic area is clear, the fish is shallow, the waterfall is flowing down, and the shape is different. The benevolent loves the mountain, the wise man loves the water, and here you can send love between the mountains and rivers, and linger in the mountains of the canyon.

[The beauty of Jinsi Gorge makes people forget to return, it is really the most beautiful canyon in Shaanxi] The beautiful scenery of Jinsi Grand Canyon is unique and beautiful. There are more than 100 scenic spots in Bailongxia, Heilongxia, Qinglongxia, Shiyanzhai and Danjiangyuan. The scenic spots are the rare and most complete geological structure of the valley in the Qinling Mountains. In the lush and deep valleys, there are also a few birds crying from time to time, listening to the sound of the spring water, like a moving piece of music. The stream is fast and slow, and the high mountains form a few waterfalls with rapid currents. Although there are no three thousand feet in the flying down, the momentum is equally spectacular! The road walked around the water, and there was no more walking and walking around it. It turned out to be another one. It was really "there is no way to reclaim the mountains and heavy waters, and the village is dark and bright."

Trip to Zhashui Karst Cave (part 2)

Location: Zhashui Karst Cave, Shangluo, Shaanxi, China Tour fee: ~ 230¥ Date: May 1, 2022 As you know we went to this cave with a tour agency, because it’s very far from Xi’an. When we got there, the administration of the area told us that they would like to take videos and photos of us (they wanted to use this for advertisement), and instead they would provide all inclusive service for free. Can you imagine how happy and surprised we were? First we went through the tunnel and then this wonderful scenery opened in front of us. There was a glass bridge, which was so amazing. It was the first time I was standing on it, so I had different feelings. As it wasn’t so long and high, I wasn’t afraid, only a bit)) If you have acrophobia (a fear of heights), don’t be afraid and walk on the bridge. This will help you overcome your fear. When you look around and see stunning nature, all your fear escapes:) #shangluo #zhashui #cave #tunnel #glassbridge #adrenaline #trip #natur

Trip to Zhashui Carst Cave (part 3)

Location: Zhashui Karst Cave, Shangluo, Shaanxi, China Tour fee: ~ 230¥ Date: May 1, 2022 The next thing that you need to do here is to walk on the rope bridge and look around. (We went through a small colorful tunnel, took the elevator and got to this great place.) When I was walking on it, it seemed endless.😂 It was very long and all the time I was holding the rope with my hands (as I had a fear of high places). When I reached to the end, I couldn’t feel my arms. All in all it was great. I just wanted to avoid my fear, and maybe 30% I succeeded. If you want to get some adrenaline and enjoy this view, then this is the best place for you. Don’t hesitate to go there. #shangluo #zhashui #cave #bridge #ropebridge #nature #adrenaline

Trip to Zhashui Karst Cave (part 1)

Location: Zhashui Karst Cave, Shangluo, Shaanxi, China Tour fee: ~ 230¥ Date: May 1, 2022 Zhashui Karst Cave is about 80km far from Xi’an. As it’s far from Xi’an city, you need to take a taxi or go there with a tour agency. We chose the 2nd one and it was a great idea. I went there with my friends:) For the tour we paid about 230¥, which included 2 scenic area’s entrance tickets, the elevator’s ticket and the tour from Xian to Shangluo. This Cave was so stunning. The colorful lights made the cave more and more remarkable. The workers were telling us interesting stories about the cave, but everything was in Chinese. Luckily one of my friends’ Chinese was better than mine, so she was translating for us:) When you go out from the cave, you can see the Buddha statue, which is just amazing. #shangluo #zhashui #cave #colorful #tour #touristattraction #attraction #niceview #bucketlist

The Lishui Cave is located at the intersection of Provincial Highway No. 103 and No. 307 Provincial Highway, 13 km south of Lishui County, Shangluo City, in the southern Qinling Mountains of Shaanxi Province. It covers an area of about 17 square kilometers and is about 79 square kilometers away from Xi'an City. Kilometers. Here, the natural environment is elegant and elegant, and the attractions are concentrated. There are 115 caves that have been discovered. There are karst caves that are comparable to the Yaolin Wonderland, and beautiful mountain scenery with beautiful scenery. It is a rare cave and A tourist area dominated by natural scenery.

Mancun, the 'Little Jiangnan' deep in the Qinling Mountains

Mancun, a quiet and simple town located deep in the Qinling Mountains, is known as Mancun Pass. During the Spring and Autumn period, this place was a critical battleground between the states of Qin and Chu, changing hands frequently, and thus it was also known as the land of 'Morning Qin and Evening Chu'. Faded blue bricks and mottled walls blend into a tranquil and elegant ink painting. Town life is very normal, with all aspects of clothing, food, housing, and transportation brimming with the atmosphere of daily life. Delicacies: Cold noodles, mashed food, persimmon cakes, roujiamo (meat sandwich), millet crispy rice, starch noodles with fish, and the eight great specialties of Mancun

The ancient town of Manchuan, known for its 'Morning in Qin and Evening in Chu'

Manchuan ancient town, also known as Manchuan Guan town, was formerly known as Fengyang Guan, Fengyang Chuan, and also known as Barbarian Kingdom. Manchuan Guan, known as the throat of Qin and Chu, is strategically located and a must-contest place for the military. The Manchuan Guan water and land wharf leads to various places, connecting Qin and Jin in the north and Wu and Chu in the south. The official residences of all dynasties were set up in Manchuan Guan, which was the commercial center in ancient times. The allusion of 'Morning in Qin and Evening in Chu' originated from here. Stepping into the old streets of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the buildings on both sides are antique, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, and a long-standing and strong cultural atmosphere is coming. Noteworthy Ming and Qing architecture in Manchuan ancient town: 1. Mule Gang Guild Hall (built in the ninth year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty, with unique architectural craftsmanship, is the largest and most valuable guild hall in Shaanxi Province) 2. Mandarin Duck Opera Building (commonly known as Double Opera Building, is a landmark ancient building in the Ming and Qing architectural complex in Manchuan ancient town) 3. Wuchang Guild Hall: (Founded in the years of Ming Chengzu, the three halls behind the guild hall are Zhonglie Palace, dedicated to the loyal martyrs who fought for the world in the Ming Dynasty, and the 'Zhonglie Palace' stone plaque is still well preserved) 4. North Guild Hall: (Qing Dynasty architecture, with northern architectural features) 5. Wanfu Niangniang Temple (Founded at the end of the Ming Dynasty, renovated in the Qing Dynasty) 6. Huang Family Pharmacy (built in the sixteenth year of Guangxu) 7. Lotus Brother: (A courtyard-style residence built in the middle of the Qing Dynasty, with exquisite wood carvings, horse head wall paintings, and allegorical meanings, is one of the distinctive ancient residences in Manchuan Guan) Ancient town ticket: Free

Xi'an Surrounding Tour∣"Morning in Qin and Evening in Chu", check in at Manchuanguan

👍Most recommended: Manchuanguan is located deep in the Qinling Mountains, on the north side of the border between Shaanxi and Hubei, 55 kilometers away from Shanyang County. It was known as Fengyangguan in ancient times and was a key point between Qin and Chu. The allusion "Morning in Qin and Evening in Chu" originated from here. 🌟Highlight features: In ancient times, Manchuanguan's water and land wharfs were connected to all places, with prosperous business and dense population, "Water wharf with hundreds of boats, land wharf with thousands of hooves". Now it mainly focuses on the development of tourism. The core of the ancient town is a street with two stages and three guild halls. The street is the old street of the ancient town, from north to south, they are Upper Street, Middle Street, and Lower Street. The Upper Street is also known as Qin Street, and the Lower Street is also known as Chu Street. The two stages, also known as Double Stage or Mandarin Duck Stage, were built in the Qing Dynasty. It consists of two same-direction stages, a southern-style stage and a northern-style stage, which is the only existing double stage in China. The three guild halls refer to the Mule Guild Hall, North Guild Hall, and Wuchang Guild Hall, a row of ancient buildings, opposite the Double Stage, blending the architectural styles of the north and the south, fully reflecting the prosperous water and land trade and the gathering of merchants in the ancient town at that time. ❤Recommended reason: Walking through the ancient town, the oncoming breeze seems to be mixed with a bit of historical heaviness. The faded green bricks and tiles reveal vicissitudes, and the mottled walls make every old house full of stories. In the late autumn of the ancient town, the sun seems particularly gentle and moving. In the small alley of bluestone, the old house and the cooking smoke blend into a leisurely and elegant ink painting.

One hour's Qinlingjiang Mountain Scenic Area in Xi'an, compared with the name of the Qinling Mountains, the mysterious atmosphere of Jiangshan has another romantic and beautiful, quiet and mysterious atmosphere. Here, there are swaying Jiangshan glass bridges, you can hear the cracks of the glass when you step on it; there are wild savage tribes; the characteristic Shangluo handicraft workshop. Gray-wax yellow earth wall, porcelain cylinder stone steps, a good sense of "the square house more than 10 acres, the grass house eighty-nine" of the pastoral feelings, into the Tao Yuanming pen "Yuyuan people village, Yiyi market smoke" leisurely content. ticket

Jiangshan is a poetic name. Qianjiang has thousands of rivers and thousands of miles. Speaking of Jiangshan, everyone knows, but then I want to introduce you to a tourist attraction is Shangluo Qinling River Scenic Area. The scenic spot is 42 kilometers away from Shangzhou City and 7.5 kilometers away from Provincial Highway 307. The transportation is very convenient. It integrates agricultural leisure sightseeing, canyoning and mountain scenery, folk customs and experience, highlighting the original original ecology, paying attention to the local flavor of Qinling Township, realizing people and Natural integration. Here are the forests of the mountains, the alpine waterfalls, the flowing water canyons, the stimulating glass planks and the performances of the original tribal performances. Quietly enter the mountains, feel the beautiful scenery of the mountains, experience the folk customs, let yourself truly return to nature, and stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the real return to self.