Zhouzhi Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Fireworks Alley Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Xi'an‖ The Longyanggou Plum Blossom Base is super spectacular
The Longyanggou Plum Garden is located within the territory of Zhanglong Village, Zhuyu Town, Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City! It is the largest red plum base in the northwest region√ about 93 kilometers away from Xi'an! Surrounded by mountains and facing the plains, the red plums are scattered at different heights, embellishing the landscape. From a distance, the winding curves of the Qinling Mountains are hidden in the red mist❃ The plum blossoms are slanted, and the village is serene→ resembling a pastoral landscape painting♣ attracting countless tourists to come and admire the plum blossoms❃ It's really worth coming to see for yourself!
【Attraction Tips】❤
√ Regarding the admission fee☞ 15 yuan per person❤
√ About the scenic spot's features¶
▶ The scenic area☞ Currently the largest red plum base in the northwest region→ surrounded by the Qinling Mountains, with plum forests spread within the valleys of the Qinling→ both beautiful and photogenic❤
▶ Plum blossoms☞ The main varieties are grafted red plum apricots, red-leaf plum grafted red plums, and newly planted red plums, etc., which are ornamental red plums
√ About the photography guide¶
▶ Outfits☞ Since the plum blossoms have a high color saturation, it is strongly recommended to wear light-colored clothes→ which makes it easier to take good photos/ Misses who like to wear Hanfu should definitely wear Hanfu→ for amazing photos❤
▶ Props☞ Oil-paper umbrellas, calligraphy and paintings as props→ are all good for taking photos❤
√ About nearby check-in spots recommendation
▶ Zhouzhi Water Street☞ The daytime Zhouzhi Water Street is just like the south of the Yangtze River→ with pavilions, carved corridors, and water pavilions, resembling a Jiangnan water town (free to enter, with some charged items inside)
▶ Fireworks Alley☞ When the neon lights are on at night→ this place becomes the 'second Great Tang Everbright City' / with a taste of the ancient city of Fenghuang❤
√ About the opening hours☞ All day
✈ About transportation¶
√ Address: Zhanglong Village, Zhuyu Town, Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
√ Transportation route☞ Take the Xi-Han Expressway→ exit at Laoyukou→ turn right onto the ring mountain road→ head west across the road to the opposite side of Guancun Middle School, Jingshan to reach the destination❤
√ Self-driving navigation→ Xi'an Longyanggou Thousand Acres Red Plum Base
【Travel Tips】
√ Equipment☞ It is recommended to wear a pair of comfortable shoes, bring a hat, sunglasses, and other sun protection items/ There are not many effective sun protection spots in the park❤
√ Dining☞ It is suggested to bring some snacks and water→ to replenish energy/ There are also places to eat around the scenic area/ Xi'an snacks like Liangpi, Hulatang, etc.→ about 15 yuan per person❤
√ Playtime☞ Suitable for all seasons, the plum blossoms here are divided into two phases→ the early phase blooms at the beginning of March/ the late phase blooms successively in mid-March, and the flowering period lasts until early April, it is recommended to spend at least 2—3 hours for a visit❤
√ Transportation☞ It is recommended to drive there→ parking fee is 10 yuan per vehicle/night❤
Scarlett.Perry@79
Xi'an·Zhouzhi Water Street·Fireworks Alley, a good place to go on weekends in Xi'an||
||. No place to go for a weekend trip around Xi'an? Experience the 'Xi'an version of Phoenix Ancient Town', Zhouzhi Water Street·Fireworks Alley.
🏖️🏖️Recommended reasons:
🌈China's longest water street
The average length of domestic water streets is about 300 meters, the longest water street is about 1.6 kilometers, and the length of Shahe in Zhouzhi County is about 7 kilometers. The length of the first phase of the project is about 2.4 kilometers, which is unmatched by all domestic water streets, so it is deservedly the longest water street in China.
🌈China's largest water street
The volume of domestic water streets varies, with some covering hundreds of hectares and some tens of acres, but the area of the park where the water street is located is not large. The largest water street is Nanhu Water Street, covering 7.73 hectares. This project (Shahe Wetland Park project, the water street is part of the project) covers an area of about 1500 acres, greatly surpassing all water streets in area.
🌈Most beautiful night view: After 18:30, the lights are on, and the water street changes to 'Phoenix Ancient Town', 'Chongqing Hongya Cave', 'Spirited Away Bathhouse' in a second.
🌈Non-stop food: From snacks to chain restaurants, satisfy your diverse stomach
🌈Water street with the most water elements in China
The project plans to have 198 natural water landscape nodes, 202 artificial water landscape nodes, 71 land water landscapes, 29 air water landscapes, a total of 500 water landscape nodes, and is deservedly the water street with the most water elements in China.
🌈Large scale
The total area of the entire Shahe, China's first water street, is larger than that of Datang Furong Garden and Qujiang South Lake combined. In terms of scale length, water area, and building facilities, none of the existing 18 water streets in the country can match it.
🌈Accommodation available: The water street has many unique homestays, you can enjoy the night view + accommodation, and the arrangement for the weekend is clear.
🎈Zhouzhi Water Street (Zhouzhi Shahe Wetland Park) is located in Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It is China's first water street, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, and a large-scale comprehensive theme park integrating citizen leisure, water experience, children's entertainment, and ecological tourism. It is also the country's first three-dimensional water landscape and interactive riverside ecological theme park.
🎈Zhouzhi Water Street is located 2 kilometers south of Zhouzhi County, about 6 kilometers north of Huan Shan Road Ma Zhao roundabout. It is a water landscape street transformed from the original Shahe, with an architectural style characterized by imitation of ancient times, gathering the simplicity and ruggedness of Guanzhong, and the bamboo boats on the water street are also a highlight.
🎈Time: All day
🎈Cost: Free
🎈Address: Next to National Highway 108, south of Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City
SamuelThompson96
Looking forward to seeing Fireworks Alley become popular again in 2024
In recent years, the popularity of Zhouzhi Water Street has been declining, but the Fireworks Alley inside has been widely shared on social media.
🎆Zhouzhi Water Street is built along both banks of the Sha River
It deeply explores the history and culture of the Sha
It is a large theme park built with the local customs and characteristics of Zhouzhi
🎆Fireworks Alley, plain tiles during the day, lights at night. The Fireworks Alley in the night is like magic, wearing a gorgeous coat
🎆The architecture and layout of Fireworks Alley are completely in the style of ancient buildings, with all kinds of lanterns hanging all over the streets and alleys
🎆The bonfire platform is in the center of the alley square, the charcoal fire is burning vigorously, a group of people gather around, warm and cozy
🎆There are many homestays inside, you can stay for a night and stroll around the Water Street
‼️Fireworks Alley is free on weekdays, this year there are New Year lantern festival, equestrian, intangible cultural heritage performances, iron flower making, tickets are required for entry
💕Zhouzhi Water Street Fireworks Alley
📍North bank of Sha River Scenic Area, Erqu Street, Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City
SeekerOfExperiences
Xi'an 1h arrival, lying flat, walking the baby, the lantern festival, circus, iron flower!
The night view is so good that there is no need to come in the morning. There are more people on weekends, but many shops are not open on weekdays. If you want to be bustling and lively, go to the alley on weekends. It's a bit too quiet on weekdays.
Arriving around 4 o'clock is the most appropriate. This way, the performance is compact and you can see the alley night view and bonfire party. Enter the park at 6:30 in the evening to watch the performance (go in, interact with the lantern festival puppets, walk to the circus at 7 o'clock, the circus ends at 8 o'clock, come out and watch the iron flower directly)
There are many parking lots in P! Be sure to go to parking lot No.1 to walk less, you can park directly at the entrance
The iron flower is outdoors and it's colder there than in Xi'an. Be sure to wear thick! (Keep the ticket, don't throw it away after entering, it will be recycled when watching the circus)
JANELLE MACK
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Shahe Wetland Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Xi'an Surrounding Tours | A Relaxing Destination - Zhouzhi Water Street
| A Relaxing Destination - Zhouzhi Water Street.
👍Highly recommended: Take advantage of this 'May Day' holiday and come to Zhouzhi Water Street for a springtime rendezvous!
❤Recommended reason: Zhouzhi Water Street is located at the intersection of National Highway 108 and Sha River in Zhouzhi County, Xi'an, and is known as the 'Most Charming Tourist Photography Base', 'Guanzhong's Version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival', and 'The Most Beautiful Water Town in Northern China'.
🌟Highlights: Strolling along the banks of the river, it feels like a trip to the water towns of the south! The old stone mills of varying heights are scattered across the river, forming a series of weirs, and where the river flows through them, it cascades down like a waterfall. The river water is clear and transparent, and the musical fountains dance elegantly to the music. The boats with red lanterns hanging on all four corners silently row across the water, creating ripples that spread outwards, full of poetic and picturesque charm. The willow trees provide shade along the banks, the aquatic grass is emerald green, the bamboo stands tall, and the flowers are vying for beauty. The houses are built close to the water, with earthen walls and gray tiled roofs, and the peeling doors and windows are simple and rugged. An antique folk street makes one feel as though they have traveled through history, and the various snacks in the shops are truly mouth-watering. There are also cable cars, flying ships, trampolines, bumper cars, electric horses, high-altitude drifting, and more, making it a joyous playground for children. Folk performances such as Jixian drum music, Zhouzhi storytelling, and Erqu drum music are dazzling, and one must stop to enjoy them.
❤️If you're tired from walking, you can choose a teahouse by the water to rest for a while. Wicker chairs are in the water, take off your shoes and socks, dip your feet in, and let the coolness sweep over you, it's extremely comfortable.
💓This is Zhouzhi Water Street, which during the day is very much like the south, but at night, when the lights of Zhouzhi Water Street, also known as the Fireworks Alley, are lit, it takes on another look. Some say it resembles Fenghuang Ancient Town, others say it's like Hongya Cave, and the night scene is truly enchanting!
JOANNA RAMIREZ
Xi'an·Zhouzhi Water Street·Fireworks Alley, a good place to go on weekends in Xi'an||
||. No place to go for a weekend trip around Xi'an? Experience the 'Xi'an version of Phoenix Ancient Town', Zhouzhi Water Street·Fireworks Alley.
🏖️🏖️Recommended reasons:
🌈China's longest water street
The average length of domestic water streets is about 300 meters, the longest water street is about 1.6 kilometers, and the length of Shahe in Zhouzhi County is about 7 kilometers. The length of the first phase of the project is about 2.4 kilometers, which is unmatched by all domestic water streets, so it is deservedly the longest water street in China.
🌈China's largest water street
The volume of domestic water streets varies, with some covering hundreds of hectares and some tens of acres, but the area of the park where the water street is located is not large. The largest water street is Nanhu Water Street, covering 7.73 hectares. This project (Shahe Wetland Park project, the water street is part of the project) covers an area of about 1500 acres, greatly surpassing all water streets in area.
🌈Most beautiful night view: After 18:30, the lights are on, and the water street changes to 'Phoenix Ancient Town', 'Chongqing Hongya Cave', 'Spirited Away Bathhouse' in a second.
🌈Non-stop food: From snacks to chain restaurants, satisfy your diverse stomach
🌈Water street with the most water elements in China
The project plans to have 198 natural water landscape nodes, 202 artificial water landscape nodes, 71 land water landscapes, 29 air water landscapes, a total of 500 water landscape nodes, and is deservedly the water street with the most water elements in China.
🌈Large scale
The total area of the entire Shahe, China's first water street, is larger than that of Datang Furong Garden and Qujiang South Lake combined. In terms of scale length, water area, and building facilities, none of the existing 18 water streets in the country can match it.
🌈Accommodation available: The water street has many unique homestays, you can enjoy the night view + accommodation, and the arrangement for the weekend is clear.
🎈Zhouzhi Water Street (Zhouzhi Shahe Wetland Park) is located in Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It is China's first water street, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, and a large-scale comprehensive theme park integrating citizen leisure, water experience, children's entertainment, and ecological tourism. It is also the country's first three-dimensional water landscape and interactive riverside ecological theme park.
🎈Zhouzhi Water Street is located 2 kilometers south of Zhouzhi County, about 6 kilometers north of Huan Shan Road Ma Zhao roundabout. It is a water landscape street transformed from the original Shahe, with an architectural style characterized by imitation of ancient times, gathering the simplicity and ruggedness of Guanzhong, and the bamboo boats on the water street are also a highlight.
🎈Time: All day
🎈Cost: Free
🎈Address: Next to National Highway 108, south of Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City
SamuelThompson96
The internet-famous bear is here, showing its face to everyone
⛰【Scenic Spot Guide】
📍Detailed Address:
Zhouzhi County, Qinling Four Treasures Science Park
🚗Traffic Guide:
Driving is the most convenient
🕙Opening hours:
9:00-17:00
💰Ticket price:
30/person
🌟Highlights:
The only chocolate-colored panda cub in all of China is here
📌Small Tips:
Parent-child tour, leisure time, very humanized service
Luna_3_Winterthorn*52
Zhouzhi Shahe Water Street, the water features are quite rich, and the humanities history is rich in flavor. It is known as the first water street in China. Zhouzhi Shui Street is not only the longest in terms of length, but also the number one of the water features is the first in China! It is a combination of leisure, hydrophilic experience, children's entertainment and eco-tourism. It is the largest ecological ecological scenic spot with the most ecological characteristics and the most fashionable charm in the western region. It is also the first three-dimensional waterscape and interactive riverfront ecology in China. theme park. Visitors come to Water Street and can see many rare farm tools!
Foodie_Traveler.
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Qinling Four Rare Animals Science Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Qinling Four Treasures Science Park in Xi'an, Shaanxi
The Qinling Four Treasures Science Park is located to the west of Louguantai in Zhouzhi County, Xi'an. It serves as an important showcase for the achievements of Shaanxi Province in ecological civilization construction, the biodiversity of the Qinling Mountains, and the conservation of wild animals in Shaanxi Province. The park opened on May 28, 2021, and is home to a variety of precious wild animals including red pandas, black bears, Reeves's muntjac, goral, golden eagles, long-eared owls, eagle owls, common kestrels, vultures, and Lady Amherst's pheasants. It also houses the world's only captive brown giant panda, 'Qi Zai'.
Here are some travel tips:
• Itinerary suggestion: Starting from downtown Xi'an, you can take the highway, covering about 80 kilometers, and navigate directly to the Qinling Four Treasures Science Park, which takes about 1.5 hours. It is recommended to depart earlier and aim to arrive by 9:30 am. The park is of moderate size, and the external parking area is not large, so parking can be difficult if you arrive late. The park opens around 9:30 am, and there is a feeding session by the keepers after opening, where you can see Qi Zai eating and interacting with visitors.
• Tour route: Pavilion 1 is at the highest point of the Four Treasures Park, and you can take a shuttle bus directly there (ticket price is 10 yuan per person). After reaching the highest point by bus, you can slowly walk down. The star of Pavilion 1 is A Bao, one of Qi Zai's fathers-in-law, who was bitten by Qi Zai and became known as 'Wrench Ear'. Qi Zai is in Pavilion 2, located slightly to the left among the four enclosures. The design of the eight enclosures in the Four Treasures Pavilion is very good. The indoor part is divided into three rooms. One is a pure enclosure, which is a relatively independent resting place for the giant panda, not visible to visitors and only accessible to staff. Another is a room with large glass windows, which is also the activity room for the giant panda, equipped with a pool, activity frames, and other facilities, allowing visitors to see the panda's indoor activities. The third part is the passage from indoors to outdoors, designed under the visitor's walkway, with a transparent high-strength glass ceiling, allowing visitors to look down and directly see the giant panda walking from indoors to the yard. The fourth part is the outdoor activity area for the panda, nearly 800 square meters, with a simulated mountain slope design. The lowest end has a wall and a visitor platform, allowing visitors to have a full view of the panda's outdoor activities at eye level. This design is fantastic.
• Other experiences: In addition to pandas, there are also other rare animals such as takins, crested ibis, and Qinling golden snub-nosed monkeys, which are also very worth seeing. Around the Four Treasures Park, located at Louguantai in Zhouzhi County, is a very particular place in Chinese Taoism. There is a large sightseeing garden nearby, and friends interested in Chinese Taoist culture can take the opportunity to visit.
If you plan to visit, it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance and to be mindful of protecting wildlife and the environment.
MARIAH LOPEZ
Exploring Qinling | A secret place full of New Year's atmosphere within an hour of Xi'an, it will definitely surprise you!
| A secret place full of New Year's atmosphere within an hour of Xi'an, it will definitely surprise you!. Xi'an 1h‼️The seriously underestimated Qinling secret place🏮The New Year's atmosphere is super strong||Xi'an 1h!! Avoid the crowd, go to Zhouzhi for the New Year🧨See giant pandas🐼Qinling's four treasures➕Louguan to pray for blessings🙏🏻Visit the New Year's Ancient Meeting🔥➕Play Shehuo😈+Qinling National Botanical Garden to learn🙊➕Fireworks Alley to see the Lantern Festival🏮Iron Flower✨Bonfire Party🔥, the New Year's atmosphere is so strong that it can't be dissolved!!!
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🗺️Tour route:
🚗Qinling Four Treasures Science Park (see giant pandas, Qinling's four treasures, various rare wild animals)→🚗Qinling National Botanical Garden (walk around, rare plants)→🚗Ancient Louguan (pray for blessings, take Hanfu big pictures, God of Wealth himself, fight Shehuo, New Year's Ancient Meeting) → 🚗Zhouzhi Shasha River Water Street New Year Lantern Festival (Lantern Festival temple fair, iron flower, folk performances, snacks)
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⭕️Must-visit attractions + Spring Festival highlights:🌟✨
1️⃣Qinling Four Treasures Science Park- 3h+
🐼Close observation of giant pandas!! The chocolate-colored Qi Zai, the wrench-eared A Bao are all here! And the panda cubs!! Panda fans must rush~😍🐼
🙊There are also golden monkeys, crested ibis, antelope, red pandas, golden eagles, vultures and other rare animals, really! Very enjoyable~🦍🦉🦌🦋
2️⃣Louguan Ecological Cultural Tourism Scenic Area- 1h+
Xi'an's small Forbidden City, "Daoyuan Xian Du", "The world's first blessed land", Laozi once wrote the 5,000-word "Tao Te Ching" here, and there is also Zhao Gongming's God of Wealth Temple
From the first to the fifteenth, more than 20 Guanzhong folk Shehuo teams fight Shehuo, visit the traditional Guanzhong New Year's Ancient Meeting💃🎇
3️⃣Zhouzhi Shasha River Water Street Lantern Festival- 3h+
The fireworks alley has a kind of Jiangnan water town feeling, it's just right to see the night view when it gets dark, antique buildings➕New Year Lantern Festival➕folk performances➕iron flowers➕New Year atmosphere➕authentic Shaanxi food➕circus➕various temple fair program activities, it's too suitable for the New Year~🌆🎆
The key is to avoid the crowded flow of people in Xi'an city, who can't love this!!!🚶♀️🌃
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⭕️Zhouzhi food🍽️:
Steamed meat sandwich-It's different from Xi'an's, it's delicious 😋
Spicy sandwich
Oil tea twist
Liu Li eggplant
Tuotuo noodles
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I really like the slogan of Zhouzhi's cultural tourism: 2024 Come to Zhouzhi for the blessed year to the blessed land, the source comes to Zhouzhi, the more you come, the more blessings🎊
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In the Qinling Mountains of Xi'an, Zhouzhi also has many small and secret places, hidden and full of charm🌳🍃
Joseph Lewis
The internet-famous bear is here, showing its face to everyone
⛰【Scenic Spot Guide】
📍Detailed Address:
Zhouzhi County, Qinling Four Treasures Science Park
🚗Traffic Guide:
Driving is the most convenient
🕙Opening hours:
9:00-17:00
💰Ticket price:
30/person
🌟Highlights:
The only chocolate-colored panda cub in all of China is here
📌Small Tips:
Parent-child tour, leisure time, very humanized service
Luna_3_Winterthorn*52
The curious brown panda
At the Foping Panda Base, we learned that there are not only one species of pandas in China, but the Qinling panda and the Sichuan panda belong to two different groups. The Qinling panda is older and more primitive than the Sichuan panda. They may have been a family 300,000 years ago, but now they each have their own genetic system. The Qinling panda is more like a cat, with a rounder face, shorter mouth, smaller ears and head, and is cuter 😊. These national treasures are more precious and are not allowed to be rented out. They only live in the Qinling Mountains.
During our stay in Zhouzhi, we were informed by the enthusiastic waiter that there is a rare brown panda in the Qinling Four Treasures Science Park, so we added a project to our itinerary: Qinling Four Treasures Science Park.
The Qinling Four Treasures Science Park is the only rare wild animal protection base in Shaanxi Province and is a modern park integrating culture, science, education, and tourism. In the park, there are not only the four treasures of Qinling (pandas, crested ibis, golden monkeys, antelopes), but also red pandas, black bears, small deer, gazelles, golden eagles, long-eared owls, eagle owls, red falcons, vultures, red-bellied pheasants and other rare wild animals in the Qinling area.
Compared with the pandas we saw in Foping, we saw more Qinling pandas in this park. There are not only adult pandas here, but also panda cubs, and the world's only captive brown panda-'Qi Zai'. Super cute
Park ticket: 30 yuan
Opening hours: 9:00—17:30
BLAKE HAWKINS
Qinling National Botanical Garden Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Why doesn't Xi'an promote this place? It's like walking into Monet's garden
🌸 You can also take a lot of flower photos at Xi'an Botanical Garden! There is also a super beautiful flower bed! 💖 Sharing camera positions: 1️⃣ The colorful Monet Garden 💐 can be seen on the left side after entering the main gate, very close to the entrance. There is also a large area of tall Delphiniums that are very blue and beautiful. 2️⃣ Hydrangeas are opposite the 【Rock Garden】, with a few hydrangeas blooming just right. There is no fence and not many people. 3️⃣ Peony flowers in the 【Peony Garden】 are still there, but they are almost withered. 📍Xi'an Botanical Garden ticket checking time is from 9:00 to 18:00, and the garden closes at 19:00. 📷 It is recommended to take photos around 15:00.
ElijahMacKay72
Indulge in the Tranquil Beauty 🌸🌿
#cherryblossom2024
Embark on a journey of tranquility and beauty at the National Botanical Garden's Plum Garden, where nature's delicate plum blossoms paint a serene picture amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. 🌸🌿
As April unfolds, it unveils the perfect time to immerse oneself in the ethereal beauty of plum blossoms, and the Plum Garden at the National Botanical Garden (North Garden) is currently in its prime viewing period. 🌸🌸
Nestled adjacent to the picturesque cherry ditch scenic spot, the Plum Garden boasts winding mountain roads and tranquil plank pathways, inviting visitors to escape the noise of the world and embrace moments of peaceful reflection. 🏞️🌸
Tucked away within the Plum Blossom Cultural Museum lies a hidden gem, where ancient architectural wonders seamlessly blend with the natural splendor of the surroundings. Adjacent to this cultural marvel is the enchanting Merlin Flower Sea, a sight that promises unforgettable moments and stunning photo opportunities. 🏛️📸
Don't miss the opportunity to wander through this enchanting sanctuary, where the beauty of nature and the timeless elegance of ancient architecture converge to create a truly magical experience. #PlumBlossomParadise #TranquilRetreat
cherryblossom2024
plumblossomparadise
King Raph
One-Day Tour Around Xi'an | Tulips in April, the Alley of Human Fireworks
April is the human world's springtime
Tulips under the sunshine are really super beautiful
You must keep this spring tour route in mind
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It takes an hour and a half drive from Xi'an to reach the Qinling National Botanical Garden
1⃣️ Qinling National Botanical Garden:
Ticket: 49 yuan/person Sightseeing car: 30 yuan/person
Scenic area tour: The tulips are really super beautiful in April, if you just go to see the tulips, you don't need to buy a sightseeing car ticket, it's just a ten-minute walk to the tulip area. If you want to tour the entire botanical garden, the garden is very large, you must buy a sightseeing car ticket. The sightseeing car goes around the mountain and you can visit the plant specimen hall, the mountaintop observation deck, the peony garden, tulips, etc., with hop-on hop-off at any station, the sightseeing car experience is quite good.
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⚠️: There are a lot of people on weekends, parking costs 10 yuan, the parking lot is very large, it is recommended to either enter the park early or around two or three in the afternoon to avoid the peak times, otherwise, you will have to wait a long time for the sightseeing car.
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After visiting the botanical garden, it takes half an hour to drive to Zhouzhi Water Street
2⃣️ Zhouzhi Water Street:
Parking is free, no admission fee.
There are a lot of people on weekends but the parking lot is very large, please rest assured.
It's so comfortable to drink tea by the river or on the second floor of the fireworks alley.
There are many recreational facilities by the water.
There are also comfortable standalone B&Bs by the water street.
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tips
⚪️ The park is quite large, it is recommended to arrange your time reasonably, follow the planned route to play, you can fully experience the various facilities and attractions of the park
⚫️ There are many types of plants in the park, it is recommended to pay more attention to the names and characteristics of the plants while playing, you can learn a lot
🔴 Qinling Botanical Garden is suitable for visiting in all seasons, each season has its own characteristics and beautiful scenery. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit, during which the climate is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful
🟡 When visiting in the spring and summer, pay attention to sun protection and mosquito bites🦟 to avoid affecting the visiting experience
🟢 During the visit, pay attention to safety⚠️, do not climb trees or touch wild animals at will; you should abide by the regulations of the park, do not damage the plants or the ecological environment at will
How to get there‼️‼️‼️
Bus🚌: You can take the Huan Shan Tourism Line 1 bus at the east side of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square (get off at Qinling National Botanical Garden Station), the specific departure time may change, it is recommended to check in advance.
Self-driving🚗: If you choose to drive there, you can take the Xi'an Ring Expressway, go through the Xi Han Expressway, get off at the Lao Yu Kou toll station, and then take the Huan Shan Tourism Road (S107 Provincial Road) westward for about 18 kilometers to reach the Qinling National Botanical Garden
sylvan_7689
Heihe National Forest Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Three steps to enjoy spring, and April is the perfect time for an outing!
1. In April, the Heihe National Forest Park gradually dresses in vibrant greenery. The lush grass and trees, the fragrance of flowers, and the chirping of birds intertwine, immersing you in the heartwarming beauty of nature. Frequent visits to Heihe in April to delight in the spring outing and mountain journey
2. In April, the Cercis chinensis flowers gradually fill the mountains, dancing like purple sprites, densely packed, hanging in clusters on the branches; symbolizing kinship, unity, and harmony, their closely clustered blossoms resemble the deep affection and strong bonds within a family, inseparable. During the blooming season of Cercis chinensis, why not travel with family and friends through the sea of flowers?
3. On the self-drive trip to Heihe, you'll pass by the Heihe Reservoir. Take a moment to stop at the viewing platform, gaze upon the grand and majestic Heihe water project, and enjoy the great rivers and mountains of the Qinling range; with the occasional blooming spring flowers, it's also a perfect spot for taking photos and marking the beautiful springtime~ Heihe National Forest Park
GraceBeaumont19
Depart from Xi'an for 2h! Visit the secluded mountains to see the thousand-year-old Magnolia King! (With Guide)
Spring is really too too too wonderful!
🚗Depart from Xi'an for 2h! The thousand-year-old Magnolia King hidden in the deep mountains is so beautiful it leaves you speechless!
🌷In addition to magnolias, there are fields of rapeseed flowers➕cornelian cherries➕cercis flowers➕tulip flower seas...
🏠Hidden mountain villages, ancient temples, and babbling brooks in the deep mountains...
📷Weekend self-driving trips to enjoy the greenery and take the kids out, this place really fills you with happiness
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📍Shaanxi Heihe National Forest Park
⏰Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 (reserve 1 day in advance)
✨Recommended play time: 2-3 days, suitable for self-driving/cycling/motorcycle touring
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🗺️Tour route:
Shuiyuan Villa (Tourist Service Center) ➡️ Heihe Canyon ➡️ One-Line Sky ➡️ Thousand-Year-Old Magnolia King ➡️ Houzhenzi Town (convenient accommodation) ➡️ Huaerping Village (ten thousand mu of cornelian cherry flower sea) ➡️ Tiejia Villa
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1️⃣Xianyou Temple Museum
This is where Bai Juyi wrote 'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow'!
You can also see stone carvings by Wu Daozi and the Fawang Pagoda built by Emperor Wen of Sui...
The museum courtyard architecture is beautiful and worth a leisurely visit
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2️⃣Shaanxi Heihe National Forest Park
Don't squeeze with the crowds in the city to enjoy spring flowers!
The thousand-year-old Magnolia King here is already in bloom
There are also fields of cornelian cherries and babbling brooks
The spring breeze is really too too too comfortable
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3️⃣Houzhenzi Town - Huaerping Village
There are many homestays in the town, and accommodation is convenient
Here you can visit Huaerping Village
Ten thousand mu of cornelian cherry flower sea, ancient tree forest
The village hidden in the mountains is quiet and comfortable, very healing
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4️⃣Tiejia Villa
Sisters who like quiet places with few people must go here
Tall trees and primeval forests
The 500-year-old iron armor trees and ancient paths are really worth a visit if you have enough time
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Touring tips:
1. It is recommended to travel by car and prepare for 2-3 days for a more relaxed experience
2. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains, bring a coat
3. Mountain roads are generally in average condition, drive carefully
4. Shopping is inconvenient in deep mountain villages, bring your own snacks
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A two-day tour in Zhouzhi, exploring the millennium-old Magnolia King in the Qinling Mountains, with flowers blooming like a sea along the way
Shaanxi Heihe National Forest Park is home to a thousand-year-old magnolia. It is currently the flowering season, attracting a large number of tourists to visit. This is the oldest, thickest, largest-crowned, most floriferous, and most beautifully colored Magnolia King found in China to date, and it is also a beautiful calling card for Zhouzhi's ecological tourism.
D1: In the morning, depart from Xi'an, pass through the Zhouzhi Xianyou Temple Museum, visit the precious cultural relics and famous calligraphy and stele works in the museum, and understand the long history and profound cultural heritage of Zhouzhi.
In the afternoon, arrive at Shaanxi Heihe National Forest Park, and admire the thousand-year-old magnolia, which has been rated as one of the 85 most beautiful ancient trees in the country by the National Greening Committee.
In the evening, gather around the campfire, with laughter and joy.
D2: In the morning, visit Houzhenzi Huaerping Village to see the sea of Cornus officinalis flowers covering thousands of acres.
On the return trip, you can also visit the Louguantai, Qinling National Botanical Garden, Zhouzhi Water Street, Fireworks Alley, etc., to enjoy the beauty of the northern foothills of the Qinling Mountains everywhere and taste authentic local cuisine.
The spring breeze first brings out the plum blossoms in the garden, followed by the blooming of cherry, apricot, peach, and pear trees. Shepherd's purse flowers and elm pods are deep in the village, also saying that the spring breeze comes for me. Zhouzhi has always been known as 'the most blessed place in the world.' Take advantage of the weekend, embrace the spring breeze; come to Zhouzhi, the more you come, the more blessings you receive.