Ankang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Yinghu Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Shaanxi Yinghu Lake
Location: A short drive or didi from Ankang city in the south of Shaanxi province.
Getting there: Take the fast train from Xi'an to Ankang city. Then take a bus or a didi to the Ying Hu lake area.
Ying lake is a beautiful area in the south of Shaanxi province. Only a three hour drive south of Xi'an, the area surrounding Ankang is beautiful. There is a hotel called Ying Hu hotel which is on an island in the middle of the lake. The lake is surrounded by push mountains, ancient bridges and fun boat rides.
Definitely one of the best areas in Shaanxi province. Not to be missed!
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Ying Lake!
Travel Guide
- The play time is about 3-5 hours.
- Taking a boat is a must, as the islands can only be reached by boat.
- Ying Lake has a total of 5 islands, with the main attractions being Cuiping Island and Jinluo Island. Jinluo Island is themed around love, with some photogenic spots to check in. To be honest, the attractions on the island are all man-made, not very interesting. If the weather is cool, it's quite pleasant to take a walk, but if it's too hot, it's just scorching and uncomfortable.
- Climbing high for a panoramic view of Ying Lake is really nice, earning it the nickname 'Little Jiangnan of Shaanxi'.
- If the temperature is a bit lower, taking a boat is quite enjoyable. Standing at the stern, with distant mountains, islands, green trees, and blue waves flashing by, the sky is so purely blue. The ticket price of 40 yuan is really worth it. There are options like painted boats, small yachts, and large cruise ships. Taking photos on the open-air second floor of the yachts and cruise ships is quite nice.
Ankang | Ying Lake is beautiful, but really don't go there in summer anymore
| Ying Lake is beautiful, but really don't go there in summer anymore. Ticket 70rmb Boat ticket 40rmb
🚙Transportation: Self-driving from Xi'an, about 3 and a half hours to arrive,
♦About parking: Be sure to drive to the parking lot at the entrance of the scenic spot!! If it's quite full above, the staff will guide you to park in a roadside open space, but that place is really far from the main entrance of the scenic spot, and you will be sweaty when you walk up. If there are too many cars on the weekend and you can't park in the parking lot of the scenic area, you must take the villagers' motorcycle up (10rmb)
🌟Travel Guide
♦The play time is about 3-5 hours
♦The boat is a must, you can only take a boat between islands
♦Ying Lake has a total of 5 islands, the main attractions are Cuiping Island and Jinluo Island. Jinluo Island is a love theme, there are some photo check-in points, to tell the truth, the attractions on the island are all man-made, it's meaningless.
♦If the weather is cool, it's quite comfortable to take a walk, but if the weather is too hot, it's hot and sunny.
♦The view of the entire Ying Lake from a high place is really good, not inferior to the "Little Jiangnan of Shaanxi".
♦If the temperature is a little lower, it's quite comfortable to take a boat, standing at the stern, the distant mountains and islands, green trees and green waves flash quickly, the sky is very pure blue, the ticket price of 40 is really worth it, there are painting boats, small yachts, large cruise ships to choose from, the open-air second floor of yachts and cruise ships is very nice for taking pictures
🍜Eating
We finished playing around almost 6 o'clock, and chose a special restaurant in Ankang City, "Jinzhou Cuisine", which are all special dishes from Ankang.
⭐Recommended: Fish soup cured meat rice, potato cake stir-fried cured meat, chicken gizzard tea tree mushrooms, stone pot yellow spicy ding will not step on thunder Super delicious Be prepared for super hot and super sunny, if you must go in summer, remember to choose a slightly cooler day!!!
Contradiction! Did you know that the Terracotta Army in Shaanxi is not the most popular tourist spot?
The travel plan is as follows:
Day 1:
- 08:00 Departure, drive to Ankang City, Shaanxi, the journey is expected to take about 2 hours.
- 10:00 Arrive in Ankang City, first visit the Han River Park, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Han River, and experience the water culture of Ankang. The tour takes about 1 hour.
- 11:30 Taste local snacks in Ankang city, such as spicy hot pot, tofu brain, etc.
- 13:00 Drive to Ying Lake Scenic Area, the journey is expected to take about 1 hour.
- 14:00 Arrive at Ying Lake Scenic Area, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, watch the islands and water activities in the lake. The tour takes about 2 hours.
- 16:30 Drive to Ankang city and check in at the hotel for rest.
Day 2:
- 08:00 Departure, drive to Nangong Mountain Scenic Area in Langao County, the journey is expected to take about 2 hours.
- 10:00 Arrive at Nangong Mountain Scenic Area, take the cable car to the main peak, and enjoy the mountain scenery. The tour takes about 2 hours.
- 12:30 Taste local delicacies in Langao County, such as fairy tofu, Langao bacon, etc.
- 14:00 Drive to Pingli County, visit the Chama Ancient Road Style Park in Chang'an Town, and learn about the history of the Chama Ancient Road. The tour takes about 1.5 hours.
- 16:00 Drive back to Ankang city and check in at the hotel for rest.
Day 3:
- 08:00 Departure, drive to Shuhe Ancient Town in Xunyang County, the journey is expected to take about 1.5 hours.
- 09:30 Arrive at Shuhe Ancient Town, visit the ancient town style, and understand the local history and culture. The tour takes about 2 hours.
- 12:00 Taste local delicacies in Xunyang County, such as Shuhe Eight Bowls, Guizao Wine, etc.
- 13:30 Drive to Ankang city, visit Ankang Museum, and understand the history and culture of Ankang. The tour takes about 1.5 hours.
- 15:30 End of the trip, drive back to Xi'an.
This travel plan avoids crowded places, mainly focuses on natural scenery and cultural customs, and considers the needs of the elderly and children. I hope it can bring you a pleasant travel experience.
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Longwang Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Hangzhou Longwang Mountain Travel Guide~ Hangzhou Longwang Mountain Travel Guide Detailed Address: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
Self-driving: Depart from Hangzhou city, drive along Hangzhou Chang Expressway (S2011), then turn into Anji County, and follow the navigation guide to Longwang Mountain Scenic Area. The whole journey is about 80 kilometers and takes about 1.5 hours.
Public transportation: Take the subway or bus from Hangzhou city to Anji County, and then take a local taxi or chartered car to Longwang Mountain Scenic Area.
Opening hours: Open all day Ticket price: Free Scenic features:
Longwang Mountain is the highest peak in Anji County, with an altitude of 1587.5 meters, dangerous terrain, and beautiful scenery.
There are several viewing platforms on the top of the mountain, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Anji County. There are many wild animals on the mountain, such as monkeys, birds, etc., which can be observed at close range.
Longwang Mountain is one of the famous tourist attractions in Anji County, attracting many tourists to visit.
Note tips:
The road to Longwang Mountain is steep, so you need to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. The temperature on the top of the mountain is low, so you need to bring warm clothes. Protect the environment and do not litter on the mountain. Pay attention to safety and do not climb in areas that are not open.
It's snowing on Dragon King Mountain! The rime is really beautiful! Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai can make a round trip in one day
It's snowing on Dragon King Mountain❄️! The first snow of this winter in Zhejiang has finally arrived! For friends in the south, this heavy snow seals the mountain, and the world covered in silver is really rare! Friends from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai can make a round trip in one day, hurry up!
🕹️About the itinerary: 🚗1. First of all, self-driving is recommended. I set off from Shanghai and navigated to the wilderness of the sky city. 🚌2. If you don't drive by yourself, you can join a tour group, basically all within 200 meters, the bus goes to the foot of the mountain. At present, because there are many people on weekends, the bus can only be at the foot of the mountain, and the actual starting point for hiking up the mountain is still 7KM away. Those who follow the group should be mentally prepared (maybe half of the physical strength is consumed before going up the mountain) and return on the same day.
🛠️About equipment: 1. Ice claws/mountain climbing sticks/hot water cups/outdoor anti-slip and waterproof shoes/self-heating pots are essential; clothing must be outdoor warm clothes down/ hats are also necessary; other arrangements are discretionary.
💚💚About the route: Everyone basically walks in a loop, don't worry about going the wrong way if you don't follow the group, there are people everywhere on weekends, if not 10,000, there are 5,000, just follow the crowd.
‼️Note: Be sure to control the time for going up and down the mountain. It is best to arrive at the foot of the mountain at 10 o'clock in the morning. The mountain road is difficult to walk. Counting the time for taking pictures and eating along the way, it takes about 3 hours to reach the top. Special forces also need 1 hour. It gets dark early in winter, and you must retreat at the latest at 3:30. As soon as the sun sets, the mountain is cold and dark, and the road is slippery and difficult to walk. Don't be brave!
📷About equipment: This time I brought a drone and a camera up. If you can, bring a drone, the aerial photography is very beautiful; if you use a camera, I strongly recommend a medium and long focus, the mountain view is very open, the medium and long focus effectively compresses the space, making the snow mountain more majestic; these pictures are all shot with a Tamron 70-180 f2.8, it's really not easy to carry a load up the mountain, I only brought this lens, the lightweight body effectively reduces the load, and it's also smaller than the original factory, it's convenient to operate in the icy and snowy environment. In this extremely cold environment, it also withstood the test and completed the shooting!
Dragon King Mountain
The rime on Dragon King Mountain is extremely romantic and beautiful
The rime on Dragon King Mountain in Hangzhou is so beautiful.
Mountain climbing guide and suggestions
Address: It is recommended to join a group or drive by yourself and park near Xiyou Village (the road is quite icy and dangerous). Change to local villagers' vehicles (20 per person) and arrive at the entrance of Dragon King Mountain about eight kilometers away.
1. Climbing distance:
The entire small loop of mountain climbing is about 5-8 kilometers, with a total ascent of about 600 meters. The first half is all uphill, and lunch is served after reaching the firebreak.
2. Clothing suggestions:
Quick-drying long-sleeved shirt + down jacket + storm jacket + soft shell pants + climbing shoes (in case you are afraid of getting your pants, shoes, and socks wet, you can prepare a set of clothes + pants + shoes + socks, clean ones to replace in the car)
3. Equipment:
Please wear suitable for casual sports, wear sports shoes/climbing shoes, climbing sticks, gloves, hats, sunglasses, power bank, rain gear, ID card, bring 2-3 bottles of water or functional drinks (it is recommended to bring a thermos)
4. Special items:
Ice claws, hand warmers, cling film (wrap shoes to prevent water ingress)
5. Time suggestion:
Depart in the morning, because it gets dark after 5 o'clock. There are many vendors at the foot of the mountain after descending, selling things like stewed noodles and roasted sweet potatoes.
Total hiking itinerary: 2.5h up the mountain, one hour of rest and photography on the mountain, 1.5h down the mountain. We set off at 8 o'clock in the morning, and it takes about an hour to drive from the city of Hangzhou. Return to the city at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
Fengyan Ancient Terraces Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
The lesser-known travel destinations around Xi'an are stunningly beautiful
📍Location: Fengyan Ancient Terraces, Hanyin County, Ankang City
The terraces in this season are just too beautiful! Golden rice fields, full of rice fragrance~ Every shot is incredibly beautiful!
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🏠Accommodation: Fengyan Gelan Tent Camp
Whether it's viewing the terrace scenery, watching the sunrise or sunset, or experiencing the starry sky at night and the sea of clouds in the early morning, it's a great place!
💗Here, on a clear night, you can look up to see a sky full of stars, with the chirping of cicadas around you, immersing yourself in nature.
😚If you encounter rainy weather, when you wake up, you will find that you are already above the sea of clouds, breathing the air on the mountain in the early morning, feeling incredibly relaxed and comfortable!
If you don't want to go out and squeeze with people during the National Day holiday, then come here! Few people, beautiful scenery, accessible by car, and the key is no traffic jams~
Wandering along the Moon River, one can admire the sea of rapeseed flowers in the ancient Fengyan terraced fields from the Qing Dynasty
Spring is a restless season, with peach blossoms and willows turning green, and a myriad of flowers vying for beauty. As the spring breeze blows, the fertile fields for thousands of miles suddenly burst into a sea of flowers, painting a myriad of springtime scenes across the human world. Distant mountains hold a hint of indigo, streams carry affection, villages are quaint, fields are vast, all interwoven into a beautiful and fresh pastoral painting. The rapeseed flowers that cover the hills and fields are dazzlingly golden, exuding a faint fragrance that refreshes the heart and spleen, while orioles sing and swallows dance, willows turn green and peach blossoms red, creating a paradise on earth.
The ancient Fengyan terraced fields are located in Xuanwo Town, Hanyin County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, covering more than 12,000 acres. They are over 250 years old and rely on the natural flow of water from the streams of Huanglong, Cigou, Lengshui, and Longwang for irrigation. The babbling water flows all year round, making it the largest and best-preserved Qing Dynasty terraced field discovered in the Qinba mountain area.
Standing above the terraced fields, one is struck by the impressive scene. The Fengyan terraced fields are the largest and best-preserved Qing Dynasty terraced fields discovered in the Qinba mountain area to date. In 2010, the ancient Fengyan terraced fields were named one of the 'Top Ten New Discoveries' in Shaanxi Province's third national cultural relics survey. Here, with natural landscapes as the backdrop, ancient terraced fields as exhibits, and local customs as an accompaniment, it is an open scenic area that protects and displays the traditional agricultural civilization and production methods.
The ancient terraced fields of the Ming Dynasty, covering ten thousand acres, are located in Huanglong Village and Yanping Village of Xuanwo Town, Hanyin County. They were built during the Qing Dynasty and integrate 'mountains, water, fields, houses, forts, villages, temples, and agriculture' into one, embodying 'robustness, elegance, curiosity, freshness, and grandeur'. The ecological environment here is beautiful, with dense terraced fields, primitive shapes, crisscrossing paths, smooth lines, tall mountains, long waters, and staggered plank houses, fully showcasing the natural beauty, simplicity, form, and cultural beauty of the terraced fields.
In March, the ancient Fengyan terraced fields will dazzle your eyes.
Tips: It is recommended to drive yourself and enjoy the journey at your own pace.
Recommended spots in the Fengyan terraced fields include: the Cloud Sea Wonder Viewing Platform, Fengjiang Terraced Fields Viewing Platform, Old Jun Pass Glamping Tent for tea and coffee while admiring the scenery, Old Jun Pass Visitor Center for hot air balloon experiences, paragliding, 24-degree RVs, viewing Fengjiabaozi, admiring the tulip sea, Yanping Flower Qi Yue Homestay overlooking Yanping terraced fields, Yanping Village Tian Di Tong Hui No. 7 Viewing Platform, Yanping Village No. 8 Viewing Platform, Cigou Village Nanshan Nan Homestay, Cigou Village Wu's Flower House, Tianfeng Village Huanglong Scenic Area, and Xuanwo Town for mountain delicacies. These spots can be arranged according to your own time schedule.
For more travel tips, refer to Ctrip to make a good plan.
Fengyan Ancient Terraces are known as the living fossils of the farming era, dating back 250 years, and are most beautiful in spring and autumn
The ancient terraces of the Qing Dynasty in Fengyan, Ankang, have a large area of rapeseed flowers. Every spring, the crisscrossing layers of rapeseed flower sea attract many people to come and watch.
This spring, I drove here early in the morning, braving the drizzle from Hanyin to the Fengyan Ancient Terraces in Xuanwo Town, located in the Qinba Mountain area, to watch the ancient terraces built by the Wu family from Shanhua County, Changsha Prefecture, Hunan, who moved there during the Qianlong period, which have a history of 250 years.
Fengyan Ancient Terraces are different from the Longji Terraces in Guangxi. They are hidden in the deep mountains and are known as the living fossils of the farming era. Along the winding mountain road, you can see the lush bamboo forests, the drizzle mixed with thick fog, like a dream; the sunrise in the east and the rain in the west, the sea of clouds and the rapeseed flower terraces that appear and disappear from time to time. Along the way, I couldn't help but stop the car to overlook or look far away, admiring the beauty of nature and the wisdom of human beings in opening up mountains and fields, and the poetic rural beauty left to the world.
When the car went down to the bottom of the mountain, a large area of rapeseed flowers was displayed in front of me, and I was very excited. Despite the drizzle, I couldn't help but take out the drone to hurriedly shoot a few beautiful scenes, and I was very happy to go down the mountain.
Because I was going to Shiquan, under the guidance of the villagers, the car followed the rapeseed flower sea on both sides, and then entered a national road leading to Shiquan, reluctantly leaving Xuanwo Town.
Fengyan Ancient Terraces in Xuanwo Town, if time permits, it is worth playing for a day. This time because of the rain, I hurriedly watched the terraced rapeseed flowers, and didn't have time to see the several attractions during the period. I can only leave some regrets and wait for the next visit.
Yinju Xiangli Huapopo Homestay Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Secluded in the countryside·Flower Granny Lying and watching the sea of clouds & starry sky homestay!
Location: Inside Guojia Liang Scenic Area, Qingzhong Village, Ziyang Chengguan Town!
In Ankang, Shaanxi, China, there is a quiet and beautiful village -- Qingzhong Village. Here the mountains are clear and the waters are beautiful, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, it seems like a natural ink painting. In this painting, there is a homestay named Flower Granny.
Flower Granny Homestay is located in the Guojia Liang Scenic Area of Qingzhong Village, which is embraced by nature and is like a paradise. Although the courtyard is not large, it has its own unique charm. The design of the courtyard is ingenious, with hydrangea, quiet peach, and cherry blossoms as the themes, each place has a different style.
Guest rooms: There are 2 four-room suites and 4 two-room suites in the 6 courtyards. The modern and simple design style makes people feel at home. The warm-toned walls make people feel warm, while the ink-blue fabric sofa and rattan wooden chairs make people feel the strong Japanese style. The large floor-to-ceiling windows make the interior light sufficient and harmonious with nature.
Dining: Under the umbrella in the garden, you can taste delicious food and enjoy the sunshine; on the lawn, children can play freely; in the cloud lounge, you can hold various gatherings, dinners, proposals and other activities.
Living in the countryside
Living in the countryside·Hua Popo's beautiful mountain top homestay hidden in the clouds and fog
Living in the countryside Hua Popo
Ziyang County, Qingzhong Village
Hua Popo is located in Guojia Ridge Scenic Area, Qingzhong Village, Ziyang County, Ankang, Shaanxi
Located in the heart of Qinba, completely surrounded by natural forests
Although the courtyard is not large, it also adapts to local conditions separately
Shiquangu Street Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
It is indeed the beautiful scenery of the misty mountains and rivers in Shiquan, the 'Little Jiangnan' of Shaanxi
|||There are really many hidden gem towns around Xi'an that are perfect for short holidays or weekend trips.
How can you not come to southern Shaanxi in the summer?
This time I went to Shiquan, known as the 'Little Jiangnan' of Shaanxi.
Shiquan is not just 'ten beauties', the beauty and atmosphere here are doubled on rainy days🍃
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🚘Self-driving route 2️⃣ days 1️⃣ night:
Xi'an-Shiquan Old Street-Houliu Water Town-Yanshan Waterfall-Han River Cruise
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✅The route is super easy
It only takes a little over two hours from Xi'an, and neither the ancient town nor the Yanshan Waterfall scenic area has intense routes. The distances between each location are also very close, which is very suitable for family trips and lazy people (like me😂)
✅Stunning Han River
I have to say that the Han River is really beautiful~ Whether it's the mainstream or the small tributaries, it's all emerald green in summer! The clouds drifting through the mountains on rainy days are like a fairyland~
✅Two ancient towns
Shiquan Old Street and Houliu Ancient Town are not big, and it's very easy to walk through. Besides the main street, the small alleys and porches of Shiquan Old Street offer views of the Han River that are very cinematic~
✅Hidden gem Yanshan Waterfall
Yanshan Waterfall can be said to be one of the most comfortable scenic areas I have visited. The journey is moderate and not very tiring, the original forest vegetation and the emerald pool along the way are super beautiful! And there are few people, so the experience is very good
Shiquan Ancient City (Part I)
Shiquan Ancient City is located in Shiquan County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. In the first year of the deposed Emperor of the Western Wei Dynasty (552), it was renamed Shiquan because there were many springs in the stone crevices south of the city, and it has a history of 1458 years to date. Over the centuries, the diligent and intelligent people of Shiquan have relied on natural resources and geographical advantages to create a brilliant historical culture and modern civilization, constructing a series of exceptionally beautiful landscapes, and it has become the best-preserved ancient county town in southern Shaanxi.
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