A guide to one-day tours around Xi'an, for those of you who have second plans!

Last night, Ctrip BOSS promoted a lot of hotels in Xi'an. I wonder if you have stocked up?

A friend happened to go to Xi'an a while ago and he said that Xi'an's nightlife in summer is really rich. The streets are full of dazzling snacks full of fireworks. The city that never sleeps in the Tang Dynasty is full of music and music every night, and it is really a bit like the heyday of the Tang Dynasty.

Previously, Duorou wrote a Xi'an food guide for everyone, and Xiyoujun also contributed his own Xi'an travel guide. Of course we want to talk about something different today, and talk about interesting places around Xi'an.

I want to give some new travel inspiration to students who have visited this city for the second time or more. There are some in the suburbs of Xi'an and some in the surrounding cities of Xi'an. After reading this article There are several more reasons to come to Xi'an.

Let’s talk about something closer first. Xi’an is a city steeped in history, with traces of the past everywhere.

If you have already been to popular scenic spots, like Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum, Huaqing Pool, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Tang Furong Garden , then I think the following places, can be your next travel destination.

Han Yangling Museum

Transportation : Taxi/city public transportation

Time: 1 hour drive

As the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, Xi'an has many cemeteries, including nearly 50 for the emperor alone.

There were six prosperous times in the Han Dynasty, the first of which was the "Government of Wen and Jing". This Hanyang Mausoleum is the joint burial cemetery of Han Jing Emperor Liu Qi (Liu Che's father) and the empress who jointly created this prosperous age.

Why do you want to use it as an advantage? Because it is the most complete preserved imperial mausoleum of the Han Dynasty discovered so far. You can learn something about the etiquette and living habits of the imperial family in the past from this cemetery.

As the saying goes, insiders can see the door, but laymen can see the excitement. There is actually another reason for recommending everyone to come here: The huge burial pit was designed as an independent exhibition hall for underground tours on the original site.

Through the glass, you can see the original ruins under your feet. The burial objects and the layout of the tombs can be seen particularly clearly from a bird's eye view.

Such a special experience, this museum alone feels worth the price of admission.

A large number of exquisite pottery figurines, bronzes and seals were also unearthed from Han Yangling. In the archaeological museum, you can see the handicrafts of ancient people more than 2,000 years ago. The Han Dynasty Terracotta Warriors are particularly worth seeing. I think they are more artistic and beautiful than the Qin Terracotta Warriors.

Although the Suzaku Gate, the main gate of the cemetery, was rebuilt, there are still ruins inside. Friends who often say that they are moving bricks on construction sites can come and see how people in the Han Dynasty built walls.

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By the way, if you come in autumn, be sure to remember to go to the ginkgo forest in the museum. Don’t miss the beautiful view of the golden leaves covering the ground.

After visiting the museum, everyone went to the nearby Xi'an Chanba National Wetland Park for a walk.

Every season, it has different colors for you to see, especially when it comes out. Especially in autumn, the golden color coupled with the afterglow of the setting sun is so beautiful that you can’t bear to close your eyes.

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It's a bit like a city back garden . 94% of the park is vegetation and water, and the ecological environment is perfect, You can enjoy the treatment of a natural oxygen bar without going to the mountains.

Originally this wetland park was a paid 4A scenic spot. It has been open to the public for free since 2019. Many locals come to the park on weekends to fly kites Walking, biking, and picnicking, it is a special place for family members. It is like the Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou, private and beautiful.

However, it has much more animal and plant resources than Hangzhou. In certain seasons, many migratory birds will pass through here. If you are lucky, you may even encounter rare animals such as black storks and white spoonbills.

Ancient Guanyin Temple

Transportation : Taxi/city public transportation

Time: 1 hour drive

I remember that every autumn, the ginkgo tree in the ancient Guanyin Temple in the hands of Li Shimin would make a wave of presence. This ancient tree that has been around for thousands of years is indeed so beautiful that it even makes the entire temple stunning.

The ancient Guanyin Temple is located at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain. It was built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. It is a thousand-year-old temple in itself. The deep sense of Zen opens up your sensory world with every breath.

Because the ginkgo tree has made this place popular, you now have to make a reservation in advance on the official account in order to visit the temple.

There is also an ancient spring water in the temple, which is clear and sweet all year round. Legend has it that Guanyin resurrected the green dragon that Emperor Taizong accidentally killed and put it into this spring, so it is called Longquan and Guanyin Spring. This water will definitely be great for making tea.

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If after visiting, you like this good place to meditate and escape from the world, you can sign up for the seven-day meditation class in the temple and spend a few days isolated from the world.

You can also volunteer, either for a week or a month.

The ancient Guanyin Temple is close to the boundary of the Qinling Mountains. After visiting the temple, if you still have more time, you can go to the nearby valleys and embrace nature.

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Gaoguanyu Scenic Area, which is a 10-minute drive, I think is very suitable. The most famous one is the Gaoguan Waterfall, which is quite spectacular. Cen Shen, a scholar in the Tang Dynasty, once wrote a poem about it: There is a waterfall hanging at the mouth of the cliff, half white and white. It rains all the time, and thunder hits the village all day long.

There are also some strange stone landscapes, ancient plank road ruins, landslide ruins, etc. in the scenic area. There are many farmhouses here, where you can sit down and enjoy the scenery and taste the most down-to-earth local food.

There are many famous mountains around Xi'an. Every time I climb a mountain, I have a lot of reluctance, but after climbing it, it becomes a really fragrant scene.

Although you don’t have wings to fly, it’s nice to climb to the top of the mountain with your feet and enjoy the view of the mountains.

Huashan

Transportation : High-speed rail (Xi’an North – Huashan North)

Time: 40 minutes

Huashan belongs to Huayin City, where Huayin Laoqiang was born.

Among the Five Mountains, I am most interested in Huashan because it Not only the highest, but also the most dangerous Jun of. The popular "Kite Flipping" and "Sky Plank Road" on the Internet are located on the East Peak and South Peak of Huashan.

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Generally, 1-2 days is enough to visit Huashan, so I think it is reasonable to arrange a stopover when visiting Xi'an.

How to play in Huashan?

You may not have thought that to climb Huashan Mountain, you need to prepare a pair of cheesecloth gloves, the kind used for lifting bricks. Because Huashan Mountain is so steep that in some places you have to hold on to the iron chains on both sides to move forward.

The highest peak of Huashan Mountain is more than 2,000 meters. The temperature at the top of the mountain is relatively low , and spare parts are also needed sets .

There are a total of 5 peaks in Huashan Mountain. Not every section has a ropeway to ride on. Some roads have to rely on legs, so those with high energy need to carry some dry food. You can bring some water and drink it along the way. can buy.

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The complete route up the mountain follows Yuquanyuan – North Peak – Center – East Peak all the way up.

The Bai Chi Gorge and Qian Chi Zhuang in the North Peak section are the essence of climbing Huashan Mountain. They are narrow and steep, but only by walking through them can you understand the dangers of Huashan Mountain. There is also a 90-degree vertical ladder here, which tests both physical strength and courage.

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After walking through Canglong Ridge, you will reach Zhongfeng . There are cliffs on both sides of Canglong Ridge. The road is only 1 meter wide, so it looks very dangerous.

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The route down the mountain is East Peak – South Peak – West Peak . South Peak is the highest peak of Huashan Mountain. Although the Sky Plank Road is now closed, there are other ways to go up. If you see a stone tablet, you have reached the top.

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After watching the sunset at Xifeng, you can take the ropeway down. The relative height difference of the Xifeng cableway is as high as 894 meters, which will also test your little heart. The ropeway only reaches halfway up the mountain, and you still need to take a bus to the foot of the mountain.

Time determines the route, If it is a one-day trip You can only choose one of the four-hour journey to the North Peak and the summit of the South Peak. Otherwise, you may not have enough time. The whole journey takes about 9 Hours.

Considering that the accommodation conditions on Mount Huashan are very average, there are only standard rooms and beds, and the standard rooms are very expensive and not worth it. If you want to stay one night , I think it's OK Arrive one night in advance, stay at the foot of the mountain, and get up early the next day to climb the mountain. The only downside is that you can't see the sunrise over the East Peak.

If you have large luggage, you can store it at the train station or at the foot of the mountain, and only bring necessary belongings up the mountain.

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taibai mountain

Transportation : High-speed rail (Xi’an North – Baoji South)

Time: 1 hour

If you have already climbed Huashan Mountain, you can go to Taibai Mountain for a walk. There is a direct bus from the high-speed rail station to the foot of the mountain in 1 hour.

When we were in school, we all learned that the Qinling Mountains-Huaihe River line is the dividing line between north and south China, and Taibai Mountain is the highest peak of the Qinling Mountains. It is higher than Huashan Mountain, with an altitude of 3767 meters.

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Although Taibai Mountain is not as steep as Huashan, it is more beautiful and feels like exploring a secret place. EnterAfter entering Taibai Mountain Nature Reserve, you can see Quaternary glacial relics. The Daye Lake on the top of the mountain has a history of ten thousand years. The lake water comes from the melted water of the snow mountains in the Qinling Mountains and is extremely pure.

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How to play in Taibai Mountain?

Taibai Mountain is divided into a southern route and a northern route. Many hiking enthusiasts will choose the north-south route. As the altitude climbs, the temperature gradually decreases and the vegetation changes. Even in the middle of summer, there is still snow on the top of the mountain. So many people will say that going up the mountain for one day is like experiencing the scenery of a year.

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Ordinary tourists generally only take the more developed northern route , while the southern route is a bit wilder and requires people with mountaineering experience to take it.

There are three ways to go up the mountain on the northern route. Most people will choose to start climbing from the east entrance. This section is easier to walk and the scenery is good.

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We have all heard of famous Buddhist mountains XXX and Taoist mountains XXX, but Taibai Mountain refuses to be defined. On the mountain, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism coexist , There are a series of temples built according to the genealogy of Taoist gods and goddesses, as well as Buddhist-related buildings.

If you want to taste the religious culture of Taibai Mountain, you can take the west route up the mountain, which has the most buildings.

On Taibai Mountain, there is an ancient plank road built during the Three Kingdoms period , also called Taibai Bird Road. The name comes from the sentence "Taibai has a bird path that can cross the top of Emei" in Li Bai's "The Road to Shu is Difficult". As soon as you read it, you will know that its characteristic is dangerous.

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From the foot of the mountain to Xiabansi, you can take a car or walk. They are all on wooden planks so the walk is not tiring. The journey takes about an hour.

From Xiaban Temple to Shangban Temple, it is recommended that you take the cable car, otherwise you will not be able to keep up with the physical strength. When we reach Shangbansi, the altitude is 3,000 meters, and there may be high altitude sickness.

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After walking for a while, you will reach Tianyuan place. There are many strange rocks here, and it is absolutely beautiful to see the sea of ​​clouds and the sunset.

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The one-day trip ends at Tianyuan Place.

Going further up is the Taibai Mountain Nature Reserve, which can’t be climbed in one day. In this pure natural secret, there is Taibai Mountain's highest peak Baxiantai, the Quaternary glacial relics and alpine lakes mentioned earlier are also within the protected area.

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To enter you need to buy a new ticket (60 yuan), and it takes about 5 hours to get from Tianyuan Place to Baxiantai. So if you want to climb to the top, you must stay one night at Xiaowengong Temple.

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Let me remind everyone that although the scenery is beautiful, this section of the reserve is full of stone roads, and the altitude is high and the climate is unpredictable. Friends who are not in good physical condition, please climb to the top with caution.

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Xi'an relies on the Qinling Mountains, and the Qinling Mountains have many valleys. Although it is said that there are 72 valleys in the Qinling Mountains, this is just a nickname, and the real number is far greater than 72.

Even if you go to one place a week, you won’t be able to go all the way in a year. If you don’t want to run too far, Jiawu Terrace, known as Xiaohua Mountain, and Cuihua Mountain in Zhongnan Mountain Scenic Area They are all worth going.

The urban area of ​​Xi'an has its own time-travel script, with a thousand-year history. If you want to find the simple customs and customs of Shaanxi, you can definitely find them in the surrounding small counties.

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Transportation : chartered car/city bus

Time: 2 hours’ drive

Just talking about Lantian, you may not have much impression. But when I talk about the poem "The sun warms the Lantian and the jade produces smoke", and then I talk about the Lantian jade, you must suddenly realize it. That’s right, the Lantian here refers to Lantian, the treasure county town of Xi’an.

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Many people come to Lantian to go to the Bailuyuan Film and Television Base, because this is the location where the movie was shot, so entering the plot of the movie is a matter of minutes.

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Although these are all antique buildings designed based on novels, it can be seen that the imitations are quite careful and the details in every corner are beautiful.

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Coming to Bailuyuan Film and Television City is not just about seeing the buildings. There are real people forging iron in the blacksmith shop, and there are live performances outdoors.

You can also hear the folk customs of Huayin. The bold character of Shaanxi people is all in the voices of the old people.

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In addition to Bailuyuan, Lantian's Tangyu Hot Spring is basically known to locals in Xi'an. It has been very popular since the Han and Tang Dynasties. It was also an imperial hot spring that emperors once visited in person. Legend has it that Li Longji and Yang Guifei came here together. .

Bishui Bay in Tangyu is the largest open-air hot spring in the entire northwest . The overall supporting facilities are quite complete, including accommodation. Wandering in nature, you can relax both physically and mentally.

In fact, there are many places where you can soak in hot springs around Xi'an. There are hot springs in Huashan and Taibai Mountains, and there is also Angsana Hot Spring in Lintong. I recommend everyone to come to Lam Tin. One of the reasons is that the food here is really rich.

The chewy and refreshing pickled cabbage glutinous rice cake is a double enjoyment for teeth and taste buds. Lantian's glutinous rice cake is made of potato and has a unique fragrance.

The fragrant bubble oil cake is neither oily nor greasy at all.

Lantian fairy powder, Lantian tartary buckwheat noodles, Lantian vinegar powder, Lantian hollow noodles... are all local specialty snacks. To be honest,Lantian also has a hidden identity as the hometown of chefs. How can that food not be delicious?

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If you still have extra time, you can go to Shuilu Temple, which is known as the second Dunhuang.

In this ancient temple of the Six Dynasties, there is currently the largest group of wall sculptures in China. These painted clay sculptures integrate painting, round sculptures, reliefs, and carvings, which can be regarded as the ultimate expression of the artistic level of ancient Chinese sculpture.

Shuilu Temple is not large in area, but it has more than 3,700 figures and other statues, and none of them are the same. A whole wall of clay sculptures is indeed as shocking as the Mogao Grottoes, and it is definitely worth the trip.

However, the protection of Shuilu Temple is not as good as that of Mogao Grottoes, and many statues are seriously discolored. I hope everyone can abide by the visiting regulations when visiting, so that these rare treasures can be passed down forever.

The above are the travel destinations around Xi'an that I want to talk to you about today. If you have other better suggestions, you can also share them in the comments.

In fact, Xi'an itself is very rich and there are many places to visit. But if you have been here several times, or just want to visit a niche place, you can follow this guide to check in. I hope everyone has a good time.