Where are the best self-driving tourist attractions around Xi'an?

There are many good places around Xi'an that are highly recommended to friends traveling by car, both near and far. Next, I will recommend a few scenic spots around Xi'an that are suitable for self-driving tours. Here, I will introduce to my friends how to use self-driving time! Come and take a look!

1. Golden Silk Grand Canyon

Distance: 240 kilometers

Total time: about 4 hours.

The Grand Canyon is located in Shangnan and is famous for its narrowness, secludedness, beauty and wonder. There are many rivers, dense forests, many wild animals and plants, and the original ecology is well preserved. There are many types of lower peaks in the canyon, among which the famous ones are Longtou Peak, Lion Peak, Candle Peak, Niuming Peak, Sancai Peak, Humpback Peak and Flagstaff Peak. These peaks lie in the canyon in different postures, some like camels, some like turtles, all lifelike and wonderful.

Self-driving route of Jinsi Gorge Grand Canyon: from West Ring Expressway to Lantian Exit, Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway to Shangnan Jinsi Gorge Grand Canyon.

Address: Jinsixia Scenic Area, Jinsixia Town, Shangnan County, Shangluo City

2. Zhuge Ancient Town, Mian County, Hanzhong

Distance: 300 kilometers

Total time: 4.5 hours

Features: Zhuge Ancient Town is a Zhuge Ancient Town project built by Shaanxi Tourism Group. The entire Han Three Kingdoms Cultural Scenic Area, Wuhou Temple, Ma Chao's Tomb, Zhuge Ancient Town, the live performance of "Shi Shi Biao", the Han River waterfront platform, and the Qingshe Boutique Inn complement each other, forming a collection of historical site protection, residential buildings, live performances, ecological landscapes, and folk catering. It is a cultural tourist attraction that integrates entertainment, leisure and vacation.

The Qianjie Scenic Area includes the Xuexuetang, the World Wuhou Exhibition Hall, Zhuge Cao Lu, Caochuan Jianjian, Zhuge Xiangfu, and the Prayer Square.

On the street there are Taoyuan Street 1, Hero Building, Brewing Pavilion, Canghai Jieshi, Sun Quan Wangjiang, Wudong Qin Zhao, Water Three Kingdoms, Amusement, Yipin Three Kingdoms, Children's Paradise, and Three Kingdoms Stele Pavilion.

Surrounding food: Zhuge Konjac Noodles, Wuhou Honey, Zhuge Liannu-Yuanmen Shooting, Guandu Target.

Address: Next to Wuhou Temple, Mian County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province

Driving route: From Xi'an Ring Expressway to Shitian Expressway, get off at Mian County North/G108 Exit at Jinfengzhong Bridge On the highway, exit from the top right.

3. Niubeiliang National Forest Park

Distance: 60 kilometers

Total time: about 1 hour.

Niuliang National Forest Park is located on the southern slope of the Qinling Mountains, Yingpan Town, Zhashui County, Shangluo City. Provincial Highway 102 leads directly to the entrance of the park. There are dense virgin forests, quiet Tanxi Falls, and unique canyon scenery in the park.

There are also rare stone forest landscapes, as well as unique alpine landscapes composed of Qinling fir, rhododendron forest belts, alpine meadows and Quaternary glacial relics. When visiting Fenglin Stone Forest and Niubeiliang in winter, you can’t miss Liuchiling Fenglin Scenic Area. In the snowy winter, the stone forest landscape here is also green, making you truly feel like a fairyland on earth.

Telephone: 029-89325918

Address: Zhujiawan Village, Yingpan Town, Zhashui County

Driving Directions: (Direction to Xi'an) Take the Ring Expressway from Xi'an , pass the Baomao (Xikang) Expressway, pass the Qinling Zhongnanshan Tunnel, and go 5 kilometers from the Yingpan exit to Niubeiliang National Forest Park. The whole journey is about 60km.

4. Ankang Yinghu Lake

Distance: 240 kilometers

Total time: about 4 hours.

Ankang Lake is located 15 kilometers upstream of the Han River in the southwest of Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. It is the largest green freshwater artificial lake in the northwest region formed after the completion of the Ankang Hydropower Station, with a circumference of 540 kilometers and a water area of ??77.5 square kilometers. Yinghu Lake has vast water surface, clear water quality and scattered islands. Surrounded by undulating mountains, green pines and cypresses, lush bamboo forests, and numerous strange rocks, it has a unique flat lake scenery and mountain pastoral scenery.

Address: Yinghu Scenic Area, Yinghu Town, Hanbin District, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province

Self-driving route to Ankang Lake: Starting from Xi'an, enter Zhongnan Mountain from Wutai Township, Chang'an District Tunnel to Zhashui, and then to Ankang via Zhenan.

5. Hanzhong Nanhu Scenic Area

Distance: 285 kilometers

Total time: about 4.5 hours.

Hanzhong Nanhu Scenic Area is located in Nanzheng County, about 17 kilometers away from Hanzhong. It borders Qinling Mountains in the north and Bashan Mountain in the south. There is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. It is known as the "Pearl of the Northwest" and is the best choice for summer leisure. Main attractions

Self-driving route to Hanzhong Nanhu Scenic Area: Take the Xihan Expressway to Hanzhong and visit Nanhu Scenic Area, which is a water garden integrating clear water and green mountains, with all the beautiful scenery.

6. Taibai Mountain National Forest Park

Distance: 120 kilometers

Total time: about 1.5 hours.

Taibai Mountain Taibai Mountain, located in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, is the main peak of the famous Qinling Mountains in China and the highest peak in eastern mainland China, with an altitude of 3,767 meters. Taibai Mountain is famous all over the world for its high, cold, dangerous, strange, beautiful, rich and mysterious characteristics, and it dominates China. "White Snow in June" is one of the eight famous scenic spots in Guanzhong. Its geology and landforms, mountain glaciers, beautiful waters, forest communities, astronomical landscapes, exotic flowers and plants, and human history form a perfect landscape system and is the best eco-tourism attraction.

Address: Tai'an Road, Tangyu Town, Mei County, Baoji City

Self-driving route to Taibai Mountain: Go to Xitang Valley via Xibao Expressway, soak in a hot spring in Xitang Valley, and then drive from Xitang Valley Drive to Taibai Mountain.

7. Guanshan Ranch

Distance: 300 kilometers

Total time: about 4 hours.

Guanshan Ranch Guanshan Ranch is a place with unique natural scenery and long history and culture. Located in Long County, Shaanxi Province, it enjoys the reputation of "Little Tianshan". The landscape here is similar to the Alps in Central Europe, with quiet streams and water, grasslands and forests. The terrain is vast, with abundant water and grass, herds of grazing horses, and beautiful scenery. The pasture has no boundaries in winter and spring, and is connected in summer and autumn. Qin Feizi has been famous for raising horses since ancient times. It is the largest forest pastoral area in Shaanxi and the largest and only natural grassland in the inland areas of central and eastern China. In 1995, it was designated as a provincial nature reserve by Shaanxi Province.

Address: Guanshan Ranch is located in Long County, Baoji City.

Self-driving route of Guanshan Ranch: Start from Xi'an, arrive at Baoji via Xibao Expressway, and then drive to Guanshan Ranch in Long County.

8. Qingmuchuan Ancient Town

Distance: 460 kilometers

Total time: 7.5 hours.

Qingchuan is located in the northwest corner of Ningqiang County, Hanzhong, in southern Shaanxi Province, at the junction of Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan provinces. It borders Qingchuan County of Sichuan Province to the west and Wudu County and Kang County of Gansu Province to the north. Known as "one foot in three provinces", it is the westernmost ancient town in Shaanxi Province. Jiuzhaigou Valley is 227 kilometers to the west.

Qingchuan is named after a big green tree in its territory. It became even more popular due to the famous female writer Ye Guangcen's "Qingmuchuan" and the popular TV series "A Generation of Heroes" adapted from it. Chinese people are all looking for the "Lei Feng Town" in the TV series, which is Qingmuchuan Town, Ningqiang County, Hanzhong.

Self-driving route: Xi'an-Mian County-Yangpingguan-Qingmuchuan.

Road conditions

Xi'an-Mian County takes the expressway, 320 kilometers, 4 hours; Mian County-Yangpingguan takes the 108 National Highway, Yangpingguan-Qingmuchuan takes the county road, the total distance is 140 kilometers. It takes 3.5 hours; regardless of national highways and line segments, the speed can reach 60-80km/h in terms of highway driving, and the scenery on national highways and county roads is beautiful.

9. Yongxingfang

The former site of Wei Zhengfu in the Tang Dynasty was built by Xi'an in order to continue to improve the historical features of Shuncheng Lane, fully reveal the historical heritage of the ancient city, and expand Xi'an's popularity and influence. , built in 2007, adds another "Fang" quality project to the ancient city.

The project covers a total area of ??15 acres, with a length of 130 meters from east to west and a width of 88 meters from north to south. According to the planning and design, it is planned to build antique "house temple" buildings, archways, leisure green squares, inner streets, wells and antique decorations on the exterior walls of the buildings. It is mainly composed of Guanzhong archways and buildings with folk traditions, forming a Gulifang-style layout, showing the neighborhood form, historical life atmosphere and traditional folk life space of ancient Chang'an City.

Relying on the profound historical and cultural heritage of the ancient city wall, it is in line with the historical landscape of the ancient city wall in terms of inheriting history, highlighting humanity, orderly entry and exit, well-proportioned, rich connotations, timeless, internal and external gathering, and separation of dynamic and static. The system has achieved a high degree of harmony. We not only focus on protecting the buildings of Li Fang Culture, but also focus on the urban humanistic spirit of Shaanxi’s intangible food culture

10. Taohuatan Park

Look at the water, flowers, Sightseeing With the diversification of tourism methods, eco-tourism has become a new favorite among Western citizens and tourists. Taohuatan Park is located in the river section between Ba Avenue and Huaqing Road. It forms a landscape belt on the east and west sides with the river as the axis. It has been officially opened to the public recently. Walking on the long covered bridge, people can visit Peach Blossom Island and enjoy themed attractions such as Bailuzhou, Fang Fei on Chunyu Island, Koi in Tanghe, etc.

Ticket: Free

Address: Baqiao District, Xishi_West Bank of the lower reaches of the river

About 13.4km/38min (it is predicted that Bell Tower will open here)

11. Chenlu Ancient Town

Chenlu is a local town at the junction of the Loess Plateau and the Guanzhong Plain. It is also the continuation of the Yaozhou Kiln, the most famous folk kiln in northern China. Today, Chenlu potters still use the most primitive techniques to make their "toys." When I set foot on this land, I felt its weight, its history, and its long-standing porcelain culture.

The ancient town of Lugu Lake has beautiful mountains and rivers and a long history of ceramic culture. Historical records record that "the pottery is three miles from north to south and five miles from east to west. There are fires all night long." The so-called "Fireworks Confuse Thousands of Sorrows", with the reputation of "Lushan never turns dark", is listed as one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Tongguan" in ancient times. Folk customs and ceramics are closely related. Folk houses, folk food, folk art, etc. all contain rich ceramic cultural connotations. Chen Lu lived a long time. The pottery belly, pottery caves, pottery pots and pottery walls arranged along the mountain are as dense as a honeycomb; the porcelain floor is full of oil painting effects and highly ornamental, known as "art underfoot".

Address: 15 kilometers southeast of Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province

About 109.4 km / 2 hours and 12 minutes (it is predicted that the bell tower will open here)

12. Maweiyi

Ma Xieyi, also known as Ma Slope, is located in the west of Xingping County, Shaanxi Province. During the Anshi Rebellion, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty fled here and strangled Concubine Yang Guifei to death under the coercion of army soldiers. The poem "Maweiyi" says: "Muman once went abroad, and the six dragons came for a long time. The soul disappeared in smoke, and the blood was buried in sorrow. Xiangnian returned to Changle Hall, and Xiao Zhong also went down to Jingyang Tower. We no longer meet in Ganquan, who will Said Wencheng is an old friend. "Now, three kilometers east of Yang Guifei's tomb, Maweiyi Folk Culture Experience Village, the first stop on the Silk Road, has been built and has become a good place for Shaanxi citizens to relax. Ant Yi has three ditches: Donggou, Zhonggou and Xigou, each featuring snacks and folk customs. All kinds of Shaanxi snacks can be tasted here. The handicrafts sold on the folk street are dazzling, including pottery, glass crafts, clay sculptures, hand-woven fabrics, dough figures, etc., which are very popular among tourists.

Address: West of Xingping County, Xianyang City

About 60.3 km/1 hour and 23 minutes (estimated drive from Bell Tower)

13. Chang Yu Ruina Castle Winery

In accordance with the national standards for 4A-level tourist attractions, the castle winery adopts the Italian Tuscan architectural style, one of the four major garden styles in the world.

The main building of the winery is organically integrated with nature, with ivory chalk, red clay tiles, bright yellow wall paint, vast vineyards, jumping fountains, exquisite wall decorations, bright Black iron art and red Ruina dry red with ruby ??luster blend together to form a warm, leisurely, elegant and romantic pastoral scenery. Delicate sculptures and warm colors create an artistic and charming atmosphere, exuding a rich Tuscan Italian style. It allows you to appreciate the pure and unique European style without going abroad, and feel the joy of life immersed in wine culture.

The overall layout of the winery is divided into wine grape plantations, table grape picking gardens, wine producing areas, underground wine cellars, wine culture museums, personalized experience centers, catering, accommodation and other tourism projects.

The winery has created three firsts in Asia: the largest winery in Asia, the first hot spring winery in Asia, and the first wine SPA club in Asia.

Address: Weicheng Town, Weicheng District, Xianyang City

About 30.8 km /1 hour and 16 minutes (it is predicted that the Bell Tower will open here)

14. Taipingyu Forest Park

Taiping National Forest Park is an "ecological boutique tourist area" determined by Xi'an Tourism

There are many kinds of wild animals in the park. There are more than 30 kinds of national first- and second-level protected animals. Wild animals such as Sumatran antelope, green sheep, forest musk deer, hedgehogs, golden pheasants, long-tailed pheasants, and thrushes often appear in the forest, beside streams, and roadsides, forming a major landscape in the park. In February 1999, a group of macaques, a national second-level protected animal, were only released in the park, adding a precious species to the northern slope of the Qinling Mountains and adding a landscape to the park.

Address: Taiping Valley, Southwest of Hu County, Anshi

About 55 km/1 hour and 38 minutes (it is predicted that the Bell Tower will open here)