Recommended one-day tours of self-driving tourist attractions around Xi'an

There are a large number of historical sites and natural scenic spots in the surrounding areas of Xi'an. As an ancient capital with thousands of years of history, Xi's cultural charm is one of the best in China. The ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties definitely lives up to its name, and the surrounding area is a place for road trips.

1. Xisigou

Xisigou is lined with trees and gurgling streams. Now that the cement road has been built to Mizoguchi, transportation is convenient, and it is always busy on weekends. In addition, there are many farmers in the ditch and the folk customs are simple. There are ready-made barbecue campsites in Xigou, all in the open space beside the creek. The nearest campsite is about a 20-minute walk from the village entrance.

Self-driving route:

Enter Fengyukou roundabout along Xiwan Road, follow the road signs to Taipingyukou, continue to Xisigou, follow the cement road to the village entrance, the drive is about 1.5 Hour.

Careful reminder:

The water in Xigou is not very big, slowly, and the trees are very tall. The only thing to note is not to enter the grass when walking in the ditch. There were leeches and nettles.

2. Lovers Creek

Lovers Creek is located in the Taiping Management Committee of Hu County, about 55 kilometers away from Xi'an and not far from the entrance of Taiping Forest Park. A small stream flows eastward into the Taiping River, and Lover's Creek is also named after a romantic story. Also called Erdaogou, it goes up the river. The river is full of stones and the pools are scattered with clear water. The vast Lover's Creek tells of romantic feelings. Quiet valley, my road winds through a secluded valley.

Self-driving route:

Enter Fengyukou roundabout along Xiwan Road, follow the road signs to Taipingyukou, and you will reach Lover's Creek not far from the coal yard. The ride takes about 1.5 hours.

Friendly reminder:

You can go to Lover's Creek to see the pastoral scenery of your wife's farmhouse, and go hiking at the nearby Lover's Peak, Lover's Cliff, Lover's Gorge, and Lover's Creek Falls.

3. Zige Valley

Zige Valley is located in Hu County, Xi'an, about 30 kilometers away from the urban area. Due to less man-made destruction, the original vegetation appearance is still maintained. In summer, the trees are lush, the mountains and rivers are beautiful, the scenery is beautiful, and it is close to Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty, so it attracted many Buddhists to come here to practice and live in seclusion. It is also said that later the disciples of the eminent monk Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty moved the remains of Master Xuanzang from Xingjiao Temple to Zige Temple here. This place has always attracted much attention. Julian Beach in Purple Pavilion has a tranquil swimming pool, perfect for cooling off and enjoying a BBQ by the water.

Self-driving route:

About 2 kilometers west from Yajian Golf Course. There is a mountain road to the east of the bridge. Walking south along the road is Zige Valley. When you arrive at the Baolin Temple ruins, you can see an ancient bell in the grass. Go up about 500 meters and there is a path on the right. You can go up the mountain to Jingde Pagoda. Going further, you can see two waterfalls.

Friendly reminder:

If you have enough time, you can also climb the mountain. The scenery along the way is very good. From Zigeyukou to Shanye Farmhouse and then to Maweichi Waterfall, you can go back and forth to Julian Lake Waterfall. The whole journey is about 25 miles, and you can return the same way.

4. Huangyusi Village

Carrying a schoolbag and going up the mountain to study, and pulling a cow up the mountain ridge, this is Huangyusi Village. Huangsi Village is a small plain on the top of the mountain. All the villagers live in this place. Due to its strategic location, villagers have lived here for more than 700 years. There is a temple in the village called Cuiweigong (formerly known as Ping'an Temple). Huangyusi Village is now a good place for tourism and leisure. A road has been built in front of the house, and the dirt road on the winding mountain allows the mountain goods here to reach the outside of the mountain smoothly. It is also very convenient for urbanites to come here for leisure and entertainment.

Self-driving route:

Enter the mountain from Fengyukou to Songbiangou, walk forward on the south slope of Huangyu Temple, and you will reach the vicinity of Huangyu Temple Primary School.

Careful reminder

The terrain here is flat, which is very suitable for barbecue.

5. Xiaoyu

Xiaoyu is located in Nanyin Town, Chang'an, Qingshuitou, Wangmang Township, Chang'an, about 40 kilometers away from the west urban area. It is also the northern section of the Qinchu Ancient Road. It connects the main road of the Qinchu Ancient Road with

Go along Chang'an South Road towards Cuihua Mountain, get on Huanshan Road and head east, you will see the road sign for Xiaoyu. From Xiaoyukou to Xiaoyu Reservoir, you can rest at a farmhouse in the mountains.

Friendly reminder:

This road is ten kilometers long and in good condition, making it very suitable for self-driving.

Self-driving spot for spring outing: Julian Bauhinia Sea Pool

Driving in Yufeng, you will find that some valleys at Meiyukou are also full of flowers. The Julian Lake Scenic Area in Yufeng is a good place to enjoy the redbud flowers. If you come here in mid-April, you can see a sea of ??redbud flowers. It is understood that almost all the redbud trees in Qinling Mountains, the largest redbud tree in Julian Lake, has a history of thousands of years.

6. Heishan Waterfall

Heishan Waterfall is located at the northern foot of Zhongnan Mountain in the Qinling Mountains, in the Laoyu Valley of Hu County, adjacent to tourist attractions such as 'Suzaku', 'Taiping' and 'Guanyin Mountain'. The scenic spot relies on virgin forests, cold spring waterfalls, Longtan Huling, exotic flowers and rocks, bamboo streams and Guolin, and ancient villages. It is a paradise that integrates landscape, humanities, and leisure.

Along the way there are Shimen Shiwu, Seven Springs, You Cave, Guanyin Cliff, Nian Cave Dwellings, Dingtian Pillar, etc. The height of Heishan Waterfall is 100 meters. It is three meters wide in the rainy season and one meter wide in the shoulder season. The waterfall flies down in the air, spraying beads and splashing jade. The mist and rain are empty, and you look up at the cliff above your head. It is as steep as a knife, with branches shaded by golden pines, and a rainbow often hangs in front of the waterfall. Gorgeous and charming.

Heishan Falls BBQ Camp is in the valley at the foot of Heishancha Falls. There is a large open space here with stone tables and benches placed by local villagers. Zhongshan Road, 30 minutes from the parking lot.

Self-driving route:

From Xi'an to Xihan Expressway, from Zhifangxia Expressway, take the old road south for about 5 kilometers, and drive to Shawo Village, which takes 1.5 hours.

Friendly reminder:

When walking in the mountains, be careful not to leave the group and step into the grass or woods at will. If you want to hike nearby, don’t climb too fast and rest appropriately. Generally, mountain roads are narrow and the most crowded.

7. Heigou

Heigou is located between Beishicao and Guashi, deep in the river on the west bank of Fenghe. It is difficult for ordinary people to find this summer resort. On the road, tree-lined road, accompanied by spring water, hot and tired, I sat on a stone by the water. Cool breeze, water, rocks, beautiful trees, flowers and grass, green and fragrant scenery. Bright red wild strawberries are dotted on the lush green, hard-working farmers are planting corn, potatoes are on the hillside, the quilt in the shack seems to have just been rolled up, and the scarecrow in the field is on duty. The water is extremely clear, there are pools everywhere, and an ancient wheat field is looming. This is where the ancients worked and settled. Here, even if the sun is scorching, it is still cool and refreshing. It is a secret place that is very suitable for friends to have outdoor barbecues in summer!

Self-driving route:

Along Xiwan Road, you can see the road signs for Beishicao, Heigou and Guanshi not far from Fengyukou. The transportation is very convenient.

Friendly reminder:

This route is mainly for leisure hiking and is also suitable for the elderly and children.

8. Taiping Valley

The Taiping Alpine Waterfall Group is located at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, 10 kilometers away from Huoguang Street. Here there are green trees, quiet mountains and rivers, and pleasant scenery. The whole ditch is clean. The most distinctive feature is the mountain waterfall group with a drop of more than 100 meters, which is very suitable for leisure. Sit or lie down beside the clear mountain spring, play cards and chess. When you are hungry, turn on the stove and barbecue, look at the lake and mountains, and enjoy the fresh air. On a hot summer day, this is the perfect place for barbecue.

Self-driving route:

Take National Highway 210, enter Fengyukou, pass through Huoguang Street for 10 kilometers, park on the side of the road, and then walk into the mountains.

Friendly reminder:

It is only 10 kilometers away from Huoguang Street.

9. Haogou

Haogou has beautiful scenery and the air is rich in negative ion oxygen, which can enhance human immunity. It can be called a natural oxygen bar in a paradise on earth. The area is rich in vegetation, luxuriant trees, and the original ecology is well-kept; the peaks are beautiful, the mountains are stacked, the pines and rocks are clever, and it is natural.

There are many farmhouses along the trench road, where you can taste the unique flavors of southern Shaanxi, such as Lengshuifei

Or take a bus around the mountain and get off at Zhuque Forest Park Station, where There are buses and minibuses from Hu County to Zhuque.

10. Xiaobagou

Xiaobagou is located between Nanshicao, Beishicao and Guanshi. Daping Turret is deeper than Chang'an and Fengxiaobagou, about 100 meters away from Xi'an. 60 kilometers. An hour from the gentle slope at the mouth of the ravine, we arrived at the farmhouse. After resting for a while, you can continue walking up. The journey is gentle and slowly ascending, with little danger. This route is suitable for casual sightseeing with minimal intensity. Moreover, the ground is flat, the vegetation is lush, and the water is clear and can be drank directly. Suitable for camping and barbecue, and also suitable for two-day trips. There's plenty of room for a bonfire in the evening.

Self-driving route:

You can enter the mountain from Fengyukou to Guan City, or you can lie on the Yangshi to watch the natural wonders. After passing the Yangshi, turn left and cross the river. Take the village-to-cun highway and go straight to Xiaobagou.

Friendly reminder:

This line is in good condition and can be driven directly.

11. Qingmuchuan

Qingmuchuan 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 Qingchuan County of Sichuan Province to the north. Wudu County and Kang County of Gansu Province border on each other. Known as "three provinces with one foot", it is the westernmost ancient town in Shaanxi Province, 27 kilometers west of Jiuzhaigou Valley.

The ancient town was once a mixed area of ??Qiang and Han people in ancient times, and gradually prospered from the Ming Dynasty. Most of the houses were built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Qingchuan's population continues to grow exponentially. After hundreds of years of vicissitudes, there are a large number of well-preserved ancient streets, ancient temples, ancient plank roads, ancient buildings and other historical relics, which are worth visiting.

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 "Leifeng Town" in the TV series, which is Qingmuchuan Town, Ningqiang County, Hanzhong.

Qingmuchuan is named after an Aoki tree on the Sichuan highway. It is famous for its support of the Tang Dynasty and ancient architecture. It was once one of the main routes into Sichuan, the throat of Qin and Shu, and a border trade center where merchants gathered.

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

Distance: 460 kilometers.

Time taken: 7.5 hours.

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, 140 kilometers, takes 3.5 hours; does not consider national highways and In terms of highway driving, the speed can reach 60-80km/h, and the scenery on national highways and county roads is beautiful.