The Cuihua Mountain Scenic Area in Xi'an is composed of three parts: the Bishan Lake Scenic Area, the Tianchi Scenic Area, and the Landslide Stone Sea Scenic Area. It has beautiful natural scenery, and the most fascinating one is the Qiuchi on the summit. So, what are the best routes for a one-day tour of Cuihua Mountain in Xi'an
One day tour guide for Cuihua Mountain in Xi'an
Recommended routes for Cuihua Mountain tourism:Bishan Lake Scenic Area - Tianchi Scenic Area - Landslide Stone Sea Scenic Area - Ganqiu Pool Scenic Area - Yifangjian Ecological Leisure and Sightseeing Area The price for peak season tickets (March to November) is 65 yuan per ticket. The price for off-season tickets (December to February of the following year) is 40 yuan per ticket Peak season ticket discount: Half price discount for children between 1.2-1.5 meters. Full time primary, secondary, and tertiary school students (including vocational and technical schools, but excluding graduate students, adult education, and student ID cards) with their own student ID will receive a ticket price of 32 yuan per ticket Off season ticket discount: Half price discount for children between 1.2-1.5 meters, which is 20 yuan/ticket; Minors between the ages of six (excluding six) and 18 (including 18), as well as full-time undergraduate and below students, will be eligible for a 50% discount with their student ID card, which is 20 yuan per card Cuihua Mountain is located in Taiyigong Town, Chang'an District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, at Dayukou on the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains. It is a branch peak in the middle section of the Zhongnan Mountain. Its main peak has an elevation of 2132 meters and an area of 17.85 square kilometers. Cuihua Mountain is renowned for its unique landslide landforms, known as the "Zhongnan Duxiu" and the "China Geological and Geomorphic Museum" Spring and autumn are indeed the best times to visit Cuihua Mountain. In spring, all things come back to life, and the thousands of acres of alpine rhododendrons on the mountains bloom in full bloom, red, pink, and white, with colorful hues that adorn the entire mountain range like rosy clouds. At this moment, the temperature is moderate, with a gentle breeze brushing my face. Walking on the mountain path, breathing in fresh air, feeling the vitality of nature, makes me feel particularly relaxed. In autumn, Cuihua Mountain is covered with colorful red leaves, like a magnificent painting. The maple leaves, yellow croaker and other leaves in the mountains turn red and golden, complementing the emerald green pine and cypress trees, creating a beautiful sight. The cool weather in autumn is perfect for hiking and mountain climbing, allowing you to enjoy this charming autumn scenery There are many farmhouse restaurants to choose from at the foot of Cuihua Mountain. These farmhouses have beautiful environments, fresh air, and offer a variety of home cooked dishes, allowing tourists to taste authentic Shaanxi cuisine. For example, glutinous rice has a chewy texture, and when paired with specially made sauce, the taste is very delicious. Jiangshui fish is also a specialty snack. Smooth and tender fish in sour and spicy Jiangshui greatly increase one's appetite. In addition, you can also taste other Shaanxi featured snacks, such as Liangpi, Roujiamo, etc. In rural tourism, tourists can also experience the tranquility and comfort of rural life, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and enjoy the beauty of nature. If you want a more comfortable accommodation environment, you can also choose nearby homestays. These homestays come in various styles, some full of artistic atmosphere, while others feature natural landscapes, providing tourists with diverse choices As one of the iconic scenic spots of Cuihua Mountain, Cuihua Peak is surrounded by residual peaks left behind by landslides, with sharp corners protruding directly into the sky, forming a unique granite peak ridge landscape. Its steep mountain terrain is intimidating, but it also attracts countless tourists to challenge themselves. On one side of Cuihua Peak, there is an isolated remnant peak, with walls as sharp as cutting, standing proudly and imposing. The cliff on the side of Cuihua Peak is about 200 meters high and very steep, with a large amount of landslide deposits piled up below the cliff, as if telling the story of the past mountain collapse and earth splitting Tianchi, a natural mountain lake formed by landslides, is like a brilliant pearl embedded in the verdant mountains. The lake is clear and green, surrounded by mountains, and the scenery is breathtaking. There are attractions such as Taiyi Hall and Lvgong Cave around Tianchi, which add a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. The Taiyi Hall is solemn and dignified, carrying ancient legends and historical memories. The mysterious and unfathomable Lugong Cave attracts tourists to explore it. In addition, Tianchi also has a waterfall that cascades down like silver, hanging in the mountains with splashing water, bringing coolness and shock to people As one of the landslide dammed lakes, although the lake water has dried up, Ganqiu Pond still has extremely high ornamental value. It is located at the foot of Ganqiu Peak, with a high altitude of about 1730 meters. It is understood that there are different views on its causes. One believes that Ganqiu Pool is a stretching depression formed by ancient landslides, while the other believes that Ganqiu Pool is a barrier lake formed by landslides. The scenic area introduces the latter to tourists. Walking from the foothills to Ganqiu Pool, the road conditions are gentle at the front and steep at the back, especially when approaching Ganqiu Pool, there is a step of about 140 steps, high and steep, with no handles on either side. Along the way, I saw giant stones crowded in front and behind, staggered in height and stacked on top of each other, some like copper walls and iron walls, some like knives and axes, shocking people with the magical power of nature. There is an observation deck near Ganqiu Pool with a wide view, where you can see the Lingying Terrace of Nanwu Terrace and the faintly visible farmland in the distance. There is also a simple small temple where the Jade Emperor is enshrined The Cuihua Mountain Geological Museum showcases the unique landslide landscape and related scientific knowledge of Cuihua Mountain. The museum covers an area of over 500 square meters and fully showcases the geological mysteries of Cuihua Mountain through modern technological means such as sound, light, and electricity. Here, tourists can have a preliminary understanding of the scientific knowledge of various mixed rock fossils formed by the action of injected banded, intestinal, lens shaped, and gneiss shaped rocks. The first Qinling Zhongnan Mountain World Geopark Museum in Northwest China showcases the geology, geography, landforms, flora and fauna resources, folk customs, and exploration achievements of geologists in the Qinling Mountains over the years. The museum has won the National Habitat Classic Architecture and Environment Double Gold Award and is open to the public free of charge. The scenic area has also accelerated the training of science popularization professionals, specially invited geological experts from universities such as Northwest University, explored the "full-time+professional" teaching mode, and carried out science popularization training activities The wind tunnel is narrow and triangular, with a length of over 30 meters and a height of 15 meters. There is no sunlight in the cave all year round. When the airflow passes through, the speed increases and the wind force decreases. When visitors enter the cave, they feel the cool breeze blowing. The wind tunnel is a narrow gap formed by two huge gravel blocks supporting each other in a "human" shape. In summer, it becomes a good place for tourists to escape the heat The collapse stone sea area of Cuihua Mountain is vast, and it is estimated that the total amount of landslide deposits near Ganqiu Pool and Shuiqiu Pool can reach 300 million cubic meters. The accumulation of giant stones has formed many artistic landscapes, caves, and crevices. In the sea of collapsed rocks, large boulders flow downwards from the site of the mountain's collapse, accumulating into a massive landslide mass. The giant rock was squeezed in front and pushed back, as if it was rolling and rushing; Looking down from a high place, the gravel is strange in shape, standing or lying, straight or inclined, with various shapes and shapes, rugged and magnificent. During landslides, huge gravel may sometimes break along joints during the collapse process. Beside Shuiqiu Pool, there is a gravel divided into two pieces by serrated joints, with a typical fracture surface of interlocking canine teeth. In addition, there are more than 60 caves and narrow slits in Cuihua Mountain, such as Wind Tunnel, Ice Cave, Summer Spring, Kiss Gorge, Yiqing Valley, Youyou Valley and other six unique caves with their own characteristics, mysterious and unpredictable, attracting tourists to explore the amazing craftsmanship of nature Recommended route: Scenic area entrance - Eighteen Pan Mountain Trail - Welcome Pine Square - Tianchi - Ice and Wind Tunnel - Taiyi Palace - Longjiliang - Zhengcha Reservoir - Scenic area entrance. It is not recommended to walk in the opposite direction Starting from the entrance of the scenic area, step onto the Eighteen Pan Mountain Trail, which has a total of 1088 steps. Along the way, there is a combination of gentle slopes and steps, which is relatively effortless. The green trees on both sides of the hiking trail provide shade, and even on hot summer days, one can feel a hint of coolness. Along the way, you can also enjoy various wildflowers and green plants, adding a lot of color to the hiking trip. As we move forward, our vision gradually broadens, allowing us to overlook the surrounding mountains and beautiful scenery. It takes about an hour to reach Yingbin Song Square Welcome Pine Square is a great place for rest and sightseeing. This used to be a village, but now it has been converted into a farmhouse with cheap fast food snacks. If you get tired from walking, you can take a break here, taste local cuisine, and replenish your energy. From the square, you can see the distant Cuihua Peak and Tianchi, the scenery is very spectacular. Here, you can also see some tourists taking photos and capturing these beautiful moments Leave the Welcome Pine Square and continue on, you will soon arrive at Tianchi. Tianchi is one of the core attractions of Cuihua Mountain, with clear and green lake water surrounded by mountains, like a beautiful landscape painting. At the edge of Tianchi Lake, you can choose to take a boat tour and enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains. There are also some scenic spots around Tianchi, such as Taiyi Hall and Lvgong Cave, where you can gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Cuihua Mountain. In addition, there are some snack stalls and shops around Tianchi where you can buy food and souvenirs Depart from Tianchi and head to the Ice and Wind Tunnel. Ice caves and wind tunnels are famous attractions on Cuihua Mountain, with low temperatures inside and very cool. The wind tunnel is narrow and triangular, with a length of over 30 meters and a height of 15 meters. There is no sunlight in the cave all year round. When the airflow passes through, the speed increases and the wind force decreases. When visitors enter the cave, they feel the cool breeze blowing. The temperature in the ice cave remains around -4 ℃ throughout the year, and even in hot summer, the cave still freezes over. The ice cave is relatively deep, and the terrain inside the cave is low-lying, forming irregularly shaped outer and inner caves. Due to the lack of conditions for exchanging warm and cold air with the outside of the cave, the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the cave can reach over 23 ℃ in summer. The outside cave is cold and shady, while the inside cave remains frozen for years After passing through ice and wind tunnels, we arrived at Taiyi Palace. Taiyi Palace is the summer retreat and leisure residence of Tang King Li Shimin, with a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. Here, you can visit ancient buildings and learn about the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty. There are also some beautiful gardens and landscapes around Taiyi Palace that can be photographed as souvenirs Longji Ridge Climbing Trail is a challenging route on Cuihua Mountain. There are a total of 3333 steps here, all of which are steps, and the road is relatively narrow. The hiking trail is almost lined with tree lined paths on both sides, and the scenery becomes very beautiful when you reach the top. During the process of climbing Longji Liang, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountains and also overlook attractions such as Nanwu Tai (Lingying Tai, Guanyin Tai). Climbing the Dragon Ridge requires a certain amount of physical strength and endurance, but the sense of achievement when reaching the mountaintop is indescribable You can reach Zhengcha Reservoir from Longjiliang. Zhengcha Reservoir was built by the local people on a river formed after a landslide in 1973. The scenery around the reservoir is beautiful, with clear lake water and surrounding mountains. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature and take photos as souvenirs. Starting from Zhengcha Reservoir, follow the route back to the entrance of the scenic area, ending the day's journey to Cuihua Mountain The charging items of Cuihua Mountain mainly include tickets, sightseeing buses, slides, etc. The peak season ticket price is 65 yuan/adult, and students can enjoy discounts with their student ID card. The ticket price is 32 yuan/adult. The ticket prices during the off-season are relatively low, 40 yuan/ticket for adults and 20 yuan/ticket for students. In addition, the scenic area also implements a free policy for groups such as children, the elderly, and military personnel. Children under 1.2 meters (including 1.2 meters, must be accompanied by a guardian) or children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) can enter the park for free with valid documents; Admission to the park is free of charge with the officer certificate (retirement certificate), non commissioned officer certificate, soldier certificate, active duty military personnel (including retired military cadres), and disability certificate; Elderly people aged 65 and above (including 65 years old) can enter the park for free with their valid identification and accompanied by a guardian When traveling to Cuihua Mountain, be sure to wear comfortable sports shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor activities. Sports shoes can provide good support and cushioning, making you more relaxed and comfortable during the climbing process. Outdoor clothing should have breathable, windproof, waterproof and other functions to adapt to different weather conditions When climbing, be sure to follow the regulations of the scenic area and do not climb dangerous areas. Cuihua Mountain has some steep peaks and cliffs, which pose certain safety risks. Strictly follow the designated hiking route of the scenic area and do not leave the route without authorization to avoid accidents Protect the natural environment and do not litter. Cuihua Mountain is a beautiful natural scenic spot, and we should cherish it together. Put the garbage into the garbage bag and take it to the designated garbage disposal point for disposal. Respect wild animals and plants, and do not destroy their living environment. You may encounter some wild animals in the scenic area. Don't panic, keep a safe distance, and don't interfere with their lives During the climbing process, pay attention to your own safety. If you feel unwell, you should rest or seek help in a timely manner. In case of bad weather, such as rainstorm and strong wind, you should find a safe place to take shelter as soon as possible. At the same time, pay attention to fire prevention and do not smoke or use open flames in the scenic areaHow much is the ticket price for Cuihua Mountain in Xi'an?
Overview of Cuihua Mountain
2. Preparation for Travel
(1) Best Time
(II) Transportation
(III) Accommodation and Catering
III. Introduction to Scenic Spots
(1) Cuihua Peak and Tianchi
(II) Ganqiu Pond
(III) Geological Museum
(IV) Wind Tunnel and Ice Cave
(V) Collapse Stone Sea
4. Travel Route
(1) Eighteen Pan Mountain Trail
(II) Welcome Pine Square
(III) Tianchi
(IV) Ice and Wind Tunnel
(V) Taiyi Palace
(VI) Longji Ridge
(7) Zhengcha Reservoir
V. Charging Items
VI. Travel Tips
(1) Equipment Preparation
(II) Safety Notice