Where is the best place to drive in Qinling?
As a native of Xi'an, I have deep feelings for the Qinling Mountains.
When I was young, I often made appointments online in advance with colleagues at work or some traveling friends. During the holidays, I would repack my luggage and hike along the Yangchang trails in the Qinling Mountains. Because I have specialized in wilderness survival training and have worked as a cartographer, every time I hike in the Qinling Mountains, I will draw a route map in advance and send it to everyone. A shack can be accurately marked on a trail map. We call ourselves the little ants in the Qinling Mountains. We have never lost our way in the past few years, and we are always in unfamiliar areas.
Later, due to a sports injury, the meniscus of my right knee was torn and I had to stop hiking.
With private cars, it has become a norm to go to the Qinling Mountains to enjoy flowers and relax. As of now, almost all the routes open to traffic from the north to the south of the Qinling Mountains have been completed. Seeing this familiar topic, I wanted to answer it. A few days ago, I answered a question about a self-driving tour around the Qinling Mountains and drew four self-driving tour routes. More than 20,000 people asked me for navigation maps.
1. Product Line Overview
This is a newly drawn road trip route map. The reason for drawing this route is that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently launched 300 rural tourism experience routes to help rural revitalization across the country. There are 10 lines in Shaanxi, and this is one of them.
This route includes ancient villages, ancient towns, tea gardens, orange orchards, cherry orchards, and rapeseed flowers; there are grand canyons, lakes, and forests; there are culture, history, and allusions.
< p>Second, each node of the line. This line is drawn as a circle, making it easier for friends in the circle to jump in line, go shopping, or go back to their homes.Our tentative starting point and end point are Xi'an.
Xi'an Ancun Niubeiliang Yungai Temple Ancient Town Tayun Mountain Scenic Area Ancient Terraces Water Town Zhongba Grand Canyon Tiegu Town Shiquan Old Street Xixiang Cherry Blossom Valley, Tea Garden Nanzheng Rapeseed Flower Sea, Liping Scenic Area Zhang Qian Memorial Hall, Orange Yuanyang County Liyuan Scenic Area Qinling - Foping Panda Valley 1; 1
The total length of the line is 1,469 kilometers. Ordinary private cars can travel by road, either on expressways or national highways, and the entire journey is asphalt pavement.
It takes about 3-5 days, which is very suitable for a leisure self-driving trip with a short vacation.
Three. Precautions Although the road conditions are very good, after all, we are driving in mountainous areas, so there are still some things that need to be paid attention to.
1. When driving on a mountain road, pay attention to the speed of the vehicle, avoid large cars, do not drive too fast, and try not to overtake in corners.
2. After parking, people leave their vehicles and hike up the mountain, being careful not to get lost. Try to take the regular scenic roads, and don’t take the trails in the mountains. People who have no hiking experience are advised not to climb the mountain by themselves.
3. Accommodation
Try to stay in hotels, B&Bs, or cars. Don't set up a tent in the wild to prevent wild beasts from harassing you at night.
In recent years, wildlife protection measures in the Qinling Mountains have been very effective. The number and population of wild animals have increased, and ferocious beasts are often seen.
4. Prevent temperature loss.
Twenty-one marathon runners in Gansu died of hypothermia. This lesson is painful. While I feel deeply sorry for the runners, as friends traveling by car in mountainous areas, we should also prevent temperature loss.
Hyperthermia can occur at any time throughout the year, and it often kills people invisibly, which is very scary. Typically, the following conditions will cause temperature loss:
Bad weather outside, lack of proper insulation measures, and severe physical exhaustion.
Any encounter can cause hypothermia, and the weather in mountainous areas can be changeable. Once it cools down and rains, the outdoor temperature will drop sharply.
So, bring thicker clothes and even bedding.
5. Floods and landslides
If it rains in mountainous areas, stay away from rivers and hillsides and go to places with gentle terrain. Sometimes, a river that can be crossed in one step will flood very quickly
Summary: Traveling to the Qinling Mountains is to see the mountains and water, embrace nature, and escape the concrete forest of the city. You can experience the diverse ecology and honest villagers of the Qinling Mountains, eat authentic farm food, and see the original natural scenery.
What are you waiting for? Welcome to the beautiful Qinling Mountains.
My answer is as follows:
For those who have lived in the city for a long time, for those who like to drive by themselves, this is the best time to travel in May. The most beautiful self-driving route in Qinling Mountains. The recommendations are as follows for your reference.
Qinling Scenery
1. The most beautiful self-driving route planning starts from Xi'an, Anguo Highway 312, Lantian National Highway 312, Shangluo City, G40, Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway, approximates the Grand Canyon, Zhulinguan Town, G345, National Highway, Yangshan Gaoba Town, G70 Expressway Tianzhu Mountain Mountain Left Expressway Zhashui Niubiliang Village G211 Huoguang Street G210 National Highway Qinling Watershed Xi'an 1; 1
2. Attractions and tips along the way. First day plan. From Xi'an to Shangluo section of National Highway 312, from An to Shangluo on National Highway 312, the total distance is 110 kilometers. National Road 312 is now in very good condition, and the Qinling Mountains along the way are naturally beautiful. When you enter the Qinling Mountains, the sky becomes bluer and bluer. On this road, you can see Qinling granite bodies like copper walls and iron walls. The Qinling Mountains on both sides of the valley are green, and the river originating from the top of the Qinling Mountains is clear and sweet. There is a scenic spot in Yantou worth recommending, and that is Wangshun Mountain. Currently, Wangshun Mountain is a free attraction. You can walk up the mountain or take the cable car.
Scenery of National Highway 312
Arrive at Shangluo City.
If you stay longer in the Qinling Mountains on National Highway 312, you will arrive in the beautiful Shangluo City in the afternoon. You can visit this beautiful National Sanitary City and National Garden City. You can take a stroll in Danjiang Riverside Park in the evening, which is a cool and pleasant feeling.
Accommodation
Shangluo Furama Hotel, Xinyuan International Hotel. The price is about 220 yuan per night. The accommodation is good, with parking space and breakfast.
Shangluo City Scenery
Plan 2 for the next day. Shangnan is similar to the Grand Canyon, leaving Shangluo City and heading east on the G40 Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway. After driving for about 50 minutes, you will arrive at Jinsixia Town, Shangnan County. Get off the expressway and drive directly to Jinsixia Scenic Area. Jinsi Gorge Scenic Spot is well-known throughout the country and is the earliest 5a scenic spot in Shangluo. Entering the Grand Canyon, you will come to a May natural air-conditioned room. The temperature in the canyon is refreshing, the original canyon landform is rich in vegetation, and the flowing pools, waterfalls, strange peaks and rocks, and pavilions are the most beautiful scenery here. Walking upstream along the creek, the canyon is about 5 kilometers long, with different beautiful scenery everywhere. I've never been to Golden Canyon. I'd love to take a look.
Scenery of Jinsi Gorge
Food.
Fairy leaf jelly and dough are the specialties here. It feels very hot when traveling. Eat a plate of fairy jelly, it tastes sour and delicious.
Accommodation
It is recommended that you choose to stay in Jinsi Gorge Scenic Area. Accommodation here is not expensive, you can eat farm food and walk in the Qinling Mountains.
Plan 3 on the third day: Yangshan Tianzhu Mountain, a famous mountain in southern Shaanxi. After breakfast, leave the Jinsi Gorge Scenic Area and walk back along the G40. Take the G345 National Highway at the exit of the Zhulinguan Expressway, also called Zhushan Road, and go straight to Shanyang County, Shaanxi Province. Walk for about an hour to the Tianzhu Mountain Exit of G70 Yinfu Expressway in Gaoba Town and head to Tianzhu Mountain. Yangtianzhu Mountain is a national forest park. The characteristic of the tour is that the mountains are steep and the main peak is nearly 2,100 meters above sea level. It is recommended that you stick to the hike, which takes about three hours. The climb is a bit steep, but it's worth it one view at a time. Take the ropeway down the mountain. The temperature at the top of the mountain is very cool. Once you reach the top of the mountain, you will see that the other mountains look dwarfed by the sky. This is the best portrayal of climbing to the top of Tianzhu.
Scenery of Tianzhu Mountain
Food.
Shangluo has its own local characteristics, such as Yangshan County’s mutton steamed buns.
Plan 4 for the fourth day. Niubeiliang Scenic Area in Qinling Mountains Niubeiliang National Nature Reserve is the most famous scenic spot in Qinling Mountains. It mainly shows tourists the original natural scenery of Qinling Mountains. The original ecological scenery of the scenic spot was given to Qinling by God, and it was also given by Qinling to mankind. When we come to Niubeiliang, we can't help but marvel at the beauty of Qinling Mountains. In May, Niuhouliang is full of beautiful mountains and rivers, and the wild flowers in the valley are just blooming. The wild fruits on the boulevard may tempt you. It takes more than half a day to visit Niubiliang Scenic Area. The longer you stay here, the more relaxed and refreshing you will feel! The natural oxygen bar rising in the unknown boudoir is a high summary of it.
Qinling Oxygen Bar - Niubeiliang, Zhashui County
Travel Suggestions
The scenic area is relatively large and can be visited most of the day. It's very cool here. It is recommended that you wear comfortable travel shoes or hiking shoes and bring enough dry food for lunch. Of course, there are also snack vendors in the scenic area.
Accommodation
After visiting Niubiliang Scenic Area, you may feel tired. It is recommended that you stay in a hotel outside the scenic area or in the residential complex in nearby Zhujiawan.
The B&B here is suitable for family travelers, but it is not suitable for two people. The reason is that the price of B&B is a bit high. Zhujiawan is rated as a beautiful village in China, and the living environment in Zhujiawan is very good.
Niubeiliang Scenery
Fifth day plan 5. Zhongnanshan Village, Huoguang Street, Xi'an, Zhongnanshan Village
On the morning of the fifth day, you can go to the nearby Experience the fun of outdoor sports in Zhongnanshan Village. It is the best place for parent-child gatherings. The scenic area is dotted with huge rocks, lush vegetation, gurgling streams and criss-crossing waterfalls. There are many outdoor sports experience projects for adults, as well as entertainment projects for children. The projects in the scenic area are fully functional and rich in types. In addition, they also followed the principle of adapting to local conditions, relied on the natural scenery of the Qinling Mountains, and made perfect use of their own site and other resources for design and layout, achieving the perfect combination of landscape and nature, and man and nature. I suggest you spend the whole morning in the green mountains and green waters.
Zhongnanshan Village Scenic Area
Qinling Watershed Section
Leave Zhongnanshan Village and head west along G211 Highway to Huoguang Street. During this period, you have to pass through Huanghualing. The natural scenery of Huanghualing will make you stop and stop. The green mountains are still there, and there are crystal clear stones in the streams. You will appreciate the different landscapes here, the original Qinling countryside and the leisurely pastoral scenery along the way. When you come to Huoguang Street, it is the only way from Xi'an to southern Shaanxi. It is also a station on the ancient Meridian Line. There are many places where you can check out mountain goods, and you can take home the ones that suit you. Drive along the G210 National Highway to Xi'an Anhe and arrive at the top of the Qinling Mountains, which is the watershed of the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. It is also the most beautiful scenic spot on the Qinling Section of National Highway 210. Every spring, summer and autumn, the Qinling section of National Highway 210 is crowded with vehicles coming to enjoy the mountains and rivers, because the Qinling Mountains here have beautiful scenery and beautiful ecological environment. To the north of the watershed is the ancient city of Xi'an.
Summary: Daqinling has many beautiful scenery and self-driving routes, and for May, I think the most beautiful self-driving route is this. Plan to drive for five days. To enjoy the most beautiful scenery, you have to take the national highway, and the Qinling Mountains on the China Road are beautiful. You can enjoy mountains, water views and outdoor sports. Since I often walk many of the recommended routes, I think they are worth recommending. I hope my recommendation can help you.