Zhouzhi County, Xi'an
As the longest water street in China, Zhouzhi Water Street is larger in area than both the Tang Paradise and Qujiang South Lake combined. For those in Xi'an, Zhouzhi Water Street is an absolute leisure paradise, with beautiful scenery and convenient transportation.
Taiping Valley, Huxian, Xi'an
When it comes to the beauty of mountains and rivers, Guilin and Jiuzhaigou are famous nationwide. Among the many valleys in the Qinling Mountains, Taiping Valley in Huxian is known as the 'Jiuzhaigou of the North.' The valley features unique mountain and water landscapes, with numerous waterfalls, rapids, and dangerous shoals. It was once a scenic retreat for Tang dynasty nobles to enjoy flowers and escape the summer heat. The scenic area boasts a group of waterfalls, each with a pool below. The waterfalls plunge into the pools, creating layers of mist and forming countless rainbows, offering breathtaking beauty.
Dangjia Village, Hancheng City, Shaanxi Province
Dangjia Village was built in 1331 AD and has a history of nearly 700 years. With a long history and simple folk customs, the village is home to more than 120 courtyard houses, 11 ancestral halls, 25 watchtowers, as well as temples, opera stages, Wenxing Pavilion, Kanjia Tower, Biyang Fort, and Jie Xiao Stele. Experts have praised it as a 'living fossil of ancient traditional human settlements in the East,' making it a treasure among ancient Chinese residential architecture!
Yuanjia Village, Liquan County, Xianyang City
For outsiders, the Terracotta Warriors and the Big and Small Wild Goose Pagodas are must-visit attractions. However, if you ask the locals, the most popular tourist spot is definitely Yuanjia Village in Liquan! In recent years, the booming rural folk tourism has become the most popular way to travel. Yuanjia Village, known as the Guanzhong Impression Experience Place, is located at the foot of Jiuzong Mountain, north of Yanxia Town in Liquan County.
Lantian Wangshun Mountain, Xi'an Lantian
Among all the famous mountains, this one stands out uniquely. The scenery in the distance is like a painting, and the view is poetic. Wangshun Mountain Forest Park features towering peaks, bizarre rocks, deep valleys, and clear pools, making it an excellent place to enjoy natural scenery and escape the summer heat around Xi'an. Wangshun Mountain is located behind Saiyu in Lantian County and was historically known as Yushan. The main peak, Yuhuangding, has an altitude of over 2200 meters. This area is also the original source of Lantian jade, from which many imperial jade seals in China were made. The Tang Dynasty poem 'Lantian's warm sun gives birth to jade smoke' refers to this place!
Famen Temple, Fufeng County, Baoji
Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of Buddhism, and the underground palace of Famen Temple houses the finger bone relic of the Buddha. Even more legendary than novels, the underground palace of Famen Temple not only contains the Buddha's relic but also holds supreme Buddhist treasures such as the bronze stupa, the eight-layered treasure casket, and the silver flower double-wheel twelve-ring staff. Before visiting Famen Temple, it is best to prepare some knowledge so that you can understand the stories behind these precious treasures!
