Actually, winter is a great time to visit Xi’an. A friend of mine asked me where to go for winter travel, and I highly recommended Xi’an. I didn’t disappoint her in the end, especially the Big Wild Goose Pagoda at night in winter, it’s the kind of place you just don’t want to leave!
Xi’an Winter Travel Recommendations
Yongning Gate – Steal Half a Day of Leisure
On one side is the rushing traffic, on the other is the drifting boats, on one side is the soft waves of the moat, and on the other is the high-end atmosphere of the department store. This is the South Gate of Xi’an. Here, you can not only climb the city wall and enjoy the distant view, wander leisurely in the square, but also paddle your oars in the moat…
Opening Hours
April 1st to October 31st 8:00-22:00
November 1st to March 31st 8:00-19:00
Performance Time
South Gate Ancient City Opening Ceremony 9:30 am every day at the South Gate Suspension Bridge Square
Warrior Formation Performance 10:30 am and 4:30 pm every day at the South Gate Wengcheng
Mawei Post Station – The Red Trees in the Garden Are Full of Fragrance
“The flags are in disarray, what can you do? Few people go south, many go north. The dust has faded, the fragrant powder is bright, the lychees have reached Maweipo.” Maweipo is the present-day Mawei Post Station.
Mawei Post Station is located in the west of Xingping County, Shaanxi Province. During the An Lushan Rebellion, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang fled to this place, and under the coercion of the accompanying soldiers, ordered Yang Guifei to be put to death. Today, three kilometers east of Yang Guifei’s tomb, the “First Post Station of the Silk Road” – Mawei Post Station Folk Culture Experience Village has been built.
Mawei Post Station is divided into three valleys, East Valley, Middle Valley and West Valley, featuring snacks and folk customs. You can taste all kinds of snacks from Shaanxi here, and the handicrafts sold on the street are dazzling, including pottery, clay sculptures, hand-woven fabrics, dough figures, etc., which are deeply loved by tourists.
Transportation
Take a bus to Xingping at the West Bus Station, and then transfer to bus No. 1 or 5, get off at Mawei Post Station Vegetable Market, walk north for a few meters to reach the destination.
China Tangyuan – There Are Mountains and Forests in the City
“How can you know the beauty of spring without visiting the garden?” China Tangyuan, famous for its bonsai art, is truly a place to linger with its pavilions, terraces and courtyards, small bridges and flowing water! The garden is dotted with “dry landscapes”, and if it weren’t for the stone mills and grinders with a strong local flavor that pave the paths, you might be fooled into thinking you are in a Japanese garden.
The garden not only has a vast water system and a group of carp, but also more than 20,000 ancient trees, some of which are hundreds to thousands of years old. There are weeping willows from Baqiao, ancient locust trees from Guanzhong, black pines from Qinling Mountains, Lagerstroemia indica from Shennongjia, thousand-year-old ginkgo trees, and century-old soapberry trees; there are also loquat trees, white magnolias, cherry trees, peach trees, apricot trees, etc., for visitors to enjoy flowers and taste fruits. The numerous tree species are lush and leafy, forming forests that make people feel deeply moved and realize the meaning of returning to nature!
Xi’an Winter Day Trip Recommendations
Mount Hua
From December every year to March the following year, the whole Mount Hua is covered with snow. At this time, you will see the rare snow scenery of Mount Hua: the beautiful rime frost coats the trees, rocks, and houses with a layer of crystal-clear clothes, turning the mountain scenery into a delicate white painting.
The wonderful scenery of Mount Hua after snow, the sun slowly rises from the horizon, the pink light covers the vast sea of clouds.
Ticket: 100 yuan/person (off-season)
Self-driving route: Xi’an Ring Road Expressway – Lianhuo Expressway – Lintong/Weinan direction – Huaxian/Tongguan direction – Huayin toll station exit – Huayue South Road – Huashan East Road – Destination
Mount Cuihua
Mount Cuihua in the snow is a dreamy fairy tale world. The branches and grasses are covered with rime frost, and small snowflakes hit your face as you walk. The ground and the mountainside are all covered with a layer of white. You can’t believe your eyes, as far as you can see, everything is a painting in ink and wash.
The snow is white and vast, the branches covered with icicles are like elves.
Ticket: 45 yuan/person
Self-driving route: Xi’an Ring Road Expressway – Baomao Expressway – Zhashui/Ankang direction – Taiyigong toll station – S108 – Taiyigong Zhengjie – Tianchi Highway – Destination
Mount Taibai
The pine trees all over the mountain are covered with crystal-clear frost flowers, shining brightly under the sunlight, beautiful and moving. Against the backdrop of the crystal-clear rime frost, the mist on the mountain sometimes looks like fluffy white cotton, sometimes like a transparent gauze, drifting and fluttering, draping the mountains and trees with a light veil.
The winter scenery of Guanshan Pasture is quiet and peaceful, creating a sense of gentleness.
Ticket: 60 yuan/person (off-season)
Self-driving route: Xi’an Ring Road Expressway – Lianhuo Expressway – Yangling/Baoji direction – Famen Temple/Mount Taibai direction – Jiangfa Expressway – Mount Taibai exit – Fatang Line – Park Road – Destination
Xi’an is a famous ancient capital of our country. In this city full of historical footprints, there are well-preserved historical buildings. When you arrive in Xi’an, you will definitely be able to experience the historical culture you most want to feel in the ancient city.
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