Winter is here, and for a day trip by car around Xi’an, you can visit Guanshan Ranch. If it snows, the scenery at Guanshan Ranch will be even more beautiful, with snow covering everything. You could also visit the Zhangyu Reina Castle Winery in Shaanxi, or soak in the hot springs at the Taibai Mountain Yijing Hot Spring Camp.
1、Guanshan Ranch
Guanshan Grassland is located in the southwest of Long County, Baoji City, 134 kilometers from Baoji City and 300 kilometers from Xi’an City. It is the only provincial scenic spot in Northwest China with alpine meadows as its main feature, and has a European style. It is known as the “Little Tianshan”. The landscape here is similar to the Alps in Central Europe, with secluded streams and lakes, meadows and forests interspersed, vast terrain, fertile water and grass, herds of horses, and beautiful scenery.
【Self-driving route from Xi’an to Guanshan Ranch】
First, drive along the Lianhuo Expressway for 149.7 kilometers, then turn slightly right onto the ramp towards Pingliang/Fengxiang. Some sections are toll-paying. Then drive along the ramp for 1.5 kilometers and enter the Bao’an Expressway from the entrance.
It takes 7 hours to drive from Xi’an to Guanshan Ranch, and driving is the most convenient way to get there.
What are some fun things to do at Guanshan Ranch?
There are scenic landmark towers, Qin Hanfeizi Horse Grazing Beach, Baita County Ruins, Han and Tang Dynasty Schooling Ground Viewing Horse Mound, Viewing Platform, Shooting Range, Mongolian Yurts, Amusement Park, Fishing Pond, Folk Village, Bonfire Parties and other amusement facilities at Guanshan Ranch.
“Guanshan in June is still covered in frost, old farmers haven’t seen flowers for three springs”. What are you waiting for? Let’s go on a road trip to Guanshan Ranch together!
2、Zhangyu Reina Castle Winery in Shaanxi
Address: 100 meters east of Polou Village, Weicheng Town, Weicheng District, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province
Driving Route:
Self-driving Route 1: Get off the airport expressway towards Xianyang City, turn left at the Zhouling roundabout and drive for 5 kilometers to reach your destination. You can navigate to Polou Village.
Self-driving Route 2: Get off the Xianyang East Expressway, turn left onto Jinxu Road and drive towards the city center, turn right onto Chaoyang Fifth Road, then turn right again onto Changling Road and drive to the Weicheng Town Government, then drive 3 kilometers north to reach your destination.
【Winery Introduction】
The Zhangyu Winery covers an area of over 1100 mu, with unique architectural styles. The grand entrance of the winery resembles the ancient city walls that still remain in Xi’an. The main castle in the winery is in the Italian classic Tuscan style, standing 60 meters tall, with red terracotta tiles and bright yellow wall paint. Under the golden sunlight, it exudes a classic and romantic atmosphere.
【Tickets】
1. Zhangyu Winery ticket 96 yuan (no ticket is needed outside the Zhangyu Winery, you can choose to enter or play and take pictures around based on your own interests)
2. Zhangyu Winery sightseeing bus 10 yuan/person
3、Taibai Mountain Yijing Hot Spring Camp
Yijing Hot Spring – Qinling Taibai Mountain Camp is located at the exit of the Taibai Mountain National Forest Park in Tangyu Town, Meixian County, Shaanxi Province. It is only 100 kilometers from Xi’an and 125 kilometers from Xianyang Airport. It is famous throughout the country for its unique design of independent courtyard houses with hot springs, which are private yet close to nature.
Address: No. 1, Tangyu Port Central Avenue, Tangyu Town, Meixian County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province
Telephone: 0917-5715555 18191785901
Self-driving route:
Yijing Hot Spring – Qinling Taibai Mountain Camp is located at the exit of the Taibai Mountain National Forest Park in Tangyu Town, Meixian County, Shaanxi Province. It is only 100 kilometers from Xi’an and 125 kilometers from Xianyang Airport.
Self-driving route:
1. Take the Xi-Bao Expressway for about 100 kilometers and exit at the Taibai Mountain exit. Follow the Fatang Highway south for 13 kilometers to the Taibai Mountain Tourist Service Center, then turn right and drive west for 300 meters to reach your destination.
2. Take the Xi’an Ring Expressway via the Xihu Expressway, exit at the Laoyugu Port and follow the Guanzhong Tourism Loop Line west to Tangyu Town.
Self-driving time: 1 hour Yijing Hot Spring
4、Yuanjia Village
Yuanjia Village is located at the foot of the Nine Peaks Mountain under the tomb of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty. It is known as the “Guanzhong Impression Experience Place”, and many tourists come here.
Address of Yuanjia Village: North of Yanxia Town, Liquan County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province
Self-driving route:
Route 1: Xi’an – Airport Expressway (Fuyin Expressway) – Zhao Mausoleum Exit – 7 kilometers east – to Yuanjia Village
Route 2: Xi’an – Century Avenue – Xianyang – Mazhuang – Qiandong – Zhaozhen – Beitun – Yuanjia Village
Route 3: Xi’an – Airport Expressway (Fuyin Expressway) – Zhouling Exit – Qiandong – Fenghuo Town – Yanxia Town – Yuanjia Village
Total distance: 60 kilometers
Self-driving time: 1 hour
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