Cuihua Mountain and Qinling Zhongnan Mountain World Geopark

Cuihuashan·Qinling Zhongnanshan World Geopark is located in the southern suburbs of Xi'an. It is famous for its landslide landforms and beautiful lakes and mountains. It is the core park of Qinling Zhongnanshan World Geopark and is known as "Zhongnan Unique". There are both steep rocks and green Tianchi here, and even hidden ice caves that are thousands of years old. If you visit in summer, you can also experience the wonderful experience of "ice and fire". 🕘【Opening hours】: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 17:30 pm 💴【Ticket price】: Adult ticket price: 64 yuan/person, student ticket price: 31 yuan/person, children and people over 65 years old are free of charge. ⛺【Must-visit attractions】: 1️⃣【Tianchi】Walk around the lake for about 40 minutes on the plank road, you can enjoy the quiet beauty of mountains and waters, especially when the mist has not dissipated in the early morning, like an ink painting. There is also an old teahouse next to it, where you can make a cup of Shaanxi green tea, paired with walnut shortbread, and enjoy the rolling clouds. In summer, lotus flowers dot the lakeshore, in autumn, the forests are dyed, and in winter, the ice lake is covered with snow. You can shoot in all four seasons! The Pearl of Tianchi Lake, the Wind Cave Water Cave is a summer resort. As a high mountain barrier lake, it is known as a pearl of Cuihua Mountain with rippling blue waves. 2️⃣【Ice Wind Cave】 is located near Tianchi Lake, and it can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot (with obvious signs). This cave is formed by the remains of landslides and is divided into an ice cave and a wind cave. The rock cracks in the cave seep water and freeze all year round, and the special terrain forms a through wind. Even if you enter in the dog days, you can see icicles hanging, and the temperature is as low as minus °C, which is a natural wonder. 3️⃣【Cuihua Peak】The sea of ​​clouds viewing platform at the top of Zhongnan. You can start climbing to the top from the Ice Wind Cave. There are 1088 steps along the way, with an altitude of 1520 meters. It was named after the Cuihua Niangniang Temple built in the Tang Dynasty. Looking east to Taiyi Valley, west to Shibian, north to Chang'an City, and south to Zhongnan Meadow. Especially when it is sunny after rain, the sea of ​​clouds in the mountains is rolling, like a fairyland (best viewing period: June-September). At the top of the peak, you can slowly see the pilgrimage sites, the ruins of Cuihua Temple in the Tang Dynasty, the stone incense burner, and the broken stele telling the legend of "Cuihua Girl". ✅Regular route: (about 1.5 hours in total): Tianchi-Jinglong Ridge (steep stone steps)-Cuihua Peak (with iron chain guardrails along the way) ✅Landslide Scenic Area-Climbing "Sword Stone Array" (giant collapsed stone pile)-Climbing to the top (requires certain physical strength) ✅Lazy shortcut: After taking the scenic shuttle bus to Tianchi, climb along the gentle slope on the west side (suitable for bringing the elderly and children). "A piece of white cloud can't cover it, and the red leaves on the mountain are all monks." Cuihua Peak is not only a mountain, but also a guardian of the millennium cultural context of Chang'an City. At the moment of reaching the top, the majestic and poetic Zhongnan is at your feet. 🚌【Transportation Guide】: ✅Taxi/self-driving (fastest about 1 hour) Route: Taibai South Road-Ring Expressway (G3001)-Baomao Expressway (G65)-Taiyi Palace Exit-Taiyi Palace Main Street-Cuihua Mountain Scenic Area. Taxi fare: about 80-100 yuan (including expressway fee); self-driving expressway fee is about 10 yuan. Tips: Depart before 7 am to avoid the morning rush hour, and directly navigate to "Cuihua Mountain Scenic Area Parking Lot". The scenic area parking lot charges 10 yuan/day. It is recommended to arrive before 9 am on weekends, otherwise the parking space is tight. ✅Bus + subway + scenic spot through bus (most economical, about 2 hours): Take subway line 3 (Yuhuazhai direction): Taibai South Road Station-Xiaozhai Station (transfer to Line 2), subway line 2 (Weiqu South direction): Xiaozhai Station-Weiqu South Station (Exit B), transfer to bus/scenic spot bus: Option A: Take bus No. 335 at Weiqu South Station (end point Taiyi Primary School), transfer to the scenic spot shuttle bus (5 yuan) to the mountain gate. Option B: Share a car at the subway entrance (20 yuan/person, directly to the scenic spot). ❗❗Cost: 4 yuan for subway + 2 yuan for bus + 5 yuan for shuttle bus, about 11 yuan. 👉【Accommodation recommendation】: The ultimate relaxation after climbing, most need a comfortable bed, hot shower, convenient transportation and warm service! Hanting Hotel (Xi'an Taibai South Road Subway Station) is the perfect energy supply station after going down the mountain. The location is super convenient. You can go directly down the mountain without tossing. The surrounding area is a paradise for foodies. You can walk to the hotel for supper. There is a night market opposite the hotel. You can also order Weijia Liangpi for takeout. (Whisper: Report "Cuihua Mountain Tourist" to unlock hidden benefits) 🧡【Intimate Tips】: Pay attention to heatstroke prevention when visiting the scenic area, and do not knock on icicles (protect the natural form and avoid the risk of collapse). People with heart disease/hypertension should enter with caution (alternating hot and cold can easily cause discomfort). The recommended tour time is 20-30 minutes (long-term stay can easily cause hypothermia). "Zhongnan Yinling is beautiful, snow and clouds are floating in the clouds"-the artistic conception of Wang Wei's writing. If you come to Cuihua Mountain, don't miss it. I wish you a pleasant journey in Cuihua Mountain!