#Zhengguo Canal Scenic Spot Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Water Conservancy Projects
Address:
Northwest of Wangqiao Town, Liyang County, Xianyang City
Opening times:
Open today at 08:30-18:00(Admission ends at 15:30)Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
029-36228891,029-36550888
Xianyang|Nanny-level Travel Guide! An article to understand eating, strolling, and staying!
|Nanny-level Travel Guide! An article to understand eating, strolling, and staying!.⛩️ Xianyang, with a long history, in the first year of Wude of the Tang Dynasty (618 AD), Empress Wu Zetian changed it to Chixian County because her mother's tomb, Shunling, was located here. During the Five Dynasties, both Song dynasties, and the Jin dynasty, it was called Xianyang. At the beginning of the Yuan dynasty, Xianyang was briefly incorporated into Xingping, but soon the Xianyang county system was restored. In the fourth year of Hongwu of the Ming dynasty, Xianyang was moved to Weishui Post, which is now the location of Qindu District. Both Ming and Qing dynasties called it Xianyang, under the jurisdiction of Xi'an Prefecture. It is a historically significant site for thirteen dynasties in China.
🌈Tourist Route:
Zhengguo Canal Scenic Area—Qianling Mausoleum—Haiquan Bay Hot Springs—Mawei Post—Yuanjia Village—Terracotta Army
✅Attraction Recommendations:
1⃣️Zhengguo Canal Scenic Area: A national 4A-level scenic spot, it is a large-scale irrigation project built by the state of Qin during the Warring States period. It is the foremost among the three great water conservancy projects, along with Dujiangyan and Lingqu.💰Ticket cost 97 yuan/person (including bus ticket).
2⃣️Qianling Mausoleum: A national 4A-level scenic spot, where Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Li Zhi, and his wife—China's only Empress Wu Zetian—are buried. Today, the ground buildings of the mausoleum have almost completely disappeared.💰Ticket cost 95 yuan/person.
3⃣️Haiquan Bay Hot Springs: The Chinese courtyard garden will bring you a natural tranquility and wonderful feeling as if you are in another world, with the external hot spring—Wangxue Valley, experience the premium hot spring SPA that blends body and mind with nature.💰Ticket cost 158 yuan/person.
4⃣️Mawei Post: A national 4A-level scenic spot, it is said that Mawei built a city here and named the place, as if traveling back to the Tang dynasty over a thousand years ago.💰Ticket cost free.
5⃣️Yuanjia Village: A national 4A-level scenic spot, with a complete preservation of stone carvings and sculptures from the Tang dynasty. It is recommended to visit when going to Zhaoling, no need to make a special trip.💰Ticket cost free.
6⃣️Terracotta Army: A precious wonder of the world, with numerous terracotta figures, absolutely stunning! Must see!
🏠Accommodation Recommendation:
Staying in the urban area is fine, chain hotels are more reliable, and homestays need to be discerned.
🚗City Transportation:
Buses, taxis, and self-driving are all very convenient. Attractions and restaurants are relatively close, and it's just a three to five-minute walk.
🥘Food Recommendations:
🔥Yuejin Old Street Steamed Meat: The steamed meat is savory and soft, the lotus leaf cake is fluffy and tender, and after eating, a sip of brick tea is just right to cleanse the palate.
🔥Skewered Fried Pork Loin: The pork loin is tender and flavorful, but the seasoning is a bit heavy and slightly salty, which goes well with vermicelli soup.
🔥Liuji Guokui Teeth: A thin and crispy version of the meat sandwich, soft and not dry, with a variety of cold dishes including cold noodles, wontons, clay pot dishes, and both meat and vegetarian options.
🔥Spicy Lamb: In Shaanxi, you can't miss a bowl of steaming spicy lamb, the combination of spicy flavor and Sichuan spices, warming and appetizing.
🖇️Little Tips:
①Taxis in Xianyang are especially cheap, and the round trip to attractions is at most 15 yuan.
②The local temperature difference is large, pay attention to keeping warm! The ultraviolet rays are strong, be sure to do sun protection!
③It is recommended to prepare identity cards, driver's licenses, and other documents in advance.
④When ordering food, remember to check the portion size, what you think is for two might be for four! Be careful not to overeat!
⑤It is suggested to carry toiletries and other daily necessities.
⑥Prepare mobile phones, power banks, chargers, cameras, selfie sticks, and other items before traveling.
⑦Travel civilly, do not damage the facilities in the scenic area, and do not litter.
💝The blogger updates fun places from time to time, and one day there will be the faraway place you want to go🪂 Just follow and support~❤️
brianna_likes_adrenal_cortex
Checked in at Zhengguo Canal Scenic Area
The scenery of Zhengguo Canal needs no embellishment, every corner exudes a pure breath, making people feel the charm of nature. A trip to Zhengguo Canal allows you to travel through the turbulent waters, appreciate the grandeur of nature, and enjoy the beautiful landscape of the surrounding mountains and rivers. The beauty of Zhengguo Canal lies in the swimming in its river course, in the clever and natural interweaving of its winding river channel with the extended embankments, and in the way its rushing waters complement the ancient relics and cultural landscapes along the way, making one fall for it inevitably.
Bess Cooper
Xi'an Blues Icefall is stunningly beautiful, with 10 gorgeous spots nearby to enjoy and play
When the Qinling Mountains are covered in snow in winter, we can not only see the snowy landscape dressed in white, but also witness the spectacular icefalls in various forms🏔️ Today, let's recommend 10 great places in Xi'an to enjoy icefalls, and step into the world of ice and snow magic!
✅ Heishancha Icefall
It is the biggest, most beautiful, and most popular icefall in the Qinling Mountains💦 The waterfall has a drop of a hundred meters, with ice columns about 20 meters high, surrounded by huge and spectacular ice formations on the rock walls
📍 Location: Laoyu in Huyi District
✅ Tanyu Icefall
The Tanyu Gorge is covered in white snow, with ice and snow covering the area❄️ The icefall is about 20 meters high, surrounded by a large area of ice formations, marveling at the natural wonders!
Location: Inside Yueling Valley, south side of the 210 National Highway watershed
✅ Baolongyu Icefall
The flowing water forms ice columns, 40 meters high, with a base diameter of about 10 meters🌲 Along the way, the snowy pines and cypresses are also very beautiful! It is a must-visit spot in the outskirts of Xi'an during winter!
📍 Location: Southeast of Baolongyu Village, Ziwu Town, Chang'an District
✅ Xiaobagou Icefall
The icefalls here are like screens of glass with patterns, and the small ponds are also covered with thick ice⛄️ You can skate on it, which is super fun
📍 Location: Xiaobagou is located in Fangyu, Chang'an District
✅ Zhengguo Canal Icefall
Here, the Emerald Lake and icefalls can coexist! The icefalls here are safer, and it's easier for the elderly and children to reach📸 to take photos with the icefalls
📍 Address: Zhengguo Canal Scenic Area, Jingyang County, Xianyang City
✅ Baolongyu Icefall
The flowing water forms ice columns, 40 meters high, with a base diameter of about 10 meters, naturally forming a huge and exquisite ice sculpture art piece🧊 Exquisite and transparent
📍 Location: Southeast of Baolongyu Village, Ziwu Town, Chang'an District
✅ Yueling Valley Icefall
There are groups of waterfalls on the ridge valley, and the most spectacular is the hundred-meter waterfall hanging on the rock wall🌨️ Covered in white snow, pure and clear
📍 Location: Inside Yueling Valley, south side of the 210 National Highway watershed
✅ Zhongnanshan Dayu Icefall
One of the 'Eight Famous Gorges'💦 The rivers and streams that used to babble have frozen into white 'jade belts' dancing between the mountains
📍 Location: South of Dayu Village, Yin Town, Chang'an District, near the South Dayu Reservoir
✅ Liuyu Feixia Icefall
Famous for 'the waterfall that drops three thousand feet straight down,' it is known as the king of icefalls in the Qinling Mountains🧊 The icefalls extend for 2 kilometers, making you feel as if you have fallen into a crystal-clear ice and snow world
📍 Location: Jiujianfang Zhen, Lantian County
✅ Taiping National Forest Park Icefall
The largest icefall spectacle in the northwest region, with a view of beautiful frost flowers❄️ frozen on the trees, different landscapes from the foot to the top of the mountain, as if it is a dreamlike fairyland
📍 Location: Inside Taipingyu, Huyi District
drystan_3851
Visiting Zhengguo Canal is a great choice, and I recommend it
Firstly, the Jinghe Grand Canyon is known as the "Number One Grand Canyon in Guanzhong," where the landscape is both exquisitely beautiful with clear waters and spectacular with deep valleys and gorges. Sailing through it, you will experience the natural wonder of the creator's craftsmanship and the precipitous cliffs.
Secondly, Zhengguo Lake is also a major highlight. This is a landscape of half lake and half peninsula formed by the waters of the Jinghe River winding around the mountains. Taking a boat ride to enjoy the lake and mountains, you can fully enjoy the tranquility and comfort.
Lastly, you must not miss the Floating Cloud Platform! This is a challenging and thrilling glass viewing platform. Standing on it, you can have an unobstructed view of the beauty of the Jinghe River and feel the magnificence and vastness of nature.
Additionally, the red leaf viewing at Zhengguo Canal is also a unique feature, especially in autumn when the red leaves cover the mountains and valleys, creating a beautiful scene that complements the landscape.
Whether you love the beauty of mountains and rivers or seek thrills and challenges, Zhengguo Canal can satisfy your needs.
SophiaParrish33
Xi'an Outskirts Niche Tour | Zhengguo Canal Day Trip
| Zhengguo Canal Day Trip. The outskirts of Xi'an are perfect for a niche tour | Zhengguo Canal Day Trip. April is just too suitable for spring outings!
I can only say that Zhengguo Canal under the clear sky is too beautiful! The water is blue-green and transparent! The beauty is unfiltered and direct!
It takes about 1 and a half hours to drive from Xi'an to the Zhengguo Canal in Xianyang.
Tour route: Enter the scenic area and take the bus directly to the terminal station, then follow the map sign at the terminal station and play along the downhill route. It takes about 15 minutes to walk down from the terminal station to reach the place where you can take a bamboo raft.
Attention!! The canal area where the bamboo rafts are located is the real Zhengguo Canal. The water at the bus terminal station is Zhengguo Lake, which is army green and not very nice to look at. It is not recommended to take a sightseeing boat here. You must walk down to the bamboo raft area where the water is beautiful!
After taking the bamboo raft, you can return to the bus stop and take the bus downhill for one stop. After getting off, walk down to the plank road to the location of photos P6P8-9. The scenery here is also very beautiful and worth visiting.
The whole trip takes about 4-5 hours, and you can't enter the scenic area after 4 pm.
NoahO Donnell07
Zhengguo Canal is just an hour's drive from downtown Xi'an and offers a magnificent ice and snow world
The new year is the perfect season to appreciate the ice waterfalls! You don't need to go to Iceland or Antarctica, just an hour away from Xi'an to Zhengguo Canal, and you can encounter the blue ice waterfalls. Miss it and you'll have to wait another year.
📍Location: Wangqiao Town, Jingyang County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province
💵Price: Ticket + Bus = 80 RMB per person
⏰Opening Hours: 8:30-15:30, must leave the park before 17:30
✨✨Highlights of the scenic area✨✨
1⃣️The ice hangings are mainly concentrated in three places: one is the dragon's beard and saliva waterfalls at Peacock Bay, and the other is the over 100-meter waterfall in Heigou
2⃣️Emerald Lake and the ice waterfall can exist at the same time, taking photos is super beautiful, making one marvel at the natural wonders
3⃣️Compared to other wild ice waterfalls in the mountains, this one is safer, more accessible for the elderly and children, and offers the fun of parent-child ice skating
No need to climb up and down, you can get around by car 🚗, which is very convenient!
The scenic spot has convenience stores 🏪 and restaurants, with regular food available for purchase. Price reference: grilled sausage 6 RMB, Langya small potatoes 🥔 10 RMB
📷Photography
🧊The main ice waterfall is at Fuyuntai, which is a great spot for taking photos! There are staff to ensure safety, but do not go to places where the ice is thin and the water is deep!
Other scenic spots are also frozen over, offering a completely different view from spring and summer, and are worth a visit
🌈Equipment
It's not very cold recently, so there's no need to dress too warmly, but it's still recommended to wear a down jacket, a hat, and anti-slip shoes. It's best to wear colorful and low-saturation colors, and sunglasses make for better photos!
selesnya_7588
Zheng Guo Canal|Korean water engineer, good at canal construction
|Korean water engineer, good at canal construction. Zheng Guo Canal - Korean water engineer, good at canal construction.
At the end of the Warring States Period, Korea was afraid of Qin, and had no strength to attack Qin, nor to resist the attack of Qin people. Someone suggested that Korean water engineer Zheng Guo enter Qin, suggest canal construction, and thus consume Qin's manpower and wealth, weaken Qin's army. This move backfired, Guanzhong became a fertile land for thousands of miles, Qin's strength became stronger, and gradually annexed the six countries. In 2016, Zheng Guo Canal was successfully applied for world heritage.
🚌 Scenic bus 30/person, insurance 5 yuan/person, scenic bus takes 4 stops
🚢 There is a big boat at the second stop, 50/person, can sit 20 people, about 20 minutes, speed boat 60/person, can sit 10 people, about 10 minutes, we chose the third stop glass viewing platform to take pictures and then take a bamboo raft, 30/person, can sit 10 people. Close your eyes and fall into the pit‼️ The Zheng Guo Canal in winter is too beautiful😍
In the snow after winter
The Jinghe River water in the valley is even clearer
The pines and cypresses in the mountains are even more upright🌲
Walking in the valley between the mountains
The clear lake water cleanses the soul💕
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📍Location: Wangqiao Town, Jingyang County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province
🚗Traffic: 90km from Xi'an City, about 1.5h by self-driving
💰Ticket➕Bus🟰75r/person
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🗺️Tour route: Visitor Center—Peacock Bay—Dragon Saliva Waterfall—Dragon Plate Trestle—Fulu Platform—Black Ditch—Zheng Guo Lake—Floating Cloud Platform
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✅The feature of Peacock Bay is the Dragon Beard Waterfall, the ice hangings are like jellyfish and jade, crystal clear, hanging in clusters, groups, and strings on the branches, forming a fairy tale ice and snow world❄️
✅The bus will stop for about 20 minutes at each scenic spot. If it is full, it will leave early. There are a total of four stops
✅ The bamboo rafting in Dream Valley is really amazing‼️ In the clear and green river water, sitting on the comfortable bamboo raft, drifting down along the winding river, as if in the landscape of Guilin. Huge mountains stand between the sky and the earth, forming narrow gaps, but it's too cold to drift, remember to wear thicker🧣
✅Zheng Guo Lake has a very high suspension boat, you can stand on the bow to take pictures and check in, the background is a large piece of green "jade"
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✍🏻Summary
1️⃣It's worth going to see the ice waterfall in winter
2️⃣Be sure to wear warm and non-slip shoes, wear a scarf, and take warm measures
3️⃣There are several shops in the scenic area where you can eat instant noodles and snacks🍜.
GEORGE THOMPSON
Zheng Guo Canal: From a strategy to exhaust Qin to a strategy to strengthen Qin
Zheng Guo Canal, located on the north bank of Jing River, 25 kilometers northwest of Jingyang County, Shaanxi Province, was built under the supervision of Zheng Guo, a water conservancy expert from Han, in 246 BC (the first year of King Zheng of Qin). It is one of the earliest large-scale water conservancy projects built on the Guanzhong Plain.
In the late Warring States period, among the seven feudal states of Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Zhao, Wei, and Han, Qin was growing rapidly and was eyeing the other six states. Han, located on the key route for Qin to exit Hangu Pass and advance into the Central Plains, could be swallowed by Qin at any time.
In 246 BC, King Huan of Han, in a state of constant fear and desperation, adopted a very crude so-called 'exhausting Qin' strategy: he sent the famous water engineer Zheng Guo to Qin to persuade Qin to dig a large irrigation canal between Jing River and Luo River (both tributaries of Wei River). On the surface, it was to develop Qin's agriculture, but the real purpose was to exhaust Qin's strength, delay Qin's eastward advance, and gain a respite.
After Zheng Guo arrived in Qin, he persuaded King Qin to dig a canal, diverting Jing River to Luo River, and irrigating the land along the river. Ying Zheng, who had just ascended the throne, wanted to develop water conservancy and accumulate strength to prepare for the unification of the six states. So, he quickly accepted this attractive suggestion and immediately recruited more than 100,000 workers and a large amount of materials, appointed Zheng Guo to supervise the construction, and launched the most magnificent and spectacular water conservancy project at that time.
During the construction process, Han's 'exhausting Qin' plot was exposed, and King Qin was furious and wanted to kill Zheng Guo. Zheng Guo defended himself by saying: 'At first, I was a spy, but when the canal is completed, it will also benefit Qin. I delayed Han's life for a few years, but I have made a great contribution to Qin for thousands of generations.'
Ying Zheng was a far-sighted politician. He thought Zheng Guo made sense, and the project also needed Zheng Guo. After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to continue to use Zheng Guo and let him be responsible for the project to the end. The project took ten years to complete and was named Zheng Guo Canal.
The Zheng Guo Canal project took advantage of the high northwest and low southeast terrain, built a stone dam on the Jing River in the northwest of Jingyang County, intercepted the river water, raised the water level, and introduced it into the main canal. The main canal was arranged at the highest point of the irrigation canal, extending eastward along the foot of the north mountain, passing through Jingyang, Sanyuan, Fuping, Pucheng and other counties, and finally flowing into Luo River south of Jincheng Village, Pucheng County. Along the way, it cut off the rivers along the mountain, incorporated the smelting water, clear water, turbid water, and Shichuan water into the canal to increase the water volume. In an area of 300 li, Zheng Guo Canal formed a dense irrigation system like a spider web between the three rivers of Jing, Luo, and Wei in the northern part of the Guanzhong Plain.
The completion of Zheng Guo Canal allowed the scarce rainfall and poor land of Guanzhong to be irrigated, greatly improving the agricultural production in Guanzhong. The Guanzhong Plain gradually became the granary of Qin. Six years after the completion of Zheng Guo Canal, Qin destroyed Han, and Han, who had thrown out the 'exhausting Qin' strategy, was wiped out. Fifteen years after the completion of Zheng Guo Canal, Qin destroyed the six states and achieved unification of the world.
Shanel McGlynn
I'm already looking forward to the icefalls in Xi'an
How can there be no icefalls in the season of snow and snowflakes flying all over the sky🌊
Starting from mid-December every year✌
The icefalls around are coming online one after another😄
The beautiful and transparent icefalls are delicate and romantic under the sun🔆
It feels like a fairy tale world with a full romantic atmosphere in winter🎈
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📋End of December - end of January
📸It's very suitable for taking big pictures, the kind of ice and snow fairy tale world, with a sense of déjà vu of the ice and snow world in the northeast
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1⃣Tanyu
Located in Tanyukou Village, south of Shijing Town, Huxian County, Shaanxi Province, one of the 72 valleys of Qinling, the icefall is about 20 meters high, and there is a large area of ice around the icefall
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2⃣Yueling Valley
Located 1 kilometer below the watershed at the highest point of the 210 National Road in Fengyu, Qinling, the huge icefall is like a glass screen with patterns, clear and transparent
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3⃣Zhengguo Canal
Located in the northwest of Wangqiao Town, Jingyang County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, the super shocking group of icefalls, winter limited scenery, the sense of déjà vu of ice and snow wonderland
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4⃣Baolongyu Icefall
Located in the south of Baoshi Village, southeast of Zi Wu Town, Chang'an District, the entire waterfall is frozen, the water flow becomes ice pillars, exceptionally beautiful and huge
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5⃣Heishancha Icefall
Located in Hulao Gorge, Huyi District, the waterfall has a drop of 100 meters, and the surrounding rock walls are covered with huge and spectacular ice, and the ice pillars are clear and transparent
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6⃣Taibai Mountain National Forest Bell Park
Located in Taipingyu, Huyi District, the icefall here is very spectacular, and it has become the largest icefall wonder in the northwest region, like an ice palace wonderland
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7⃣Xiaobagou Icefall
Located in the Weiziping area in Fengyu, Chang'an District, snowflakes are scattered, icefalls stand tall, the mountains are covered with white snow, pure and clear
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8⃣Zhongnanshan Dayu Icefall
Located in the south of Dayu Village, Yin Town, Chang'an District, Dayu Reservoir, in a valley on the right side of Lotus Cave, the icefall is heavy and heavy, like an ice wall, very spectacular
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9⃣Tongchuan Xuejiazhai Scenic Area Icefall
Starting from the entrance of the scenic area, the 2000m ice valley promenade extends to the secluded valley of the mountains in the deep part of the scenic area, with icefalls, ice flowers, ice pillars, and ice caves all the way
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🔟Eagle Beak Cliff Icefall
The 4-kilometer-long, 100-meter-high Shuiya Gorge waterfall, up to tens of meters high, flows to the left side of the dragon's mouth to become a major local landscape
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1⃣1⃣Lantian Liuyu Feixia Icefall
Located in Jiujianfang Township, Lantian County, the old 312 National Road runs through the scenic area, the traffic is very convenient, the clear and transparent icefall shines under the sun, it's so unreal
Wyatt.Roberts@63
Journey Through Time: Discover the Magnificen
Embark on a captivating adventure through history at the Zhengguo Canal in Xianyang, Shaanxi, China. This ancient canal, spanning over 2,400 years, is a testament to China’s remarkable engineering prowess. Walk alongside its tranquil waters, adorned with graceful willow trees and vibrant blossoms, and experience the awe-inspiring scenery. Marvel at the intricate locks and dams that showcase the ingenuity of the past. Visit the on-site museum to delve deeper into the region’s cultural heritage and the canal’s historical significance. Take a boat ride for a truly immersive experience. Zhengguo Canal offers a perfect blend of history and natural beauty, making it a must-visit attraction.
Apennyforadream
Best easy hiking so far🏞️
📍- 郑国渠旅游风景区 (Zheng Guo Qu)
💸- 100¥ (entrance + scenic bus)
⏰ - 8:30-18:00
🚌 - own car from Xian around 1,2 hour
During the hot day make sure you have a cap or an umbrella. Take water with you too (there are very few places where you can get it).
Please keep it clean. Take the trash to the trash bins.
There are many activities that you can try: speed boat, bamboo rafting, glass bridge and the flying swing (Al these activities for additional cost)
I enjoyed hiking in this spot a LOT☺️
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