[2024 Xi'an Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhuque Scenic Area (Updated Oct)
No.8 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Xi'an
Mountains
Forests
Mountain Climbing
Address:
Laoyu Baliping, Hu County, Xi'an
Opening times:
Open today at 08:30-17:30(Admission ends at 16:00)Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
029-84970888
Xi'an Zhuque National Forest Park | Ice Crystal Peak, the summit of Qinling Mountains.
🚉 Transportation Guide:
Option 1: Self-driving, approximately 2 hours;
Option 2: Roundtrip shuttle bus, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes;
Departure: 08:00am from Chengnan Bus Station/TV Tower;
Return: 17:00pm from Sanjiao.
🗓 Itinerary:
Easy Route:
Visitor Center - Sightseeing Bus (10min) - Cable Car (15min) - Alpine Meadow (1.5h) - Sea of Clouds (0.5h) - Ice Crystal Peak (2h);
Difficult Route:
Visitor Center - Walking (0.5h) - Walking (2h) - Alpine Meadow (1.5h) - Sea of Clouds (0.5h) - Ice Crystal Peak (2h).
📝 Park Information:
Parking fee: CNY15/day;
Entrance ticket: CNY45/person (CNY32/person for retired military personnel, half price for students);
Sightseeing bus: Roundtrip CNY30/person, one-way CNY20/person;
Five cable cars: Roundtrip CNY80/person, one-way CNY50/person;
Signal: No signal on the mountain, but there is WiFi on the cable car (remember to bring cash);
Temperature: Ice Crystal Peak is 3015 meters above sea level, with an average temperature drop of 6°C per 1000 meters of altitude;
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30-16:00, weekends 8:00-16:30.
📝 Tips:
Essential items: Power bank, trekking poles, knee pads, hiking shoes, gloves, hat, glasses, windbreaker, pants, quick-drying top, warm clothes (down or fleece), sufficient water and food;
Total elevation gain: approximately 15010 meters, high difficulty, requires certain physical strength and endurance; the entire hiking process takes approximately 6-9 hours.
Ice Crystal Peak is located in a mountainous area with a changeable climate and large temperature differences between morning and evening. Please bring enough clothes and keep warm. Comfortable shoes are important. Pay attention to safety, do not act blindly, bring a power bank and flashlight.
‼️You cannot climb Ice Crystal Peak if you do not reach the Alpine Meadow before 13:00pm‼️❗️
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Zhuque National Forest Park
🌸The scenery on the mountain is beautiful⛰️Moderate intensity
🔴Travel Tips
🌟Wear Comfortable
Wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothes👚Remember to bring a windbreaker, the altitude is high, and the weather is unpredictable🤔
🌟Mosquito and Sun Protection
When engaging in outdoor activities, remember to bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen to protect your skin from mosquito bites and UV damage💕
🌟Food Preparation
Fill your stomach before climbing, bring energy supplements, and in summer, it is recommended to bring a few more bottles of water. There are shops only at the mountain entrance and alpine meadows🏬
🌟Safety Precautions
In the park, please follow safety regulations and do not enter unopened areas alone‼️
🌟Route Selection in the Scenic Area
It is 3.5 kilometers from the entrance to the hiking trailhead. It is recommended to take a car to conserve energy for climbing🧗
From the trailhead to the cable car, one way💰50 round trip 80
If you choose to walk up the mountain instead of taking the cable car, be aware that many stone steps are quite loose, watch your step to avoid slipping🏂 Zhuque National Forest Park
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Xi'an Qinling Secret Realm | Stay in a fairytale forest cabin from a Hayao Miyazaki movie
Trek into the Zhaoye Forest Park
Hidden in a vast forest are the forest cabins
Forest treehouses, tents, pavilions
And bubble rooms where you can gaze at the starry sky
As well as a parent-child walking area
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🏕 Living deep in the mountain forest, washing with spring water
Temporarily away from the 996 and 007 rat race
Enjoy hotpot, Western cuisine, coffee, red wine, breakfast
Stroll through the woods, pick wild fruits
Get up very early to climb the mountain and see the morning mist between the mountains
Watch the sea of clouds and sunrise
Or watch the sunset from the mountain and sleep surrounded by it
Breathe deeply in the forest full of greenery
Don't miss this wonderful feeling of escaping the world