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Louguantai National Forest Park
Louguantai National Forest Park is located in Zhouzhi County. It is the place where Laozi wrote the "Tao Te Ching" and expounded the scriptures to his disciple Yin Xi, the commander of Hangu Pass. There are many Taoist temples in the surrounding area, creating a rich Taoist cultural atmosphere. The park also features vast bamboo forests, making it one of the few places in Northwest China where you can see bamboo. To distinguish it fromWest Louguan, where Laozi's tomb is located, locals also call this place "East Louguan." Take the Huanshan Tourism Line 1 fromXi'anand get off at the "Louguantai" station. You will first see Zongshenggong (which houses a ginkgo tree said to have been planted by Laozi himself) and the Baihua Rare Animal Park (which keeps various animals). Continue walking south to reach the scenic area entrance. Upon entering the scenic area, you are greeted by vast, lush green bamboo forests. As an experimental base for "transplanting southern bamboo to the north,"Louguantaiallows visitors in the Northwest to see bamboo that is typically abundant in the south. Walking up the steps, you will find a Taoist temple on the mountainside, which houses the platform where Laozi expounded the scriptures and taught his disciples. Continuing further up to Louguantai National Forest Park - Liandan Peak brings you to the highest peak of the scenic area. You can also ride a horse up the mountain. There are dedicated horse trails that are separate from the paths for pedestrians. The cost of horseback riding is segmented; the higher you go, the more expensive it gets. Louguantai National Forest Park is surrounded by Taoist temples such as theZhao Gongming Cultural Scenic Area, The Female Springs, and Yanshengguan (North Gate). Please note that if you ask a Taoist priest for fortune-telling at these temples, including those insideLouguantai, there will be an additional charge.Zhouzhi · 15.8 km from downtown
Shaanxi History Museum
History background: Shaanxi History Museum is located in the northwest of the Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an. It is one of the landmark attractions of Xi'an. The museum was planned in 1983, started in the summer of 1986, and officially opened on June 20, 1991. It was named Shaanxi History Museum. In 2016, Shaanxi History Museum was selected as "China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage" by the Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Chinese Architectural Society. Museum Features: Shaanxi History Museum is a large modern museum, and its completion marks a new milestone in the development of China's museum industry. This museum is a Tang-style building complex with a "central hall and four corner towers". The main and secondary buildings are well-organized, the heights are staggered, and the momentum is solemn. It integrates national traditions, local characteristics and the spirit of the times. The museum covers an area of 65,000 square meters, and houses more than 380,000 cultural relics ranging from simple stone tools used in the initial stage of ancient humans to various artifacts in social life before 1840, covering a time span of more than one million years. The cultural relics are not only numerous and diverse, but also of high quality and wide value. The collections in the museum are dazzling and exquisite. It is an art hall that showcases the history and culture of Shaanxi and ancient Chinese civilization, and is known as the "Pearl of the Ancient Capital, the Treasure House of China." There are many treasures in the museum, including bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, pottery figurines from various dynasties, gold and silver utensils from the Han and Tang dynasties, and murals from Tang tombs. Most of them are treasures from the prosperous periods of the Han and Tang dynasties, and some of them are fine items that are prohibited from leaving the country. Collection treasures: There are three exhibition halls in the center of the museum. The first exhibition hall displays cultural relics from the prehistoric civilization of Lantian ape-man 1.15 million years ago to the Qin Dynasty; the second exhibition hall displays cultural relics from the Han Dynasty and the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties; and the third exhibition hall is mainly cultural relics from the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Each exhibition hall has its own treasure. There are special exhibition halls on the east and west sides of the central hall. On the west side, there is a "Special Exhibition of Tang Dynasty Treasures (Treasure Hall, Cultural Relics Unearthed in Hejiacun)", where many fine gold and silver wares from the heyday of the Tang Dynasty were transferred to be exhibited. On the east side, there is a "Treasures of Tang Dynasty Murals Exhibition", which exhibits a number of authentic Tang Dynasty tomb murals. The tripod The tripod is placed in the first exhibition hall at the entrance of the museum, and it can be said to be the treasure of the first exhibition hall. The replica is placed here, and the original is kept in the warehouse. Inscription on the outer wall: The inscription "All under heaven is the king's land; all the people are the king's subjects" reflects the land ownership system in the Western Zhou Dynasty. There are four lines of inscriptions with 28 characters on the inner wall of the Yi Ding. The general meaning is: In early August of a certain year, Wang Jiang took back the land originally given to Shi Lu and gave it to Yi, who then made this tripod to commemorate it. Queen's Seal: One of the treasures worth seeing in the second exhibition hall is the jade seal of the empress of the Han Dynasty, which is displayed separately. The seal is made of Xinjiang Hetian mutton-fat jade and is engraved with a Chihu, symbolizing royal power. Three-color camel figurines carrying music: This world-famous tri-color camel figurine carrying music is located in the third exhibition hall of Shaanxi History Museum. Its overall appearance and color are well preserved. There are seven men sitting on the camel's back, holding different musical instruments in their hands. Among them, the figurine holding the clapboard is listening attentively, as if intoxicated by the wonderful music. The woman in the middle is performing, and the camel opens its mouth wide and looks up to the sky, as if it is also singing with its master. Gold-inlaid animal head agate cup: This cultural relic, located in the special exhibition "Tang Dynasty Relics Special Exhibition", is one of the first 64 national treasures listed by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage that are never allowed to be exhibited abroad. There are also many other treasures such as black-glazed oil-drip bowls, green-glazed porcelain pots with handles, gilded silver bamboo-joint copper incense burners, gold bowls with mandarin duck and lotus petal patterns, and so on.Xi'an · 67.7 km from Zhouzhi
Xi'an Museum
Xi'an Museum is a modern comprehensive museum built upon the cultural relic protection site—the ruins of the Tang Dynasty Jianfu Temple and its iconic structure, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. It integrates cultural relic collection and protection, academic research, exhibition and display, social education, and garden leisure. Its core area is the location of the original Tang Dynasty royal temple, Jianfu Temple, while the precious and striking historical relic existing within the temple—the Small Wild Goose Pagoda—has become the museum's unique landmark and soul. Therefore, the Jianfu Temple ruins and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda are not only the foundation and core carrier for the establishment of Xi'an Museum, but also important outdoor historical exhibition areas and focal points for visitors. The main building of the museum is located on the north side of the ancient temple ruins. The three elements (ancient temple ruins, ancient pagoda, and modern museum building) are organically integrated, jointly forming a unique cultural space that combines "museum, pagoda, temple, and garden," vividly showcasing the historical context of Xi'an from ancient times to the present. Xi'an Museum officially opened to the public on May 18, 2007. Its establishment aims to comprehensively showcase the glorious history and splendid culture of Xi'an (ancient Chang'an) as the capital of thirteen dynasties, filling the gap of a comprehensive museum of Xi'an's urban history. Collection highlights: The museum houses over 100,000 precious cultural relics from various historical periods of Xi'an. The collection spans from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with particular emphasis on artifacts from the prosperous dynasties of Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang, including bronze ware, jade articles, gold and silverware, ceramics, murals, stone steles, epitaphs, and Buddhist statues, systematically reflecting the political, economic, cultural, social life, and foreign exchanges of the ancient capital Chang'an. Main exhibition: The permanent exhibition "Ancient capital Xi'an" takes the urban development history of Xi'an as the main thread, showcasing the evolution and achievements of Xi'an as a capital (Zhou Fenghao, Qin Xianyang, Han Chang'an, Sui-Tang Chang'an) and a prefectural city (Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties) through a large number of precious cultural relics, models, charts, and multimedia means. Unique environment: The museum's greatest feature lies in its surroundings. Travelers can not only visit modern exhibition halls but also stroll through the expansive heritage park encompassing the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, the ancient architectural complex of Jianfu Temple (including structures like the Ming dynasty bell tower housing a Jin dynasty ancient bell), an ancient stone sculpture art exhibition area, and garden views—experiencing the charm of the millennia-old capital at its historical site. The view of "morning bells at the Wild Goose Pagoda" is particularly renowned. Functional positioning: The museum is not only an important center for cultural relic collection, research, and display, but also an urban cultural park where citizens can relax, entertain, and immerse themselves in history and culture, undertaking significant social education and cultural exchange functions.Xi'an · 66.7 km from Zhouzhi
Grand Tang Mall
Grand Tang Mall is a large-scale Tang-style architectural pedestrian street in Xi'an's Qujiang New District, built around the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. It stretches from the Xuanzang Square at the foot of the pagoda in the north to the Tang City Wall Ruins Park in the south, connected by a approx. 1500 m central axis view boulevard running north-south. The boulevard itself resembles an open-air sculpture gallery, featuring themed sculptures arranged sequentially from north to south: Buddhist culture of the Tang Dynasty, Tang heroes, the Zhenguan era governance, Empress Wu's procession, and the Kaiyuan heyday. Statues of eminent monks like Xuanzang and Jianzhen stand at the front, followed by Tang luminaries such as Li Bai, Wu Daozi, Sun Simiao, and Lu Yu in the middle section, with ceremonial processions of Emperor Taizong, Empress Wu Zetian, and Emperor Xuanzong concluding the display. Walking through this boulevard is akin to reading a three-dimensional history of the Tang Dynasty. The block connects three themed squares from north to south—Xuanzang square, Zhenguan square and Kaiyuan square—with Tang-style pavilions lining both sides. Among them are four cultural venues: Xi'an concert hall, Shaanxi grand theater, Xi'an art museum and Qujiang cinema. Enjoying concerts, visiting exhibitions and shopping for photos can all be arranged along the same route. By day, admire the architecture and sculptures, but the real highlight of this street comes after nightfall—when the lights come on, the Tang-style pavilions glow with radiant colors, and the entire street seems to recreate the splendor of the Tang Dynasty. The area features year-round immersive street performances: a "Tumbler Girl" in Tang attire leans in to hold hands with travelers as she spins; Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui from the "Secret Box of the Tang Dynasty" appear, posing riddles and bantering, with clever answers from selected travelers drawing cheers from the crowd; Hu Xuan dances and Tang-era music performances compete in a colorful parade; and actors dressed as the "Poet Immortal" may challenge you to a verse duel at any moment—strolling around, you might stumble upon a performance. This place gathers trending attractions, highlighting dazzling colors, fantasy, and a tech vibe. Through large-scale installations, it creates a stylish and dynamic interactive experience center, offering a sought-after photo spot for trendy young crowds. In the family-friendly tech zone, scene-based displays and hands-on actions spark children's imagination and creativity, combining play with skill development and experiential gains—making it an ideal destination for family-friendly fun.Xi'an · 68.5 km from Zhouzhi
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Zhouzhi · 15.2 km from downtown
Tangzhen, Taibaishan
Taibai Mountain Tang Town is located in Mei County. It has many antique buildings and a large number of green plants. It has a strong ancient charm and is very suitable for taking pictures.Mei County · 28.7 km from Zhouzhi
Shaanxi Archaeology Museum
The permanent exhibition of the Shaanxi Archaeological Museum is themed on "Archaeological Sacred Land Huazhang Shaanxi", which is divided into four chapters: "Archaeological History", "Cultural Genealogy", "Archaeological Discovery" and "Cultural Preservation Technology".Xi'an · 61 km from Zhouzhi
Cuifeng Mountain Forest Park
Cuifeng Mountain Forest Park is located in Cuifeng Township, Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City, commonly known as "Qingshan" by the locals. Each peak of Cuifeng Mountain forms a peak, and every peak must be green. Hundred acres of oak forests, thousands of acres of locust flower forests and maple forests stand by the mountains. There are also "Tangwangjing Qingshan Garden", "Daofeng Pavilion" and "Free Life" in the mountain pass area. Pool" etc. According to records, Cuifeng Mountain is within the range of Shanglin Garden of the Han Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of Tang came to Cuifeng Mountain for outings and hunting many times. There are still legends of Suogu Qingshan monasticism and Li Shimin hunting and meeting immortals. There are more than 20 historical relics such as Yuxian Palace, Tang Wang's horse stake, Shangma stone, Tang Wangjing, Jianchaping, dressing building, etc., making this beautiful landscape more mysterious. On the way up the mountain, I saw green trees, clear springs and rocks flowing upwards, colorful mountain flowers covering the valleys and slopes of the mountains, accompanied by the singing of insects and birds, and the sound of gurgling water, even the mood became happy.Zhouzhi · 23 km from downtown
Xi'an Muslim Quarter
Huimin Street is an old Muslim neighborhood with a history dating back centuries ago. It has a distinct Muslim culture and a vibrant food culture, making it a paradise for food lovers. Huimin Street is not just a single street. It is a collective name for the whole Muslim District. It consists of Beiyuan Gate, North Guangji Street, Xiyangshi and Dapiyuan Street. It is also known as “Muslim Quarter” and “Fang Shang”. The district also houses a number of old local restaurants: Jia San Soup Buns and Lao Mi Jia Soaked Bread etc. You can also eat almost all of Xi'an delicacies here: various kebabs, bread and mutton soup, soup buns, spicy goat trotters, and cold skin noodles etc.Xi'an · 67.2 km from Zhouzhi
Zhouzhi Old Country
The old town of Zhouzhi is a village far from Xi'an. It is hidden in the Qinling Mountains, surrounded by mountains on all sides and surrounded by dense virgin forests, where the Heihe Forest Park is located. This is also the filming location of the movie "Wait and See". The old county was built in the fifth year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (AD 1825). Many relics of the Qing Dynasty are still preserved in the county, such as the city wall built with pebbles, the foundation sites of the Buddhist Temple of the Great Supervisor, the Temple of the City God and the Temple of Confucianism, as well as the remains of the Qing Dynasty. There are also more than 200 stone tablets and stone carvings in the Qing Dynasty. There is a Baiyun Pagoda in the village, which is made of white marble. The pagoda is divided into four layers, and there are different Buddha statues carved on six sides. It is said to be the tomb of a local monk. In addition, the relief stone carving of the Three Dragons Playing Pearls on the Shinto in front of the Confucian Temple site is even rarer in the country. These are the three evil dragons described by Ye Guangling.Zhouzhi · 1.8 km from downtown
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Louguantai National Forest Park
Zhouzhi · 15.8 km from downtownShaanxi History Museum
Xi'an · 67.7 km from ZhouzhiXi'an Museum
Xi'an · 66.7 km from ZhouzhiImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeGrand Tang Mall
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Zhouzhi · 15.2 km from downtownTangzhen, Taibaishan
Mei County · 28.7 km from ZhouzhiShaanxi Archaeology Museum
Xi'an · 61 km from ZhouzhiCuifeng Mountain Forest Park
Zhouzhi · 23 km from downtownXi'an Muslim Quarter
Xi'an · 67.2 km from ZhouzhiZhouzhi Old Country
Zhouzhi · 1.8 km from downtown
What travellers say about Zhouzhi
窝窝头12December 2, 2020
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Louguantai is a famous Taoist tourist area. It is now adapting to the new situation and creating the God of Wealth culture. It has Louguan Scenic Area, Jinniuping Scenic Area, Muziping Scenic Area and other scenic areas. Louguan is the core scenic area, and the main landscape is the Sutra-Preaching Platform. Legend has it that Laozi taught five thousand words of morality here.
Louguantai National Forest Park
JulensyOctober 20, 2026
5.0
There were so many people, and the queues were incredibly long and even turned corners 🤦, but that didn't stop us from getting into the museum.
Special thanks to guide Zhang Xiaojing! She was meticulous, patient, and possessed solid professional skills and rigorous knowledge; she helped visitors understand the connections between the bronzes, terracotta figures, and other national treasures, and told the stories behind the artifacts in a vivid and easy-to-understand way. The entire visit was a great experience and deserves high praise.
Shaanxi History Museum
Anonymous userOctober 21, 2026
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Located in the bustling city center, the hotel is conveniently situated for shopping, dining, and entertainment – highly recommended! The price is reasonable for the city, and the accommodation environment and cleanliness are much better than other budget hotels in the same price range. The service is professional and commendable. Excellent location with convenient transportation; the subway station is just a few minutes' walk away. The hotel facilities are complete, the rooms are clean and tidy, and the stay was very comfortable. The front desk staff are very helpful, proactive, and welcoming. The breakfast is good with a wide variety of options; I personally think it offers great value for money. 666
Xi'an Museum
呦未来可期October 15, 2026
5.0
Take a stroll through the Tang Dynasty Never-Sleeping City on a pleasant autumn evening. The evening breeze is cool, the lights are dazzling, and the atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty is palpable. Street performances are everywhere, and tourists come and go, creating a lively scene. No need to plan a route; just wander around and explore as you please. Immersed in this world of lights, feeling the warmth of everyday life and ancient charm, this is what small satisfactions in ordinary days are all about. Chang'an's autumn nights are as bright as ever.
Grand Tang Mall
无为的无心草November 12, 2025
5.0
Here are some activities available in Tang Town, Taibai Mountain in November:
● Deer Wilderness Family Park: Located at the foot of Taibai Mountain, this family park features hot springs and is surrounded by mountains and water. Here you can see resident animals, surrounded by lush greenery, and experience the primal vitality and healing power of nature, making it perfect for families with children.
● Sunrise and Sea of Clouds Viewing: Purchase a deluxe package for the sunrise and sea of clouds to admire the breathtaking scenery of a vast expanse of clouds and the rising sun.
● Feeding Sika Deer: Feeding sika deer in Tang Town, Taibai Mountain, is a truly therapeutic experience.
● Taking Hanfu Photoshoots: In the unique environment of Tang Town, wear Hanfu for a stunning photoshoot and create lasting memories.
● Enjoying a Private Hot Spring Villa: Stay at the Taibai Mountain Tang Town Joyful Private Hot Spring Villa B&B and relax in a private hot spring at the foot of Taibai Mountain.
Tangzhen, Taibaishan
M27***t3October 6, 2026
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Teacher Tangtang's teaching is really excellent! 🤩🤩 I learned a lot from her throughout the course. She reminded me of my high school Chinese teacher, someone incredibly knowledgeable! ✌︎' ֊'🥳🥳🥳 In short, I really enjoyed it! 🥰🥰🥰
Shaanxi Archaeology Museum
扶疏子January 25, 2020
5.0
Cuifeng Mountain is adjacent to the famous Chinese mountain Taibai Mountain. It has magnificent natural scenery and a long history of cultural landscape. The eastern scenic area of the park is dominated by Cuifeng Mountain, which is 1,773.3 meters above sea level in Cheyugou. This mountain was formerly known as Cuifeng Mountain. It is a famous Taoist mountain. It is named Qingshan because of its dark green color. It is also named Niangniang Mountain because Suogu practiced here.
Cuifeng Mountain Forest Park
acyeverydayJune 5, 2026
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Add this to your itinerary if you're visting Xi'an! I have been to the quarter 3 times. Walk along the main path of the quarter BUT make sure you also walk down the narrow alleyways! There are LOTS of shops and food stalls you don't want to miss. Open 24/7 too so make sure you visit!
Xi'an Muslim Quarter
知命蚍蜉February 5, 2021
5.0
[Scenery] If you have seen Ye Guangqin's old county town, you will definitely want to come to this place to have a look. This small county town is located between the endless mountains, with only a few families, deep in the natural scenery.
Zhouzhi Old Country
