Shaanxi Qinling Small Train｜Venture into the Ice and Snow Secret Realm

Winter fairy tale! Ride the Qinling small train and enter the icy secret realm of Qinling. If you're tired of the usual snow-viewing routes, this winter, why not board the 6063/4 public welfare "small slow train" that crosses Qinling and start a railway journey full of warmth and fairy-like charm. 🚞 Key Train Information 🔸 Train numbers: 6063 (Baoji → Guangyuan) / 6064 (return) 🔸 Core route: It is recommended to board at Xi'an Station or Baoji Station and get off at Qinling Station to explore 🔸 Schedule: Runs daily, Xi'an → Qinling about 3.5 hours (subject to the daily railway timetable) 🔸 Ticket price: Hard seat only 10.5 yuan (Xi'an-Qinling segment), ID card required for boarding 🔸 Ticket purchase: Buy directly on 12306 for "Xi'an-Qinling" or "Baoji-Qinling" ❄️ Highlights Along the Way 🔸 Baoji-Qinling segment: The train winds and climbs through the mountains, outside the window the scenery changes from towns to forested snowfields, with mist swirling like a fairyland; 🔸 Qinling Station: Altitude 1314 meters, iconic steam locomotive photo spot, the platform is quiet and healing after snow; 🔸 Optional itinerary: After getting off, charter a car to Kuantan Meadow or Lingnan Park to experience the true forest snowfield; 📝 One-Day Highlight Itinerary 07:30 Board at Xi'an Station → Enjoy Qinling snow scenery on the train → Arrive at Qinling Station around 11:00 → Photograph the snowy station and old locomotive → Walk in the surrounding snow (or charter a car to nearby viewing platforms) → Return to the station before 14:30 → Take train 6064 back → Arrive in Xi'an by evening 🍲 Food Experience 🔸 It is recommended to bring your own snacks and hot water, as there are few dining options around the station 🔸 After returning, you can enjoy warming local dishes like saozi noodles and lamb paomo in Baoji or Xi'an 👒 Must-Haves Before the Trip 🔸 Non-slip warm shoes, thick coat, gloves, and hat (mountain area is 5-10℃ colder than the city) 🔸 Power bank (no charging ports on the train) 🔸 Check the weather forecast in advance; sunny days after snow are best for the mountain 🔸 Mountain signal is weak; it is recommended to download offline maps 💡 Blogger Tips 🔸 Choose a window seat, preferably on the left side in the direction the train is moving for a better view 🔸 Heavy snow is not guaranteed every day; before departure, check "Qinling Station live" on social media to see the current conditions 🔸 If you have time, stay overnight in Baoji and visit Taibai Mountain Hot Springs the next day for a perfect winter weekend combo 💬 Rambling: This public slow train, running for over 60 years, holds the purest travel emotions. Spend the price of a fast food meal for a journey through an ice and snow fairy tale—this winter, you should set off for it at least once. Wind and snow in Qinling, the slow train still runs~