Hanyin Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Fengyan Ancient Terraces Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
The lesser-known travel destinations around Xi'an are stunningly beautiful
📍Location: Fengyan Ancient Terraces, Hanyin County, Ankang City
The terraces in this season are just too beautiful! Golden rice fields, full of rice fragrance~ Every shot is incredibly beautiful!
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🏠Accommodation: Fengyan Gelan Tent Camp
Whether it's viewing the terrace scenery, watching the sunrise or sunset, or experiencing the starry sky at night and the sea of clouds in the early morning, it's a great place!
💗Here, on a clear night, you can look up to see a sky full of stars, with the chirping of cicadas around you, immersing yourself in nature.
😚If you encounter rainy weather, when you wake up, you will find that you are already above the sea of clouds, breathing the air on the mountain in the early morning, feeling incredibly relaxed and comfortable!
If you don't want to go out and squeeze with people during the National Day holiday, then come here! Few people, beautiful scenery, accessible by car, and the key is no traffic jams~
Visit the ancient Fengyan terraces to see the rapeseed flowers dance in Jiangxi Duchang as the grey cranes take flight
First photo:
Fengyan ancient terraces: ~~~ The rapeseed flowers of the Fengyan terraces crisscross, beautiful up to the clouds, layer upon layer upon the distant mountains, winding and meandering around the clouds.
The ancient Fengyan terraces located in Xuanwo Town, Hanyin County, southern Shaanxi, are blooming with rapeseed flowers.
Standing on the high hills, overlooking the terraces, with paths crisscrossing, houses scattered, and the golden rapeseed flowers, they form a fresh and natural spring scenery.
What's more important is that such a beautiful place does not charge an entrance fee, it's free to visit ~~~ Photographed in Yanping Village
Photos 2-6:
Grey cranes ~~~ Photographed in Jiangxi Duchang
Eight or nine grey cranes, dancing gracefully above our heads, circling and flying. Clearly, they are chasing each other, dancing, and endlessly competing, engaging in a marathon-like endurance and dance skill contest.
Now is the breeding season for the grey cranes, and it is also a great opportunity for them to dance passionately and show off their skills.
At this moment, the grey cranes are like crazy, utterly obsessed, and wholeheartedly devoted to an endless dance.
Now, in the Duchang County Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, the water pepper flowers are in full bloom, and the national second-class protected animals, the grey cranes, have also gathered here. It is reported that there are more than 1,000.
The grey cranes fly in groups from the north to the Poyang Lake wetlands in Duchang to forage, with Duchang being the first stop. At present, the grey cranes are relatively concentrated; as more migratory birds arrive and food becomes scarcer, the grey cranes will gradually disperse to forage.
It is introduced that the grey cranes mainly feed on the rhizomes of plants such as water pepper grass and generally do not eat fish.
Wandering along the Moon River, one can admire the sea of rapeseed flowers in the ancient Fengyan terraced fields from the Qing Dynasty
Spring is a restless season, with peach blossoms and willows turning green, and a myriad of flowers vying for beauty. As the spring breeze blows, the fertile fields for thousands of miles suddenly burst into a sea of flowers, painting a myriad of springtime scenes across the human world. Distant mountains hold a hint of indigo, streams carry affection, villages are quaint, fields are vast, all interwoven into a beautiful and fresh pastoral painting. The rapeseed flowers that cover the hills and fields are dazzlingly golden, exuding a faint fragrance that refreshes the heart and spleen, while orioles sing and swallows dance, willows turn green and peach blossoms red, creating a paradise on earth.
The ancient Fengyan terraced fields are located in Xuanwo Town, Hanyin County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, covering more than 12,000 acres. They are over 250 years old and rely on the natural flow of water from the streams of Huanglong, Cigou, Lengshui, and Longwang for irrigation. The babbling water flows all year round, making it the largest and best-preserved Qing Dynasty terraced field discovered in the Qinba mountain area.
Standing above the terraced fields, one is struck by the impressive scene. The Fengyan terraced fields are the largest and best-preserved Qing Dynasty terraced fields discovered in the Qinba mountain area to date. In 2010, the ancient Fengyan terraced fields were named one of the 'Top Ten New Discoveries' in Shaanxi Province's third national cultural relics survey. Here, with natural landscapes as the backdrop, ancient terraced fields as exhibits, and local customs as an accompaniment, it is an open scenic area that protects and displays the traditional agricultural civilization and production methods.
The ancient terraced fields of the Ming Dynasty, covering ten thousand acres, are located in Huanglong Village and Yanping Village of Xuanwo Town, Hanyin County. They were built during the Qing Dynasty and integrate 'mountains, water, fields, houses, forts, villages, temples, and agriculture' into one, embodying 'robustness, elegance, curiosity, freshness, and grandeur'. The ecological environment here is beautiful, with dense terraced fields, primitive shapes, crisscrossing paths, smooth lines, tall mountains, long waters, and staggered plank houses, fully showcasing the natural beauty, simplicity, form, and cultural beauty of the terraced fields.
In March, the ancient Fengyan terraced fields will dazzle your eyes.
Tips: It is recommended to drive yourself and enjoy the journey at your own pace.
Recommended spots in the Fengyan terraced fields include: the Cloud Sea Wonder Viewing Platform, Fengjiang Terraced Fields Viewing Platform, Old Jun Pass Glamping Tent for tea and coffee while admiring the scenery, Old Jun Pass Visitor Center for hot air balloon experiences, paragliding, 24-degree RVs, viewing Fengjiabaozi, admiring the tulip sea, Yanping Flower Qi Yue Homestay overlooking Yanping terraced fields, Yanping Village Tian Di Tong Hui No. 7 Viewing Platform, Yanping Village No. 8 Viewing Platform, Cigou Village Nanshan Nan Homestay, Cigou Village Wu's Flower House, Tianfeng Village Huanglong Scenic Area, and Xuanwo Town for mountain delicacies. These spots can be arranged according to your own time schedule.
For more travel tips, refer to Ctrip to make a good plan.
Fengyan Ancient Terraces are known as the living fossils of the farming era, dating back 250 years, and are most beautiful in spring and autumn
The ancient terraces of the Qing Dynasty in Fengyan, Ankang, have a large area of rapeseed flowers. Every spring, the crisscrossing layers of rapeseed flower sea attract many people to come and watch.
This spring, I drove here early in the morning, braving the drizzle from Hanyin to the Fengyan Ancient Terraces in Xuanwo Town, located in the Qinba Mountain area, to watch the ancient terraces built by the Wu family from Shanhua County, Changsha Prefecture, Hunan, who moved there during the Qianlong period, which have a history of 250 years.
Fengyan Ancient Terraces are different from the Longji Terraces in Guangxi. They are hidden in the deep mountains and are known as the living fossils of the farming era. Along the winding mountain road, you can see the lush bamboo forests, the drizzle mixed with thick fog, like a dream; the sunrise in the east and the rain in the west, the sea of clouds and the rapeseed flower terraces that appear and disappear from time to time. Along the way, I couldn't help but stop the car to overlook or look far away, admiring the beauty of nature and the wisdom of human beings in opening up mountains and fields, and the poetic rural beauty left to the world.
When the car went down to the bottom of the mountain, a large area of rapeseed flowers was displayed in front of me, and I was very excited. Despite the drizzle, I couldn't help but take out the drone to hurriedly shoot a few beautiful scenes, and I was very happy to go down the mountain.
Because I was going to Shiquan, under the guidance of the villagers, the car followed the rapeseed flower sea on both sides, and then entered a national road leading to Shiquan, reluctantly leaving Xuanwo Town.
Fengyan Ancient Terraces in Xuanwo Town, if time permits, it is worth playing for a day. This time because of the rain, I hurriedly watched the terraced rapeseed flowers, and didn't have time to see the several attractions during the period. I can only leave some regrets and wait for the next visit.
Glamping Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
The lesser-known travel destinations around Xi'an are stunningly beautiful
📍Location: Fengyan Ancient Terraces, Hanyin County, Ankang City
The terraces in this season are just too beautiful! Golden rice fields, full of rice fragrance~ Every shot is incredibly beautiful!
.
🏠Accommodation: Fengyan Gelan Tent Camp
Whether it's viewing the terrace scenery, watching the sunrise or sunset, or experiencing the starry sky at night and the sea of clouds in the early morning, it's a great place!
💗Here, on a clear night, you can look up to see a sky full of stars, with the chirping of cicadas around you, immersing yourself in nature.
😚If you encounter rainy weather, when you wake up, you will find that you are already above the sea of clouds, breathing the air on the mountain in the early morning, feeling incredibly relaxed and comfortable!
If you don't want to go out and squeeze with people during the National Day holiday, then come here! Few people, beautiful scenery, accessible by car, and the key is no traffic jams~
I stayed in a small house with a view of the sea of clouds for a one-day summer retreat in southern Shaanxi
The place I visited was the Fengyan Terraced Fields in Hanyin.
There weren't many tourists this season.
The green valleys were both cool and healing.
🏠This time I stayed at the newly opened Yunhai Lodging in the terraced fields.
It costs about four to five hundred a night, with a rustic wooden style,
The rooms are large and clean, making for a very comfortable stay.
Restaurant/Bookstore/Coffee shop...
You can lie flat here all day long.
☁️The highlight is that you can really see the sea of clouds.
Sitting on the observation deck in the morning with a coffee,
Looking at the distant sea of clouds,
It feels just like a fairyland.
📍Nearby attractions to enjoy~
Tent campsite
Facing the entire terraced fields, the view is unbeatable.
Here you can have afternoon tea/eat hot pot
No need to rush to the scenic spots, especially relaxing.
You can also stay in a tent at night.
🛖Fengjia Fort
A Qing dynasty family compound.
The ancient architecture has a sense of age.
🚙Navigate to Luchaishan Ji Yunhai Lodging.
As you approach, you have to drive on a winding mountain road.
It feels like Mount Akina in Shaanxi in autumn.
Poyang Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Jiangxi, you don't promote this place, what a confusion
Poyang Lake.
In the vast map of China, Poyang Lake is like a dazzling sapphire embedded in the northern Jiangxi land. It is not only the largest freshwater lake in our country but also a treasure of nature and culture intertwined. If you long for a deep conversation between the soul and nature, then a trip to Poyang Lake will surely become an indelible chapter in your memory.
Attraction Introduction: Dreaming back to Poyang, every frame is a painting
- **Poyang Lake National Wetland Park**: Stepping into this wetland known as the 'paradise of migratory birds', thousands of migratory birds dance gracefully during the migration season, and rare birds such as white cranes and swans make this a holy land for photography enthusiasts.
- **Shoe Mountain**: An island shaped like a shoe stands in the heart of Poyang Lake. Legend has it that it is the transformed embroidery shoe lost by a fairy. Climbing the island for a distant view, you can take in the lake and mountains, offering a unique charm.
- **Wucheng Ancient Town**: A thousand-year-old town that has witnessed the vicissitudes of Poyang Lake, with ancient docks and guild hall ruins telling tales of past prosperity. Walking through it is like traveling back to the era of thriving commerce.
Itinerary: Three days and two nights, fully enjoy the beauty of Poyang Lake
**Day 1**: Arrive in Jiujiang, head to Poyang Lake National Wetland Park, participate in an afternoon wetland ecological cruise to watch migratory birds up close, and stay overnight in a nearby characteristic homestay to experience the life of fishermen.
**Day 2**: In the morning, head to Shoe Mountain, take a boat around the island, and feel the tranquility and mystery of the lake island. In the afternoon, drive to Wucheng Ancient Town, stroll through the ancient streets, taste authentic snacks, and in the evening, you can choose to watch birds by the lake and enjoy the peaceful twilight.
**Day 3**: Participate in a sunrise bird-watching activity, then return to Jiujiang city area, visit historical sites such as Xunyang Tower and Suojiang Tower, and before ending the trip, consider purchasing some Poyang Lake specialties as souvenirs.
Food Recommendations: Poyang Lake on the tip of the tongue
- **Poyang Lake Silver Fish**: The flesh is tender and delicious, whether steamed or boiled in soup, it is a rare delicacy.
- **Chenopodium stir-fried with cured meat**: Chenopodium is a wild vegetable unique to the area around Poyang Lake, stir-fried with local cured meat, the fragrance and salty flavor blend uniquely.
- **Fish head stewed with tofu**: Using a large fish head from Poyang Lake, paired with fresh tofu and slowly stewed, the soup is rich and the fish meat is smooth, warming both the stomach and the heart.
Transportation Guide: Convenient travel, easy start
- **External Transportation**: Jiujiang Lushan Airport and Jiujiang Railway Station are the main gateways to the Poyang Lake area, with flights or trains available from various places to Jiujiang, then transfer to public transport or rent a car to the attractions.
- **Internal Transportation**: It is recommended to rent a car for self-driving or use local tourist bus services. Some attractions, such as Poyang Lake National Wetland Park, offer electric car tours, which are convenient and fast.
In this water area full of vitality and poetry, every breath is a gift from nature. Poyang Lake is not just a travel destination, but also a deep exploration of nature, culture, and self-discovery. Bring your camera, carry a leisurely mood, and let us meet the most beautiful selves in the embrace of Poyang Lake.
Visit the ancient Fengyan terraces to see the rapeseed flowers dance in Jiangxi Duchang as the grey cranes take flight
First photo:
Fengyan ancient terraces: ~~~ The rapeseed flowers of the Fengyan terraces crisscross, beautiful up to the clouds, layer upon layer upon the distant mountains, winding and meandering around the clouds.
The ancient Fengyan terraces located in Xuanwo Town, Hanyin County, southern Shaanxi, are blooming with rapeseed flowers.
Standing on the high hills, overlooking the terraces, with paths crisscrossing, houses scattered, and the golden rapeseed flowers, they form a fresh and natural spring scenery.
What's more important is that such a beautiful place does not charge an entrance fee, it's free to visit ~~~ Photographed in Yanping Village
Photos 2-6:
Grey cranes ~~~ Photographed in Jiangxi Duchang
Eight or nine grey cranes, dancing gracefully above our heads, circling and flying. Clearly, they are chasing each other, dancing, and endlessly competing, engaging in a marathon-like endurance and dance skill contest.
Now is the breeding season for the grey cranes, and it is also a great opportunity for them to dance passionately and show off their skills.
At this moment, the grey cranes are like crazy, utterly obsessed, and wholeheartedly devoted to an endless dance.
Now, in the Duchang County Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, the water pepper flowers are in full bloom, and the national second-class protected animals, the grey cranes, have also gathered here. It is reported that there are more than 1,000.
The grey cranes fly in groups from the north to the Poyang Lake wetlands in Duchang to forage, with Duchang being the first stop. At present, the grey cranes are relatively concentrated; as more migratory birds arrive and food becomes scarcer, the grey cranes will gradually disperse to forage.
It is introduced that the grey cranes mainly feed on the rhizomes of plants such as water pepper grass and generally do not eat fish.
The beautiful Poyang Lake
Poyang Lake has a very beautiful scenery, with the densest lake in the south of the Yangtze River, the noblest bird, the most abundant water, and the most poetic grass.
Coming to Poyang Lake during the dry season and walking on the soft and elastic grassland is a wonderful feeling. Along the way, you can see layers of green that never end. With the change of the sky, the clouds float and stretch shallowly or deeply towards the distance until the horizon. Especially the wide Poyang Lake in the depths of the grassland and the grassland reflect each other, the grassland is like the sea, and Poyang Lake is also like the sea, with vast waves. The boundless water area is inhabited by migratory birds such as swans and egrets. In this kingdom of migratory birds, any small life is unrestrained.
Here, it is refreshing.
Winter is a great time to go bird watching for free at Poyang Lake
I saw so many birds at Poyang Lake for the first time, the scene was a bit spectacular.
Poyang Lake is located in the northern part of Jiangxi Province, the lake is divided among Nanchang, Jiujiang and Shangrao three cities, it is the largest freshwater lake in China.
The beautiful and fertile Poyang Lake nurtures generations of creatures living by the lake, the superior environment and climate conditions are suitable for migratory birds to overwinter. In winter, there will be hundreds of thousands of migratory birds here, and flocks of migratory birds from Siberia will also fly thousands of miles to come here, among which there are many national protected bird species.
Poyang Lake is very large, there are quite a few bird watching spots, but the recommended one is Baihezhou bird watching spot. There is a bird watching corridor where you can see very close groups of white cranes, equipped with free-to-use telescopes, through which you can carefully observe the birds' every move, quite cute! There are white cranes, white-crowned cranes, wild geese, white-headed cranes, swans and many other bird species.
🎫The Baihezhou bird watching spot does not charge an entrance fee, just a parking fee if you drive there.
Warm tips:
⭐️Don't wear too bright clothes for bird watching, especially red.
⭐️Don't use flash when taking pictures
⭐️Don't make loud noises or run
Phoenix International Hotel Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
A 2-day tour in Southern Shaanxi, with mountains, rivers, and ancient towns, rivals the beauty of the regions south of the Yangtze River without actually being there!
Southern Shaanxi, with its mountains, rivers, and ancient towns, is not located in the regions south of the Yangtze River, yet it rivals their beauty.
The Han River Gorges
Take a boat tour starting from the famous ancient Lotus Ferry, ending at the Xihe Guiyuan Scenic Area. The scenery along the banks of the Han River is serene and the mountains are steep, forming gorges, especially notable are the Phoenix Gorge, Liuxi Gorge, and Xiangbai Gorge.
Jinsixia Gorge
Described as 'the narrowest in China, a rarity in the world', the scenic area includes Bailong Gorge, Heilong Gorge, Qinglong Gorge, Shiyanzhai, and the source of the Danjiang River, with over a hundred attractions across five major scenic areas. The unique gorge landscape, the primeval forests that block out the sky, and the clear springs and waterfalls create stunning views that change with every step.
Shiquan Ancient Town
Founded in the second year of the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, it is a well-preserved ancient town from the Ming and Qing dynasties in Southern Shaanxi. The buildings within the ancient town are majestic and simple, and walking on the ancient streets paved with bluestone slabs evokes a sense of history that spans a thousand years.
Dihua Ancient Town
With clear mountains and beautiful waters, it integrates projects such as the picking of blue rose grapes, a thousand-acre plum orchard, a thousand-acre lotus pond, and open-air vegetable planting. It is a famous ecological health town and a wellness tourism and vacation destination both near and far.
1. Jinsixia
Dates: May 2-3/4-5
D1 Xi'an - Dihua Ancient Town - Chuangwangzhai - Jinsixia (212KM, about 3H)
(Accommodation: 1 night at Jinsixia Guobin Hotel (100 meters from the scenic area))
D2 Jinsixia Gorge - Xi'an (212KM, about 3H)
Tickets:
A: Jinsixia adult ticket 100 yuan, group price 80 yuan/person; scenic shuttle bus 30 yuan
B: Chuangwangzhai ticket 100 yuan, group price 60 yuan/person (including performance)
2. Han River Gorges
Dates: May 3-4/4-5
D1 Xi'an - Houliu Ancient Town - Han River Gorges - Shiquan Ancient Town - Hanyin (220KM, about 4h)
(Accommodation: Hanyin Phoenix International Hotel)
D2 Hanyin - Yanshan Waterfall - Xi'an (229KM, about 3h)
Tickets:
A. Yanshan Waterfall 54 yuan
B. Han River Gorges panoramic cruise 100 yuan | Group 70 yuan
About Us
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Jinsixia Guobin Hotel Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
A 2-day tour in Southern Shaanxi, with mountains, rivers, and ancient towns, rivals the beauty of the regions south of the Yangtze River without actually being there!
Southern Shaanxi, with its mountains, rivers, and ancient towns, is not located in the regions south of the Yangtze River, yet it rivals their beauty.
The Han River Gorges
Take a boat tour starting from the famous ancient Lotus Ferry, ending at the Xihe Guiyuan Scenic Area. The scenery along the banks of the Han River is serene and the mountains are steep, forming gorges, especially notable are the Phoenix Gorge, Liuxi Gorge, and Xiangbai Gorge.
Jinsixia Gorge
Described as 'the narrowest in China, a rarity in the world', the scenic area includes Bailong Gorge, Heilong Gorge, Qinglong Gorge, Shiyanzhai, and the source of the Danjiang River, with over a hundred attractions across five major scenic areas. The unique gorge landscape, the primeval forests that block out the sky, and the clear springs and waterfalls create stunning views that change with every step.
Shiquan Ancient Town
Founded in the second year of the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, it is a well-preserved ancient town from the Ming and Qing dynasties in Southern Shaanxi. The buildings within the ancient town are majestic and simple, and walking on the ancient streets paved with bluestone slabs evokes a sense of history that spans a thousand years.
Dihua Ancient Town
With clear mountains and beautiful waters, it integrates projects such as the picking of blue rose grapes, a thousand-acre plum orchard, a thousand-acre lotus pond, and open-air vegetable planting. It is a famous ecological health town and a wellness tourism and vacation destination both near and far.
1. Jinsixia
Dates: May 2-3/4-5
D1 Xi'an - Dihua Ancient Town - Chuangwangzhai - Jinsixia (212KM, about 3H)
(Accommodation: 1 night at Jinsixia Guobin Hotel (100 meters from the scenic area))
D2 Jinsixia Gorge - Xi'an (212KM, about 3H)
Tickets:
A: Jinsixia adult ticket 100 yuan, group price 80 yuan/person; scenic shuttle bus 30 yuan
B: Chuangwangzhai ticket 100 yuan, group price 60 yuan/person (including performance)
2. Han River Gorges
Dates: May 3-4/4-5
D1 Xi'an - Houliu Ancient Town - Han River Gorges - Shiquan Ancient Town - Hanyin (220KM, about 4h)
(Accommodation: Hanyin Phoenix International Hotel)
D2 Hanyin - Yanshan Waterfall - Xi'an (229KM, about 3h)
Tickets:
A. Yanshan Waterfall 54 yuan
B. Han River Gorges panoramic cruise 100 yuan | Group 70 yuan
About Us
We are 38 Degrees Travel, a travel destination for young people, planting the seeds for great places to visit around Xi'an.
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