Things to do in Fuping

There were so many people during the National Day holiday. The tour guide was good, but it was crowded and noisy, so you were lucky to understand 10% of what was being said. I sincerely recommend going during the off-season; you'll gain at least 80% more from listening to the guide's historical explanations.

Zhonghua County Cultural Tourism Area is perfect for family trips! It boasts a rich cultural heritage, a wide variety of rides, adorable animal interactions, and local delicacies. It's a great place to learn with your kids while keeping them entertained. The park is clean and tidy, offering excellent value for money. You could easily spend a whole day there and still not have enough time. Highly recommended for families with children!

Teacher Ma was incredibly patient with us tourists (we arrived half an hour late) and provided detailed explanations and arrangements for each attraction, ensuring a smooth trip to Huaqing Palace. She also promptly informed us about nearby accommodations and hot springs. Furthermore, she thoughtfully helped us exchange our tickets for the "Song of Everlasting Regret" performance and even sent us some information and photos of Huaqing Palace after the tour. She was so kind and we were so lucky to have met Teacher Ma.

The resort features over 30 unique hot spring pools, including an ancient karst cave and an outdoor wellness area, along with a 6,000㎡ indoor water park. It's family-friendly and offers one-stop relaxation amenities such as a sauna, movie theater, and spa. Hot spring-accessible guest rooms and VIP hot spring rooms cater to different needs, and the dining options are great value for money.

In Hall A of the Aviation Dream Flying Experience Base in China Aviation City in Yanliang, Xi'an, you can experience a day of simulation simulators of 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation fighter jets and helicopters. There are not many people here, so you can have fun. There is also an 8D cinema and lectures on revolutionary meritorious fighter jets. The staff are very enthusiastic and dedicated, and they patiently explain the operating techniques. There are also small gifts for the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the children are reluctant to leave.

I visited Yaowang Mountain in Tongchuan on October 1st, National Day, and the experience exceeded my expectations. The mountain isn't too steep, making it suitable for leisurely exploration for all ages. The mountain is covered with ancient cypress trees, their fragrance refreshing, creating a serene environment. This is the hermitage of Sun Simiao, the "Medicine King," and there are many interesting sights, including inscriptions and grotto statues, showcasing its rich cultural heritage. The scenic area was well-organized during the National Day holiday, with clear signage, allowing me to learn about the history of traditional Chinese medicine as I walked – a very rewarding experience. Climbing to the platform offers a panoramic view of Yaozhou city. It's a great short trip around Xi'an, combining hiking, fresh air, and historical exploration – a perfect blend of relaxation and educational experience.

Wang Nan was an impressive and knowledgeable guide. She explained to us as if she swallowed the whole history of Shaanxi. She contacted us on wechat a day before, informed us where to wait at the museum with her unique little doggy soft toy hanging to her guide stick. She took us through the 3 halls and explained from 10.55 to 1.30pm, with 20 min break in between. The museum is huge and crowded. Therefore the tour covered certain parts in each hall. Ideally, you can walk through and enjoy the artefacts at your own pace after the tour ends.

I went up in the off-season after dark. The walk from Yongning Gate to Hanguang Gate was okay, and you could even cycle in the dark. The city wall was quite dark, and the nearby advertising light bulbs were too bright and glaring. The city management should really do something about it. The Hanguang Gate Museum was quite nice, but there was a strange smell at night.

There are so many airplanes here✈️, the venue is very large, and the children have a lot of fun when they come in.

The old city of Fuping is located in the remnant of Zhongshanyuan. It is flat in the middle and steep on all sides. It was originally called Yaoqiaotou. In the first year of the Yuan Dynasty (1264), Zhang Liangbi, the garrison commander of the Yuan army, led his troops from Yiting City (now south of Jiuxian Village) to Yaoqiaotou, built a stronghold on the dangerous terrain, and changed its name to Yaoqiaozhai. In the second year of the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty (1369), Xu Da was in charge of Guanzhong. Zhang Liangbi fled. Xu Da then made Yaoqiaozhai the county seat and began to build city walls. In the early years of the Zhengtong period (1436), the magistrate Gao Yingju built a city on the high ground with moats. The city had a circumference of 3 miles and a height of about 30 feet. The height from the moat to the battlement was 60 feet, and the pool was 10 feet deep. The city began to take shape. With the help of natural terrain, the city was built by cutting with knives and axes, and the earth was rammed. "Building a city on the high ground with moats" gave the old city of Fuping a resounding name - "Mount City".