Recommend 5 must-go self-driving tour routes in Shaanxi on weekends, and good places around Shaanxi that are suitable for self-driving tours

Today, the editor recommends some of the most popular self-driving tour routes around Shaanxi, let’s go!

1. Huxian Taiping National Forest Park

Located within Taiping Valley in Huxian County, southwest of Xi'an City, 44 kilometers away from Xi'an, the purple golden flowers of Huxian Taiping National Forest Park are already in full bloom. During this period, tens of thousands of acres of natural "sea of ??bauhinia flowers" were as bright and gorgeous as clouds, dyeing the majestic Qinling Mountains red, making it very spectacular and beautiful. According to legend, the redbud flower is a rare celestial flower. It can bring blessings, bring good fortune, and protect the world. Self-driving route: westward from the Fengyu exit carousel on Huanshan Road - Taiping Valley - Taiping Park/Intersection of the West Third Ring Road and South Third Ring Road - Xitai Road - Taiping Valley - Taiping Park.

2. Hanzhong South Lake, Wuhou Temple, Baoxie Plank Road

Western Han Dynasty Expressway-Hanzhong, visit the water that "integrates clear water and green mountains into one, and the heaven and earth are beautiful within it" Garden---Nanhu Scenic Area. Nanhu Scenic Area, Nanzheng County, Shaanxi Province, is located at the northern foot of Hanshan Mountain, 17 kilometers southwest of the ancient city of Hanzhong. Here, with the Qinling Mountains in the north and Bashan Mountain in the south, there is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. It combines the vitality of the north and the elegance of the south. It is known as the "Pearl of the Northwest" and is a good place for leisure, vacation and tourism. In Mian County, visit the Wuhou Temple, which is known as the "No. 1 Wuhou Temple in the world", then visit the Shimen Reservoir, admire the inclined plank road and explore the historical monuments of "the plank road was built in the Ming Dynasty and the Chen Cang was crossed secretly". Wuhou Temple is a temple commemorating Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China. Wuhou Temple in Mian County is also called the No. 1 Wuhou Temple in the world. It is located 4 kilometers west of Mian County, Shaanxi Province, to the south of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway, across the river from the Tomb of Marquis Wu of Dingjun Mountain. In 236 AD, 29 years after Zhuge Liang's death, Liu Chan, the later leader of the Shu Han Dynasty, issued an edict to build a temple. It is the only "official temple" and the earliest Wuhou Temple in the world. Self-driving route: Head to Hanzhong along the Xihan Expressway and visit the Nanhu Scenic Area, a water garden that "integrates clear water and green mountains into one body, with the heaven and earth beautiful within it".

3. Guanshan Ranch

From Xibao Expressway in the direction of Zhangjiachuan, go to Guanshan, known as the "Little Tianshan", to visit the scenery along the way, and participate in horse racing, archery, and grass skiing in the afternoon , downhill zip lines and other entertainment projects, unique tours, and exotic customs such as yurts and Tibetan customs gardens will make you linger and forget to leave. Located in Long County, Shaanxi Province, it enjoys the reputation of "Little Tianshan". The landform here is similar to that of the Central European Alps, with secluded streams and rivers, alternating grasslands and forests, vast terrain, beautiful water and fertile grass, herds of horses, and beautiful scenery. The pasture has no boundaries in winter and spring, and is connected in summer and autumn. Famous for Qin Feizi's horse breeding since ancient times, it is the largest forest and pastoral area in Shaanxi and the largest and only natural grassland in the central and eastern inland areas of China. In 1995, it was designated as a provincial nature reserve by Shaanxi Province. Self-driving route: Depart from Xi'an, arrive at Baoji via Xibao Expressway, and then drive to Guanshan Ranch in Long County.

4. Ankang Yinghu Lake, Xiangxi Cave

Xikanggao - the largest artificial lake in the northwest - Yinghu Lake, take a boat trip to Cuiping Island, Yuqing Suspension Bridge, Jinluo Island, Luofeng Tower, Weaver Stone, etc. Drive to the Lan River and experience the thrilling rafting activity, which is 12 kilometers long and lasts 2 hours. After dinner, visit the "Dragon Boat Cultural Park" which is rich in Hanshui cultural characteristics and enjoy the beautiful night view of the Han River. Xiangxi Cave, a Taoist resort, visit Chunyang Cave, Xianren Cave, Yunqiao Snow Rolling, Ladder to Heaven, Yuhuang Pavilion, etc. Xiangxi Cave Scenic Area is located 3 kilometers away from the southern suburbs of Ankang City, with Bashan Mountain to the south and Han River to the north. There is a Taoist temple on the mountain. It is said that it was once the place where Lu Dongbin practiced and became immortal. It is a garden-style scenic spot that integrates humanities and nature. Self-driving route: Starting from Xi'an, enter the Zhongnanshan Tunnel from Wutai Township in Chang'an District to Zhashui, and then pass through Zhen'an to Ankang.

5. Visit Sima Temple and Dangjia Village in Hancheng

Sima Qian Temple is located on the cliff of Hanyipo in Zhichuan Town, 10 kilometers south of Hancheng City. It was first built in the 4th year of Yongjia in the Western Jin Dynasty. In February 1982, the State Council announced it as a national key cultural relic protection site. The building of Sima Qian's ancestral tomb is built on the cliff from the bottom of the slope to the top, and goes up layer by layer. Climbing to the top, you can see the roaring Yellow River to the east, the majestic Liangshan Mountain to the west, the Great Wall of the ancient Wei Dynasty to the south, and the long flowing Zhishui River to the north. Self-driving route: Take the Ring Expressway - Take the direction of Yanliang - Chengcheng - Dali - Heyang - Hancheng and get off the expressway. Get off the expressway and walk north. There will be road signs guiding you to Dangjia Village.