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1.5h direct trip from Xi'an to Shaohua Mountain to see the mountains covered in red

Report❗ The red leaves of Shaohua Mountain🍁 have reached the best viewing time! · 🍁Best viewing period for Shaohua Mountain red leaves: October 15 to November 15 every year. The autumn leaves weave a colorful brocade, mist covers the land, rivers turn red, and roads become red paths! · · ✅Shaohua Mountain: Huazhou District, Weinan City 🚗 Location: Navigate directly to "Shaohua Mountain National Forest Park" ⛰️ Composition: The main peak is 1664.4 meters high, consisting of five major parts: Hongya Lake Scenic Area, Qianlong Temple Scenic Area, Shimen Gorge Scenic Area, Dense Forest Valley Scenic Area, and Shaohua Peak Scenic Area 🎫 Tickets: Adults 60 / Students 30 🚙 Sightseeing bus: Round trip 30 / One way 15 🚠 Cableway round trip: 100 (130 on holidays), students and seniors 80 (100 on holidays) · · 📍Must-visit spots ✔️ Glass plank road 1600 meters drop, double-sided suspended design, walking here is thrilling and perfect for photos ✔️ Shimen Gorge Core scenic area, 6.5 kilometers long, full of pools and waterfalls hanging high! In different seasons, the water reflects different colors, making for amazing photos📸 ✔️ Panlong Ancient Trail The Panlong Trail winds along the mountain ridge like a dragon coiling around the mountain, hidden among the hills. Visitors who have been here are always amazed by the majestic winding dragon-like momentum · · 🔥 Autumn sightseeing routes 1⃣️ Qianlong Temple and Shimen Gorge route: Take the scenic shuttle bus ➟ Cableway service area cableway to Qianlong Temple ➟ Cableway return ➟ Shimen Gorge waterside area (visit Jiulong Pool and Jiulong Pass and other spots) ⏰ Duration: about 6-7 hours, suitable for those who like challenges and exploration. - 2⃣️ Classic route: Take the sightseeing bus from the ticket hall ➟ Cable car at the cableway service area to tour Qianlong Temple ➟ Glass plank road ➟ Take the sightseeing bus to Shimen Gorge ⏰ Duration: about 5-6 hours, suitable for most tourists. · · ♻️ Travel preparation ① Temperatures are lower in autumn, so wear thick coats, sweaters, and other warm clothing. ② Choose comfortable, non-slip sports shoes or hiking boots for easy walking in the scenic area. ③ The scenic shuttle bus stops have small shops, but there are no supplies elsewhere, so prepare some snacks before the trip.
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