[2025 Zhen'an Attraction] Travel Guide for Begonia Mountain (Updated Jul)

Skip the Crowds at Datang Everbright City! Hidden near Xi'an lies a "Cloud Sea Paradise"—Zhen'an Haitang Mountain. At 1,500 meters above sea level, it boasts over 200 days of rolling clouds a year. At sunrise, golden light explodes through the clouds ☀️, and at night, you can almost reach out and touch the Milky Way 🌌! Best of all? It's FREE! FREE! FREE! (Parking costs just ¥10.) Haitang Mountain is located in Zhen'an County, Shangluo, Shaanxi—not the one in Liaoning (don’t navigate wrong!). No tickets, no commercialization—just pristine peaks, wild ancient villages, and 360° unobstructed viewpoints. Perfect for beginners! 🚗 Foolproof Guide (Copy This and Avoid Pitfalls): 1️⃣ Stress-Free Transportation: - **Self-Drive**: Navigate to "Haitang Mountain Yunjian Homestay" from Xi'an—just 2 hours via highway, followed by 10 km of winding but well-paved mountain roads (newbies, take it slow). - **Night Hikers**: Depart Xi'an at 3 AM, reach the summit by 5 AM, and catch the 5:30 sunrise! Tested and reliable. 2️⃣ Accommodation Options: - **Chill Mode**: Stay at "Yunjian Homestay"—wake up to mountain views, ¥150+/person, clean with charging outlets. - **Adventure Mode**: Rent a tent ⛺️ at the summit's "Cloud Camp" (or bring your own), enjoy hotpot under the stars, and wait for sunrise wrapped in a sleeping bag—peak romance! 3️⃣ Must-Do Experiences: - **Cloud Sea Sunrise (5:30–7:30)**: Take the trail behind the homestay (30-min hike) to the abandoned ancient village ruins. Watch the clouds churn like boiling milk, then explode into gold at sunrise—no filter needed 📸! **Best after rain** (90% chance of clouds!). - **Milky Way Camping (21:30–2:00)**: Zero light pollution here—summer Milky Way is visible to the naked eye ✨, with frequent shooting stars! Bring a tripod for star trails. - **Cliffside Village Exploration**: Don’t rush down! Explore the remnants of stone walls and gates, and snap silhouette shots against the ruins for a wuxia-movie vibe. 4️⃣ Pro Tips: - **Mountain Hotpot**: The homestay serves local chicken hotpot—eat with clouds swirling around you, pure magic! - **"Cloud View" Platform**: A free lookout spot on the way up—epic photos with the sea of clouds as your backdrop! ⚠️ Critical Reminders: - **Clothing**: Summit temps are 10°C lower than Xi'an! Even in summer, pack a windbreaker or light down jacket—or freeze at dawn. - **Weather**: Check the "Lijing Weather" app for cloud-sea odds—post-rain clear skies = guaranteed win! - **Safety**: Drive carefully on winding roads; pack out all trash! Go before it blows up! Standing above the clouds, all your stress and worries will vanish—"Mountains and seas have their seasons, but freedom is the ultimate romance" 🍃. > Xi'an’s Secret 24-Hour Escape Plan (Hidden Gems + No Crowds). Follow me for off-the-beaten-path adventures!

|||. Xi'an drives 2 hours directly to the sunrise sea of ​​clouds of 🌞Xiaobai🉑Chong|||I have been to Haitang Mountain 4 times in a row recently. The stamina is so great that I can't help but want to wait for the glimmer of light at dawn again and again 🚩Haitang Mountain is located in Zhen'an County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province ⛰️1,500 meters above sea level, and the sea of ​​clouds appears frequently for about 200 days a year 🔍Navigation Haitang Mountain Yunjian B&B (Zhen'an Exit Highway) 🎫No entrance fee, only 10💰 parking fee 🎈There is a super photo-taking viewing platform when you are close to the destination. This place is a camping camp (Yunli Camp), 📸Super photo-taking~ ❗❗You can go to the destination to stay in a B&B one day in advance, or camp in Yunli Camp. You can also depart from Xi'an at about 3 am on the same day. It is about 120 kilometers away and takes about 2 hours to drive. Get off the highway at about 5 o'clock and arrive at Zhen'an County. There is a 10-kilometer cement winding mountain road, and the overall road conditions are good. If you want to climb to the top of the mountain to the ancient village, you only need to walk about 30 minutes from the path on the side of the B&B to arrive. 🌅Sunrise time: You can check the weather forecast to see the sunrise time. You can see the sea of ​​clouds on "Lijing Weather". The probability of them appearing after rain is higher. 📷Photos are great❗ Time to watch the sunrise and sea of ​​clouds (5:30-7:30) Time to watch the stars and the Milky Way (21:30-2:00)

Here is a detailed guide to Shangluo Zhen'an Haitang Mountain: 1. Attraction introduction: • Haitang Mountain: Located in Zhen'an County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province, with an altitude of 1,500 meters, it is known as the "harvester of the sea of clouds". The sea of clouds appears all year round, and when the weather is clear, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the sea of clouds and the sunrise. 2. Travel route: • Self-driving tour: Depart from Xi'an, about 300 kilometers in total, suitable for self-driving tours. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of southern Shaanxi along the way. After arriving, take photos of the sea of clouds and the ancient village stone wall, and then enjoy a high mountain hot pot. 3. Tickets and fees: • Tickets: Haitang Mountain does not require tickets, only a parking fee of CNY 10. 4. Precautions: • Temperature difference: The temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains is large, so it is recommended to bring thick clothes or light down jackets. • Self-driving requirements: The driver must have more than two years of driving experience, the vehicle insurance procedures are complete, and the vehicle is in good condition. 5. Food and accommodation: • Food: You can enjoy high mountain hot pot on the top of the mountain, or taste local specialties. • Accommodation: It is recommended to stay at Jiuzai Fanlongli Hotel or Juxiu Villa, which are conveniently located and provide high-quality service.

At the end of October, the colorful autumn season in the Qinling Mountains slowly began. This time we chose a two-day weekend trip to relax and enjoy the scenery. Day 1: Fengyukou - Watershed - Guanghuo Street - Yuetai Road - Zhen'an County. We set off at 9:00 in the morning and went into the mountains along Fengyukou National Highway 210. The scenery along the way changed from green to yellow, and the colors became richer and richer. In particular, the Jiwozi fir forest on the way was worth taking some time to stop and take pictures. After crossing the watershed, stop at Guanghuo Street to have a meal and buy some bacon. In the afternoon, you can go directly to Zhen'an County along the colorful Yuetai Road (autumn viewing road, with beautiful scenery all the way), arrange accommodation, and taste the local specialties of Zhen'an. Day 2: County Hotel - Haitang Mountain, where you can watch the sunrise and sea of ​​clouds. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Special reminder: you need to get up early. We were unlucky. It was a cloudy day and we couldn’t see the sunrise. We also started late and could only see part of the sea of ​​clouds. We will make up for it next time [Happy]. Then take the Baomao Expressway back to Xi'an.

Xi'an Vicinity | After sunrise※Embark on a 'Sea of Clouds Catastrophe' 2h drive from Xi'an to the mountaintop Witnessed the sunrise, sea of clouds, stars, and Milky Way, standing above the clouds waiting for the sunrise Seeing the 360-degree sea of clouds swirling around, it's just too romantic~ Navigate to 'Haitangshan Yunjian Homestay', after arriving, go up the stairs behind the homestay, follow the stairway for about 30min to reach the mountaintop!! (You can bring camping gear to camp overnight and watch the sunrise and stars) If you want to enjoy the sea of clouds, it is recommended to check the air humidity before departure. If you catch a clear day, the night sky is also really beautiful and great for taking amazing photos!! Viewing time for sunrise and sea of clouds (5:30-7:30) Viewing time for stars and Milky Way (21:30-02:00) Navigation: Haitangshan Admission: Free P Parking: 10 Location: Zhen'an County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province