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Yinghu Lake scenic spot
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Ankang

Yinghu Lake scenic spot

5.9
4.1/5
1.7k reviews
Yinghu Lake, a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, national water conservancy scenic area and provincial tourist resort, is a practical education base for study trips of primary and secondary school students in Shaanxi Province. The attraction is located 15 km southwest of Ankang city center. With a vast water area of 77 square km, Yinghu Lake features scattered islands and peninsulas, expansive waters and clear quality that consistently meets national Class II water standards. Yinghu lake is an eco-tourism destination focused on sightseeing, water recreation, and leisure vacations, renowned as a distinctive attraction showcasing the natural scenery of Qinba and Hanshui. It offers diverse experiences: Yuxing island with birdsong, floral fragrance, and adorable pets; Jinluo island, named for romance, witnessing love stories; Zhinv stone narrating ancient legends that spark imagination; Hanshui street creating a fairy-tale ambiance, dreamlike and enchanting; plus a water sports center where passion dances with lake views. A one-stop solution for sightseeing, vacations, family-friendly fun, and sports, Yinghu lake ensures your journey transcends mere scenery.Ankang · 19.5km from downtown
Nangong Mountain National Forest Park
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ankang

Nangong Mountain National Forest Park

5.2
4.4/5
346 reviews
Nangongshan National Forest Park is in the east of Langao County, Ankang City. It consists of Erlangping, Jinding, Huoshanshi, Gaoshanli and Lotus Fort. The park is famous for the body of Great Master Hongyi, bleed-out of Paleozoic volcano eruptions, the historical site of the Quaternary glacier and the primitive secondary forest. It is an ideal tourist destination for sightseeing, vacations and getting away from the summer heat around Shaanxi, Sichuan, Hubei and Chongqing.Langao · 18km from downtown
Zhongba Grand Canyon
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Shiquan

Zhongba Grand Canyon

5.1
4.2/5
513 reviews
The full length of Zhongba Canyon is over 10 kilometers. It consists of the Grand Canyon, the Small Canyon, Niuxin Gorge, the Dragon Cave and Huang Village Dam Garden, along with over one hundred tourist pots. Zhongba Canyon is narrow, long, beautiful, peculiar, clean, bright, wild, fantastic, steep and tranquil. Visitors can see a thin strip of the sky from the canyon. The widest area is only 10 meters. It twists around like a snake. The vertical height of the rock on both sides is over 1,000 meters. With dense forest, visitors can not see the sky in many places when they look up.Shiquan · 17.7km from downtown
Yinghu Cuiping Island

Yinghu Cuiping Island

4.5
3.6/5
141 reviews
Cuiping Island is one of the scenic spots of Ying Lake, and its architecture is mainly in the style of Suzhou gardens. Cuiping Island consists of three parts: the northern part is the large-scale Yuqing Suspension Bridge, which is 161 meters long, with four ancient pavilions soaring into the air and connected to the lakeshore; the middle part is the Yinghu Hotel built according to 4-star standards, which can host large-scale conferences, dining and accommodation; the southern part is the botanical garden, where Qinba famous flowers and trees, bamboo forests and fresh fruits are planted, there are "pigeon trees" known as living fossils of plants and large areas of cherry blossom forests. Because it is like spring all year round and full of greenery, it looks like a peacock spreading its tail when viewed from the air, so people call it "Cuiping Island".Ankang · 19.8km from downtown
Shiquan Ancient Street

Shiquan Ancient Street

4.3
3.6/5
17 reviews
Shiquan Ancient Street is located in the southern part of Shiquan County, Shaanxi Province. The houses here are unique in shape, simple and elegant, and well-arranged. There are teahouses, small department stores and other shops along the street. On weekends, the street is bustling with people and lively.Shiquan · 157m from downtown
Shentian Grassland, Shenheyuan
No. 20 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Shaanxi

Shentian Grassland, Shenheyuan

4.2
4.0/5
34 reviews
Shenheyuan is located on the north slope of the main ridge of Daba Mountain at the junction of Langao County and Chengkou County of Chongqing City, 47 kilometers away from the county seat. The Attraction is dominated by Shentian Grassland, Bashan Autumn Pond and Chaoyang Cave. It is a forest park that integrates mountains, water, forests, springs and caves, and is majestic, strange, beautiful, broad, secluded and dangerous. The total area is 8,000 hectares, with an altitude of 1,700m-2,549m, an average sunshine of 1,559 hours, an average annual rainfall of 1,000.9 mm, an average temperature of 15℃, a frost-free period of 242 days, and four distinct seasons. In summer, the grass is green and the mountains are full of wild flowers. Sitting on the grass and camping in tents are free and romantic; in autumn, it is surrounded by red leaves, the grass is golden, rolling and magnificent; in winter and spring, it is covered with snow and covered in silver. The forest vegetation coverage rate reaches more than 98%, with rich negative oxygen ions and extremely high air purity. It is one of the rare pristine natural areas in the world today. Shentian Grassland is an alpine meadow in Daba Mountain. The soil is mainly alpine meadow soil, which is slightly acidic to neutral, and some soils have permafrost. Therefore, there are no tall shrubs here, and cattle and sheep do not eat the grass that grows there. There are more than 20 scenic spots open to the public. The 99 bends of Shentian Grassland and the 99 hills of Shentian Grassland have created the following attractions: Bashan Dragon Ridge, Flower Pond, Yunya Cave, Fairy Throwing Hydrangea, Birds Facing Phoenix, Ink Pool, Yang Yuchun Counting Mountains, Shentian (Lava Lake, water surface height 2348 meters, area of ​​about 3000 square meters, a salty lake in the karst basin), etc. The Attraction has added a number of experience projects, dedicated to creating a camping base, enjoying the sweetness of nature, and feeling the pure outdoor experience. This is the right way to open life!Langao · 30.6km from downtown
Fengyan Ancient Terraced Fields
No. 10 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Shaanxi

Fengyan Ancient Terraced Fields

4.1
4.8/5
59 reviews
Fengyan Ancient Terraced Fieldsare located in Xuanwo Town, Hanyin County. As an irrigation-type water conservancy scenic area, they cover a contiguous area of over 12,000 mu and have a history of over 250 years. The scenic area spans 38.78 km² and are currently among the largest and best-preserved Qing Dynasty terraced fields discovered by archaeology in the Qinba Mountains. In 2010,Fengyan Ancient Terraced Fieldswere named one of the Top 10 New Discoveries of the Third National Cultural Relics Survey in Shaanxi Province. In 2013, they were designated as a provincial-level water conservancy scenic area by the Provincial Department of Water Resources, and in 2014, they were named a Beautiful Chinese Countryside by the Ministry of Agriculture.Hanyin · 14km from downtown
Shuhe Ancient Town
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Ankang

Shuhe Ancient Town

4.1
4.1/5
43 reviews
Shuhe Ancient Town is located at the confluence of the Shu and Han rivers, and is located in the transportation hub of two provinces and three counties. It has a very advantageous geographical location. It reaches Sichuan and Han in the west, Guanzhong in the north, western Hubei in the south, and Central Plains in the east. It is an important material distribution center and commercial town in the upper reaches of the Han River, and is known as the "Little Hankou". The name Shuhe can be inferred as the place where the Western Zhou Dynasty was established. When King Wu of Zhou granted vassal status to protect Zhou, he granted Shu to the north of Nanyang, Henan. The impoverished and weak Shu was forced to migrate westward due to the expansion of Chu and stayed here, hence the name. Shuhe Town has many cultural attractions and rich cultural heritage. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the commodity economy developed day by day, and a large number of residents from Huguang moved in. The golden waterway of the Han River entered its heyday. Merchants from all over the world settled here to do business, set up businesses, opened pawnshops, and set up more than 100 money houses. During the Jiaqing period, Yan Ruyu, who was the magistrate of Xunyang, called Shuhe "a place full of merchants" and "a small metropolis of the Han River" in his book "Three Provinces Border Defense Preparation".Xunyang · 33.6km from downtown
Qinling Canyon Drift

Qinling Canyon Drift

4.1
3.9/5
83 reviews
Qinling Canyon Rafting is also called Guanghuojie Rafting by the locals. It is 6 kilometers long, with a large drop of 150 meters, 19 bends, and 10 rapids and dangerous shoals. It is known as the real "No. 1 Rafting in the Mountains". 5 or 6 people can take a rubber boat to enjoy the scenery of Qinling Canyon in excitement; couples can also take a rubber boat to join hands in the future and integrate into the landscape painting; they can also go on an adventure self-driving rafting. Haogou is lush and green, with beautiful mountains and clear waters. Self-driving rafting boats fly down the river with a drop of 220 meters, sometimes passing through forests and bridges, sometimes breaking through shoals and crossing streams, and experience the pleasure of fighting in the stormy waves. There are green mountains and clear waters and pleasant scenery here. There are rafting, rock climbing, archery, water roller, water zorbing, water expansion, bonfire, performances and other activities. It is a place for young people to hunt for curiosity and adventure, a place for the elderly to refresh themselves, a place for women and children to play in the water, a romantic valley for couples, and a place for urban white-collar workers to relax, entertain and vacation.Ningshan · 61.5km from downtown
Han River Three Gorges

Han River Three Gorges

3.9
4.7/5
53 reviews
The Hanjiang Three Gorges is located in Shiquan County of Ankang City. The Han River is the ancient birthplace of the Chinese civilization and the origin point of the North-South Water Transfer Project. The Han River Three Gorges scenic area begins at the Lotus Ancient Ferry. In the middle of the scenic area, you'll go past the Fenghuang (Pheonix) Gorge, Liuxi (Willow Creek) Gorge, and the Xiangbai (Fragrant Cedar) Gorge, before reaching the endpoint at the Xi River Guiyuan Scenic Area. As you travel by boat, you can enjoy the beauty of the Han River Three Gorges all around you. This area is sometimes also called the "Qinba Mountain Water Gallery" in honor of its artistic beauty.Shiquan · 4.9km from downtown

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What travellers say about Ankang

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Anonymous user5 October 2026
5.0
I went during the National Day holiday, entering through the North Gate. If you go early, you can drive in and park at the boat dock. Later, due to traffic restrictions, cars aren't allowed in, so you'll have to park outside and take the shuttle bus or walk in. The island scenery is beautiful. This saves you from having to go to Houliu Water Town to take a boat; you get both a boat ride and scenic views here, making it more cost-effective. I recommend it.

Yinghu Lake scenic spot

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Anonymous user12 July 2025
4.0
The vegetation in Nanshan is very good, and the air quality is good, but it consumes too much physical energy, especially the section from the Thousand Steps to Guanyin Wanghai is full of steps, which is too tiring! When I arrived at Guanyin Wanghai, I saw the floating sea of clouds, which was very beautiful. The signs of the scenic area are not clear, and the tour map has been punctured by the trekking pole. It needs to be updated quickly!

Nangong Mountain National Forest Park

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Anonymous user26 September 2025
4.0
There was no particularly difficult part of the walk from the bus up to the lake, suitable for both the elderly and children. The scenery along the way was too messy, and there was nothing particularly interesting. The fishing tools I bought at the scenic spot were probably too cold, so there were very few fish. The water was very deep where there were fish, so the children didn't experience the fun of fishing. They came in empty-handed and came out empty-handed.

Zhongba Grand Canyon

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E13***603 August 2026
4.0
Quite disappointing. The water surface is small, there aren't many bays, the artificial landscaping is clunky, and the service facilities are inadequate. The electric cart drivers between the pier and parking lot were constantly rude to customers. Overall, a poor experience. It can't compare to Qiandao Lake in the south, nor to Songhua Lake in the north.

Yinghu Cuiping Island

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最美不过路上的风景31 May 2025
5.0
Shiquan Ancient Street is a stone-paved ancient street in Shiquan County, close to the Han River, with a long history. The well-preserved East Gate and West Gate, as well as the rebuilt South Gate, make people feel like they have traveled back to ancient times. Walking on the ancient street, you can feel the strong historical atmosphere. The food on Shiquan Ancient Street is mouth-watering, especially the inflated steamed bun, which is crispy on the outside and soft and crispy on the inside. It is a unique delicacy in Shiquan Old Street. Tasting these delicacies will undoubtedly add a unique fun to the trip. Shiquan Old Street is brightly lit at night, and the big red lanterns under the eaves illuminate the entire street, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere. The Shiguo Fish Restaurant is very lively and is a good place to taste local food and enjoy nightlife.

Shiquan Ancient Street

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M35***2131 August 2025
4.0
You can drive in. The mountain road in the scenic area is not long. The scenery of the alpine meadow is really good and suitable for taking pictures. The blue sky and white clouds, the mountains are overlapping. Standing on the top of the mountain, you feel very close to the sky. Sometimes the sun shines, and sometimes the breeze blows. The scenery is superb. It is best to bring some food into the mountain, and instant noodles with boiled water are also fine. Just don't litter.

Shentian Grassland, Shenheyuan

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Nancyhr050415 March 2023
5.0
During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the Wu family from Shanhua County, Changsha Prefecture, Hunan Province moved to Hanyin, Shaanxi Province, and began to reclaim wasteland, build farmland, dikes and build embankments. For more than 200 years, the Fengyan Ancient Terraces have been in use to this day.

Fengyan Ancient Terraced Fields

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爱旅游的鱼波3 August 2025
5.0
It retains the intact structure and non-commercial character of a major commercial town during the Ming and Qing dynasties, making it an ideal spot for visitors seeking a deeper understanding of the Han River culture and the Qinba Mountains. The core of Shuhe Ancient Town The ancient town has not undergone large-scale commercial transformation, and its architectural complex, including bluestone streets, wooden buildings, and rammed-mud horse-head walls, is remarkably well-preserved. There are 102 designated ancient dwellings and five provincial-level cultural relics. The brick carvings of the Huangzhou Guild Hall and the Ming Dynasty relics of the mosque are particularly valuable.

Shuhe Ancient Town

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M22***927 January 2026
5.0
Six-star review! I'm giving it an extra star so you won't get too cocky. If you're still hesitating, grab it now! Highly recommended, it's really great, and the price is excellent. I'll definitely buy from this store again. In short: Satisfied! Satisfied! Satisfied!

Qinling Canyon Drift

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Anonymous user17 February 2024
5.0
After thousands of years, the natural karst cave is still alive. It is not big and suitable for the elderly and children. You can also go down to the river to pick up stones, and you can also take a walk in the nearby Iron Ancient Town.

Han River Three Gorges

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