Mei County Travel
Mei County, Baoji, Shaanxi — Home of Taibai Mountain, the main peak of Qinling Mountains, China's Hot Spring Township, and birthplace of Zhang Zai's Guanxue philosophy. The 3-day in-depth tour includes alpine adventure, hot spring wellness, and Guanxue cultural experience.
Mei County Three-Day Nature & Wellness Journey
Climb the summit of Qinling Mountains, soak in world-renowned hot springs, admire Honghe Valley red cliffs, experience Guanxue culture, enjoy the perfect fusion of natural wonders and cultural heritage
Arrive at Tangyu Town, Mei County, check into a hot spring hotel. Take the Tianxia cable car directly to Round Heaven Square Earth in the morning, hike to Bansi New Village and Baixian Terrace. Explore Grandfather Sea and Second Grandfather Sea alpine lakes in the afternoon, watch the sunset over Taibai Mountain in the evening.
- Taibai Mountain Yijing Camp
- Shangjing Hot Spring Hotel
- Tangyu Farmhouse Inn
- Taibai Mountain Wild Vegetable Feast
- Saozi Spare Ribs
- Guokui with Chili
- High altitude, be mindful of altitude sickness prevention
- Mountain top temperature 15-20°C lower than base
- Last cable car at 17:30
Full day touring Honghe Valley Forest Park. Experience the number one rafting in Northwest China in the morning. Hike to Sizui Mountain in the afternoon, view Dounu Waterfall, and walk the Lingyun Glass Skywalk. Return to Tangyu Town in the evening to relax in hot springs.
- 30-minute drive from Taibai Mountain to Honghe Valley
- Sightseeing cars available in the scenic area
- Transfer center at the rafting point
- Honghe Valley Entrance: ¥60
- Rafting: ¥120
- Glass Skywalk: ¥40
- Bring a change of clothes for rafting
- No high heels on the glass skywalk
- Best photo time: afternoon
Experience Tangyu hot springs at the foot of Taibai Mountain in the morning. Visit Zhang Zai Memorial Hall in the afternoon to learn about Guanxue culture. Tour the thousand-acre kiwi demonstration orchard. Conclude your pleasant Mei County journey.
- Taibai Mountain Phoenix Hot Spring
- Yulongwan Hot Spring
- Shangjing Hot Spring
- Farmhouse Private Bath
- Xuxiang Kiwi
- Dried Kiwi Fruit
- Hot Spring Rice
- Taibai Mountain Herbal Tea
- Tangyu Town is 40 minutes from high-speed rail station
- Souvenirs can be mailed
- Last bus at 18:30
Must-Try Foods in Mei County
Taibai Mountain Wild Vegetable Feast
Harvested from rare wild plants on Taibai Mountain, such as deer ear leek, bracken fern, and wood ear mushrooms. Prepared using traditional cooking methods, refreshing and nutritious.
Saozi Spare Ribs
Mei County specialty dish. Local black pork slowly braised in Saozi noodle soup stock, tender and flavorful with a sour-spicy aroma.
Guokui with Chili
Traditional pastry combination. Crispy outside and soft inside Guokui flatbread, served with oil-spiced chili and garlic paste, simple yet delicious.
Kiwi Feast
A special banquet featuring kiwi as the main ingredient, including Sweet and Sour Kiwi Pork, Kiwi Salad, Kiwi Sweet Soup and other creative dishes.
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Best for mountain escapes and rafting
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Colorful forests, kiwi picking season
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Hot spring wellness, snowy scenery
- Taibai Mountain Wild Vegetable Feast
- Saozi Spare Ribs
- Guokui with Chili
- Kiwi Feast
- Tangyu Tofu Feast
- Tickets: approx. ¥300 (including cable car)
- Accommodation: ¥200-400/night (hot spring hotel)
- Meals: ¥60-100/day
- Transport: approx. ¥200
- Total: ¥900-1500
- Do I need climbing gear for Taibai Mountain? → No professional gear needed for standard routes
- Which season is best for hot springs? → Winter is best, but enjoyable year-round
- Is Honghe Valley rafting dangerous? → Professional safety staff present, relatively safe
- When is kiwi picking season? → September-October is the optimal picking period