Shanyang County Travel
Shanyang County, Shangluo, Shaanxi — A landscape city in the Qinling secret realm, home to the famous Taoist mountain Tianzhu Mountain, the karst wonder Moon Cave, and the thousand-year-old commercial town Manchuanguan. 2-day 1-night deep dive tour includes mountain exploration, ancient town discovery, and food experience.
Shanyang County Two-Day One-Night Cultural Eco-Tour
Ascend the Taoist holy mountain Tianzhu Peak, explore the underground wonder of Moon Cave, stroll along the thousand-year-old Manchuanguan trade route, and experience the perfect fusion of Qinling secret realm and human history
Arrive in Shanyang, check into hotel then head to Tianzhu Mountain National Forest Park, take the cable car uphill, visit Shuangfeng Temple, Yungai Temple and other Taoist temples, and reach the summit to enjoy the Qinling sea of clouds wonder. Afternoon hike downhill, enjoying the primeval forest and strange rock landscapes along the way.
- Tianzhu Mountain Wellness Hotel
- Shanyang Hotel
- Faguan Town Featured B&B
- Shanyang Lamb Paomo
- Pickled Vegetable Fish
- Acorn Jelly
- Hiking takes 3-4 hours
- Low temperature at summit, bring a jacket
- Last cable car at 17:30
Morning explore the karst wonder of Moon Cave, admiring the underground river and stalactite landscapes. Afternoon visit Manchuanguan Ancient Town, experiencing the thousand-year-old commercial culture of 'alternating between Qin and Chu', visiting the Mule Guild Hall and other historical buildings. Purchase Shanyang specialties before concluding the trip.
- About 1 hour drive from Tianzhu Mountain to Moon Cave
- Manchuanguan is 40 minutes from county town
- Chartered car recommended for touring
- Tianzhu Mountain: ¥80
- Moon Cave: ¥60
- Manchuanguan: Free
- Slippery inside the cave, wear non-slip shoes
- Night scenery of the ancient town is uniquely charming
- Can experience Jinqian River rafting
Must-Try Foods in Shanyang County
Shanyang Lamb Paomo
Made with Qinling mountain lamb, paired with handmade flatbread. Fresh soup and tender meat, the most representative Shanyang delicacy.
Pickled Vegetable Fish
Corn flour shaped into small fish pieces, cooked with southern Shaanxi pickled vegetables, sour and appetizing, a local specialty staple food.
Shanyang Walnut Cake
Traditional baked pastry, filled with high-quality Shanyang walnut kernels, crispy outside and fragrant inside, a specialty gift.
Acorn Jelly
A specialty snack made from Qinling acorn starch, served with sour and spicy seasoning, refreshing and cooling.
- Spring (Apr-May): Mountain flowers in full bloom
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Colorful forests
- Summer: Jinqian River rafting available
- Shanyang Lamb Paomo
- Pickled Vegetable Fish
- Shanyang Walnut Cake
- Acorn Jelly
- Qinling Wild Vegetables
- Tickets: approx. ¥140
- Accommodation: ¥150-300/night
- Meals: ¥50-80/day
- Transport: approx. ¥100
- Total: ¥600-900
- How long does it take to climb Tianzhu Mountain? → 3-4 hours hiking
- What's special about Manchuanguan? → Well-preserved Ming-Qing commercial town
- Is Moon Cave suitable for elderly visitors? → Tour route is relatively gentle
- What souvenirs to buy in Shanyang? → Walnut cakes, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms