Zhen'an County Travel
Zhen'an County, Shangluo, Shaanxi — A secret realm deep in the Qinling Mountains, home to 'Pillar of Qin and Chu' Tayun Mountain, ten-thousand-mu azalea Muwan Mountain, and thousand-year-old commercial town Yungaisi. 2-day 1-night deep dive tour includes celestial mountain pilgrimage, forest sea exploration, and ancient town discovery.
Zhen'an County Two-Day One-Night Qinling Secret Realm Tour
Ascend the most perilous Taoist temple in Qinling at Tayun Mountain Golden Summit, traverse the ten-thousand-mu azalea flower sea of Muwan Mountain, stroll along the thousand-year-old commercial road of Yungaisi, and experience the landscape and human charm of 'Throat of Qin and Chu'
Arrive in Zhen'an, check into hotel then head to Tayun Mountain Scenic Area, hike to visit Moyue Tower, Sheya Cliff and other attractions, ascend the Golden Summit Guanyin Hall at 1665 meters elevation, experiencing the precipitous wonder of 'Pillar of Qin and Chu, Summit Taoist Temple'. Enjoy the sea of clouds and sunset in the evening.
- Tayun Mountain B&B
- Zhen'an Hotel
- Chaiping Town Farm Stay
- Zhen'an Chestnut Chicken
- Potato Ciba Cake
- Pickled Vegetable Thick Soup
- Hiking takes 2-3 hours
- Golden Summit space is limited, be careful
- Best photo time before 10 AM
Morning head to Muwan Mountain National Forest Park, enjoy the ten-thousand-mu azalea forest, thousand-year-old fir trees and other primeval forest landscapes. Afternoon visit Yungaisi Ancient Town, explore the ancient street, mule caravan inns and other historical relics, experiencing the commercial culture of the ancient 'Qin-Chu Ancient Road'.
- About 1.5 hours drive from Tayun Mountain to Muwan Mountain
- Yungaisi is 30 minutes from county town
- Chartered car recommended for touring
- Tayun Mountain: ¥80
- Muwan Mountain: ¥70
- Yungaisi: Free
- Azalea blooming season is April-May
- Ancient town retains original ecological character
- Can taste specialty chestnut feast
Must-Try Foods in Zhen'an County
Zhen'an Chestnut Chicken
Slow-cooked with local chestnuts and free-range chicken. Sweet chestnuts and tender chicken make this the most representative Zhen'an delicacy.
Potato Ciba Cake
A specialty snack pounded from high-mountain potatoes, soft and chewy texture, available in sweet or savory versions.
Zhen'an Cured Meat
Traditional pinewood-smoked meat product, firm texture, rich smoky flavor, an excellent gift choice.
Pickled Vegetable Thick Soup
Made with cornmeal and southern Shaanxi pickled vegetables, sour and appetizing, a winter favorite for locals.
- Spring (Apr-May): Azalea flower sea
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Colorful forests
- Summer: Escape the heat; Winter: Enjoy snow
- Zhen'an Chestnut Chicken
- Potato Ciba Cake
- Zhen'an Cured Meat
- Pickled Vegetable Thick Soup
- Qinling Wild Vegetables
- Tickets: approx. ¥150
- Accommodation: ¥180-300/night
- Meals: ¥50-80/day
- Transport: approx. ¥120
- Total: ¥650-950
- Is Tayun Mountain dangerous? → Safety facilities are well-maintained
- Best season to visit Muwan Mountain? → April-May for azalea bloom
- What's special about Yungaisi? → Well-preserved Ming-Qing commercial building complex
- What specialties to buy in Zhen'an? → Chestnuts, cured meat, shiitake mushrooms