Yijun County Travel

Yijun County, Tongchuan, Shaanxi — Hometown of walnuts in China, summer resort in Weibei. 2-day 1-night eco-humanities tour combines alpine flower seas, wetland scenery and Warring States ruins, experiencing the unique charm of 'China's Most Beautiful Countryside'.

2000+
Year-Old Warring States Great Wall
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National Wetland Park
15°C
Average Summer Temperature
100+
Ancient Walnut Trees
Panoramic view of Yijun Huaxi Valley terraced flower sea
Yijun Huaxi Valley - Alpine Seven-Color Flower Sea
Terraced flower sea landscape on the Loess Plateau, planted with hundreds of flower varieties including tulips and cosmos

Yijun County Two-Day One-Night Eco-Tour

Enjoy alpine flower seas, wander wetland secrets, explore Warring States ruins

Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Huaxi Valley, Fudi Lake, Wei Great Wall Ruins
Suitable For
Families with kids, Photography enthusiasts, Culture travelers
Budget Per Person
¥600-¥900
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Flower Sea Secret Realm
Huaxi Valley · Fudi Lake
Highlights

Morning tour of Huaxi Valley's seven-color terraced flower sea, afternoon boating on Fudi Lake National Wetland Park.

Attractions
Huaxi Valley
National 3A-level scenic area, a 700-acre terraced flower sea planted with tulips, zinnias and other flowers, creating a Loess Plateau characteristic landscape of 'flowers in three seasons, scenery all year round'.
Fudi Lake
National Wetland Park, lake area of 1400 acres, home to over 60 bird species including egrets and herons, bamboo raft rides available through the water forest.
Practical Info
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Yijun Yingbin Hotel
  • Fudi Lake Resort
  • Huaxi Valley B&B
Food Recommendations
  • Walnut Buns
  • Buckwheat Hele Noodles
  • Lake Fresh Fish Feast
Travel Tips
  • Best photo time at Huaxi Valley is 9-11 AM
  • Life jackets required for Fudi Lake boat rides
  • Large temperature difference in mountainous area, bring a jacket
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Historical Tracing
Wei Great Wall Ruins · Yijun Terraced Fields
Highlights

Morning visit the Warring States Wei Great Wall ruins, afternoon enjoy the dry farming terraced field agricultural cultural landscape.

Attractions
Warring States Wei Great Wall Ruins
National key cultural relic protection unit, remaining wall height 2-4 meters, an important physical remnant for studying Warring States military defense systems.
Yijun Dry Farming Terraced Fields
China's important agricultural cultural heritage, layered terraces rising with the mountain terrain, rapeseed flowers in spring and buckwheat flowers in autumn forming spectacular earth art.
Practical Info
Transportation Guide
  • 30 minutes drive from county town to Wei Great Wall ruins
  • Chartered car recommended for touring terraced fields
Souvenir Recommendations
  • Yijun Walnuts
  • Buckwheat Products
  • Handmade Fabric Art
Ticket Info
  • Huaxi Valley: ¥50
  • Fudi Lake: ¥30
  • Wei Great Wall: Free

Must-Try Foods in Yijun County

Walnut Buns

Yijun specialty pastry, filled with high-quality local walnuts. Soft dough exterior, sweet but not greasy walnut filling, awarded 'Shaanxi Famous Snack'.

Buckwheat Hele Noodles

Traditional healthy food made from pressed buckwheat noodles, served with lamb sauce or sour soup, chewy texture, one of Yijun's 'Three Treasures'.

Yijun County Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
  • Spring (Apr-May): Huaxi Valley tulip flower sea
  • Autumn (Sep-Oct): Terraced buckwheat flowers in bloom
  • Summer: Summer resort, average temperature 22°C
Must-Try Foods
  • Walnut Buns
  • Buckwheat Hele Noodles
  • Lake Fresh Fish Feast
  • Corn Flour Jiaotuan
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: approx. ¥100
  • Accommodation: ¥150-300/night
  • Meals: ¥50-80/day
  • Transport: approx. ¥150
  • Total: ¥600-900
FAQ
  • What special agricultural products does Yijun have? → Hometown of walnuts in China, produces high-quality walnuts
  • Can I fish at Fudi Lake? → Fishing allowed in designated areas with permit
  • How well preserved is the Wei Great Wall? → Remaining wall height 2-4 meters

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