Huyi District Travel
Xi'an Huyi District — ecological pearl at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, birthplace of the Quanzhen School of Taoism, hometown of Chinese farmers' paintings. 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes Qinling mountain adventure, Tang Dynasty garden visits, intangible heritage cultural experiences and Guanzhong cuisine journey.
Huyi District Three-Day Two-Night Landscape and Culture Journey
Ascend Zhuque Taiping Qinling peaks, visit Meipo Lake Tang Dynasty gardens, explore Chongyang Palace Taoist ancestral court, learn Huxian farmers' painting skills, taste Huyi specialty noodles
Arrive in Huyi, check into scenic area hotel. Full day exploring Zhuque National Forest Park, hiking to see Qinling Ridge, Guatian Flying Waterfall and other attractions, challenging Shaanxi's highest peak Bingjingding (3015 meters).
- Zhuque Forest Park Hotel
- Baliping B&B Cluster
- Qinling Mountain Wild Vegetables
- Farmhouse Chicken Stew
- Potato Ciba
- Prepare hiking gear
- Bring warm clothing
- Last cable car at 16:30
Morning tour of Meipo Lake historical and cultural scenic area, visit Yunxi Pagoda and Meipo Academy. Afternoon experience Huxian farmers' painting creation, explore the Ming Dynasty miniature wooden architecture treasure Gongshu Hall.
- Meipo Lake: Free
- Gongshu Hall: ¥30
- Farmers' Painting Experience: ¥50
- Farmers' Painting Creation
- Hanfu Garden Photography
- Ancient Papermaking
- Meipo Lake night scenery is charming
- Photography prohibited at Gongshu Hall
- Set aside time for experiences
Morning visit Quanzhen Sect ancestral court Chongyang Palace, explore the Living Dead Tomb. Afternoon tour Taiping Forest Park to see Rainbow Waterfall. Visit Zhongkui Hometown cultural scenic area before departure.
- Huyi Bus 901 direct to scenic area
- Self-driving recommended between attractions
- Allow 1.5 hours for return trip
- Huxian Farmers' Paintings
- Longwo Liquor
- Yellow Wine
- Walnut Crafts
- Taiping cable car saves energy
- Taoist ceremonies at Chongyang Palace
- Buy farmers' painting souvenirs
Must-Try Foods in Huyi District
Huxian Soft Noodles
Huyi District's representative noodle dish, handmade wide noodles soft and smooth, served with minced meat sauce and vegetables, generous broth with soft noodles.
Swing Soup Noodles
Unique eating method, noodles and sour soup served separately, dipping and eating while swinging, rich soup flavor, served with garlic sprouts and dried tofu.
Spicy Dumpling Soup
Huyi specialty soup dumplings, beef filling with special chili oil broth, shaped like lumps, sour and spicy appetizing.
Qinzhen Rice Noodles
Originating from Huyi's neighboring town, tender rice noodles with aromatic chili oil, served with bean sprouts and gluten, refreshing and tasty.
- Spring (Apr-May): Taiping Purple Orchid Sea
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Zhuque Summer Escape and Waterfall Views
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Meipo Lake Autumn Colors
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Ice Waterfalls and Warm Food
- Huxian Soft Noodles
- Swing Soup Noodles
- Spicy Dumpling Soup
- Qinzhen Rice Noodles
- Meat Chili Box
- Tickets: approx. ¥300
- Accommodation: ¥200-400/night
- Meals: ¥80-120/day
- Transport: approx. ¥200
- Total: ¥800-1300
- Which is better, Zhuque or Taiping? → Zhuque for meadows, Taiping for waterfalls
- Where to buy Huxian farmers' paintings? → Exhibition hall or artists' studios
- How much time for Meipo Lake? → 2-3 hours recommended
- Recommended specialty souvenirs? → Farmers' painting derivatives, Longwo Liquor