Zhouzhi County Travel
Xi'an Zhouzhi County — ecological pearl at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, birthplace of Taoist culture, Heihe water source protection area. 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes nature exploration, Taoist culture experience and Guanzhong cuisine journey.
Zhouzhi County Two-Day One-Night Nature and Culture Journey
Visit the Taoist ancestral court Louguantai, stroll through Heihe Forest Park, explore Xianyou Temple ruins, experience Qinling ecology and Guanzhong cuisine
Arrive in Zhouzhi, check into hotel then visit Louguantai, the birthplace of Taoism, experiencing Laozi culture. Afternoon tour the Ancient Ginkgo Square and experience Taoist health preservation culture.
- Louguantai Dao Hot Spring Hotel
- Zhouzhi County Hotel
- Farm Stay
- Jiangshui Noodles
- Zhouzhi Pot Helmet
- Taoist Vegetarian Meal
- Respect Taoist etiquette
- Best to view ancient ginkgo in autumn
- Can experience Taoist health projects
Morning tour Heihe Forest Park to experience the natural ecology of the northern Qinling Mountains. Afternoon visit Xianyou Temple ruins to learn about Buddhist culture. Head to the kiwifruit garden to pick Zhouzhi's specialty kiwifruit.
- Shuttle buses from Zhouzhi Bus Station
- Chartered car recommended between attractions
- Allow time for return trip
- Zhouzhi Kiwifruit
- Black Fungus
- Qinling Honey
- Taoist Crafts
- Heihe Forest Park requires advance reservation
- Photography prohibited for Xianyou Temple artifacts
- Kiwifruit ripening period September-October
Must-Try Foods in Zhouzhi County
Zhouzhi Kiwifruit
National geographical indication product, delicate flesh, balanced sweet and sour, rich in vitamin C, hailed as the King of Fruits.
Jiangshui Noodles
Zhouzhi specialty noodles made with fermented vegetable broth, sour and appetizing, a perfect summer refresher.
Zhouzhi Pot Helmet
Traditional baked flatbread, thick and durable, rich wheat aroma, can be eaten with various dishes.
- Spring (Mar-May): Pleasant climate, mountain flowers in bloom
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Kiwifruit ripe, colorful forests
- Avoid rainy season (Jul-Aug) when mountain roads are slippery
- Zhouzhi Kiwifruit
- Jiangshui Noodles
- Zhouzhi Pot Helmet
- Heihe Fish
- Taoist Vegetarian Meal
- Tickets: approx. ¥200
- Accommodation: ¥150-300/night
- Meals: ¥60-100/day
- Transport: approx. ¥150
- Total: ¥600-1000
- How long to visit Louguantai? → Suggest 2-3 hours
- Can I drive to Heihe Forest Park? → Some areas restricted
- How to get to Zhouzhi? → Direct shuttle from Xi'an Bus Station
- Best time for kiwifruit picking? → September to October each year