Liquan County Travel
Home of Emperor Taizong's Zhaoling — Liquan integrates imperial mausoleums, Guanzhong folk customs and ecological agriculture. 2-day 1-night in-depth tour covers Tang Dynasty stone carving art, folk culture experience and pastoral scenery, feeling the blend of history and nature.
Liquan County Two-Day One-Night Tang Imperial Tomb Culture Journey
Pay homage to Emperor Taizong's tomb, stroll through Guanzhong ancient village, enjoy the ten-thousand-mu peach orchard
Morning visit Zhaoling Museum and accompanying tomb area, afternoon climb Jiuzong Mountain to view the main Zhaoling tomb, evening admire the replicated Zhaoling Six Steeds stone carvings.
- Yuanjia Village Guesthouse Inn
- Liquan County Hotel
- Yanxia Town Farm Stay
- Liquan Baked Noodles
- Sliced Noodles
- Donkey Hoof Noodles
- Scenic area is large, wear comfortable shoes
- Museum offers volunteer guides
- Climbing Jiuzong Mountain requires physical strength
Morning in-depth experience of Yuanjia Village Guanzhong folk customs, afternoon visit Royal Peach Garden (spring flower viewing, summer peach picking), evening tour Nihe Valley Museum.
- Shuttle bus from Xi'an North Passenger Station to Liquan
- Tourist bus from county town to scenic spots
- 10-minute drive from Yuanjia Village to Zhaoling
- Zhaoling Museum: ¥40
- Yuanjia Village: Free
- Royal Peach Garden: Free (picking extra)
- Go early to Yuanjia Village to avoid crowds
- Book rooms in advance during Peach Blossom Festival
- Can experience traditional handmade crafts
Must-Try Foods in Liquan County
Liquan Baked Noodles
Known as the world's earliest instant noodles, the dough is baked, cut into strips and dried. When eating, pour minced meat soup over it, the noodles absorb the flavor, chewy and smooth.
Sliced Noodles
Liquan specialty handmade noodles, using a special slicing knife to cut the dough into thin strips, served with tomato and egg sauce or oil-splashed chili, firm and chewy texture.
Donkey Hoof Noodles
Guanzhong specialty noodles, named for their donkey hoof-like shape, thick and chewy, served with oil-splashed chili, chives, diced potatoes, etc., sour and spicy appetizing.
- Late March to Early April: Ten-thousand-mu peach blossoms in bloom
- July-August: Royal Peach picking season
- September-October: Clear autumn weather, suitable for hiking
- Yuanjia Village Handmade Tofu Making
- Traditional Weaving Experience
- Zhaoling Rubbing Making
- Spring Peach Blossom Photography
- Tickets: ¥40-60
- Accommodation: ¥150-300/night
- Meals: ¥60-100/day
- Transport: approx. ¥80
- Total: ¥550-850
- Where to see the Zhaoling Six Steeds? → Replicas at Zhaoling Museum, originals at Xi'an Stele Forest
- What makes Yuanjia Village special? → Living museum of Guanzhong folk customs
- When do Liquan Royal Peaches ripen? → Mid-July to late August
- How to get from Xi'an to Liquan? → 1-hour bus from North Passenger Station