Shaanxi - Baoji

One Day of Baoji - Mt. Tiantai - Dasanguan This tour will lead you to appreciate the distinct beauty of Guanzhong Plain by visiting the imposing mountains and the strategic pass of the frontier.

 

Travelers could take bus No 17 from Baoji city and get off at the bus stop of Shitoujiu (Bus ticket: CNY5.00 net per person). Then take a taxi to Mt. Tiantai Scenic Area (Taxi fee: CNY10.00 net for one way). Alternatively, the scenic area can be accessed by a taxi form Baoji city directly with an approximate taxi fee of CNY30.00 net for one way. Mt. Tiantai, 3 kilometers south of the city, is one of the branches of Qinling Mountains. It is reportedly the birthplace of Emperor Yan. The present scenic spot occupies an area of 124 square kilometers. (Admission fee: CNY21.00 net per person)

 

After a half day tour, take a tourist bus to Dasanguan (Sanguan Pass), one of the four famous passes in Guanzhou Plain. It is located at the riverbank of Qingjiang River, 26 kilometers southwest of Baoji city. Because of the special geographic points, it was a crucial strategic place in the ancient times. It was said that if one man guards the pass, and then ten thousand are unable to get through. In addition to the historical meaning, the spot also boasts a breathtaking nature beauty. (Admission fee: CNY10.00 net per person)

Two Days of Baoji - Diaoyutai - Wuzhangyuan - Famen Temple A culture and history tour to Diaoyutai, an old haunt for an outstanding official; Wuzhangyuan, a significant strategic point and Famen Temple with its miraculous subterranean palace.

 

Diaoyutai is located 30 kilometers southeast of Baoji City. Travelers could take a coach from Baoji to Gui Town (Coach ticket: CNY2.00 net per person). Get off at the bus stop of Dongguan and connect a coach to Tianwang Town (Coach ticket: CNY1.00 net per person), where you can find a minicar to Diaoyutai Scenic Area (Car ticket: CNY2.00 net per person). Diaoyutai was reportedly the place where Jiang Ziya (1156B.C.-1017B.C.), a celebrated statesman and military strategist, lived a reclusive life. The present scenic area consists of eight zones including Diaoyutai, a film base, Mt. Bijia and etc. (Admission fee: CNY20.00 net per person)

 

Rent a car from Diaoyutai to Wuzhangyuan Scenic Area, 56 kilometers east of Baoji. (Rent charge: CNY100.00 net for one way). Wuzhangyuan, 3.5 kilometers long from south to north, was a strategic point in the ancient time. In the current area with around 50 square kilometers, the grotesque rocks, streams and bushy forests can be seen everywhere. In addition to the nature beauty, the culture sites of Three Kingdoms of Wei, Shu and Wu have attracted more and more travelers.

 

Travel to Fufeng County by renting a car at the exit of Wuzhangyuan Scenic Area at the coat of about CNY40.00 net for one way. Stay in the county for one night. (Recommended hotel: Fufeng Hotel; Address: the cross corner of Shengli Road; Contact Numbers: 0917-5211182/ 5211181)

 

Take a traveling line bus from the county to Famen Temple in the next morning. Famen temple, situated on10 kilometers north of Fufeng, boasts a history of 1700 years and reputed as "the ancestor of pagodas and shrines in Guanzhong plain". After a half day tour, transfer back to the county to take a coach back to Baoji or continue the journey to Xi'an City. 

Baoji-Taibai Mountain 01: Dudu Gate-South of Tiejiashu 02: Tangkou-Mt.Ao -BaxianTai

01: Dudu Gate-South of Tiejiashu
In this route, you will go through the Houzhenzi, the Old County, Dudu Gate, the ancient temple, Paomaliang, Dayehai, Baxiantai, Natian Gate and finally arrive at Tiejiashu. It is a typical route to hike on the Mount Taibai. The entire hiking tour will take about three days. It is a very demanding route since the average altitude is above 3,000 meters (9,842.5 feet). But the natural scenery along the route, such as the stones, forests, lakes and clouds, are quite appealing.

02: Tangkou-Mt.Ao -BaxianTai
In detail, this route will go through Mount Ao, YaowangTemple, Feijiliang, Maijiling, Xiyuan, Taibailiang, Dongyuan, Paomaliang and finally reach BaxianTai. It will lead you travel through Mount Taibai from the east to the west. The experienced hikers say that this route is the longest, the mpst demanding one and has the most attractive natural sights. Thus it is considered as a 'super hiking route'. The average elevation is still above 3,000 meters (9,842.5 feet). Just get prepared for the seven-day venturesome journey.