[2025 Zhouzhi Attraction] Travel Guide for Shahe Wetland Park (Updated Apr)

The poetic and idyllic scenes in our friends' social media posts are, after all, someone else's story. Only by experiencing it ourselves can we appreciate the beauty of the world that is unique to us. So, a spontaneous trip was born, without too much planning, just enjoying the scenery wherever we go. We traveled over 800 kilometers, arriving first at the Zhouzhi Water Street Yanhuo Alley. Here, small bridges and flowing water resemble lines of poetry, while the grey tiles and colorful lanterns look like a painting. During the day, it exudes an ancient charm, quiet and simple; at night, neon lights flicker, draping the water street in a gorgeous coat. Amidst the glittering lights, it's like a guest dressed to the nines, dazzling and eye-catching. The vibrant atmosphere is not only about the people and the scenery, but also the food. The water street at night is full of life, while during the day, after shedding its glamorous attire, it gains tranquility but loses some of its bustling ambiance. From Zhouzhi, we followed the Meitai Line, passing through Gaojiang Road and the most beautiful mountain villages along the way. Unfortunately, we arrived a little early, before the peak season, and missed the spectacular scenery of the colorful forests, leaving a slight regret in our hearts. We must come back in late autumn to immerse ourselves in that captivating beauty. In the evening, we settled in Liuba County. An old street in the county town, brightly lit, has become a popular spot for tourists. The Qinling Mountains divide the south and the north. Starting from Hunan, we passed through Hubei and then to Shaanxi, enjoying the autumn scenery around the Qinling Mountains. There are many scenic spots worth visiting along the way, especially the Zibai Mountain winding road from National Highway G316 to Liuba County. The S-shaped bends are numerous and steep, perfect for experienced drivers. However, friends with less driving experience should prioritize safety and choose carefully. From Liuba County, we headed south to Guangwu Mountain, a 5A scenic spot in Nanjiang County, Sichuan Province. Despite the unfavorable weather and drizzle, it didn't dampen our spirits for sightseeing. The autumn wind swept through, scattering fallen leaves, and the red leaves felt as familiar as old friends. When we left Guangwu Mountain, the rain was still falling, and the mountain air was exceptionally fresh, shrouded in mist. We were in the car, driving through the fog, a beautiful scene difficult to capture with a phone, so we etched it deeply in our minds. Continuing our journey, we arrived at Enyang Ancient Town. Here, we dined, checked in, and toured the ancient town. Besides its commercial atmosphere, the ancient town is also filled with the rich local life. Scenes of friends gathering around a stove for tea, ear cleaning, and playing mahjong are common. Both locals and tourists can easily blend in. After the tour, we drove for over two hours to Dazhou, our destination for the third day. After settling into our accommodation, we went to Luofu Square for a hearty dinner, concluding a fulfilling day. From Dazhou, we headed to Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County in Chongqing. We made a brief stop at Wulong on the way, but since the scenic spot's parking lot was full, we abandoned our plans to visit and went straight to Pengshui Chiyou Jiuli City. This is not a popular attraction, so there weren't many tourists. It is the largest Miao traditional architectural complex in China. The Jiuli Divine Pillar is the tallest and largest Miao totem pole in the world, and the Jiuli Palace is the tallest and largest stilt house in the world. Looking out from a high vantage point, the mountains are shrouded in mist, and the unique architectural style offers a distinctive charm. When visiting a city, besides admiring the scenery, tasting the local cuisine is a must. In Pengshui, we found a highly-rated restaurant online called Zaodongjia. After navigating a maze of streets, we arrived at the restaurant and found it incredibly busy, requiring reservations in advance. After a long discussion with the owner, we were finally given an outdoor table. However, the food here was delicious and affordable, highly recommended. In Pengshui, there is also a forgotten scenic spot called Ayi River. Surrounded by mountains and flowing rivers, it integrates mountains, water, forests, springs, and canyons, combining grandeur, wonder, danger, beauty, and tranquility, making it an ideal place to escape the summer heat. Although drifting is not possible in this season, strolling along the river reveals crystal-clear water, lush vegetation shrouded in mist, cliffs and rocks of various shapes, and waterfalls cascading down the mountains, seemingly able to cure all worries. Gongtan Ancient Town, next to the Wujiang Gallery, is a 4A-level scenic spot. Built along the water, the wooden stilt houses offer the best views of the river. During the day, it's a commercial street for tourists; at night, the bright lights adorn the ancient town in a splendid attire, making it exceptionally beautiful. In Youyang, Chongqing, the Dieshi Flower Valley is filled with Muhlenbergia capillaris, swaying in the wind like a pink sea of flowers, creating a romantic atmosphere. The pink and rosy scenery seems to dispel all the regrets of autumn, making people believe that all good things will come unexpectedly. During the trip, each city has its unique scenery and customs. Whether we can appreciate and blend in varies from person to person, but the food is definitely not to be missed. During the seven-day National Day holiday, we started from Hunan, passed through Hubei, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Chongqing, and then returned to Hunan. This spontaneous trip, with its on-the-go planning, emphasized spontaneity and freedom. Despite the less-than-ideal weather, it didn't affect our enjoyment at all. We climbed mountains, crossed rivers, enjoyed the autumn scenery, admired the colorful foliage, stayed in hotels and guesthouses, tasted local delicacies, and visited many niche but beautiful attractions. It was undoubtedly a joyful and memorable journey.

After the completion of Phase II of Zhouzhi Water Street, finally have time to visit 😄 The entire scenic area is more than twice the size of before, Phase II has more and more concentrated planning and shops, More to eat and more to shop, the central stage area also has performances, Very suitable for a weekend family outing. 🆓 Free admission to the scenic area, free parking, no reservation required 👍 🌳 Landscape park, built along both sides of the river, the environment is very good 🏘 Shaanxi folk houses + Huizhou architecture + Guizhou style Although the styles are diverse, they are very comfortable to blend 🥘 Most of the restaurants are located in houses along the river Hidden in the landscape, it is very comfortable to be quiet in the midst of the hustle and bustle 🍢 If you like snacks, you can visit the shops along the street ❗️By the way, there is also a roller coaster here🎢❗️ 🧭 Navigation location: Xi'an Zhouzhi Water Street 🚗 Self-driving route: ❶ Xi'an Ring Road - Lianhuo Expressway Wugong Toll Station Exit - National Highway 108 ❷ Xi'an Ring Road - Xibao Old Line - National Highway 310 🕐 Driving time: about 1.5 hours 🚌 Public transportation: Ring Mountain Line 1 - Zhouzhi 106 Road As long as it is not during the Spring Festival or other holidays, There are not many people in the scenic area, Very suitable for a weekend stroll.

| A Relaxing Destination - Zhouzhi Water Street. 👍Highly recommended: Take advantage of this 'May Day' holiday and come to Zhouzhi Water Street for a springtime rendezvous! ❤Recommended reason: Zhouzhi Water Street is located at the intersection of National Highway 108 and Sha River in Zhouzhi County, Xi'an, and is known as the 'Most Charming Tourist Photography Base', 'Guanzhong's Version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival', and 'The Most Beautiful Water Town in Northern China'. 🌟Highlights: Strolling along the banks of the river, it feels like a trip to the water towns of the south! The old stone mills of varying heights are scattered across the river, forming a series of weirs, and where the river flows through them, it cascades down like a waterfall. The river water is clear and transparent, and the musical fountains dance elegantly to the music. The boats with red lanterns hanging on all four corners silently row across the water, creating ripples that spread outwards, full of poetic and picturesque charm. The willow trees provide shade along the banks, the aquatic grass is emerald green, the bamboo stands tall, and the flowers are vying for beauty. The houses are built close to the water, with earthen walls and gray tiled roofs, and the peeling doors and windows are simple and rugged. An antique folk street makes one feel as though they have traveled through history, and the various snacks in the shops are truly mouth-watering. There are also cable cars, flying ships, trampolines, bumper cars, electric horses, high-altitude drifting, and more, making it a joyous playground for children. Folk performances such as Jixian drum music, Zhouzhi storytelling, and Erqu drum music are dazzling, and one must stop to enjoy them. ❤️If you're tired from walking, you can choose a teahouse by the water to rest for a while. Wicker chairs are in the water, take off your shoes and socks, dip your feet in, and let the coolness sweep over you, it's extremely comfortable. 💓This is Zhouzhi Water Street, which during the day is very much like the south, but at night, when the lights of Zhouzhi Water Street, also known as the Fireworks Alley, are lit, it takes on another look. Some say it resembles Fenghuang Ancient Town, others say it's like Hongya Cave, and the night scene is truly enchanting!

Wow! Xi'an is amazing! The festive atmosphere here is so strong that it is unimaginable! ! See giant pandas 🐼, experience iron flower making ✨, feel the community fire fighting 👹, participate in the New Year Ancient Fair 🎋, stroll through the lantern festival 🏮, enjoy the bonfire party 🔥, watch the big circus 🎪, and there is also the fireworks alley... It's so exciting! 🥰One day is not enough to play here, the New Year atmosphere here is so strong that it can't be dissolved! ! Pray for blessings at Louguan➕Visit the Lantern Festival➕Make iron flowers➕Visit the temple fair➕Play social fire A must-play nanny-level strategy summarized by N brushes of Zhouzhi I really love Zhouzhi, this small world around Xi'an~ 📜Travel route (go in order, start early in the morning) 1️⃣Ancient Louguan🙏🏻 From the first to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, there are social fire fighting and New Year ancient fairs👹 More than 20 social fire teams perform social fire at Louguan Terrace and the God of Wealth Temple! You don’t have to go to Baoji or Weinan, you can enjoy it here! I can't wait to go! ! 2️⃣Qinling Sibao Science Park Go to Zhouzhi just to see pandas! This is the home of Xi’an’s top male star Qizi! Both adult pandas and cubs can be seen, and there are more than a dozen of them! There are also red-crowned cranes, takins, golden monkeys, red pandas, golden eagles, vultures and more! Ruirui's family, Sichuan golden monkeys, and Qinling golden monkeys are all here🐒 3️⃣ Qinling National Botanical Garden There are rich animal and plant ecological specimens here Suitable for taking children for a walk, and also suitable for nature lovers If you come during the Spring Festival, there will be surprises every day🧧 3️⃣ Zhouzhi Water Street🏮 As a famous water town around Xi'an, the quaint water street here makes people feel like they are in Dali This year there is also a Spring Festival Lantern Festival (large and lively!) Lantern Festival site! There is also an iron flower performance in the evening! (2 sessions per day) Wow😭😭😭My eyes are not enough! You must go and see the iron flower making! The night view of the water street is very charming. It has the beauty of a cyber ancient city. There are also bonfire parties and temple fairs. There are endless delicacies and fun here. Don't miss the Internet celebrity ring-tossing goose, the lantern riddles of the big circus, the lantern festival and other activities! Zhouzhi is more suitable for two or three days of leisurely play, deeply experiencing this slow-paced cultural paradise hidden in the Qinling Mountains Feel the magnificence of the Qinling Mountains and enjoy the rich flavor of the New Year. 🎉🎊🥳

||. No place to go for a weekend trip around Xi'an? Experience the 'Xi'an version of Phoenix Ancient Town', Zhouzhi Water Street·Fireworks Alley. 🏖️🏖️Recommended reasons: 🌈China's longest water street The average length of domestic water streets is about 300 meters, the longest water street is about 1.6 kilometers, and the length of Shahe in Zhouzhi County is about 7 kilometers. The length of the first phase of the project is about 2.4 kilometers, which is unmatched by all domestic water streets, so it is deservedly the longest water street in China. 🌈China's largest water street The volume of domestic water streets varies, with some covering hundreds of hectares and some tens of acres, but the area of the park where the water street is located is not large. The largest water street is Nanhu Water Street, covering 7.73 hectares. This project (Shahe Wetland Park project, the water street is part of the project) covers an area of about 1500 acres, greatly surpassing all water streets in area. 🌈Most beautiful night view: After 18:30, the lights are on, and the water street changes to 'Phoenix Ancient Town', 'Chongqing Hongya Cave', 'Spirited Away Bathhouse' in a second. 🌈Non-stop food: From snacks to chain restaurants, satisfy your diverse stomach 🌈Water street with the most water elements in China The project plans to have 198 natural water landscape nodes, 202 artificial water landscape nodes, 71 land water landscapes, 29 air water landscapes, a total of 500 water landscape nodes, and is deservedly the water street with the most water elements in China. 🌈Large scale The total area of the entire Shahe, China's first water street, is larger than that of Datang Furong Garden and Qujiang South Lake combined. In terms of scale length, water area, and building facilities, none of the existing 18 water streets in the country can match it. 🌈Accommodation available: The water street has many unique homestays, you can enjoy the night view + accommodation, and the arrangement for the weekend is clear. 🎈Zhouzhi Water Street (Zhouzhi Shahe Wetland Park) is located in Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It is China's first water street, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, and a large-scale comprehensive theme park integrating citizen leisure, water experience, children's entertainment, and ecological tourism. It is also the country's first three-dimensional water landscape and interactive riverside ecological theme park. 🎈Zhouzhi Water Street is located 2 kilometers south of Zhouzhi County, about 6 kilometers north of Huan Shan Road Ma Zhao roundabout. It is a water landscape street transformed from the original Shahe, with an architectural style characterized by imitation of ancient times, gathering the simplicity and ruggedness of Guanzhong, and the bamboo boats on the water street are also a highlight. 🎈Time: All day 🎈Cost: Free 🎈Address: Next to National Highway 108, south of Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City

Zhouzhi Shahe Water Street, the water features are quite rich, and the humanities history is rich in flavor. It is known as the first water street in China. Zhouzhi Shui Street is not only the longest in terms of length, but also the number one of the water features is the first in China! It is a combination of leisure, hydrophilic experience, children's entertainment and eco-tourism. It is the largest ecological ecological scenic spot with the most ecological characteristics and the most fashionable charm in the western region. It is also the first three-dimensional waterscape and interactive riverfront ecology in China. theme park. Visitors come to Water Street and can see many rare farm tools!

The ancient streets along the river in Jiangnan are always common, while the ancient towns in the north are mostly rough. Therefore, in the ancient streets of the north, Zhouzhishui Street has become a unique one. Zhouzhi Shui Street is built along the river, and the buildings scattered on both sides of the river are not as elaborate as the southern pavilions, but typical Guanzhong buildings. Walking on such streets seems to return to childhood, and everything is Familiar appearance. Of course, it is called Water Street. Its highlights are also on the water. The winding walkway that hovers over the water and the water bamboo boat floating above the water are quite interesting. For the northerners who are not very hydrophilic. Said that these are very attractive. In addition to having fun, there are many local specialties on both sides of the water street. It is also one of the weekend choices for people in Xi'an. Xi'an to Shuijie Traffic: 1. By car, the whole journey is about 75 kilometers, and it can be reached in one and a half to two hours; 2. Public transportation: Fengqing Road, Xi'an Water Department The bus station is on the Xi'an-dumb shuttle bus, telling the driver to get off at the water street, the ticket is about 20 yuan.