[2025 Tongchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Xishan Shengjing Scenic Area (Updated Apr)

I thought the snow scene was beautiful enough. I didn’t expect the ice waterfall in winter to be even more stunning! ! ! 📍Just in the scenic spot of Zhaojinxi Mountain If you go there now, you can see the spectacular sight of icicles hanging upside down on the cliff like a galaxy waterfall. Stream and mountain scenic ice waterfall 🕡Best viewing time: Mid-December to the end of February 🎫Tickets: Xishan Shengjing ticket 6️⃣0 yuan + scenic area transportation bus round trip 20 yuan, group package special price total 35 yuan 🚋It is not recommended to take the cable car, there is no need! ! The scenery after going up is average! ! Tour route: After entering the scenic area, take the scenic area shuttle bus to the core scenic area, and then tour on foot. Go along the canyon and see the main icefall attractions such as Yixiantian Icefall, Yinhe Icefall, Yulong Icefall, etc. The whole hike is about 3 kilometers and the tour time is about 2 hours. 💡One-day tour route (January 1/4/5): Xi'an-Zhaojin Memorial Hall-Xishan Shengjing-Xi'an Tips for viewing the ice waterfalls in Xishan Scenic Spot: 💦The retro green train at the entrance of the scenic spot🚄 is great for taking photos! ! 💦There are relatively few food items for sale in the scenic area, so it is recommended to bring your own. 💦It is recommended to wear bright-colored clothes for better photos! 💦It is quite cold in the scenic area, so you must wear something thicker. It is also recommended to wear non-slip shoes or bring crampons as the icefall area will be slippery.

🍁The autumn season in Xi'an is the most beautiful time of the year. From mid-October to late October, Shaanxi's autumn colors gradually spread from the north to the south. Departing from Xi'an, it only takes 1-3 hours to catch the tail end of autumn. Let's set out together while the weather is clear🌤 and the temperature is pleasant!🍂🍁 ✅Heading North: 1. Huanglong Treetop Walk Located in Huanglong County, Yan'an City, about 3.5 hours' drive from Xi'an, you can search for 'Huanglong Treetop Walk' in your GPS. 2. Qinzhidao Golden Forest Through History Qinzhidao is a traffic artery built during the Qin Dynasty, with many existing relics, especially beautiful in autumn is the section in Fuxian, Yan'an City, about 3.5 hours' drive from Xi'an, search for 'Fuxian Qinzhidao Relics'. 3. Xishan Scenic Spot's Poetic Autumn Colors Xishan Scenic Spot in Tongchuan City is a Danxia landform area, the creation site of 'Xishan Travel Map'. The red leaves cover the mountains every autumn, creating a stunning view, about 2 hours' drive from Xi'an. 4. Shimen Mountain Colorful Forest A less-traveled tourist route located in Xunyi County, Xianyang City, about 3 hours' drive from Xi'an. The autumn colors are particularly beautiful from the Shimen Forest Farm Qilichuan Management Station to the Malan Revolutionary Site. 5. Zhaojin Xiangshan Red Leaf Appreciation Zhaojin Xiangshan Tourist Area in Yaozhou District, Tongchuan City is also a Danxia landform area, with mountains covered in red leaves every autumn, creating a stunning view, about 2 hours' drive from Xi'an. ✅Heading South: 1. Huanghualing Autumn Colored Forest Driving to Huanghualing from Ningqiang, Ankang to Zhashui, Shangluo is a mountain ridge with a spectacular view of overlapping peaks, with colorful autumn scenery, like driving through a world of oil paintings. 2. Liping Mountains and Red Leaves Liping Scenic Area is located within Liping Town, Nanzheng District, Hanzhong City, at the border of Sichuan and Shaanxi in the Daba Mountains. The autumn scenery is comparable to that of Guangwushan, about 6 hours' drive from Xi'an. The Xihan Expressway is not open until the end of the year, so it is recommended to go through Baoji and take the Yinkun Expressway. 3. Shenheyuan Bashan Grassland Located at the Shenheyuan Bashan Grassland, bordering Chongqing in Langao County, Ankang, about 4.5 hours' drive from Xi'an. The autumn here combines the splendor of the north with the agility of the south, as if turning on an oil painting filter in the gentle autumn breeze, making it unforgettable. 4. Tianpeng Mountain Fortress Red Leaves Located in the Tianpeng Mountain Fortress Scenic Area in Shanyang County, Shangluo City, the mountains are covered with red leaves in autumn, resembling a beautiful gouache painting, silently depicting beauty, tenderness, and charm. At the mountain top, there are Danqing stilted house homestays and cliff tent campsites available for accommodation, about 3.5 hours' drive from Xi'an.

The most beautiful place that has been featured on CCTV - Xishan Shengjing, the waterfall that cascades down is like a magic, and the mountain stream is covered with crystal clear icicles 📍Location: Xishan Shengjing Scenic Area, Yaozhou District, Tongchuan City 💰Cost: Ticket 40 + round trip sightseeing bus 20 (It takes about 2 hours to get off the sightseeing bus and then return) 🕰️Entrance time: 9:00-17:30 (no admission after 16:30) 👀Viewing season: December every year - end of February of the following year The scenery of the scenic area is very beautiful, there are many naturally formed ice waterfalls, and the slope is relatively gentle, which is suitable for visiting with family members. There are many spots for checking in and taking photos. There is also a retro green train at the entrance of the scenic spot, which is very good for taking photos. ✨Icefall Outfit Guide✨ 1⃣️It is recommended to bring a hat🧢, scarf🧣, and gloves🧤, as it is very cold in the mountains 2⃣️ Wear bright colors and take photos📸 ✨About eating✨ There are relatively few places to eat in the scenic area. There are delicious foods in the red tourism town 4 kilometers away from the scenic area, but not many of them are open for business. ✨About nearby travel✨ Not far away, there are Zhaojin Ski Resort, Mianhua Fort, Chenlu Ancient Town and other places for sightseeing. If time permits, you can arrange it. Come here to check out the most romantic scenery in winter! It’s a great place to play in the snow and see icefalls, and there are more surprises waiting for you to discover!