[2025 Xi'an Attraction] Travel Guide for Xisi Gully Tourism Scenic Area (Updated Jun)

1️⃣ Taiping Forest Park · Water Wonderland Among Waterfalls 🚗Transport: Qujiang, Xi'an → Taiping Valley (1h drive, navigate to "Taiping National Forest Park") | Bus: Take You9 directly to the foot of the mountain 🍼Kid Perks: Buy "iced plum juice" at the entrance (¥5/cup) | Splash in waterfall streams (wear sandals! Gentle current) | Try farmhouse "sour fish soup" (tangy and appetizing, kids can eat half a fish) 🏡Stay: "Forest Cabin" B&B at the base (with garden swing, kids chase butterflies) | "Redbud Hotel" at the summit (waterfall views, cozy nights) ✨Must-Do: Catch spray under Rainbow Falls (bring a light jacket) | Collect pinecones on forest trails (kids treasure their bucketful) 2️⃣ Chanba Wetland Park · Urban Water Classroom 🚇Transport: Metro Line 3 "Chanba Center Station" Exit B (10min walk to lake) | Drive: Qujiang → Wetland (30min, free parking) 🥤Cool Treats: Coconut jelly at "Cloud Tea House" (kids giggle while scooping) | "Old Shaanxi Hulutou" pancakes (kids devour them) 🌿Activities: Rent family kayaks (coaches teach paddling) | Sand play area (bring tools) | Birdwatching tower (kids spot egrets) 🏠Stay: "Chanba HUALUXE" (floor-to-ceiling windows for waterfowl views) 3️⃣ Xisi Valley · Offbeat Stream Adventure 🚗Transport: Drive to "Chang'an Xisi Valley" (1h, narrow road) | Bus: Weiqu South → Xisi Valley (2h with transfer) 🍜Local Eats: Hand-pulled noodles at valley entrance (kids play with dough) | Iced apricot drink (¥5/jug) 💦Fun: Barefoot stream walking (hold kids' hands) | Skip stones | Shaded picnics (pack sandwiches) ⚠️Tips: Wear water shoes! Bring repellent! Best photos after 4PM 4️⃣ Qinling Canyon · Thrilling Rafting Day 🚄Transport: Xi'an → Zhashui (40min HSR) | Drive: Baomao Highway "Yingpan Exit" (1.5h) 🌊Adventure: "Qinling Canyon Rafting" (8km route, 15m drop - kids sit safely in middle) | Post-rafting showers (free ginger tea) 🍱Lunch: "Old Bowl Hui" at dock (kids love spicy noodles) 🏡Stay: "Zhashui Cave Hotel" (nearby with cave hot springs) 🌟All locations within 1.5hrs of Xi'an, 22-28°C June-Aug! Pack waterproof phone cases + quick-dry clothes for perfect water fun!

Just back from the Qinling Mountains with my toddler! Tested on June 18, 2025, these 5 hidden gems within 1.5 hours' drive from Xi'an offer everything from viral scenic spots to wild mountain streams—cool waters, shaded areas, and just 100 RMB per person for endless fun! (Includes latest mosquito-proof + safety guide) 1️⃣ Taiping Forest Park 🌟 Trendy New Family Adventures 💦 Highlights: 8D waterfall hiking (Rainbow Falls is a must-see), family-friendly rafting (new 1.2km gentle section for ages 5+) 🍜 Picnic Pick: Farmhouse noodle soup + fresh green walnuts at park entrance 🚗 Transport: 1.5h drive from Qujiang (navigate to "Taipingyu Rainbow Bridge"), 15 RMB shuttle to waterfalls 🏡 Stay: Redbud Villa (treehouse + kids' play area, summer family rooms include rafting tickets) 2️⃣ Chanba Wetland Park 💦 Highlights: Ba River birdwatching boardwalk (wade & catch minnows), misty wetland maze (10-min sprays hourly) 🍜 Picnic Pick: Pack sandwiches + buy iced plum juice from vending machines 🚗 Transport: Metro Line 14 to "Olympic Sports Center", then 1 RMB shuttle bus 🏡 Stay: Chanba Yueyuan (poolside rooms + childcare for mom's tea time) 3️⃣ Xisi Valley 💦 Highlights: Primeval forest stream trek (90% shade!), build dams on mossy rocks 🍜 Picnic Pick: Local chicken stew + fresh flatbread at valley restaurants 🚗 Transport: Park at "Xisi Valley Fish Farm" (10 RMB), 20-min hike to streams 🏡 Stay: Qixin B&B (provides water toys, firefly tours at 8pm) 4️⃣ Qinling Grand Canyon 💦 Highlights: Whitewater rafting (best for 1.4m+ kids), glass-clear pools for forest photos 🍜 Picnic Pick: Potato cakes + honey rice dumplings at canyon cafe 🚗 Transport: Direct bus from North Station (8:00/10:00 daily) 🏡 Stay: Shanyu Hotel (with hot springs to soothe muscles post-rafting) 5️⃣ Jingyu Valley 💦 Highlights: Bamboo rafting through reeds (10 RMB/person), weekend parent-child fish-catching contests 🍜 Picnic Pick: Liangpi noodles + garlic eggplant at "Guanzhong Courtyard" 🚗 Transport: Metro Line 5 to "Innovation Harbor", then 15-min taxi (arrive before 9am) 🏡 Stay: Whale Dream Glamping (starry sky projector helps kids sleep) 💡 Pro Tips: ① Essentials: Water shoes + quick-dry clothes (buy onsite at Xisi for 25 RMB/set), collapsible bucket ② Safety: Taiping Park limits weekend crowds after 10:30—arrive by 8am ③ Hidden Deal: Search "Xi'an water fun" on Trip.com for 50% off Jingyu rafting (limited daily) Wild lilies blanket Xisi Valley through June—bring your little forest sprites now!

Navigation: Red Agate Fish Restaurant, just walk up from the fish restaurant; The whole journey was about 6 kilometers round trip, with less than 20,000 steps. The climb down was very easy and my legs didn’t hurt. Highly recommended. The whole route is very suitable for beginners. The difficulty along the way is not high, but the experience is full and the scenery is pleasant. Note: The climb starts right after you get up the mountain, and the pace is pretty fast. You will pass a bamboo forest and a small flat land along the way. There will be a fork further up. Be sure to take the path on the right. Fruits along the way: fried August fruit, Schisandra chinensis, persimmon, etc. Equipment recommendations: Tops: Jackets, thin jackets, short sleeves, etc.; Pants: sweatpants, knee pads, etc.; Shoes: non-slip hiking shoes; Equipment: hiking poles, gloves, hats, water cups, moisture-proof mats, dry food (to supplement carbohydrates, electrolytes, sugars), garbage bags, etc.

Every Monday Mountain | Spring Limited 🌺A good place for outing and flower viewing, this time last year 🌸The faces of people and peach blossoms complement each other. It is the season when all flowers are in full bloom again. Large tracts of peach and apricot forests bring the breath of spring. Standing in them, even your mood will become brighter! Today, I have selected some great places to enjoy flowers in the surrounding area. Let’s get going and embrace the spring! ·📍Beiyang Mountain (Newbie-friendly)✨Highlight: Karst landform√Cumulative climb: 480 meters√Kilometers: 15 kilometers·📍Phoenix Ridge (Newbie-friendly)✨Highlight: Enjoy the sea of ​​white azalea and plum blossoms√Cumulative climb: 650 meters√Kilometers: 9 kilometers·📍Wugong Rapeseed Flower (Newbie-friendly)✨Highlight: Ten thousand acres of rapeseed flowers√Cumulative climb: 0 meters√Kilometers: 5 kilometers·📍Xisigou (Newbie-friendly)✨Highlight: Magnolia, Bauhinia, Peach Blossom√Cumulative climb: 500 meters√Kilometers: 8 kilometers·📍Three Temples Crossing (Newbie-friendly)✨Highlight: Enjoy the white azalea and plum blossoms in spring√Cumulative climb: 700 meters√Kilometers: 13 kilometers·📍White Azalea and Plum Loop (Newbie-friendly)✨Highlight: Point: Enjoy the white azalea plum blossoms in spring√Cumulative climb: 700 meters√Kilometers: 15 kilometers·📍Tumenyu (can be rushed by novices)✨Highlight: Peach blossoms are in full bloom√Location: Tumenyu Village, Wangmang Township, Chang'an District√Hiking: The whole journey is about 12km·📍Ziwuyu (can be rushed by novices)✨Highlight: White azalea plum blossoms are all over the mountain√Location: Ziwu Town, Chang'an District√Hiking: The whole journey is about 11 kilometers·📍Languan Ancient Road (can be rushed by novices)✨Highlight: Strolling in the sea of ​​forsythia flowers√Location: Lange Road, Lantian County√Hiking: The whole journey is about 13km·📍Taipingyu Forest Park (can be rushed by novices)✨Highlight: Watch the redbud flowers blooming all over the mountain during the Bauhinia Flower Festival√Location: Taipingyu, Huyi District√Hiking: The whole journey is about 10km·😆