🚗 Zhen'an to Yungai Temple: A complete guide to a "slow travel" deeply immersive road trip
🏞️Starting point: Check in at "Southern Morning Rhythm" in Zhen'an County
It is recommended to arrive at Xiuping Park before 7 a.m. and climb directly to the Xiushan Observation Deck.
🛣️ On the way: 19 kilometers of “changing scenery” driving experience
Departing from the county seat at 9 o'clock, we officially drove into Zhenyun Road.
This section of the road follows the Ganyou River and its tributaries and is in excellent condition.
Along the way, you pass through old places such as Jiezi Township , so it is recommended to slow down.
Continuous green mountains are on both sides of the car window, accompanied by gurgling streams, as well as scattered residential houses in southern Shaanxi. The air is extremely fresh.
This 19-kilometer stretch is essentially a very prominent scenic avenue, which really requires you to devote yourself to experiencing the delicate tapestry-like scenery.
⛩️ Exploration at the end: the "treasure ship" pattern and horse head wall painting in the ancient town of Yungai Temple
Arrive at Yungai Temple Ancient Town at about 10 o'clock.
The ancient town is famous for its "nine buildings, eighteen halls, and more than a thousand monks' houses." It can be called a special place in the Qinling Mountains. This special place has been given the reputation of "Little Shanghai", and the layout of the ancient town in a certain way is exactly like that of a treasure ship.
The core tourist areas are the front street and the back street .
✅Must -see architectural details : The road under your feet is paved with bluestone slabs of different sizes.
Which street is the most deserted? It is the half street that was once called "The Bund". It has a unique flavor. It has always been quiet without too much noise, and now it is extremely quiet. This quiet atmosphere is very suitable for shooting portraits.
🏡 Immersive experience: the new "booming" daily life of the ancient town
You can have lunch in the ancient town at noon.
With the advancement of the integrated construction of the town and cloud , the infrastructure here has been upgraded.
Focus on visiting the Yungai Temple and feel the grandeur of the ancient temple.
Now, the town government has moved out of the main hall, the front hall is being rebuilt, and the back hall is being repaired. Such projects have made the outline of the ancient temple clearer.
Along the street, many houses have been renovated in traditional styles. One door of the house is ajar. After opening the door, you will often encounter the owner enthusiastically urging you to sit down and saying "sit down" many times.
A model type like this that involves the participation of indigenous people and presents the status of tourism development makes the ancient town full of life and fireworks without losing the friendly feeling it brings to people.
You can chat with the old man and listen to the stories about the "Money Playing Field" and the "Huamen Tower" on the ancient roads extending in the direction of Bashu.
🍜 Practical information: one-stop guide for food and accommodation travel
Bacon is definitely a specialty. Zhongzhenan’s bacon is listed in the “Food Recommendations” list. Sweet potato balls are also among them. Muwang Chopping Board Meat is also a signature.
In the farmhouses in the ancient town, you can taste seasonal vegetables freshly picked from the vegetable garden, which have a pure taste.
🏠How to arrange accommodation : It is recommended to stay in a renovated B&B within the ancient town to experience the tranquility of the "patio courtyard".
If you are already accustomed to the star-level service, you can return to Zhen'an County for accommodation. This way you will have more choices. Visiting Xiuping Park at night to enjoy the night scenery will also have a unique atmosphere.
A traffic reminder informs that if you choose to travel by self-driving, you can directly use the navigation software to accurately locate and guide the "Yungai Temple Ancient Town". The roads traveled throughout the trip are secondary highways, and the time required for this trip is about 30 minutes.
🎫Ticket information : The ancient town is open for free all day, and there is no charge for visiting temples and old houses.
Recommended tour duration: 4-6 hours.
The best seasons are spring and autumn, especially when it clears up just after the rain, when you can see the fairyland-like effect of "distant mountains shrouded in morning mist".
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