Day 1 Xi'an → Zhen'an → Shimencha → Caoyuan Stone Forest → Camp
08:00
We will meet at Exit D6 of the Administrative Center on Metro Line 2. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can depart on time.
When you gather, please see the yellow China-TravelNote flag. Please be informed by your tour leader of the specific meeting location.
08:30
We will meet at Exit A of Provincial Stadium Station on Metro Line 2. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can depart on time.
When you gather, please see the yellow China-TravelNote flag. Please be informed by your tour leader of the specific meeting location.
09:00
We will meet at Beichitou on Metro Line 3. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can depart on time.
When you gather, please see the yellow China-TravelNote flag. Please be informed by your tour leader of the specific meeting point.
13:00
Arrived at the nearby town and the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain, had lunch today, ate and drank enough, and started preparing for the hike!
P.S.: The area near your destination is populated by Hui people, so please respect local customs and habits when dining. If you have any dietary restrictions, please communicate with your tour leader in advance.
Beiyang Mountain, a remnant of the Qinling Mountains, stretches from Maoping in the east to Qingtongguan in the west, spanning the townships of Gangou, Yidou, Xikou, Gaofeng, Heping, and Yuexi. The entire mountain range runs east-west, facing Nanyang Mountain in Xunyang, 45 kilometers away. It boasts unique climate, karst topography, and scenic natural pastures. The summit encompasses over 200 square kilometers of uninhabited area, nicknamed "Sheep Mountain" for its sheep-like shape. The flat surface of Sheep Mountain is devoid of debris, blanketed in lush green grass like a vast carpet. A cave nestled within the flat surface is known locally as the "Eye of the Sky."
4:30 PM
We arrived at the campsite smoothly while walking and playing. After arriving at the campsite, the team leader will teach everyone how to set up the tent and build the campsite, so that you can feel the joy of camping.
7:30 PM
After the tents were set up, we enjoyed a hot pot dinner around 6 p.m. We sat around with our two tour leaders, enjoying the hot pot and singing songs. With the warm aroma of fireworks, we watched the sun slowly sink over the mountains, making for a truly relaxing evening in the mountains.
8:00 PM
As night falls over the mountains, the tour leader will lead everyone to gaze up at the starry sky. Everyone can also raise their cameras or phones to capture the dazzling stars in the sky, creating their own unique fragments of the starry sky, allowing this romantic mountain scene to last forever. We will sit around the "Sky Eye," singing songs and discussing dreams under the stars.
Day 2 Campsite → Shijing Village → Zhen'an → Xi'an
05:30
We can get up early to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the mountain, or we can take a good rest and recharge our batteries.
07:30
At breakfast time, the team leader will make millet porridge and distribute bread slices to everyone!
09:30
Pack up the camp and walk freely in the alpine meadows, and say goodbye to this place~ The unique karst landforms, the lovely herds of cattle and sheep, and the vast green meadows. We will definitely meet again.
10:00
Passing by the Houshilin, the team leader will organize a photo-taking session. Here you can take some cool and stunning photos!
After a brief rest, we began our descent. Everyone should be mindful of their pace and avoid speeding down. If you have knee pads, be sure to wear them and pay extra attention to safety.
12:00
Arriving at the foot of the mountain, we will continue to enjoy a suitable lunch in the small town under the guidance of the tour leader.
5:00 PM
Arriving in Xi'an, our trip for the day concludes here. The road ahead is long, but we'll surely meet again if fate allows. I look forward to seeing you all again next time.
