Xiaozai Temple, Feng County - A thousand-year-old temple hidden on a cliff
by LarsHolm
Dec 7, 2024
Escape the city plan activatedđ Discovered an underrated mountain-water town in southern ShaanxiâFeng County! A weekend two-day-one-night road trip unexpectedly unlocked the breathtaking secret paradise of "Qinling's Little Li River"đż
đăMust-Visit Routeă
Day1:
đFeng County Town âđLingnan Park (Free)
A hidden green lung in the town! Recommend crossing the suspension bridge early in the morning for a hikeâthe misty Jialing River view is instantly healing (Search "Lingnan Park East Gate" for navigation; parking is super convenient).
đFenghuang Lake Scenic Area (Ticket: „30)
Best for photos at 4 PM! Walk along the lakeside boardwalk for an hour to reach the waterwheel spotâa perfect photo op Ă la Liu Taođ€ł.
đAncient Qiang Cultural Park (Free for night visits)
Donât miss the live performance "Feng Fei Qiang Wu" at 7:30 PM. After the show, head to the observation deckâthe light show over the mountain town is speechlessly stunningâš.
Day2:
đLingguan Gorge (Core Area of Qinling's Little Li River)
Arrive before 9 AM! Take a 40-minute bamboo raft ride („80/person) through the gorgeâit feels like teleporting to Guilinđïž. For lunch, try the fresh cold-water fish at the scenic areaâs farmhouse restaurantâcaught and cooked on the spot!
đXiaozai Temple
Before heading back, visit this thousand-year-old temple for good luckâbuilt on a cliff, itâs awe-inspiring and famous for blessingsđ.
đăFoodie Bonusă
â«ïžNight Market: Walk 200m west of "Jianhong Square"âmust-try „5 walnut cakes and „10 veggie tofu thatâll fill you up.
â«ïžHidden Gem: "Lao Wang Lamb Soup" opposite the bus stationâa 20-year-old local favorite. Donât forget to add their homemade lamb oil chili!
đăPro Tipsă
1. A 3-hour drive from Xiâan; search "Feng County Cultural Tourism Parking Lot" on Amap for free parking.
2. Best travel period: JuneâOctober. Bring spare clothes for Lingguan Gorge rafting.
3. Average accommodation in town is ~„150; lakeside B&Bs with mountain-water views are highly recommended.
Few tourists hereâcome before it blows up! Found the perfect blend of Jiangnanâs gentleness and Qinlingâs grandeurđ.
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