Attend a Millennium Appointment with the Black Wukong at Shuilu An

Push open the vermilion mountain gate at the foot of the Qinling Mountains, and the fantasy world from "Black Myth: Wukong" unfolds in reality. Located in Lantian, Shuilu An houses over 3,700 exquisite colored sculptures, truly living up to its reputation as "China's Second Dunhuang." After visiting, you can enjoy a Buddhist-style relaxing day~

🚶‍♂️Recommended One-Day Tour:
Arrive at Shuilu An (Yangxie Village, Puhua Town, Lantian County) at 9:00 AM, and plan to spend about 3 hours exploring. The colored sculptures here span from the Northern Wei to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with the most stunning being the Ming dynasty hanging sculptures. The lifelike gods and immortals are dazzling. Tips: Be sure to listen to the guided tour, or you’ll miss many detailed stories!

For lunch, try the local specialties near the scenic area at a farmhouse restaurant: buckwheat noodles and spicy oil noodles, with a cost of 30-50 RMB per person for a satisfying meal.

In the afternoon, visit the nearby Wangshunshan Forest Park (15 minutes by car from Shuilu An) to climb high and enjoy the Qinling mountain scenery, experiencing the meaning of "Among the famous mountains of the world, this one is uniquely marvelous."

🚗Transportation Guide:
By car: About 1 hour from Xi’an city center, navigate to "Shuilu An."
By bus: Take the Lantian bus from Xi’an Textile City Bus Station, then a 10-minute taxi ride from the stop.

Tips:
1. Touching the sculptures inside the scenic area is prohibited; remember to turn off your phone’s flash when taking photos.
2. Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes as some areas have slippery ground.
3. Guided tours require advance booking; check the official WeChat public account for details.

Post by Serendipity_Avery_42 | Oct 20, 2025