Escape the Summer Heat in Reverse at Liuba, a Small Town Hiding a 22°C Summer

Found an ideal getaway from the scorching heat in Hanzhong, Shaanxi—Liuba, and I absolutely love it‼️
With mountain wilderness romance, cultural history, meadows, and sea of clouds
A trip to Liuba brings the joy of summer coolness
If you only have one day, here’s how to make the most of it

📍Morning: Hike at Zibai Mountain Forest Park to see the meadows
⛰️Average summer temperature: 22°C
Perfect for escaping the heat! You can also go horseback riding and camping, and from the summit, enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and clouds!
Zibai Mountain is quite high—after taking the cable car, it’s another 20-minute climb to the top.
The view from the summit is the best!
If you take the wooden plank trail down, you can also see the wonders of karst caves!

📍Afternoon: Relax at Shizigou Pasture
Drive right up to the pasture, where herds of cattle and sheep roam freely.
There’s even horseback riding 🐴!
The lush greenery in summer is incredibly soothing!
Plus, there are cute wooden cabins and colorful little houses 🏠 perfect for photos!
On clear days, the Milk Lake is also super photogenic.
Best of all, it’s free—making it even more appealing 🤗

📍Evening: Stay at Yushan Homestay in Yingpan Village near Shizigou
Just a 5-minute drive from Shizigou
Staying here is super convenient
Surrounded by green mountains, it’s a true natural retreat.
Ended the perfect day with a homemade farmhouse dinner.
The rooms are simple and spacious
With wide-open views—pull back the curtains to see the mountains.
The host even gave us local peaches 🍑 as a welcome gift, haha. Left after breakfast the next morning…

✅️Travel Tips
·Zibai Mountain ticket: ¥35 + round-trip cable car ¥80! You can also buy a one-way ticket—¥50 for the ascent.
·Recommended to drive 🚗—it’s just 20 minutes from Zibai Mountain to Shizigou.
·Plenty of parking at the homestay, and the host is warm and helpful, offering luggage assistance and shuttle services.
·Liuba is perfect for summer escapes—cool and serene valleys! Shizigou is the top pick for family trips.