2-Day Adventure Guide to Guanshan Prairie

🌿 Guanshan Prairie: Your 2-Day Escape from the City
Located in Long County, Baoji, Shaanxi Province, this is Northwest China's only European-style alpine meadow, perfect for stunning photos!

🌟 Basic Information
Address: Southwest of Long County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province (3h drive from Xi'an)
Best Time to Visit: Lush green grasslands from June to September, golden autumn colors in October
Altitude: Around 2,000m (some may experience mild altitude sickness, take it slow)

🚗 Transportation Guide
✅ For Self-driving:
From Xi'an/Baoji, take Lianhuo Expressway → Baohan Expressway → Long County, 3-4h total, toll fee about CNY 256/car
Parking: Scan QR code at entrance, CNY 10/day for cars, unlimited time

✅ For Public Transport:
Xi'an → Long County: Take bus from station opposite to railway station (CNY 76-85, 4h) → transfer to scenic shuttle bus
Baoji → Long County: Take bus from North Bus Station (2h) → taxi to scenic area (about CNY 50)

🎫 Tickets & Fees
Entrance Fee: CNY 60/person (half-price for students, free for elderly/children/military)
Shuttle Bus: CNY 60/person round-trip recommended for non-drivers, or consider West Route annual pass for better value

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
RV Campsite: CNY 1,280/4-person room, stargazing room + scenic area transfers, perfect for photos
Treehouse Hotel: Stay in a fairy-tale forest, stargaze at night🌌 (book 1 week ahead!)
Mongolian Yurt: CNY 150/person, experience prairie lifestyle, bonfire parties until late

🐎 Must-try Activities
Horseback Riding: Bargain down to CNY 40/round! Great for taking heroic photos
Grass Sliding + Zip Line: CNY 10/time for thrilling fun, not for those afraid of heights
Bonfire Party: Dance under the stars, roast marshmallows, perfect atmosphere
Sunrise Chase: Head to Songtao Ridge at 5am, misty prairie looks magical

📸 Photo Spots
Theme Village: Red-roofed wooden houses + meadow with cattle and sheep, like Switzerland🇨🇭 (white dresses photograph well!)
Anzi Valley Treehouse: Perfect for forest-themed photos, amazing silhouettes at sunset
Songtao Ridge Sunset: Orange twilight over hillsides, bring sparkling wine for atmospheric shots🍾

🍖 Food Guide
Sour-Spicy Lamb Blood + Wild Vegetable Pancakes: CNY 30/person, filling and appetizing!
Whole Roasted Lamb (careful): Too much for 4 people, better for groups of 6+
Hidden Gem: Forage wild mushrooms at Qiuju Mountain Villa, incredibly fresh when cooked at local restaurants

💡 Important Tips
Extreme temperature differences! Bring down jacket/thick coat, cold even in August🥶
Sun protection trio: Sunglasses + hat + SPF50+, very strong UV
Stay in scenic area for full experience! Book hotels 2 weeks ahead during holidays

💰 Budget Reference: CNY 500+ per person (including accommodation + tickets + horseback riding + food)
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