Main peak of Qinling Mountains at 3771 meters! Sea of clouds sunrise + North-South dividing line all checked in

🌈 Scenic Highlights:

Main peak of Qinling Mountains at 3771 meters! From cork oak forests to alpine meadows, 8 vertical vegetation zones 🌲. When the sea of clouds surges, it feels like walking on clouds ☁️. Checking in at the North-South dividing monument is super ceremonial!

📅 Itinerary:

▫️ Easy one-day route: Visitor Center → Lotus Peak Waterfall → Red Birch Flat → Tianxia Cableway → Tianyuan Difang (3511m) → Return

▫️ Advanced hiking route: Tianyuan Difang → Xiaowengong Temple → Dayehai Lake (3590m) → Baxiantai (3771m), sunrise and sea of clouds are absolutely stunning!

🚗 Self-driving tips:

📍 Navigation: 1.5 km south of the intersection of Central Avenue and Yingbin Avenue, Tangyu Town, Meixian, Baoji

⏰ Time: Open 07:30-15:00 in peak season, last entry at 15:00!

🚘 Route: From Xi’an take Lianhuo → Jiangtang Expressway, 2.5 hours direct, parking 20 RMB/day

⛱️ Must-visit spots:

✔️ Tianyuan Difang: China’s North-South dividing line, telephoto shots with amazing depth!

✔️ Dayehai Lake: Alpine lake reflecting snowy mountains, slow shutter sunrise shots create a fairy-like atmosphere

✔️ Pomoshan Mountain: Legend of Li Bai drunken ink splash, jagged rocks perfect for photos!

✔️ Red Birch Forest: Golden trunks backlit in autumn, atmosphere maxed out 🍂

🏨 Accommodation guide:

▫️ Mountain top: Tianyuan Difang dormitory (best for stargazing) / Red Birch Flat wooden cabins (near cableway)

▫️ Mountain foot: Yulong Bay Hot Spring Hotel (starry sky terrace + private hot spring, about 400 RMB per person)

▫️ Tangyu Town: Guesthouses about 150 RMB per person, panoramic windows with mountain views, super healing~

💗 Other tips:

⚠️ Altitude sickness: Bring oxygen canisters above 3000 meters (30 RMB/can in the park)

👟 Clothing: Summer—windbreaker + hiking boots; Autumn—down jacket directly!

🍜 Food: Tangyu Town night market grilled lamb kidney + hot spring boiled eggs (unique sulfur flavor)

📸 Photo tips: Backlit tree textures in Red Birch Forest, slow shutter sunrise reflections at Dayehai Lake