Mount Taibai, the summit of Qinling Mountains, offers a breathtaking experience of "raising your hand to the sun and bowing to the low clouds"!"

1️⃣ Explore Dayehai Lake🌊: A high mountain lake at 3600 meters elevation (the highest alpine lake in China)
2️⃣ Heaven and Earth🌄: The watershed of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers (one foot in the north and south, one water flowing into two basins)
3️⃣ Sea of Clouds Wonderland☁️: Always appears after spring and summer rains (recommended to stay at the summit)
4️⃣ Starry Sky Camping🏕️: Watch the Milky Way at Bansi New Village
5️⃣ Hot Spring Experience♨️: Phoenix Hot Spring at the foot of the mountain to relieve fatigue

🎫 Ticket Information

💰 Ticket: 90 RMB (half price for students)
🚌 Scenic Shuttle Bus: 60 RMB (must buy, the mountain road is very long)
🚡 Cable Car: Tianxia Cable Car 130 RMB (Honghuaping - Heaven and Earth)
💡 Hidden Benefit: Recite Li Bai’s "Climbing Mount Taibai" to waive the guide fee!

🚗 Transportation Guide

📍 Location: Meixian, Baoji, Shaanxi
🚄 High-speed Rail: Xi’an North → Meixian East → Tourist Shuttle
🚗 Self-drive: 1.5 hours from Xi’an (via Lianhuo Expressway)
🚌 Bus: Xi’an West City Bus Station → Mount Taibai Tourist Shuttle

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
♨️ Hot Spring at the foot: Phoenix Hot Spring Hotel (includes unlimited hot spring access)

📸 Photo Spots

1️⃣ Baxiantai Sunrise (highest point in Qinling)
2️⃣ Heaven and Earth Viewing Platform
3️⃣ Dayehai Lake Reflection
4️⃣ Qinv Peak Sea of Clouds
5️⃣ Bansi New Village Starry Sky

🍜 Must-Try Food

🍜 Qishan Sliced Noodles (sour and spicy appetizer)
🥟 Baoji Hand-rolled Noodles (intangible cultural heritage food)
🍲 Taibai Medicinal Chicken (local specialty)
🌽 Corn Stirred Dough (farmhouse flavor)

💡 Insider Tips

☑️ Best Season: June to September (summer cool) | September to October (autumn scenery)
☑️ Essential Gear: Down jacket + oxygen tank (0℃ at the summit)
☑️ Hidden Activity: Find a guide to hike the Aotai Trail (registration required)
☑️ Pitfall Warning: Do not buy "medicinal herbs" on the mountain

🕒 Perfect Itinerary

Day 1: Visitor Center → Tianxia Cable Car → Heaven and Earth → Dayehai Lake → Stay at Bansi New Village
Day 2: Baxiantai Sunrise → Hot Spring at the foot → Return

"When soaking in the hot spring under the starry sky, recalling the hardships of climbing during the day, you suddenly understand the charm of Taibai—only those who have endured the arduous journey deserve such ultimate romance!"

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