"Zhaojin Xiangshan" is located in Yaozhou District, Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province, and is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction[__LINK_ICON]. Below is its

play guide and scenic spot introduction:

Play Guide[__LINK_ICON]

- Duration: The scenic area is vast, and it is recommended to reserve a full day for visiting.
- How to Play: Visitors can hike up the stone steps from the foot of the mountain, enjoying the Danxia landforms and ancient trees and strange rocks along the way, passing by scenic spots such as Yaowang Cave and Dressing Table. Those with limited stamina can choose to take a sightseeing bus to the mid-mountain. The summit offers a broad view, overlooking the continuous mountain ranges. The trails within the scenic area are well maintained with rest areas, suitable for visitors of all ages.
- Nearby Attractions: Nearby attractions such as Zhaojin Pasture and Xuejiazai are also worth exploring. You can plan your itinerary together to experience the prairie scenery and red history.

Scenic Spot Introduction

- Natural Scenery: Zhaojin Xiangshan is a national Danxia Geopark, consisting of three stone peaks: East, West, and Middle, resembling a pen rack[__LINK_ICON]. The mountain is filled with strange peaks and jagged rocks, with red sandstone shining brilliantly under the sunlight[__LINK_ICON]. The forest coverage rate in the scenic area reaches 84.3%, with different scenery in each season: blooming flowers in spring and summer, fiery red leaves in golden autumn, and silver-white winter scenes[__LINK_ICON].
- Buddhist Culture[__LINK_ICON]: Xiangshan Temple is located on the Middle Peak. The temple was first built during the Fu Qin period and flourished in the Yao Qin period. It is one of the eight major Buddhist holy sites in China and the only place in China where Guanyin is seated in meditation and the body is enshrined. Qifeng Cave, also known as the Thousand-Hand Buddha Cave, is located on the mid-mountain of the Middle Peak. It is a natural cave, said to be the meditation place of Princess Miaoshan. The Great Compassion Hall inside the cave is magnificent.
- Red Culture[__LINK_ICON]: The Shaanxi-Gansu Border Revolutionary Base Memorial Hall vividly recreates the glorious history of the establishment, development, and growth of the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Revolutionary Base through a large number of precious documents, revolutionary relics, and historical photos. Xuejiazai was once a place where the Red Army stationed and trained. Walking up the winding path along the old sites of the Red Army hospital and clothing factory, you can feel the profound history of the revolutionary relics.

Post by Gray Amelia#56 | Oct 21, 2025