Weekend Tour of Lishan Mountain · Hidden Routes

Autumn Hiking Guide on Lishan Road 🍁 A double hit of red leaves and ancient charm next to Huaqing Palace!

🍂 Lishan's top autumn attraction! The secret red leaf road for Xi'an locals! Limited daily access!
📍 Address: No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City
⏰ Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:40 PM (Ticket sales stop at 6:00 PM)

✅ Must-visit routes
1️⃣ Lishan Cableway Station ➡️ Riyue Pavilion
Take the cable car straight to the mid-mountain! Enjoy an aerial view of the winding mountain road covered in colorful foliage
📸 Tips: Remember to stick your lens to the cable car glass to avoid reflections

2️⃣ Bingjian Pavilion ➡️ Laomu Temple
Bingjian Pavilion: Living history of the Xi'an Incident! Hidden secrets in the crevices of giant rocks
Laomu Temple: A millennium-old Taoist temple with thriving incense, and a century-old ginkgo tree showering golden leaves at the entrance

3️⃣ Beacon Tower ➡️ Renzu Temple
Beacon Tower: A popular Western Zhou check-in spot! The "friend circle" of King You of Zhou
Renzu Temple: Hidden Easter egg! The legendary birthplace of Nuwa mending the sky

🔥 Perfect photo spots
West side viewing platform of Beacon Tower: Use a telephoto lens to capture the S-curve of the mountain road
Backyard of Laomu Temple: Red walls + ginkgo trees = a continuous stream of ancient-style masterpieces

🚗 Transportation tips
Self-driving: Navigate to "Lishan Forest Park East Gate," note the mountain road is one-way at certain times
Public transit: Take Metro Line 9 to Huaqing Pool Station Exit C, then transfer to Lintong Bus 602

⚠️ Pitfall warnings
No self-driving up the mountain after 4 PM! Morning visits are recommended
Ignore "guides" at the foot of the mountain! Official ticket counters provide free maps