Fog Enshrouded Zhongnan Fairy Air Guide

Qinling Secret Realm🍂 Zhongnan Mountain Autumn Color Walking Guide! Red leaves and maple sounds dominate your social feed!

Must-Visit Reasons
Geological wonder + autumn fairyland! The mountaintop lake shrouded in mist is breathtakingly beautiful🌫️

Transportation Tips
📍Address: Taiyi Palace Street, Chang'an District, Xi'an City
🚗 Self-drive: 1 hour from Qujiang Expressway exit (the mountain road is great for photos!)
🚌 Public transport: Metro Line 2, Weiqu South Station Exit B, transfer to Bus 335 to Taiyi Primary School Station

Ticket Information
💰Peak season (March-November): 65 RMB/person
⚠️Note: Ticket checking stops at 16:30! Autumn and winter sunsets are early, so it’s recommended to start early

Walking Routes
1️⃣ Tianchi Line (Lazy option)
Take the scenic area bus → get off at Tianchi Station
✨Highlight: The alpine dammed lake looks like an emerald embedded in the mountains, with stunning reflections of the forest on sunny days
📸Photo spots: Lakeside bench + corner of the circular trail (shoot scenes like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon")

2️⃣ Wind Cave and Ice Cave Line (For adventurers)
15-minute walk west of Tianchi
💡Feature: Quaternary glacial relics! Cold air in summer, ice pillars in winter
🧥Must-have: Windproof jacket! The cave stays around 5°C year-round

3️⃣ Longjiliang Summit Line (For challengers)
Mixed stone steps and wooden plank road
⏱Duration: 2 hours (summit offers panoramic views of Qinling peaks)
🍁Autumn special: Late October to mid-November with ginkgo yellow and maple red

Top Photo Spots
🔴 North shore of Tianchi: Morning mist + sunlight piercing through clouds (7:00-8:30)
🔴 Wind Cave exit: Red leaves hanging on rock walls as foreground (recommend telephoto lens)

Pitfall Prevention Guide
• Non-slip shoes are a must on rainy days! Some sections are slippery due to moss
• Limited dining options in the scenic area, bring your own snacks and thermos
• Drones require prior approval (no-fly zones due to altitude restrictions)