Explore the Best Route of Jin Silk Gorge

Shangluo City 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide (Budget 5000 RMB)
Trip Highlights:
✔ Discover the secret realm of Qinling Mountains and experience natural landscapes
✔ Climb Jin Silk Gorge and admire the spectacular canyon views
✔ Experience Shangluo folk culture and taste Southern Shaanxi cuisine
✔ Suitable for self-driving or high-speed rail + chartered car, easy and comfortable
Suitable for: Couples, families, friends traveling together

📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Shangluo + Manchuan Pass Ancient Town

Morning

Arrive in Shangluo (recommended to take high-speed rail to Shangluo Station or self-drive), about 1 hour by high-speed rail from Xi’an (ticket price 50 RMB).
Rent a car/charter a car to Manchuan Pass Ancient Town (1.5-hour drive, charter about 300 RMB/day).

Noon

Lunch: Farmhouse restaurant in the ancient town (40 RMB per person), recommended dishes: pickled fish, stir-fried cured meat with bamboo shoots, crispy rice.

Afternoon

Visit Manchuan Pass Ancient Town (free), experience Southern Shaanxi folk customs, check in at Ming and Qing dynasty old street, Shuangxi Theater.
You can try bamboo raft drifting (about 50 RMB/person, recommended in summer).

Evening

Stay at Manchuan Pass homestay (recommended: Manchuan Family, about 200 RMB/night).
Dinner: Ancient town night market snacks (30 RMB per person), recommended: sour fish soup, walnut cake.

💰 Day 1 Budget (2 people):

Transportation: High-speed rail 100 RMB + charter 300 RMB = 400 RMB
Accommodation: 200 RMB
Meals: 70 RMB
Entertainment: 50 RMB (rafting)
Total: about 720 RMB

Day 2: Jin Silk Gorge National Forest Park

Morning

After breakfast, head to Jin Silk Gorge (1-hour drive, entrance fee 100 RMB/person).
Visit Heilong Gorge, Qinglong Gorge, Shiyan Village, and experience the spectacular Qinling canyon scenery.

Noon

Lunch: Simple meal inside the scenic area (40 RMB per person) or bring your own food.

Afternoon

Continue hiking, optional boat ride (30 RMB/person).
Return to Shangluo city (1.5-hour drive).

Evening

Stay at a hotel in Shangluo city (recommended: Shangluo Xinyuan International Hotel, about 300 RMB/night).
Dinner: Southern Shaanxi restaurant in the city (60 RMB per person), recommended: Shangluo steamed bowl, spicy and sour konjac, fairy cold noodles.

💰 Day 2 Budget (2 people):

Transportation: Charter 300 RMB
Accommodation: 300 RMB
Meals: 100 RMB
Tickets + boat: 260 RMB
Total: about 960 RMB

Day 3: Zhashui Karst Cave + Return

Morning

After breakfast, head to Zhashui Karst Cave (1-hour drive, entrance fee 90 RMB/person).
Explore the karst cave and admire the stalactite wonders.

Noon

Lunch: Farmhouse near the cave (40 RMB per person).

Afternoon

Return to Shangluo city, visit Shangluo Old Street (free), buy local specialties (recommended: walnuts, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms).
Return trip (high-speed rail/self-drive).

💰 Day 3 Budget (2 people):

Transportation: Charter 300 RMB
Meals: 80 RMB
Tickets: 180 RMB
Total: about 560 RMB

💰 Total Budget (2 people): about 2240 RMB

Economy version (2 people): 2200 RMB (stay in homestay, simple meals)
Comfort version (2 people): 3500 RMB (upgraded hotels, more food experiences)
Luxury version (2 people): 5000 RMB (self-driving off-road, high-end homestay)

📌 Travel Tips
✔ Shangluo attractions are scattered; self-driving or chartering a car (about 300 RMB/day) is recommended.
✔ Jin Silk Gorge involves a lot of hiking; wear comfortable sports shoes and bring sun protection.
✔ Southern Shaanxi cuisine is sour and spicy; if you don’t eat spicy food, please inform in advance.
✔ Best for summer cooling, autumn is great for viewing red leaves.
This guide helps you easily explore Shangluo and enjoy the Qinling mountains and waters! The itinerary can be adjusted if needed~ 🌿