23℃ Summer Escape Paradise! 3-Day Off-the-Beaten-Path Loop Around Xi'an

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Qinling Cloud Pasture + Danxia Canyon + Royal Hot Springs
2.5 hours direct from Xi'an! Horse riding, grass sliding, and horse battle 🌄
Weekend getaway, just go!

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🚗 Day 1 Xi'an → Jiulong Mountain → Queen Hot Springs
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07:30 Drive from Xi'an via Lianhuo Expressway → Pingtou/Chaoyu Exit
🌁 Jiulong Mountain Scenic Area
📍 Address: Pingtou Town, Chencang District, Baoji City
💰 Ticket: 90 RMB｜🚠 Cable car 80 RMB round trip
📸 Must-shoot:
· Hanging glass bridge + sea of clouds (best in the morning)
· 9D glass slide (super long, 680m!)

15:30 Check in at Jiulong Mountain Hot Spring Hotel
♨️ Over 40 pools to soak in freely
✨ Queen’s exclusive royal hot spring pool is super photogenic!
🍲 Dinner: Long County hot pot yyds

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🐎 Day 2 Grassland Carnival | Horse Battle Show | Ancient City Night Tour
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🌿 Dashuichuan Scenic Area
📍 Address: Tiancheng Town, Long County, Baoji City
🎫 Ticket + shuttle: 170 RMB (must buy!)
🏇 Fun package:
1. Horseback riding through the grassland (bargain tip: 80→60 RMB)
2. Choose three from grass sliding/archery/train ride
3. 11:30 Horse battle show is super thrilling!

🏕️ Accommodation options:
1️⃣ Starry sky RV camp (298 RMB/vehicle)
2️⃣ Nanyou Station (window view of cattle and sheep)

🌃 Night tour:
· Ancient city oil pancake stall 🍢
· Campfire party 🔥

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⛰️ Day 3 Easy Hiking | "Little Antelope Valley" | Return Trip
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🌄 Lingbao Gorge Scenic Area
📍 Address: Tuoshi Town, Chencang District, Baoji City
🕘 Hours: 8:30-17:30
🚶‍♂️ Recommended route:
Crescent Lake → Maiduo Mountain → Qianyun Line
📸 Danxia landform is incredibly photogenic!

🍴 Must-eat:
Braised rainbow trout! Farmhouse restaurant at the scenic area entrance

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💡 Practical Tips
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1️⃣ Big temperature difference! Bring a windbreaker + sunscreen
2️⃣ Pet-friendly! 🐶 Small dogs allowed
3️⃣ No car? Direct shuttle from West City Bus Station
4️⃣ Best season: June to September
5️⃣ Must bring: picnic mat! Meadow picnic is amazing

💬 In one sentence:
Qinling, grassland, canyon, hot springs all in one trip ✓
The most worthwhile 3-day tour this summer!