Located 38 kilometers south of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, the Dongtang Valley-Lantian Tang Valley was famous as a hot spring as early as the Tang Dynasty. "The water of the peach blossom spring in March is so intoxicating that the spring breeze makes you never know where to go." It is a scenic spot in the ancient capital of Chang'an. one. Tangyu hot spring water, the water temperature is 58C. The water contains dozens of minerals that are beneficial to the human body. Tourists from all over the country come here to bathe and receive treatment. Millions of patients have recovered from their illnesses due to bathing, so it is known as "peach blossom water", "meritorious water" and "divine water". According to legend, it is known as "the best spring in the world". The hot spring water makes this place an ideal place to attract elderly people from the suburbs to come here for leisure and retirement. Tangzi Village is located in Tangyu Hot Spring. It is surrounded by green mountains, secluded valleys, beautiful forests, reflected lake light, and deep grass with fish leaping. Xi'an Lantian Tangyu Hot Spring Bathhouse, Tangyu Lake Forest Resort Villa, and Shaanxi Province Tangyu Mineral Spring Sanatorium provide ideal bathing facilities. , places for meetings, study, vacations, and leisure. There are many buildings in the village, and there are more than 130 individual and private hotels. The guest rooms are clean and hygienic. Due to the beautiful environment, considerate service, and low fees, it makes factories, mines, schools, units, government agencies and groups come here. When visiting Tangyu, farmers and friends from rural areas in Shaanxi also go to Tangyu collectively from time to time to travel, bathe, eat and live in the village.
Tangzi Village is the main artery of Tangyu Tourism Development Zone in Lantian County. The people here are simple, hospitable, far away from the city, the air is fresh, and there is no industrial pollution, creating a good environment for tourism development. Tangyu Scenic Area borders Lantian Shuilu Temple, Wangchuan Rong Cave, and Wangshun Mountain National Forest Park to the east, and connects Zhongnan Cuihua Mountain and Xingjiao Temple to the west, forming a tourist attraction belt close to Xi'an. The Xi'an Tourist Mountain Ring Road runs through Tangyu , only 10 kilometers away from Chang'an Yinzhen Railway Station, the transportation is very convenient.
Tangyu Hot Spring can be traced back to 1350 years ago. It is known as "the peach blossom spring water in March, the spring breeze is so intoxicating that you never know where to go". Tangyu Hot Spring contains dozens of minerals that are beneficial to the human body. Long-term bathing can promote metabolism, enhance physiological functions, maintain fitness and beauty, and has certain curative effects on skin diseases and arthritis. It has special effects on many diseases such as neuropathic bone pain, digestive tract, rheumatism, etc. At the same time, it can also have health care functions such as relaxing muscles and activating collaterals, strengthening the body, moisturizing and nourishing the skin, calming the mind and anti-aging.
Lantian Tangyu Hot Spring The prestigious Tangyu Hot Spring can attract millions of people for bathing and vacation every year. It pioneered the concept of "family star hotel" and provides a perfect place for family travel and vacation. In addition to vacation, more Can enjoy the warmth of family.
Nanshan Tangyuan is backed by Zhongnan Mountain and faces the Tangyu River. The mountain can shelter from the wind, and the water is spiritual. It is also surrounded by mountains, hiding the wind and gathering energy. In fact, it is "with the mountain on its back and the water on its back", which makes this place unique. The unique landforms of Shengfeng and Shengshui have endured for centuries.
Soak in the best hot spring in the world (Daxing Tangyuan, the royal hot spring palace of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty) Explore Tangyu Forest Park (Qinling Vegetation Park) View the beautiful scenery of Tangyu Lake (one of the tourist attractions in the province) Huai/One of the three ancestors of the Chinese (Lantian ape man) Taste/Lantian special snacks (Lantian, the hometown of Chinese chefs) Appreciate/Lantian jade shopping/Qinling Mountain Ancient Folk Temple Fair (Dongfeng Mountain Ancient Temple Fair) Tour/March 3 Peach Blossom Festival Stay in the health and rehabilitation class of the Provincial Sanatorium, enjoy the private hot spring health apartment, and enjoy the first "sunshine open-air bath" in the northwest and taste the authentic game food of the Qinling Mountains.
Since Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, extensive construction work has been carried out in Tangyu, and the "Daxing Tangyuan" has been built. It is divided into five pools: Jade Girl, Rongxue, Lianzhu, Shuyu and Zhuoying. It is famous in the capital Chang'an. "The peach blossom spring water in March, the spring breeze is so intoxicating that you don't know how to return." This is one of the famous poems praising Tangyu hot springs. Hot springs were commonly known as "tang" in ancient times. They are actually high-temperature hot water springs. The temperature of Tangyu hot springs is high (the exit temperature is 62°C). ), with a pH value of 8.57, and containing sulfate, fluorine, iron, molybdenum, iodine, manganese and other minerals and trace elements, it is the best of the 12 types of mineral water. In particular, fluoride ions and soluble silicon difluoride can "remove greasiness, cleanse the skin, and treat various diseases." The effective rate of hydrotherapy reaches 91.6%. It is particularly effective in treating arthritis, rheumatism and skin diseases.
(Physical effects of hot springs)
Experiments have proven that under the combined influence of temperature and mechanical factors, it can have a sedative and analgesic effect on sensory nerves, relieve muscle tension, and help eliminate fatigue. , making people feel warm and comfortable. Repeated hot spring baths can activate cell function, enhance the detoxification ability of the liver, improve immunity, improve the body's redox function, resist the generation of free radicals, improve detoxification and detoxification capabilities, promote the discharge of metabolites, and adjust and normalize the autonomic nervous system. It is an important basis for the treatment of chronic diseases and health care and disease prevention.
[Edit this paragraph] Transportation
As the closest "mountainous area" to the city, it is about 30 minutes' drive from Xi'an, 42 kilometers away. The opening of Yanyin Road and the Huanshan Expressway (opened to traffic in June 2007) have ensured smooth traffic.
[Edit this paragraph] Landscape
The project is backed by the beautiful natural scenery of Zhongnan Mountain and surrounded by mountains and rivers, showing the characteristics of a mountain forest garden. In spring, flowers bloom and the garden is full of spring scenery. In summer, the sun is blocked by thick shade and the cool breeze is refreshing and pleasant, making it a great place to escape. In autumn, there are cotinus trees everywhere and red leaves on the warm mountains, which are most helpful for people to enjoy their trip. In winter, when the snow has just begun to fall, the high altitude and the pristine silvery mountains are particularly enchanting, and the scenery in all four seasons is spectacular. Since the Qin Dynasty, it has been listed as one of the eight scenic spots in Chang'an and is called "Nanshan Jingxue".
[Edit this paragraph] Environment
Nanshan Tangyuan is a natural and healthy community that is most suitable for people to live in. From the large ecological environment, three-dimensional greening, natural landscape, morphological direction to air purity and humidity, noise reduction and absorption, air circulation direction and flexibility, etc., perfect ecological indicators have been achieved. The mineral water taken from the mountain streams in the Qinling Mountains is clear and pollution-free, and is rich in 36 kinds of trace elements needed by the human body; the forest coverage rate is more than 95%; the forest area accounts for more than a quarter of Xi'an City, and there are more than 100 tree species; negative The oxygen ion content is one of the highest in Xi'an; the noise decibel is the lowest in Xi'an, with an average of 23 decibels; the relative air humidity is 50%-60%, most suitable for human life; the summer temperature is 6-10 degrees lower than the urban area; the vegetation spans northern latitudes 25--40 degrees, more than 2,000 types of vegetation.
[Edit this paragraph] Surrounding attractions
Lantian Tangyu and the surrounding attractions form a large scenic spot with many entertainment projects, making it a good place for leisure and vacation.
1. Shuilu Temple
Shuilu Temple is located fifty kilometers southeast of Xi'an. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers and has a beautiful environment. There are exquisite ancient colored sculptures in the nunnery. Shuilu Temple is the Shuilu Temple within the Wuzhen Temple in the Sui Dynasty. It was built under the supervision of Yuchi Jingde in the early Tang Dynasty and was used as a ancestral temple by Zhu Beijuan, king of the Qin vassal in the Ming Dynasty. The existing wall sculptures belong to the sculpture art of the Ming Dynasty. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the government allocated funds for many renovations, and now it has a completely new look. The mountain gate, front hall, middle hall, side hall, back hall and other halls are high-rise buildings with raised eaves and corners. They are national key cultural relics protection units. The colorful sculptures are rigorously designed and beautifully shaped, integrating round sculptures, carvings and other artistic techniques. More than 3,700 figures are embedded on the walls and beams, making them vivid. It is comparable to the famous Dunhuang art.
There is a direct bus from Xi'an and complete service facilities. It is an excellent place for people to explore the ancient times and have fun.
Shuilu Temple is located in Pudong, 10 kilometers east of Lantian County. At the foot of Wangshun Mountain in Huazhen, it is famous for its exquisite wall sculptures. It is now a national key cultural relic protection unit.
Shuilu Temple was originally the Shuilu Temple in Putuo Lanzhu Temple in the north of Wuzhen Valley. After the temple was destroyed, people called this temple Shuilu Temple. There are different opinions on the year when the nunnery was first built. According to the "Lantian County Chronicle" and the stele records, the nunnery was an ancient temple in the Six Dynasties; some people infer based on the form and style of the eaves beasts, dripping tiles and statues in the main hall of the nunnery today, as well as nearby folklore that it was supervised by Yuchi Jingde in the Tang Dynasty, and think it may be Tang Dynasty architecture. It was rebuilt several times during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and has been renovated recently. The architectural form of the nunnery is similar to that of ordinary Buddhist temples. There are five mountain gates in the front, 13 wing rooms on the north and south sides, 3 central halls in the courtyard, and 5 main halls in the west, forming a four-yard courtyard, decorated with trees and flowers. , appears fresh and elegant, simple and solemn.
The colorful clay wall sculptures in the main hall are the most eye-catching. Legend has it that it was created by Yang Huizhi, a famous sculptor in the Tang Dynasty. The wall sculptures are divided into four parts: the north and south gables, the west wall of the main compartment in the hall, and the west eaves wall. Among them, the wall sculptures on the north and south gables are the most fascinating. The wall sculptures on these two walls are all in the form of serial sculptures. The biographical stories of Sakyamuni are arranged layer by layer, starting from the north wall and ending on the south wall. The wall sculptures include buildings such as mountain bridges, garden waterfalls, pavilions, pavilions, and pagodas. The figures include Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and flying donors. The birds and animals include flying dragons, dancing phoenixes, lions, unicorns, elephants, and oxen. The layout is neat and the structure Tight, well-layered, each in its own way. Whether it is riding an elephant leisurely and slowly, riding a lion and riding a unicorn, or riding a dragon and riding a phoenix flying in the sky; whether it is sitting and reclining in the Buddha hall to preach, or rowing a boat to roam the rivers and lakes, crossing rivers and wading, etc. It is vivid, natural, and lifelike in form, and through the facial expressions of the characters, it reflects the different personalities and psychological states of various characters.
This exquisite wall sculpture fully demonstrates the imagination and superb artistic skills of ancient Chinese sculptors.
Shuilu nunnery is located at the foot of Wangshun Mountain, 10 kilometers east of Lantian County. The nunnery is surrounded by green mountains and green water, and the scenery is very pleasant. The colorful clay sculptures in the main hall are the most eye-catching. Legend has it that they were created by Yang Hui, a famous sculptor in the Tang Dynasty. These wall sculptures are very exquisite, fully demonstrating the rich imagination and superb sculpture art skills of ancient Chinese sculptors.
Shuilu Temple is surrounded by green mountains and surrounded by green water. The scenery is very pleasant. It has always been a tourist attraction in Guanzhong area.
2. Lantian ape-man ruins
Lantian ape-man ruins are located in Chenjiawo Village and Gongwangling, Lantian County. It is a national key cultural relic under protection.
In September 1963, the jawbone of an elderly woman was discovered at the bottom of the red soil about 30 meters thick in Chenjiawo Village. In May 1964, the jawbone of an elderly woman was discovered at the bottom of the red soil in Gongwangling. An incomplete middle-aged female skull was found in the nodule soil. The two places are about 30 kilometers apart. The mandibular features of elderly women are similar to those of Peking Man, but are more primitive than those of Peking Man. The skulls of middle-aged women are more primitive.
According to paleomagnetic measurements, the ape man in Chenjiawo Village is 650,000-500,000 years old. Gongwangling ape man is about 1.15 million years old. The two were found in Lantian and belong to the Asian race. According to international scientific nomenclature conventions, they are designated as the Lantian subspecies of Homo erectus, and are usually called "Lantian ape man" or "Lantian man".
The cultural remains of the Lantian ape man are mainly made of rough stone tools. These stone tools are mostly found in the red soil layer close to the land where the ape-man remains were found. There are more than 200 pieces, including scrapers, chopping tools, pointed tools, stone flakes and balls with signs of use, etc. The shape and characteristics of the pointed instrument are very similar to the stone axe, a universal tool used by early humans. Choppers are tools for chopping and smashing things. They include large disk-shaped multi-sided choppers, small and medium-sized interactively made multi-sided choppers and small choppers, and small and medium-sized interactively made multi-sided choppers and small choppers. wait. Scrapers are mostly made of stone chips or broken pieces. They come in four forms: straight blade, convex blade, concave blade and compound blade. They are tools used to peel animal skins and scrape wooden sticks.
In 1979, the Lantian Ape Man Ruins Preservation Center was established in Gongwangling, and an exhibition room was set up to display cultural relics for scientific research and tourists.
3. Tomb of Cai Wenji
After visiting the Lantian ape-man ruins, return from the original road. After passing through Lantian County, the highway runs northwest along the Bahe River and is about two kilometers away from the county town for three miles. In Caiwang Village of the town, there is the tomb of Cai Wenji (Cai Yan), a famous female poet in Chinese history.
Cai Wenji lived in the war-torn years of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, experienced upheavals and had a tragic fate. She was widowed in her early years and was captured by the Huns cavalry during the war. She became the wife of King Zuoxian of the Huns and gave birth to two sons. Because her father Cai Yong was a famous scholar, he had always been respected by Cao Cao and had a deep friendship with her. Later, when Cao Cao learned about Cai Wenji's situation, he redeemed Cai Wenji with a golden jade and married her to Dong Si. After Cai Wenji returned to the Central Plains, she followed Cao Cao's will and inherited her father's legacy. She completed the "Continuation of Hanshu" and left behind poems such as "Poem of Sorrow and Anger" in five characters, Sao style and "Eighteen Beats of Hujia".
Cai Wenji has made many achievements in history, music, calligraphy, and literature. The most far-reaching one is "Eighteen Beats of Hujia". This emotional poem is in the form of a folk ballad, absorbing the rhythm of the Hujia music popular in the Western Regions. It goes against the gentle and honest feudal tradition. Its unrestrained emotions, bold imagination, fiery language, and novel form are all refreshing. It is a unique treasure in ancient Chinese literature. Guo Moruo believes: "This is the most worth-appreciating long lyric poem since Qu Yuan's "Li Sao"."
The tomb of Cai Wenji, surrounded by dense forests, is 8 meters high. According to legend, Caiwang Village was also developed by Cai Wenji’s tombkeepers from generation to generation.
4. Wangshun Mountain
Wangshun Mountain, also known as Yushan, is located in Lantian County at the northern foot of Qinling Mountains, 60 kilometers away from Xi'an. National Highway 312 runs through it and is one of the scenic spots in Guanzhong. The main peak is 2311 meters above sea level. ***There are six major scenic spots and 150 scenic spots, including 40 peaks, 8 ridges, 16 pools, 4 rivers, 12 streams, 11 waterfalls, 10 caves and strange cliffs, rocks, platforms, etc.
Wangshun Mountain has both the masculine beauty of Mount Huashan and the charm and beauty of Mount Huangshan. Climbing to the main peak, Yuhuangding, you can see Huashan Mountain in the east, the Wei River in the north, the winding mountains in the south, and the ancient capital Chang'an in the west.
The scenic area is full of majestic peaks, strange mountains and beautiful peaks, natural scenery, dotted with mountain springs, and dotted with clear ponds. Standing at the bottom of the "Line of Sky" valley, you can't help but feel that the two walls merge and there is just a hint of skylight, which is a wonderful sight. More than 20 peaks, including Sisters, Peacock, and Duxiu, are lifelike, and more than 30 strange rocks are ingeniously crafted. Some look like ancient apes, galloping horses, and camels, and some are shaped like stone lions watching the sun, eagles gluttonous, Tigers come down the mountain; seven pools, including Songshi, Qicai, and Longhu, have green bottoms; small rivers such as Baishi Shuanmao and Dongyang gurgling and winding through the valleys, forming many hanging waterfalls. There are lush trees on the mountain, kudzu and vines hanging in the air, green pines standing tall on the cliffs, branches and leaves fluttering, hares passing among the bushes, golden pheasants flying in the air, giant salamanders playing in the water, black bears tearing at each other, and goats in herds. Wangshun Mountain has been famous since ancient times and has many cultural relics and historic sites with rich connotations, such as: Wangwei Villa in Wangchuan, Tang Qipanling Ancient Road Site, etc. It occupies an important position in the history of human development, military history, transportation history, religious history, etc. in our country, and has important scientific, cultural and ornamental value. A poet who moved here as a guest, looked at things and expressed his feelings, and left three hundred poems. The wonderful stories are fascinating, and the vivid legends make people have a long aftertaste.
The park’s perfect service facilities provide tourists with one-stop services for food, accommodation, travel, entertainment and shopping. With unique scenery and convenient transportation, it is an excellent place for tourists to visit, relax, explore, and conduct scientific research. Tourists can take a bus from Tangdu Bus Station on Jinhua Road in Xi'an and go up the mountain to Lanqiao Township via Lantian County.
"The famous mountains in the world are so unique, and the scenery in the painting contains poetry." This is the scenery of Wangshun Mountain written by Liu Ji, a poet of the Ming Dynasty. Lantian Wangshun Mountain, known as Yushan in ancient times, was named after Wang Shundan, one of the twenty-four filial piety in ancient China, buried his mother here. It is a famous natural tourist attraction in Shaanxi. It is only 60 kilometers away from the ancient capital of Xi'an. The Xilan Expressway is connected to National Highway 312. The reconstructed National Highway 312 passes under the mountain, and the park tourist line's fourth-level asphalt road, which is connected to the national highway, leads directly to the scenic spots. The transportation is very safe and convenient.
The park covers an area of ??3,645 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of 89.5%. The main peak, Yuhuangding, is 2,239 meters above sea level. It is divided into six major scenic spots and 150 scenic spots. It has the masculine beauty of Huashan Mountain and the Mount Huangshan is so charming and beautiful. When you climb to the top of the Jade Emperor, you can see Huashan Mountain in the east, the Wei River in the north, the winding mountains in the south, and the ancient capital Chang'an in the west. Wangshunshan Forest Park is a good place for people to enjoy the natural scenery with its towering peaks, rugged rocks, deep valleys and clear pools. A thread of sky and a gleam of skylight can be called a wonder; more than 20 peaks such as Sister Peak, Peacock Beam, and Duxiu Peak are lifelike; more than 30 strange rocks are skillfully crafted, some look like ancient apes, galloping horses, and camels; It is shaped like a stone lion watching the sun, an eagle looking for food, and a tiger descending from the mountain; seven pools such as turquoise, colorful, and dragon and tiger have green bottoms; small rivers such as Baishi Shuanmao, Dongyang, etc. are gurgling endlessly and winding through the valley. During this period, many hanging waterfalls were formed; the mountains were lush with trees, hanging kudzu and vines, green pines standing on the cliffs, spreading branches and leaves, black bears tearing at each other, and herds of goats. "The blue water falls far away from thousands of streams, and the Yushan Mountain is high and the two peaks are cold" (Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty, "Jade Mountains Are Beautiful"). Wangshun Mountain's mountain scenery, sky scenery, forest scenery, water scenery, and space are layered in layers. The scenery is far-reaching and endless, and you can enjoy it in all seasons. Each scenery has its own poetic charm. In spring, the mountain flowers are blooming and blooming; in summer, the trees shade the sun, which is cool and pleasant; in autumn, the mountains are red and colorful; in winter, the ice sculptures and snowdrifts are covered with white, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. . Wang Shunshan's humanities are ancient and can be regarded as unique.
1.1 million years ago, human ancestors lived and multiplied here, walking towards the Yellow River, creating a glorious chapter in China's history; Wangshunshan, as "the key point of Qin and Chu, and the barrier of the three auxiliaries", has always been a battleground for military strategists. , the past dynasties have left here the remains of the golden war and the iron horse, the literati and poets, the poets who moved here, browsed the things and expressed their feelings, and left three hundred poems, leaving immortal splendor. Wangshun Mountain is also a Buddhist resort. Temples and cliff carvings date back to the Han, Northern Wei, Sui and Tang Dynasties. Some of them are still there, and some of their remains are still there. Han Yu, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, was demoted to Chaozhou, where he was blocked by snow. He left a beautiful line: "Where is my home in the Qinling Mountains where the clouds are flying? The snow embraces the blue gate and the horse descends before me." Han Xiangzi, one of the eight immortals, cultivated and became an immortal here. There are now Bitian Cave, Chengxian Ridge, Sheshen Cliff, Linyingzui, Tiewa Temple, etc. Relics such as the Wang Shun Xiaomu Temple, the Languan Ancient Road, the ancient plank road, and Magangzi where peasant leader Li Zicheng’s men used to train troops and horses are clearly visible.
Wangshunshan National Forest Park is located in Lanqiao Township, Lantian County, at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi Province. It is 45 kilometers away from Xi'an City and National Highway 312 runs through the park. The total area of ??the park is 3,645 hectares, including 3,110 hectares of landscape forest, with a forest coverage rate of 89.5%.
With an altitude of 600-2239m, it is divided into 6 major scenic spots and more than 150 scenic spots.
Wangshun Mountain was originally named Yushan. It was named after the filial son Wang Shundan buried his mother here. The famous Lantian jade was produced in this mountain. Wangshun Mountain has the characteristics of both the danger of Huashan and the beauty of Huangshan. It has wonderful peaks. It is towering, with deep valleys and well-covered forest vegetation. Its natural landscape and landform characteristics are similar to those of the famous mountain Huangshan in my country, so it is known as Shaanxi's "Little Huangshan". It has a quiet environment, rich species, pleasant climate and beautiful forest landscape. In December 2000, it was promoted to a national forest park.
Yuhuangping: It is the location of Yuhuangding, the main peak of Wangshun Mountain. Climbing to the main peak, Yuhuangding, you can see Huashan Mountain in the east, the ancient capital Chang'an in the west, the winding mountains in the south, and the Weishui River in the north.
5. Tangyu Lake Forest Park
Lantian County has accelerated the development of tourism resources, repairing, improving and expanding the original scenic spots Shuilu Temple, Gongzhuling Ape Man Site, Wangshunshan Forest Park, Wangchuan On the basis of karst caves, etc., the newly developed Tangyu Lake Forest Park is beginning to take shape, adding another good place for leisure and vacation for Xi'an citizens and tourists.
Lantian Tangyu, located 50 kilometers southeast of Xi'an City, was famous for its hot springs in history. The Daxing Tangyuan built here in the Tang Dynasty was known as "the best pool in the world". The Tangyu River Valley, not far south of Tangyu Town, is backed by the Qinling Mountains and faces the Bahe River. It has many peaks and mountains, secluded valleys and beautiful forests. Green pines and green willows embrace an artificial lake with a water surface of more than 300 acres, as well as Shimen Pass, Qipan Mountain, Liuxiu Refuge Cave and other historical sites and natural and cultural landscapes are integrated into mountains, rivers, hot springs, lakes, beaches, caves, and small pavilions, where you can climb, explore, bathe, boat, and The natural scenic area for fishing and viewing has been regarded as a key investment attraction project by the Lantian County Government. As a counterpart support and cooperation project between Lianhu District and Lantian County in Xi'an City, the Tangyu Lake Scenic Area Forest Park was invested and developed by Shaanxi Wuyang Enterprise Group. It has standardized guest rooms, restaurants, conference rooms and multiple facilities that can accommodate 250 people at the same time. It is a functional entertainment center with parking lots, swimming pools and water recreation facilities such as speedboats and cruise ships, which can provide people with good meeting, learning, leisure and vacation venues and service functions.
6. Wangchuan Cave
Wangchuan is located 5 kilometers southwest of Lantian County. It is a beautiful river road at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains. Hu Yuanying's "Wangchuan" in the Qing Dynasty recorded: "Wangchuan is at the mouth of the mountain in the south of the county, and the water is as rippled as a car rim, hence the name." Wangchuan Road is about 15 kilometers long, with the Blue River meandering along it, with beautiful mountains and clear waters and beautiful scenery. In order to honor his mother, Wang Wei, a poet and painter of the Tang Dynasty, bought a villa here and built 20 places for sightseeing, food and accommodation, including Wangkou Village, Mengcheng Ao, and Zhuli Pavilion. The present Luci Temple is the former site of Wang Wei's "Wangchuan Villa". The mountains are covered with pines and cypresses, and the scenery is pleasant. In poems and paintings such as "Twenty Odes of Wangchuan" and "Picture of Wangchuan", he wrote "There are no people in the empty mountain, but you can hear people's voices; when you return to the deep forest, it shines on the moss again." and other famous lines, describing the scenery of Wangchuan. Beauty and variety of features. On Wangchuan Road, you can also enjoy the gorgeous karst landforms in Wangchuan Cave. Wangchuan River Road is full of flowers and grass, with gurgling streams. There are red-tiled and white-walled farmhouses in the dense forest. Chickens and dogs hear each other, and smoke curls from the kitchen. When the drizzle is misty, it feels like entering a fairyland. It was called "Wangchuan Misty Rain" in ancient times and is one of the eight sceneries of Lantian. Lantian Karst Cave is located in Wangchuan, a beautiful river road more than 10 kilometers southeast of Lantian County, so some people call it "Wangchuan Karst Cave". There are six main caves, namely Shuixi Cave, Xishui New Cave, Biwu Cave, Huanglong Cave, Dragon Cave, etc. The Xishui Cave with the best scenery is halfway up the mountain on the south side of the Sichuan Road. This is a group of typical limestone cave landscape caves. There are many towering stalactite pillars, stalactite waterfalls, stalagmites, etc. in the cave. Some of them look like crystal lanterns hanging in the palace, and some look like old men with white skin. Under the illumination of colored lights, the cave is colorful and colorful, like an underground crystal palace. Visiting karst caves can not only appreciate the gorgeous natural landscape, but also gain a perceptual understanding of the development process of karst landforms. The karst cave is formed by the long-term erosion of limestone by groundwater. According to measurements, it is inferred that the Lantian karst cave has a history of about 10,000 years since its formation. After visiting the cave, visitors can also visit the ruins of the villa of the Tang Dynasty poet and painter Wang Wei, the ginkgo tree planted by Wang Wei, the stone tablet of Wang Wei's "Wangchuan Picture" and the picturesque Wangchuan scenery.
7. Dinghu Yanshou Palace Ruins
A key cultural relic protection unit in Shaanxi Province. It is located in Jiaodai Village, Jiaodai Town, Lantian County, southeast of Xi'an City. Dinghu Yanshou Palace is a palace built in the easternmost part of Shanglin Garden during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
The site covers an area of ??about 20,000 square meters. There are many rammed earth building foundations, rows of drainage pipes and scattered water. At the base of the palace wall, a large amount of building materials can be seen intermittently. Among them, the tiles are mainly cloud patterns, and the tiles with characters are There are "Ding", "Dinghu Yanshou Palace", "Long Live Qianqiu", "Changle Weiyang" and so on. ?
8. Wanghe River Rafting
Driving route Wangchuan Karst Cave: located more than 10 kilometers southeast of Lantian County. There are many towering stalactite pillars, stalactite waterfalls, stalagmites, etc. in the cave. Visiting the cave can not only appreciate the gorgeous natural landscape, but also gain a perceptual understanding of the development process of karst landforms.
Bus route: Take the high-speed bus at Sanfuwan or Jinhua Road, get off at Lantian Bus Station, and transfer to bus No. 101
Wanghe Canyon Rafting: Located in Lantian, Xi'an City It is located in the Wangchuan Scenic Area of ??the county, 28 kilometers away from Xi'an City. The whole length of the rafting river is about 4 kilometers and is directly accessible by road. Paddling down the river in a kayak not only gives you the feeling of nine twists and turns of the ileum and the crashing waves on the shore, but also a sense of leisure and fun.
Bus route: Take Xi'an-Lantian minibus outside Shangdemen, get off and transfer to Lantian-Wangchuan or Lantian-Gepai minibus and get off at Xuejiacun.
Wang Shunshan: Located 10 kilometers southeast of Lantian County and 60 kilometers away from Xi'an City. In one of the twenty-four ancient stories of filial piety, "Wang Shun Carrying the Earth", Wang Shun buried his mother here, hence the name.
Shuilu Temple: Located at the foot of Wangshun Mountain, it is a famous temple in the Six Dynasties. It is famous for preserving exquisite and rare ancient colored sculptures and is known as "China's second Dunhuang".
Bus route: Take the bus bound for Shangzhou and Danfeng from the Xi'an Railway Station Square and get off at Lanqiao Station
Lantian Ape Man Site: Located in Lantian, southeast of Xi'an County, about 50 kilometers away from Xi'an city. In 1964, an ape-man skull fossil was discovered here that is about 1 million years old. This discovery provides a wealth of information for studying the history of human civilization.
Bus route: Take the shuttle bus from Xi'an to Shangzhou, get off at Jiujianfang Station and go south for 1 km to get there