Foping county tourism
Top Ten Tourist Attractions in Foping County:
1. Panda Valley Scenic Area
Foping Panda Valley Scenic Area is located in the hinterland of the southern foot of Qinling Mountains, in the national Guanyinshan Nature Reserve, on the important corridor of the two populations of giant pandas in Qinling Mountains, with a total area of 1,918.2 hectares and a forest coverage rate of 95.43%. It is an eco-tourism scenic spot featuring natural landscapes such as mountains, canyons, springs, clouds, forests, strange stones and rare wild animals and plants.
2. Shawo Village
Shawo Village is located at the foot of Tianhua Mountain, the main peak of Qinling Mountains, in the northeast of Foping County. Shawo Village has a long history, including Fuxing Temple built in the Tang Dynasty, more than ten acres of ancient terraced fields built by the Cheng family during Tongzhi period, Miao village relics left by Miao people who moved from Zunyi, Guizhou Province during Foping Hall's reign, Miao village culture, Red Army slogans left by the Red 25 Army during the Agrarian Revolutionary War, and Lengshuigoukou Fort in Xiashawo.
3. Liangfengya
Liangfengya is located in Yueba Township, northwest of Foping County, Shaanxi Province. It is one of the only two national giant panda nature reserves in China, with a total area of 60 square kilometers. It is a pristine forest that has not been artificially developed and well preserved. Rare animals such as wild giant pandas, golden monkeys and takins live here, and they can all meet with luck.
4. Foping Bukkoji
Bukkoji is located on the mountain peak in the east of Foping, and there is a golden Buddha in front of the temple, which means "there is no Amitabha in the south". The giant Buddha stands facing west, with fingers flicked and palms upright, and is more than 14 meters high. This Buddha is the largest in southern Shaanxi; The Buddha's altitude is the highest in southern Shaanxi.
5. Foping Old Street
Foping Old Street is located at the foot of the mountain in the east of the county seat. The street is more than ten feet wide, and two rows of Huizhou houses made of earth and brick stand in a staggered way. The wooden lattice window lattice of the old building, the dark red wooden board facade, the hand-made pottery tile roof, the abrupt cornice of the wind and fire wall, painted with bluegrass, peony and cloud-like shapes, reveal the atmosphere of ancient vicissitudes everywhere.
6. Foping Dongshan Park
Dongshan Park is located behind Foping Old Town. A viewing platform with upturned cornices and a viewing corridor with nearly 100 meters of carved beams and painted buildings have become the first choice for people in Foping to take a leisurely walk. Dongshan is like a taciturn father, just behind Foping Old Town, caring for his children-Foping with his quiet and deep love.
7. Fuxing Temple
Fuxing Temple is located in Shangshawo Village, Changjiaoba Town, Foping County. It was called Foye Temple in ancient times. According to legend, it was built in the Tang Dynasty. From the stone tablet, the words "Tang" and "Hongdao" can be seen vaguely. Because the location used to be the main road from Foping to Ningshan, the incense was strong and it was once used as the storage room of the production team.
8. Heilongtan Waterfall Group
The Heilongtan Waterfall Group is located in the nature reserve in the northwest of Foping County, on the Yueba River, in the deep mountain at an altitude of 1,600 meters. Waterfall water flows down from the mountain stream and straight into Longtan. The splash of water is like smoke and fog, and the chill attacks people. Its area is about 600 square meters, surrounded by mountains and bamboo forests on three sides, and the mountains on the left and right sides are cut like axes and stand upright.
9. Wangjiawan Flower World
Foping Wangjiawan Huahua World Creative Agriculture Scenic Spot is located in Dongyuegou to Laoan Village, Foping. The Huahua World Creative Agriculture Scenic Spot is based on the 24 solar terms of Chinese traditional agriculture, and the Qinling Traditional Farming Experience Hall, Qinling Creative Garden, Qinling Mengshu and Wangjiawan Holiday Inn are built.
10. Foping Nature Reserve
Foping National Nature Reserve is located in the middle part of the southern slope of Qinling Mountains, with an area of 29,240 hectares. There are 67 giant pandas living here, and there is one giant panda in the core area on average every 1.5 square kilometers. The distribution density of wild giant pandas ranks first in China, and it is the place with the highest encounter rate of wild giant pandas.
Explore the scenic spots worth visiting in Foping County, Hanzhong
1. Huang Baishan
Huang Baishan is one of the most famous scenic spots in Foping County, which is located 30 kilometers southeast of the county seat and 1875 meters above sea level. It is one of the more famous tourist attractions in Shaanxi Province. The scenery here is beautiful, the scenery is fantastic, and the surrounding peaks are stacked and the stone walls are thousands of rocks. Here, you can climb to overlook the whole Foping County, see the endless Qinling Mountains and feel the power and infinite charm of nature.
2. Daxi Ancient Town
Daxi Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Foping County, 70 kilometers away from the county seat. It is a well-preserved ancient town in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Here, winding rivers and towering old trees are very pleasant. Walking on the ancient streets is like being in ancient time and space, strolling on the bluestone road and experiencing the lifestyle of the ancients.
3. Niangniangshan
Niangniang Mountain is located in the southeast of Foping County, 30 kilometers away from the county seat and 1,991 meters above sea level. It is the first peak in Foping County and a strange peak in southern Shaanxi. The mountains here are steep and the scenery is beautiful. It is known as "the essence of Qinba Mountain and the fortress of Hanzhong at night". Because there was Qingxin Temple in ancient times to worship the empress, it was named Niangniang Mountain.
4. Thanksgiving Mountain
Thanksgiving Mountain is located in the north of Foping County, 16 kilometers away from the urban area and 2003 meters above sea level. It is a landmark peak in Foping County Nature Reserve. Here, with steep peaks, overlapping peaks and majestic mountains, it is a rare landscape. Here, you can climb high and look far, and feel the power and glory of nature.
5.Goumushan
Goumushan is a provincial nature reserve in Shaanxi Province, located in the south of Foping County, 70 kilometers away from the county seat, with high tourism value. Here, the mountains are undulating, the clouds are lingering, and the scenery is beautiful, which is known as the "sky realm" of Foping. Here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Qinling Mountains and explore the mysteries of nature.
6. peach blossom ditch
Peach blossom ditch, located in the southeast of Foping County, is a scenic spot dominated by peach blossoms. When spring comes, the peach blossoms in the ditch are in full bloom, picturesque and beautiful. There are not only peach blossoms here, but also crystal clear ditch water, lovely monkeys, bizarre caves and other attractions, allowing you to enjoy the nature.
7. Bishuitan
Bishuitan is located in the north of Foping County, 13 kilometers away from the urban area. It is one of the largest artificial water conservancy projects in Shaanxi Province. Here, the blue waves are rippling, the water is clear and the fish is jumping, and the trees are shaded. It is a summer resort. Here you can enjoy the beauty and coolness of natural scenery.
8. Hole-ridge cultivated land
Konglong cultivated land is located 40 kilometers southwest of Foping County, which is a famous scenic spot in Foping County. There is the only site of Confucius' farming in the world, and it is also one of the birthplaces of Confucius School. It is rich in cultural heritage and historical significance, and it is also the hometown of many cultural celebrities. Here, we can deeply understand the traditional culture and historical background of China and appreciate the profoundness of Confucius culture.
Foping County is rich in tourism resources and charming scenery, with not only magnificent mountains and pleasant natural landscapes, but also a long history, culture and profound humanistic heritage. It is a beautiful tourist destination worth visiting again.
