The Most Stunning Scenery Among the Mountains! Taibai Mountain—A Perfect Summer Retreat

【Introduction】: • Location: Approximately 100 km west of Xi'an, on the northern slope of the Qinling Mountains' main peak. • Elevation range: 620 m (mountain gate) – 3,767 m (Baxiantai Peak). • Temperature difference: The summit is 15–20°C cooler than the base; temperatures can drop near 0°C even in summer. • Official operating hours: 07:30–15:00 (entry must be before 15:00), full clearance by 18:00. • Tickets (peak season): ¥90; round-trip shuttle bus ¥60; Tianxia Cable Car round-trip ¥230; Fuyunge Cable Car round-trip ¥90. ⛺【Activities】: Cloud Sea & Sunrise Schedule (July–August) • Sunrise: 05:30–06:00 (Baxiantai Peak). • Cloud Sea: Highest probability before 10:00 the day after rain, best views between Tianyuan Difang and Baxiantai Peak. • Sunset: 19:00–19:40, capture reflections on the slopes near Daye Lake. 7. Itinerary Timeline (Relaxed One-Day Trip Example) 07:30 Arrive at Visitor Center → Purchase tickets + wait for shuttle. 08:00 Shuttle departs (stops for photos at Lotus Peak Waterfall and Pomoshan along the way). 09:30 Arrive at Honghuaping → Transfer to Tianxia Cable Car. 09:55 Reach Tianyuan Difang → Photo op at Qinling Range boundary marker. 11:00 Take cable car down → Board shuttle at Honghuaping. 12:30 Return to Visitor Center → Enjoy local dishes like minced noodle or cold mixed lamb's quarters at foothill farmhouse. 14:00 Depart for Xi'an, arrive downtown by 17:00. 🚌【Transport Guide】: High-speed rail + bus: Xi’an North Station → Yangling South Station (30 min), then shared taxi (30 min) to Visitor Center. Direct bus: Xi’an Bus Station (opposite train station) departs every 40 min (07:00–18:00), ~2 h ride, ¥38. Self-drive: Exit at "Taibai Mountain" on Lianhuo Expressway, 5 min to Visitor Center parking (overnight ¥10). 🧡【Packing List】: ID, down jacket/fleece windbreaker, thermal pants, raincoat, sun hat/sunglasses, trekking pole, headlamp, 2 power banks, ¥300 cash, high-calorie snacks, 1.5 L water/sports drink, altitude meds (acetazolamide or rhodiola).