National Day Holiday Xi'an to Zhuxi Self-Drive: All the Tips You Need Are Here

Autumn arrives in Zhuxi, transforming summer's verdant green into a brilliant palette of fall colors. This 3,310-square-kilometer land seems like a colorful world deeply spoiled by nature. At this time, from the mountain peaks to the foothills, from tea gardens to river valleys, from forests to small towns, everything is filled with indescribable charm and beauty. Golden autumn meets the National Day holiday. Coming to Zhuxi now, no matter how you play, you won't be disappointed; on the contrary, it will amaze you!

**Autumn in Zhuxi: Capture the Scenery**

Enjoy the poetic landscapes and take stunning photos.

Check-in spots: Longwangya Tea Culture Tourism Area, Yingpan Mountain, Shibali Long Gorge, Huanghuagou, Bagua Mountain Nature Reserve, Daiwang Gully, etc.

Just over 300 kilometers from Xi'an, the small city of Zhuxi boasts a vegetation coverage rate of 81.2% and a forest coverage rate as high as 76.8%. It is a true "forest green sea" and "life oxygen bar." Relying on its excellent natural ecological resources, Zhuxi has been fully committed to ecological civilization construction in recent years and was awarded the honorary title of "Fourth Batch National Ecological Civilization Construction Demonstration County" by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China. In autumn, every leaf in Zhuxi is imbued with the bright golden charm of nature. No matter where you go, you can definitely capture breathtaking scenic photos!

As a nationally renowned tea town, Zhuxi's unique natural geographical environment provides excellent conditions for tea growth. The tea here is of high quality, with a rich aroma that refreshes the mind and is famous both at home and abroad. When you arrive in Zhuxi, you must visit the Longwangya Tea Culture Tourism Area. The Longwangya Villa within the area is a recuperation base for academicians and Capital model workers. The Longwangya Tea Garden was rated as one of the "Thirty Most Beautiful Tea Gardens in China" in 2016. Stay at the villa, accompanied by mist and stars, feel the origin of the Tea Sage at Lu Yu Square, and enjoy the cool autumn breeze. Comfort and serenity are the best interpretations of holiday bliss.

**Autumn in Zhuxi: Explore the Scenery**

Listen to the voices of history and time.

Check-in spots: Zhuxi Raw Lacquer Museum, Gan's Ancestral Hall, Taohua Island Rammed Earth Town.

"The land of morning Qin and evening Chu, the natural heart of China." Zhuxi's past is brilliant and profound. This small town is like a precious pearl in the long river of history, low-key but shining.

Zhuxi is one of China's five major lacquer-producing regions, famous nationwide for its large wood lacquer. It was once listed as a national base county for export raw lacquer and enjoys the reputation of "Advanced County for Quality Lacquer" and "Hometown of Chinese Raw Lacquer." Now, the Zhuxi Raw Lacquer Museum in Longwangya vividly presents and displays this long-standing cultural technique of Zhuxi.

From Shangyong to Wuling, from Xinfeng to Kongyang, each place name carries an unforgettable history and has produced countless legendary historical figures. First built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Gan's Ancestral Hall was later renovated three times. It is grand in scale and has a long history. It is now a national key cultural relic protection unit. Here, family traditions are passed on, eternal national beliefs are preserved, and it is also a glimpse of many brilliant moments in Zhuxi's history.

In addition, Zhuxi's Rammed Earth Town, a characteristic town of China, is a must-visit. Entering the Rammed Earth Town, known as the modern version of "Peach Blossom Source," nature and simplicity are the first impressions. The town is lined with halls and shops, including a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall, a Medicinal Diet Hall, a Pottery Art Hall, a Tea Ceremony Hall, and a Steaming Pot Hall, all exuding ancient charm and distinctive character. Pottery sculptures and clay figurines can be seen everywhere in the town, simple yet full of fun. Walk along, experience the joy of old-time dwellings, find a shop to taste authentic local cuisine, and at night, stay in a rammed earth homestay, stargaze and chat, listening to the rustling of leaves in the wind—utterly leisurely. During the National Day holiday, the Rammed Earth Town also launches ten exciting activities, including folk performances, acrobatics, folk song duets, bonfire parties, and various interactive games with prizes. The romantic scenery is perfect; head to the Rammed Earth Town and have a happy National Day!

**Autumn in Zhuxi: Taste the Flavors**

Savor the extraordinary delicacies.

Check-in spots: Zhuxi Food Street, local specialty restaurants.

In addition to stunning scenery and rich cultural history, the most unmissable thing in Zhuxi is its food. Zhuxi Steaming Pot has the reputation of "the best pot under heaven," and the Steaming Pot Feast, with Zhuxi Steaming Pot as the main dish, is a delicacy for entertaining honored guests. Moreover, Zhuxi's original banquet—the "Tribute Rice Feast"—is particularly distinctive, featuring techniques like pan-frying, stir-frying, deep-frying, braising, simmering, and steaming, with unique flavors and ingenuity. Bean paste, fermented bean curd, smoked tofu, hezhai, sweet rice porridge, lazy tofu, cured meat, fermented glutinous rice meat, red meat, large crispy, small crispy, as well as sesame cakes, lamb shaobing, bowl cakes, etc., are amazing for their variety and exquisite cooking.

**Autumn in Zhuxi: Experience the Spirit**

Red tourism routes for spiritual baptism.

Check-in spots: Zhuxi County Red Memory Museum, Chu Great Wall Revolutionary Martyr Education Base, Ganjialing in Zhongfeng Town, Hekong Martyr Memorial Hall in the Experimental Middle School, Zhuxi County Family Tradition Culture Exhibition Hall (Cultural Center), etc.

In autumn in Zhuxi, you must visit the Chu Great Wall site at Guanya, which is located at the border between Zhuxi and Pingli County in Shaanxi. Strolling along Guanya amidst the vast autumn scenery, you can best feel the former glory and brilliance.

In autumn in Zhuxi, be sure to visit the Hekong Martyr Memorial Hall in the Experimental Middle School, listening to the martyr's ode in the autumn colors. Now located in the Zhuxi Experimental Middle School, the Hekong Martyr Memorial Hall's spirit of patriotism and dedication influences generation after generation.

Besides these places, the Zhuxi Family Tradition Culture Exhibition Hall, the Red Memory Museum, and others are recommended for in-depth cultural experience tours. It is worth mentioning that this National Day holiday, Zhuxi has also launched three dedicated red tourism routes, encompassing many excellent attractions. What are you waiting for? Read history, decipher Zhuxi, and set off now!

**Autumn in Zhuxi**—the mountains are vast, the river valleys are serene, the towns are leisurely, and the history is brilliant. With diverse choices, you are sure to have fun!

**Tips: Recommended Modes of Travel to Zhuxi**

- **Independent Travel**: Departing from Xi'an to Zhuxi, you can choose to take a direct bus or take a train to Shiyan first, then a bus to Zhuxi. Upon arriving in Zhuxi, local transportation is relatively convenient, allowing you to quickly reach major scenic areas. In addition, the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed rail is about to start construction. It is believed that in the near future, you will be able to reach Zhuxi even faster!

- **Self-Drive**: The distance from Xi'an to Zhuxi is over 300 kilometers, taking about four to five hours. The route passes through Baomao Expressway, Shitian Expressway, Ma'an Expressway, and National Highway 346, with good road conditions.