A Splendid Tour of Beautiful Zhuxi! Presenting a Detailed Guide to a 'Cool Summer'

The college entrance exam is over, the high school entrance exam is approaching. In this scorching June, do you still remember the periodic table of elements? Do you know that the periodic table, which contains thousands of elements, is actually filled with natural beauty!

Green shade sways with the sunlight, the fragrance of tea spreads with the rain, mountain streams babble, and the streets and lanes exude a serene elegance. Everything is in the small town of Zhuxi. It is a true health and oxygen destination and a top choice for vacations, just a 4-hour drive from Xi'an. Upon arriving in Zhuxi, you will understand how romantic it is to rush into the forest to watch the sunrise, and you will fully experience the refreshing comfort of being surrounded by 'fresh oxygen'! Refuse to sweat profusely; follow the periodic table and dive into the enchanting Zhuxi!

Qīng – Love at First 'H' (Hydrogen)

Starting from Xi'an and heading south, gradually arriving in the Qinba Mountains, the closer you get to Zhuxi, the more comfortable you feel: rivers meander like silver ribbons, sparkling, and the mountains are lush green, full of vitality. Take a deep breath, the cool and fresh air fills your lungs, and all irritations vanish. The first sight of Zhuxi makes you fall in love at first sight.

In the past, in the first Hubei 'Looking for Summer Resorts' selection event co-hosted by China Weather Network and Hubei Meteorological Network and organized by the Hubei Provincial Public Meteorological Service Center, Zhuxi was selected, demonstrating its pleasant climate. Within Zhuxi, the forest coverage rate and vegetation coverage rate reach 82.6% and 87.3% respectively. It has high-quality weather for more than 360 days a year, and the average daily negative oxygen ion count is 35,000, making it a true natural oxygen bar. The Zhuxi area is home to 3,310 species of vascular plants and 318 species of vertebrates, making it a gene bank of flora and fauna and a complete biological encyclopedia. The endless green forest sea, unique natural climate, and high oxygen environment are the first impression Zhuxi gives to visitors, and also the most joyful summer enjoyment. After that, no matter where you go in the county, you will feel at ease.

Yǎng – Fresh 'O' (Oxygen) Zhuxi

In Zhuxi, where green fills the eyes, the three major scenic spots—Huanghuagou, Shibanhe, and Yingpanshan—are not to be missed.

There is a famous saying in Zhuxi: 'The world's valley of love, the most beautiful Huanghuagou.' Summer is the most charming time in Huanghuagou. Thousands of acres of flower seas spread out wantonly, and strolling through them feels like wandering into a fairyland. Wander in Butterfly Valley, listen to the murmuring water telling the legend of the Daughter Waterfall, stand beside it, stare at the wisps of rainbows appearing above the waterfall—might you also chance upon a hermit fairy in the mountains?

After seeing the mountains and fields, it's time to have fun in the river valley. Arriving at Shibanhe Scenic Area, a riverbed 'all made of stone' has crystal-clear water, with strange peaks standing on both sides, refreshing the mind and heart. Looking at the layered green peaks, you feel an ethereal religious atmosphere permeating. Walking barefoot through the river water, beautiful childhood memories wash over you instantly.

Yingpanshan got its name because Wen Zhong, the Grand Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty, once set up camp there and died at Juelongling. In summer, the forests of Yingpanshan are lush, and thousands of acres of precious wild crabapples thrive. Light passes through the branches, and a casual shot becomes a phone wallpaper. Climbing to the summit, the three major waterfalls on the north side of the main peak gradually appear, like a grand ink-wash landscape painting, magnificent and beautiful.

Měi – Magnificent 'Mg' (Magnesium)

At this moment, camping outdoors is incredibly hot! Having experienced the inconvenience of staying at home, who wouldn't love the romance of a canopy light, and who wouldn't want to enjoy starry night talks and delicious food? However, have you ever tried staying in a vast tea plantation? Have you imagined how cozy and wonderful that would be? At Longwangya's ten-thousand-acre organic tea plantation, rated as one of the 'Thirty Most Beautiful Tea Plantations in China,' magnificent is truly an adjective.

As a nationally renowned tea town, Zhuxi County produces high-quality tea leaves, and the rich tea culture is deeply refreshing. In summer, a cup of clear tea brings supreme elegance and charm. The Longwangya Tea Culture Tourism Experience Area is located 13 kilometers southeast of Zhuxi County town, including Longwangya Mountain Villa, Lu Yu Cultural Square, eco-tourism tea plantation, and Longfeng tea production experience workshop. Longwangya Mountain Villa is a recuperation base for academicians and model workers from the capital. Longwangya Tea Plantation was rated as one of the 'Thirty Most Beautiful Tea Plantations in China' in 2016. Upon arriving at the scenic area, watch the sunrise and sea of clouds in the early morning, awakened by the fragrant tea scent. During rain, watch the rain fall on the tea village in the quiet dripping, dreamlike and illusory. Visit the tea production workshop to observe the tea-making process and appreciate the long history and heritage of Chinese tea culture.

Rú – Poetic and Picturesque 'Ru' (Rubidium)

In the small town of Zhuxi, which resembles a 'return to the countryside,' Hangtu Town tells another charm of health and idyllic life—simple yet touching, elegant and sweet. Life in Hangtu Town is a true portrayal of the modern 'Peach Blossom Spring.'

Zhuxi County was historically called Wuling. According to research by Professor Zhang Lianggao of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, the 'Peach Blossom Spring' described by Tao Yuanming of the Jin Dynasty matches the rural landscape of Zhuxi. Today's Hangtu Town is built next to the ruins of the ancient Wuling County seat, near the mother river of Zhuxi people—the Zhuxi River—and close to the 'Peach Blossom Island' on the river beach. As a characteristic town of China, Zhuxi's Hangtu Town has also been selected as a national tourism preferred project and a provincial cultural and tourism integration preferred project. With its beautiful ecology, it is an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and experience the beauty of nature.

Entering the town, the characteristic rammed earth buildings catch the eye. Walking inside, it feels like traveling back to ancient times. Fruit trees are everywhere, shops line the streets and alleys, and strolling through, you can't help but relax and 'slow down.' Even better, in June, the hundred-acre peach orchard in Hangtu Town has entered its harvest season. Bright red, tempting peaches hang heavily on the branches. Take a bite—each one is plump, juicy, crisp, and sweet, making you drool. It is truly a 'utopia'!

Stroll through the fresh oxygen forest, frolic freely in the river valleys, drink tea and stay in the vast tea plantation, sleep and watch the stars in Hangtu Town. In summer, refuse to sweat profusely. Go with your loved ones to the small town of Zhuxi, take in the beauty of the mountains and waters, and fully enjoy the summer tranquility!