# Qingmuchuan Scenic Area (青木川景区)

Southern Shaanxi, Shaanxi Province · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Full-access ticket ¥60; individual attraction tickets ¥30
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Address:** Qingmuchuan Ancient Town, Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City
- **Getting there:** Take a shuttle bus from within Hanzhong City to Ningqiang County, then transfer to Qingmuchuan. Alternatively, take a train to Yangpingguan (阳平关) and then a bus from Dongguankou (东关口) to Qingmuchuan.
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Old Towns & Villages, Waterfront

## About Qingmuchuan Scenic Area

Qingmuchuan Ancient Town, where three provinces meet, takes its name from an ancient qing (green) mu (wood) tree that grows in the river valley. The town has clear mountain streams and a gentle, unspoiled local character. Its ancient architecture combines Chinese and Western styles, with carved beams, painted rafters and elegant proportions. The "Huilongchang" (Returning Dragon Market) old street stretches the town out along its length, lined on both sides with Ming and Qing dynasty residences. Highlights include the Wei Family Mansion, a grand old residence, and the tall, Western-style Furen Middle School. Strolling the lanes and chatting with the older residents, who tell stories of the "great warlord" of the past, is an experience with a special kind of drama.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 685. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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