# Taibai Mountain National Forest Park (太白山国家森林公园)

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

- **Admission:** ¥90 (March–November), ¥54 (December–February)
- **Opening hours:** 8：00—18：00
- **Time needed:** 2 days
- **Getting there:** Take a long-distance bus from Xi'an West Bus Station to Meixian or Baoji and get off at Daqiaokou. Then transfer to a bus to Tangyu (Taibai Mountain).
- **Good for:** Architecture, Temples, Nature

## About Taibai Mountain National Forest Park

Taibai Mountain is the main peak of the Qinling Mountains. Its summit remains snow-covered all year round, glittering under the sunlight, which is how it earned the name “Taibai”, meaning “white and bright”. Ancient poets including Li Bai, Du Fu, Liu Zongyuan, Han Yu and Su Shi all visited the mountain and wrote many famous poems about it. Taibai Mountain has many ancient structures, including 14 temples, 5 stone steles, 10 iron steles, more than 110 iron Buddha statues, 64 wooden sculptures, as well as iron bells and iron furnaces. “Snow on Taibai” is one of the Eight Scenes of Guanzhong. On the main peak of Taibai Mountain lie three large lakes, known as Grandpa Lake, Second Grandpa Lake and Third Grandpa Lake, with crystal-clear waters.
Taibai Mountain National Forest Park is located in the Tangyu River valley on the northern slope of Taibai Mountain, 110 km from Xi'an. It has a recuperation hospital that can accommodate 2,000 bathers a day, as well as hundreds of guest rooms. Qianshan has been developed into a tourist area with good roads and beautiful scenery.

## Tips from the guidebook

- 1. Itinerary: Because the journey is long, it is recommended to plan at least two days; otherwise, the trip will feel rushed.
- 2. Hiking tips: When hiking, always follow the established trails, especially if you are on foot. Do not wander off the main path. This helps you avoid getting lost and also reduces the risk of encountering large wild animals in the mountains.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 661. 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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