Shangluo

A mountain city on the southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, rich in canyons, streams and forests, ideal for cool summer escapes and outdoor trips.

Shangluo lies in southeastern Shaanxi on the southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, bordering Henan and Hubei, with mountains covering most of the area and dense vegetation. Niubeiliang National Nature Reserve in Zhashui has alpine meadows and primeval forest, and the Zhashui karst caves and Zhongnanshan Village are also popular. Jinsixia Gorge in Shangnan is known for its canyon streams and waterfalls. Manchuanguan Ancient Town and Fenghuang Ancient Town preserve the look of old trading towns, and Shangzhou has relics of Shang Yang's fiefdom. Summer for cool escapes and autumn for red leaves are best. Connected by the Xi'an–Ankang and Shanghai–Shaanxi expressways and by rail from Xi'an, it is a popular mountain getaway near Xi'an.

Destinations

• Zhashui
• Shangnan & Jinsi Gorge
• Sanmenxia

Itineraries

• Shangluo Gorges & Ancient Towns 3-Day Self-Drive Loop – A loop from Xi'an covering the eastern section of the Qinling Mountains, featuring hiking in Jinsi Gorge, Diehua Ancien…
• Sanmenxia Yellow River Swans & Pit Courtyards Tour – Visit western Henan in winter to see swans in the Yellow River wetlands, stay near the underground pit courtyards, and…