Dashuichuan Alpine Meadow
大水川国际旅游度假区
An alpine meadow at about 2,000 meters in the foothills of Guanshan, northwest of Baoji, and a popular summer horse-riding destination.
Dashuichuan lies in Xiangquan Town, Chencang District, Baoji, at an elevation of roughly 1,900–2,300 meters. It is a flat, pristine alpine meadow with lush grass and water, and it is a national 4A-rated scenic area. The scenic area is divided into a natural meadow zone, the Lingbao Old Street commercial district and Jiulong Mountain. In summer you can ride horses, camp and watch the sun set over the grassland, making it a popular retreat for Guanzhong residents. Admission is about 80 yuan. The sightseeing bus costs extra. Opening hours are roughly 8:00–18:00, but confirm with the scenic area. The site is about 2 hours by road from Baoji city. Public transport is inconvenient, so self-driving is recommended. Temperatures swing widely at high altitude, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00 (no entry after 16:00; check the site's announcements)
Nearby sights
- Wushan (West Guardian Mountain)
- Guanshan Grassland
- Jialing River Source Scenic Area
- Dasan Pass
- Xifu Old Street
- Yandi Mausoleum (Baoji)
- Jintai Temple
- Tongtianhe National Forest Park