Zhuque National Forest Park
朱雀国家森林公园
A forest park on the Bingjing Peak of the Qinling Mountains. Climb to the peak at about 3,000 meters to see Quaternary glacial relics and alpine meadows.
Zhuque National Forest Park is in Laoyu, Hu Yi District. Its main peak, Bingjing Peak, rises to about 3,015 meters. The park has Quaternary glacial relics (stone seas and cirques), primeval forest and alpine meadows. Take the sightseeing shuttle into the mountains, then hike. The round trip to Bingjing Peak takes 4–6 hours. The altitude is high and temperatures are low, so bring warm clothing. Admission is about 60–80 yuan. Summer is ideal for escaping the heat, and autumn is best for the colorful forests. It is about 70 km from downtown, roughly 1.5 hours by car.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Taiping National Forest Park
- Caotang Temple
- Chongyang Palace
- Jingye Temple
- Louguantai
- Shaanxi Archaeological Museum
- Kunming Pool & Qixi Park
- Xiangji Temple