If you want to ask where to go in autumn, western Sichuan must not miss it. Kanas in Xinjiang must also have a name. When autumn comes, they will become a fairy tale world, with yellow, red, blue and green intertwined to form a colorful picture scroll.
But in fact, there is a small county hidden deep in the Qinling Mountains. Autumn scenery here is as beautiful as western Sichuan, comparable to Kanas, Xinjiang. I wonder if you have heard of it?
It has a nice name called Liuba. Are you telling tourists to stay when they come?
This small county is located in Hanzhong, Shaanxi, the hinterland of South Qinling and the north of Hanzhong. It is the main road between north and south, and is known as the "throat of Qin and Han Dynasties". It is only 46.4 kilometers long from east to west and 67.2 kilometers wide from north to south. The county has a population of only 47,000, a forest coverage rate of 90.8% and abundant natural tourism resources.
National Highway 3 18 has the reputation of the most beautiful landscape avenue in China, and there is a road in Liuba that has the reputation of "the most beautiful country road in China".
This highway, named Gao Jiang Road, is a backup highway built in 1950s and belongs to one of the scenic avenues in Qinling Mountains.
One end is connected with Jiang Mei Road, which passes through the Qinling Mountains, and the other end is connected with National Highway 3 16, which meanders deep in the Qinling Mountains, with a total length of 37 kilometers. In late autumn, golden ginkgo and yellow sycamore trees on both sides of the road become the main colors, and the most striking thing on this road is an ancient ginkgo tree.
Located in Liuba Town, Huang Yu, this ginkgo tree is said to have been planted by Zhou Wenwang himself. It has a history of more than 4000 years. The height of the tree reached 26 meters, and the DBH was 4.4 meters. It is the largest ginkgo tree in northwest China and the third largest ancient ginkgo tree in China.
Nowadays, there are many small ginkgo trees growing on this tree. Because these trees grow from the epidermis of roots, people give them a nice name, called children and grandchildren.
People also surrounded the tree with stone slabs, which added a bit of artistic beauty. In late autumn, ginkgo orchards turn yellow and fall one by one, which is very shocking and becomes a touch of autumn color that should not be missed.
Baizi is named after many purple cypresses on the mountain, with natural landscapes such as alpine meadows and virgin forests. It has the title of the first mountain in Qinba, and is also known as the three famous mountains in Shaanxi with Huashan and Taibai Mountain. You can feel the gentleness of autumn here.
Sean, one of the founding advisers of Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang, was famous for living in seclusion here. At the foot of the mountain, next to the 3 16 National Road, it is the best-preserved Liu Hou Temple in Zhang Han in China and the largest Sean Temple in China. In autumn, in the ancient buildings built on the mountain, dead branches and yellow leaves are faintly visible, some fall on the roof, and some fall on the ground, all of which have a poetic beauty.
Seeing autumn scenery in Liu Zhang harem is another feeling. The autumn scenery in the mountains and the ancient buildings complement each other, bringing visitors the first surprise of Bai Zi.
There is also a lover's valley at the foot of the mountain, which is very suitable for walking and sightseeing. This is not a canyon, but a forest farm. There is a 500-mu tall larch forest with winding paths in it. Suspension bridges and wooden plank roads are also standard. When autumn comes, pine needles are dyed yellow, hung on branches or sprinkled on the ground to weave a yellow carpet.
This is a relatively small scenic spot in Liuba, where there are few real beauties, and it is also a must-see place for autumn appreciation, especially for people who like to take pictures.
Shizigou Ranch is also at the foot of Baizi Mountain. It was once the place where Zhuge Liang stationed troops and raised horses on his way out of Qishan during the Three Kingdoms period. There are herds of cattle and sheep, green pastures, and if you are lucky, you can meet beekeepers.
The next step is to go up the mountain along the Panshan Highway, watching the mountain scenery change from green to yellow and red, and listening to the tinkling of the stream.
When you come to Liuba, you will naturally come to Liuba Old Street and feel the autumn leisure and ancient charm of the town. The old street is only 750 meters, built in 1808. Although it is no longer prosperous, there are many characteristic homestays, restaurants and bookstores. Historically, the ancient roads of Baoxie, Chencang and Li Anyun meet here, and there are not many people on weekdays. You can stroll slowly and watch slowly.