[2025 Long County Attraction] Travel Guide for Laoyeling (Updated Jul)

Come check out my newly discovered hiking and camping paradise in Xi'an❗️A magical place hailed as Shaanxi's version of "Altay"—I thought Guan Mountain Ranch was charming enough, but this spot surpasses it! At dawn, wisps of smoke rise slowly as cattle and sheep graze leisurely on the lush green meadows. 📍【Location】：Gaohanchuan Ranch 🌟【Difficulty Level】：☆☆☆☆☆ ⏰【Date】：June 14-15, 2025 🌸【Suitable For】：Ages 6 to 60 📝【Itinerary Details】： ✅DAY1 8:00 Depart for Gaohanchuan Grassland 11:30 Arrive in Long County for a free-choice lunch 13:30 Drive to Gaohanchuan 14:00 Reach Gaohanchuan Meadow and learn tent setup 15:00 Photo ops on the vast grassland, free time or horseback riding 19:00 Return to camp for BBQ, hot pot, and bonfire party 20:00 Watch the sunset and enjoy the breeze 21:00 Play board games like Werewolf and Landlords 23:00 Rest time ✅DAY2 06:00 Sunrise viewing 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 Horseback tour around Laoyeling area 11:00 Return to tents to pack up 12:30 Arrive in Long County for a free-choice town lunch 13:30 Transfer to bus back to Xi'an 18:00 Safely arrive in Xi'an ▶【Hiking Details】：Total distance ~800m, elevation gain ~50m—perfect for beginners!

🚗Transportation Guide: • Self-driving: Navigate to "Gaohanchuan" or "Laoyeling". After reaching the destination, continue for 7 km to arrive. It is recommended to drive an SUV. ⛺️Camping Preparation: • Equipment: Bring camping essentials such as tents, canopies, sleeping bags, and moisture-proof pads. • Clothing: Due to the strong wind and low temperature on the mountain at night, it is recommended to bring cold-proof clothing. • Food and Drink: Prepare enough drinking water and food, as there is no water source or food supply on the mountain. • Cooking Tools: Bring stoves, pots, etc., which are convenient for hot pot, barbecue, etc. • Lighting Equipment: Flashlights, headlights, and other lighting equipment are necessary for camping at night. 💓Food Recommendation: • Bring Your Own Food: Convenient food and drinking water are essential for camping. Hot pot, barbecue, and other ingredients are also good choices. ⚠️Precautions: • Keep Warm: Due to the high altitude and low temperature, be sure to bring warm clothing. • Sun Protection: The ultraviolet rays in the mountains are strong, and sun protection products are indispensable. • Safety: Pay attention to safety when playing, do not leave the designated area to avoid accidents.

Chilun River, beneath the Yin Mountains. The sky is like a dome, covering the vast land. The sky is vast, the land is boundless. The wind blows the grass low, revealing the cattle and sheep. This is from our elementary school Chinese textbook. Let's revisit our childhood and explore the illustrations in our Chinese textbooks together. Gao Han Chuan Lao Ye Ling With an altitude of 2125 meters, the terrain is high and cold, featuring many hills and grasslands. It is one of the few high mountain meadows in the northwest inland region of China. An undeveloped, European-style natural scenic area. Activity Details Duration: Two days and one night Activities: Leisurely meadow hiking, barbecue party, tent camping, horseback riding Activity Itinerary Saturday: Xi'an—Long County—Gao Han Chuan Lao Ye Ling 08:00 Gather in Xi'an (Longshouyuan—Sanyao) 12:00 Arrive in Long County for lunch 16:00 Arrive at the campsite (set up camp, prepare dinner, barbecue hotpot beer, bonfire party) Sunday: Gao Han Chuan Lao Ye Ling—Xi'an Watch the sunrise—breakfast—horseback riding—free activities—return to Xi'an