Xixiang County was named in the second year of Jin Taikang (28 1). Because Zhang Fei was named Hou of Xixiang here, Nanxiang County was renamed Xixiang County. Subsequently, the county name was changed and repeated, until the first year of the great cause of Sui Dynasty (605), and the name of Xixiang County was reset, and the name of Xixiang County has continued to this day. Xixiang county is rich in cultural heritage. Li Jiacun site, known as the early representative of Neolithic culture, was born more than 7000 years ago.
Introduction to scenic spots 1, Yingtaogou Scenic Area
Located in Lianhua Community, Chengbei Street, Xixiang County, with a total area of 12 square kilometers, it is a national agricultural tourism demonstration site and an eco-tourism resort with distinctive characteristics in western China, integrating leisure vacation and agricultural eco-sightseeing. Cherry planting in the scenic spot has a history of more than 200 years, and cherry orchard has a concentrated contiguous area of nearly 13.33 square kilometers, making it the largest cherry production base in northwest China. Cherry, which is abundant, is famous both inside and outside the province for its big head, thick meat, juicy, delicious and bright color.
2. Wuzi Mountain Scenic Area
Located in Yankou Community, Yankou Town, Xixiang County, also known as Wuzhishan Scenic Area, Wuzhishan is a national AAAA-level tourist scenic spot with a total area of about 27 square kilometers. Built in the Western Han Dynasty, it is a tourist attraction integrating natural landscape, rare plants, tea gardens, orchards, rural scenery, Shang Yan ancient town and religious and cultural activities.
3. Taibaidong Scenic Area
Located in the tea town of Xixiang County, it consists of three caves under the cliff. The deep pool at the bottom of the cave is crystal-clear, and there are 13 nanmu trees around Taibai Cave, with a steep posture. Flowing springs and waterfalls and towering ancient trees are all summer resorts, and many titles have been passed down from generation to generation.
4. Qixing Lake Scenic Area
Located in Chazhen, Xixiang County, with a total length of more than 70 kilometers and a water surface of 25 square kilometers, it is the largest artificial lake in Hanzhong and is known as the "Golden Little Three Gorges". A lake with clear water is like a mirror, and green hills on both sides are like painting screens. Boating on the lake, colorful clouds are flowing, the peaks are green, white cranes take off, mandarin ducks play in the water, and flowers bloom on the shore of the lake, which is a combination of lakes, mountains, vitality and beauty. Hanwang ancient town stands by the river, and the ancient litchi road is still very dangerous. The setting sun shines obliquely, and the fisherman sings late. A special tourist road, a floating pier, luxury cruise ships and high-speed speedboats have been built.
5. Zaoyuan Lake Scenic Area
Located in Zaoyuan Village, Chengbei Street, Xixiang County, it is built on the peninsula mountain formed by the natural semi-circular channel of the Muma River, with a water area of 0.8 square kilometers, lakes and mountains, rippling blue waves, naturally formed temples of mountains, waters, lakes, beaches, pines, forests, teas, fruits and historical relics, as well as Hetaigou, where Cao Fang, the son of Rui, lived as a child in the Three Kingdoms period, separated from the tea health valley by a river.
6. Luojiaba Scenic Area
Located in Luo Zhen Village, Luojiaba Town, Xixiang County, at the head of Muma River in the hinterland of Bashan Mountain, it is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating natural landscape, historical ancient town, red culture, folk customs and pastoral scenery, and a provincial-level cultural tourism town in Shaanxi Province.
7. Shaanxi Micangshan National Nature Reserve
Located in Dahe Town and Luojiaba Town of Xixiang County, with an area of 34 1.92 square kilometers, it is the largest protected area and the most concentrated species distribution area of Cyclobalanopsis in the world. Shaanxi Micangshan National Nature Reserve has a special geographical position, which is not only the boundary ridge between the north and south climatic zones, but also the intersection of the eastern and western flora. With its special geological and geomorphological features and rich and diverse natural ecosystems, it has high scientific research and ornamental value.
Shaanxi Micangshan National Nature Reserve has many strange mountains, beautiful waters, strange rocks, strange caves, long gorges and waterfalls. There are also rare rare birds and animals, especially the ecosystem composed of many forest plants, which is charming and enjoys the reputation of "fairyland".