Timeline
17:13
Arrive at Taiping National Park and find a quiet spot on the north slope of the Qinling Mountain. The park is famous for its waterfall and the largest area of wild Zijing flower in north China, but at this hour, it is mostly about the view. Take a moment to settle in before the sky changes.
17:48
Check the sky toward the WSW. The golden light begins to spill over the peaks, turning the wild Zijing flowers and the waterfall mist into shades of amber and rose.
17:58
The sun dips below the horizon. The light fades quickly from gold to deep blue, leaving the mountain silhouette stark against the twilight.
Local tip
The park is 44 km southwest of Xi'an. Check the route before you go as there is no public transport listed.
Check before you go
- Taiping National Park is located 44 km southwest of Xi'an on the north slope of the Qinling Mountain.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Xi'an (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).