


Nanwutai(South Wutai Mountain) is a scenic mountain area located ~30 km south of Xi'an in the Zhongnan Mountain range. Rising to 1,688 m, it features five main peaks, lush forests, Buddhist temples like Lingying and Shengshou, and rock formations such as Rhinoceros Rock. A serene spot for hiking, spiritual visits, and panoramic views.
08:00Depart Xi'an for Nanwutai (1 hr)
09:00Arrive; take shuttle bus from entrance to main trailhead
09:30Hike or ride to Fire Dragon Cave, Black Tiger Temple, Purple Bamboo Grove
11:00Continue to Lingying Terrace (“Spiritual Response”), the highest and most iconic peak
12:00 Break at mountaintop pavilion
13:00Visit Rhinoceros Rock, Maitreya Temple / Shengshou Temple
14:30Descend towards Qingliang Terrace and Wenshu Terrace
15:30Return via shuttle to entrance
16:00Depart back to Xi'an, arrival 17:00-17:30
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