Foping Dapingyu Giant Panda Ecological Tourism Scenic Area

　　The Dapingyu Panda Home Scenic Area in Foping County is an ecological tourism and leisure destination characterized by its natural mountain, water, and forest landscapes. Located in the core of the Qinling Mountains, it is adjacent to National Highway 108, about 22 kilometers from Foping County town and approximately 160 kilometers from Xi’an. The area enjoys convenient transportation. The region features undulating peaks and ridges, winding valleys, numerous springs and pools with clear flowing water, and a mild, pleasant climate. Situated within the Qinling Giant Panda Corridor and adjacent to the provincial-level Guanyinshan Nature Reserve, it boasts an exceptionally rich diversity of rare wildlife. Signs of giant pandas, takins, golden snub-nosed monkeys, and serows are frequently spotted, and visitors often have unexpected encounters with these precious wild animals.

　　The Dapingyu Scenic Area boasts numerous attractions including the Triple-tiered Spring, Forest Bathing Ground, Twin Dragons Playing with a Pearl, Daughter’s Pool, Twin Hearts Pool, and a wild yew tree community. Currently, there are three main tourist routes: the Forest Bathing Ground – Twin Dragons Playing with a Pearl, Qiyun Peak – Pine Wind Pavilion, and Longquan Mountain Villa – Qinling Giant Panda Wild Training Base. The area is marked by continuous peaks and valleys, with secluded winding paths. After rain when the skies clear, rising clouds and mist drift like flowing water, creating hazy, dreamlike views that stir the imagination.

　　On September 16, 2009, the first Qinling Giant Panda Wild Training Base in Shaanxi Province was completed and opened to the public. It was jointly established with the Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue and Breeding Research Center. Three sub-adult giant pandas—two females and one male—were carefully selected and introduced to the base for visitors to observe. Their adorable antics are hugely endearing.

　　The Qinling Rare Pheasant Aviary currently houses China’s most famous and vibrantly colored pheasant species, such as the Lady Amherst’s pheasant, along with other rare birds like the koklass pheasant and the Temminck’s tragopan.

　　Most notably, the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey Grand Canyon was completed in March 2010, allowing visitors to observe over a hundred wild golden snub-nosed monkeys up close. Today, the Dapingyu Scenic Area stands out with its distinctive appeal, particularly in offering rare wildlife viewing experiences, which is unmatched across the province. It has attracted media coverage from CCTV and other outlets, leading to a significant increase in visitor numbers.

　　The scenic area has roads stretching 2.5 kilometers in length and 4.1 meters in width. Vehicles must be parked at the park entrance, and visitors enter on foot. Overnight accommodation is not currently available within the scenic area. However, Baimap ing Mountain Villa, located 500 meters from the scenic area, offers 30 basic lodging beds.