Hanzhong Huaguoshan

　　The Hanzhong Huaguoshan Tourist Scenic Area is situated in the eastern part of Hedongdian Town, Hantai District. It lies against the southern slope of the Qinling Mountains and beside the Bahe River, within a shallow mountainous and hilly area, at an altitude of 550 to 850 meters. With its year-round humidity and pleasant temperatures, the warm climate and significant elevation variation have created a green, ecological, leisurely, and health-oriented lifestyle comparable to that of the Jiangnan region.

　　The scenery of Huaguoshan is beautiful and layered, combining elements of “oddity, danger, antiquity, and elegance.” There are three hiking loop trails leading to the summit. Most of these trails are gentle slopes formed over the years by natural foot traffic. Along the way, visitors pass through citrus orchards located at the northernmost edge of their growing range in China, the unique junbingliang shrubs of the southern Qinling Mountains, vast forests of towering pine and cypress trees, as well as over 120 acres of white and yellow cosmos flower fields—richly varied and spectacular in scale. At the mountaintop, the rustling of pine trees fills the air. From this vantage point, visitors can gaze upon the emerald mountains, take in the full view of the Hanzhong Basin, and admire the Han River, which resembles a white silk ribbon, all of which create a truly refreshing and uplifting experience. It is an ideal destination for connecting with nature and cultivating one’s spirit.

　　The fame of Huaguoshan lies in its unique scenery. Along the hiking routes, there are religious tourist attractions well-known in the area, such as the Beihai Taoist Temple originally built during the Ming Jiajing era, as well as the Yaogaishan Temple and Zhang Daye Temple, which attract worshippers from nearby regions year-round with their constant incense offerings. Building on this foundation, Huaguoshan has further developed its offerings by painting over ten murals showcasing rural charm, constructing six fishing parks, and building a four-kilometer-long hiking trail. It has also expanded its citrus orchards to over 2,500 acres and planted more than 150 acres of walnut, apricot, peach, and pear trees. Leveraging its advantages—lush mountains and rivers, pastoral scenery, and high-quality citrus orchards—the area has vigorously developed its distinctive agritainment tourism. Each household offers a unique scene, creating a true “land of flowers and fruits,” a “fishing paradise,” and an excellent spot for leisure and vacation.

　　After several years of development, Huaguoshan agritainment, which emphasizes a return to nature and tranquil countryside life, with a focus on farm-style vegetables and home-cooked dishes, has grown to include over 40 establishments. Large numbers of tourists visit to sightsee, enjoy farm-style meals, stay in rural homes, pick fruit, experience farm life, listen to the sounds of nature, taste nature’s bounty, and relax amidst the mountains, waters, springs, forests, rocks, flowers, birds, grass, and insects—slowing down, opening their hearts, and fully enjoying the experience.