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Escape to a Ghibli-esque Wheat Field Just 1 Hour from Xi'an

🌿(Don't go just yet; the wheat still resembles weeds. Mid-April is the ideal time.) Hey friends! I've discovered a stunning hidden gem for spring near Xi'an💚 No need to travel to Xinjiang or Dali! Just a 1-hour drive from the city, "Zhongjiang Zhao Village" boasts thousands of acres of wheat fields, presenting a limited-time spring healing spectacle🌾 Amidst the rustling sound of windswept wheat waves, it's like stepping into a Miyazaki fairy tale✨ 📍Location Guide ✔️Navigation Search: Zhongjiang Zhao Village (Chang'an District) ✔️Self-driving Route: Qujiang → Guanzhong Ring Road → Zhongjiang Zhao Village (Follow the signs along the way) ✔️Public Transport: Subway Line 2 → Weiqu South Station → Transfer to Bus 960 to Zhangyi Village ⚠️Important: Navigate to Zhongjiang Zhao Village, drive forward, and on the left-hand side, there's a small road with a bridge. Go through the bridge, continue on the main road for 3 minutes, and you'll see a vast wheat field. That's the prime viewing spot! 📸Photo Guide ➊ Outfit Recommendation: White long dress + straw bag + wide-brimmed hat (Ultimate Japanese fresh vibe) ➋ Props: Transparent umbrella/bamboo windmill/handheld bouquet ➌ Camera Positions: ▫️Aerial shot from the road (Drone shots are amazing!) ▫️Running shots in the wheat field (Remember to bring a reflector) ▫️Panoramic view from the hillside (Max manga vibes on a sunny day) ⏰Best Time: 8-10 am/4-6 pm (Softest light) 🌱Travel Tips ✅The wheat field is currently light green (Hurry before mid-April!) ✅Combine your visit with the peach blossom forest in nearby "Tumenyu Village" ✅Enjoy local delicacies like Huaim Mai Rice and Suancai Yuyu at the farmhouse restaurants near the village entrance. ❌Don't forget sunscreen! Bring mosquito repellent! Wear comfortable flat shoes! ❌Please don't trample on the wheat fields (The ridges are perfect for photos!) "It turns out that spring in Xi'an really does write poems on the earth🌱 When waves of wheat surge like a sea at the foot of the Qinling Mountains, all imaginations of freedom take shape in the wind."
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Posted: Feb 26, 2025
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