Bike-Riding Handbook
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Brief Introduction
Located in the city of Baoji, Shaanxi Province, bordered by the counties of Mei and Taibai, with a small portion overlaps Zhouzhi that boundaries with the city of Xi’an, Taibai Mountain is the main peak of the Qinling Mountains Range and also the highest mountain in Eastern and Central China besides Tibetan Plateau. As a National Forest Park, Taibai Mountain is a tourist attraction with 4A Level in China. It is the watershed between the Yangtze River and Yellow River. The park is comprised primarily of high, forested, volcanic plateaus that have been eroded over - the millennia by glaciations. It covers various types of geology, where rock layers are distinctive to see.
The natural landscape here is startling. With its unique natural resources, an endless vista of mountain peaks and cascading clouds, Taibai Mountain remains a mystery since ancient times. There preserve “Snow in June”, “Grotesque Peak”, “Cascading Cloud Sea”, “Ice Cave” and “Summit of Immortals Enshrined Terrace”. All these wonders are at every turn and attract scientists and litterateurs from home and abroad.
Local Specialties
•Kiwi Fruit: Kiwi Fruit grows around timberland and shrub land in counties of Mei and Zhouzhi at the foot of the Qinling Mountains Range. Kiwi Fruit is rich in Vitamin C. With its unique flavor and nutritional value, it is praised as “King of Fruits” all over the world.
•Mushroom in Qinling: Mushrooms are used extensively in cooking, in many cuisines around the world. As a specialty in China, it is a rare delicacy among people. Typically, it is produced above ground on soil or on its wood source. Mushrooms are an excellent source of the essential minerals and B vitamins. Reputed as “Queen of Plants”, mushrooms bear a fresh taste and abundant nutrition.
•Walnut: Walnuts, also known as juglans, have been planted for thousands of years. Walnuts are rounded, single-seeded stone fruits of the walnut tree commonly used for the meat after fully ripening. Walnut is a kind of densely-nutrient food with vitamins and minerals.
•Ling Zhi Mushroom: The first medicine monograph in China-“Divine Farmer's Classic of Pharmaceutics” classifies Lingzhi mushroom into five color categories, each of which is believed to benefit in a different part of the body: the Purple, the Red, the Green, the Yellow, and the White. Lingzhi mushroom is bitter and balanced, which is a species complex that encompasses several fungal species.
•Natural Honey in Qinling: High-quality honey in Qinling can be distinguished by its fragrance, taste, consistency, and clarity. Honey mainly contains amounts of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins or minerals, which is defined as a nutrition-house for mankind in the 21st century.
Tips for Transportation
• By Air
• On arrival of Xi’an International airport, tourists are advised to take an airport shuttle bus to Xi’an Jiefang Hotel, in front of which shuttle bus to Taibai Mountain will ship you there.
•Ticket for airport shuttle bus: 35RMB
• By Bus
• Though Taibai Mountain is not accessible directly by bus from the Train Station of Baoji, tourists may take bus No.4 or No.9 to reach the West Bus Station firstly. Then, the Baoji- Taibai Mountain shuttle bus will charge you 31.5 RMB. It will cost you 22 RMB by air-conditioned express bus from Baoji to the county of Mei. In this county, you are free to ride on bus No.203 or No.204 for the tourist attraction. The ticket price for each bus is 4 RMB. One hour later you will reach your destination. If you depart from Xi’an, you had better begin with your travel from the East Square of Xi’an Railway Station. It is easy to get on the Xi’an- Taibai Mountain shuttle bus with 35 RMB. Or there is a Xi’an- Taibai Mountain shuttle bus in the West Bus Station of Xi’an for 39.5 RMB.
• By Car
• If you drive your car through the Xi’an-Baoji expressway, remember to get off from the exit of Taibai Mountain. Then, it will take about 1.5 hour to reach the tourist center along the route.
Bike-Riding Rules and Regulations
1. Abide by the traffic laws. Do not break the traffic lights. Retrograde orbit is prohibited. Bikeway only.
2. Ride within the speed limit without chasing one another. Keep a safe distance from each other, avoiding any sudden brake. Never cut in while down a slope to prevent any collision or accident.
3. Any crew member is not allowed to leave the team without permission of the tour conductor.
4. Sign language is designated to learn in case of any danger on the road.
5. Night-riding is not advised. Lightening facilities are mandatory for any night-riding.
6. Take care of the female or the dog-tired teammate.
7. Attention should be paid to avoid retrograde bike.
8. Keep a safe distance of 1.5 meters bypass any parked vehicles.
9. Keep calm to tackle any accident, try to protect your head in order to reduce the injuries.
Conclusion
With the wonderful sceneries in four seasons, Taibai Mountain has been regarded as the “Central National Park of China”, which is the “gift of nature”. So Taibai Mountain will be your first tourist destination where you can have your body and spirit purified.
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