| Three Beaches National Park, Gansu, China | |
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Three Beaches National Park (San Tan Ziran Baohu Qu) is a pristine wilderness area nestled in the mountains at the intersection of the borders of the three western Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu.
The region is famous for its Silk Road, Buddhist and Three Kingdoms history, geography and ethnic diversity including Hui Muslim Chinese and Tibetans.
The National Park is 200 square kilometers (20,000 hectares) in size, consists mainly of breathtaking canyons sided by steep cliffs of up to 150 metres high, and many of its areas have yet to be explored.
It is an unspoilt part of China's natural heritage and is home to many protected species of animals and plants.
Three Beaches National Park is nestled in the mountains between the cities of Xi'an which is famous for its Terracotta soldiers, and Chengdu the capital of Sichuan, which is famous for its spicy food.
It is situated only 6km from the main Xi'an - Chengdu train line which is a breathtaking train line along steep valleys and through mountain tunnels.
Coming from Xi'an you can take the train or coach, changing at Baoji for Hui Xian (the nearest town to the park).
Coming from Chengdu you can take the train, changing at Guang Yuan for Hui Xian.
See the How To Get There page for more details and a printable map to help you get there.
Moon Canyon Retreat is the only accommodation to be built in this area of natural beauty.
It was developed with the support of the local government and adheres to environmental controls including the use of renewable solar energy and septic systems.
The retreat supports the local economy of the shire of Hui Xian, previously known mainly for its gold mining, by providing jobs and environmentally sustainable outdoor recreational activities.
It has already gained much acclaim as the first eco-tourism venture in the area and the local company running the retreat won a Small Business Award from Gansu Province.
The retreat is open from April 1st to October 31st but can also be opened on demand in winter for groups who want to experience Chinese nature in the cooler season.
The temperature can be well above 30 degrees centigrade and quite dry in summer, falling to sub-zero temperatures in winter with snow.
If you want to visit during a Chinese holiday period e.g. Labor Day (first week of May) and National Day (first week of October), make sure you book ahead at the retreat and purchase train/bus tickets early.
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