Three Beaches National Park, Gansu, China
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How To Get There

Map on how to get to Three Beaches

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.


You can download a print-friendly PDF Chinese/English map which you can use to ask directions (e.g. when buying train or coach tickets).


You can download a Chinese - English phrasesheet which you can use to communicate with the retreat staff.


Modern Chinese train
Getting there by train

Three Beaches 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 by intercity train from Xi'an you will need to change to a local train at Baoji in order to stop at Hui Xian Train Station.


Coming by intercity train from Chengdu, you will need to change to a local train at Guang Yuan in order to stop at Hui Xian Station.


MAKE SURE YOU BUY YOUR TRAIN TICKETS WELL IN ADVANCE, ESPECIALLY FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAY PERIODS! Don't forget, however, that you can still go by coach even if you can't get a train ticket in time.


Xi'an to Three Beaches
RouteXi'an to BaojiBaoji to Hui Xian
Train No.Train No. 7Train No. 6063
TimeDepart 05:16 - Arrive 07:00Depart 08:22 - Arrive 12:55
Chengdu to Three Beaches
RouteChengdu to Guang YuanGuang Yuan to Hui Xian
Train No.Train No. 1486Train No. 6064
TimeDepart 23:25 - Arrive 05:10Depart 07:10 - Arrive 13:25

Road leading to the retreat

Getting there by coach

You can also catch a coach (bus) from Baoji, Tian Shui, or Guang Yuan to take you to Hui Xian Town.



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