| Three Beaches National Park, Gansu, China | ![]() |
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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.
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.
| Route | Xi'an to Baoji | Baoji to Hui Xian |
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| Train No. | Train No. 7 | Train No. 6063 |
| Time | Depart 05:16 - Arrive 07:00 | Depart 08:22 - Arrive 12:55 |
| Route | Chengdu to Guang Yuan | Guang Yuan to Hui Xian |
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| Train No. | Train No. 1486 | Train No. 6064 |
| Time | Depart 23:25 - Arrive 05:10 | Depart 07:10 - Arrive 13:25 |
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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