Today, Xiaobian introduces you to a good place that is very suitable for holiday travel. It is Gepai Town, Lantian County, located in the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains. Not only is it beautiful, it is also a well-known Red Revolutionary Base. It is only an hour's drive from Xi'an, making it very suitable for the whole family to travel together. While experiencing the natural scenery, children can also learn the history of the Red Revolution, which is very worth recommending.

Ancient Town Old Street with Red Flag Flying

The old streets and old houses in Gepai Ancient Town are full of historical significance, and there is also a memorial hall that records the revolutionary history of the 25th Red Army. This was once the earliest red base area established in Guanzhong area. In 1935, under the leadership of revolutionary martyrs such as Xu Baoshan and Wu Huanxian, the 25th Army of the Chinese Workers and Peasants Red Army arrived in Gepai Town and wiped out the enemy completely. The Gepai Town Soviet Government was established here. The former government building has become the current "Gepai Town Memorial Hall", which houses more than 400 historical relics such as documents, materials, and photos to commemorate the great contributions made by the 25th Army and the local people to the Chinese revolution.

Therefore, if you want to understand the history of China's Red Revolution, in addition to Yan 'an, Zhaojin and other places, Gepai Town, which is closest to Xi'an, is also a good choice.

The perfect combination of nature and humanity

The highlights of Gepai Town are not limited to the Red Revolution Memorial Hall. In summer, the pleasant climate and beautiful natural scenery here are even more fascinating. Since the town is surrounded by mountains, it is still cool in the hot summer. Many Xi'an people choose Gepai Town to escape heat in summer. Now many B & Bs and farmhouses have to be booked in advance.

The most beautiful part of the ancient town is the 100-meter old street paved with bluestone. On both sides of the old street, there are many old buildings full of time and newly renovated antique buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which are well-organized and unique. Visiting it makes people imitate it like a lifetime ago. Moreover, Gepai Town has mountains, waters and dense vegetation. It is really possible to experience cultural history and visit the mountains and rivers.

Historically, Gepai Town was an important commercial town, where specialties from neighboring Henan, Hubei, Sichuan and other places gathered. Therefore, in the ancient town, you can eat snacks with regional characteristics such as heli, glutinous rice cake, immortal powder, potato powder, bacon, etc. There are also many natural pollution-free melons, fruits and vegetables produced by farmers, which are both healthy and flavorful.

Speaking of which, is everyone becoming more and more interested in Gepai Town? If you only have a holiday budget for one or two days, Gepai Town is your first choice. After driving for an hour, you can immediately plunge into the green mountains and beautiful waters. The family experiences special food, visits the Red Memorial Hall, and then chooses a good farmhouse at night. The weekend will never be wasted. If you can't stand the scorching sun in Xi'an and want to escape the heat for a long time, Gepai Town is also your first choice because it is very convenient to return to Xi'an.

This is definitely the fastest and most affordable destination for Xi'an people to return to nature and experience the simple folk customs.