4-Day Tour in Bozhou | Classic Combo of Huaxilou and Cao Cao's Military Transport Road・Guide Suitable for All Groups

Bozhou, the millennium-old medicine capital by the Guo River, features the ornate Huaxilou, the underground mystery of Cao Cao's Military Transport Road, and the fragrant Huazu Temple. Take the elderly to find a medicinal herb on the old street, accompany children on an adventure in the ancient tunnels—here, every day offers a unique blend of Three Kingdoms history and traditional Chinese medicine culture. 🗓️Itinerary Overview D1: Arrive in Bozhou → Huaxilou → Nanjing Alley Bank → Beiguan Historical and Cultural District D2: Cao Cao's Military Transport Road → Cao Cao Family Tombs → Weiwu Shrine D3: Huazu Temple → Bozhou Museum → Daode Zhonggong D4: Gujing Liquor Culture Expo Park → Guo River Scenic Area → Return 🎭Day 1: Listen to Opera at the Theater · Explore the Bank 📍Huaxilou (4A, Admission 60 RMB) Highlights: Qing Dynasty Shanxi Guild Hall, brick carvings "Eighteen Arhats Facing the South Sea" and "Guo Ziyi Celebrating Longevity" are masterpieces, the theater’s flying eaves and wooden carvings are exquisitely painted. Elderly can enjoy Bozhou Bang Opera performances (10:30/15:30, free), children can count the over 500 figures in the brick carvings, and taking photos under the "Great Guan Di Temple" plaque is very atmospheric. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30, recommended 9:00-11:30 💰Cost: Adults 60 RMB, free for seniors over 60, free for children under 1.4 meters 📸Photo Spot: Front gate of Huaxilou (capture the full view of the brick carving screen wall, stand to the side of the figures) 💡Tips: Free guided tours available (group of 10); do not let children touch the wooden carvings (fragile). 📍Nanjing Alley Bank (4A, Admission 40 RMB) Highlights: Qing Dynasty draft bank ruins, featuring an "underground vault" (silver model), currency exhibits; elderly can watch the "Manager at Work" scene reenactment, children can play the "Count the Copper Coins" game (free), learning ancient financial wisdom. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30, recommended 14:00-15:30 📍Beiguan Historical and Cultural District (Free) Highlights: Ming and Qing Dynasty medicine merchant street, preserving the "Eight Steps Six Streets" layout, with century-old Tongrentang branch and paper-cutting intangible cultural heritage shops. Elderly can enjoy Bozhou chrysanthemum tea in a teahouse (15 RMB/cup), children can buy medicinal pillow sachets (20 RMB each), and at night the lanterns light up recreating the ancient commercial port atmosphere. 🕙Best Time to Visit: 18:00-20:00 🍜Recommended Dining: "Bozhou Old Restaurant" in the district, must-try beef bun (8 RMB each, crispy outside and tender inside), Guoyang dry noodles (10 RMB/bowl), average 25 RMB per person. 🏨Recommended Accommodation: "Bozhou Hotel" near Beiguan (family rooms available, 10-minute walk to Huaxilou), prices 260-380 RMB/night, convenient parking. ⚔️Day 2: Underground Military Road · Tracing Weiwu 📍Cao Cao's Military Transport Road (4A, Admission 50 RMB) Highlights: The "Underground Great Wall," built by Cao Cao in the Eastern Han Dynasty, over 4,000 meters long with cat ear holes, obstacle walls, traps, and other military facilities. Elderly can walk the main passage (gentle slope), children can play whisper games at the "Message Holes," AR experience (20 RMB/person) recreates soldiers transporting troops. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30, recommended 9:00-12:00 📸Photo Spot: Entrance of the Military Transport Road (photograph the "Cao Cao's Military Transport Road" stone carving, stand at the passage entrance) 💡Tips: The tunnel is dark and damp, hold children’s hands; elderly should proceed according to their ability, some sections require bending. 📍Cao Cao Family Tombs (4A, Admission 40 RMB) Highlights: Includes tombs of Cao Cao’s grandfather Cao Teng and father Cao Song, with unearthed "Silver Thread Jade Garment" (replica) and pottery. Elderly can listen to the history of the Cao family, children can dig pottery shards in the "Archaeological Experience Area" (30 RMB/session), the Han Dynasty stone reliefs in the tomb passage are precious. 🕙Recommended Visit Time: 14:00-15:30 📍Weiwu Shrine (3A, Admission 30 RMB) Highlights: Shrine commemorating Cao Cao, featuring "Cao Cao’s Life Exhibition" and "Three Kingdoms Weapons Exhibition," elderly can view the "Battle of Guandu" sand table, children can wear Han costumes and take photos as "Emperor Weiwu" (50 RMB/set), perfect for Three Kingdoms fans. 🕙Recommended Visit Time: 16:00-17:30 🌿Day 3: Fragrant Medicine Path · Tracing the Daoist Source 📍Huazu Temple (4A, Admission 50 RMB) Highlights: Commemorates the "Divine Doctor" Hua Tuo, includes Hua Tuo’s former residence, a Chinese medicine garden (with over 200 medicinal herbs), and Five Animal Frolics sculptures. Elderly can learn Five Animal Frolics (7:30 morning exercise, free), children can play in the "Chinese Medicine Identification" interactive area and watch the "Bone Scraping and Poison Treatment" scene reenactment. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30, recommended 9:00-11:30 📸Photo Spot: In front of the Hua Tuo statue (capture person and "Huazu Temple" archway in the same frame) 📍Bozhou Museum (Free, reservation required) Highlights: Collections include "Warring States Bronze Sword" and "Han Dynasty Lacquerware," exhibitions on "Bozhou General History" and "Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture," children can play "Medicinal Herb Puzzle" (free). Elderly can view "Ancient Bozhou Maps" to learn about hometown changes. 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed Mondays), recommended 14:00-15:30 📍Daode Zhonggong (Free) Highlights: Daoist temple commemorating Laozi, with "Dao De Jing" stone inscriptions and Laozi statue, elderly can listen to Dao music performances (16:00, free), children can watch fish in the "Taiji Pond," peaceful and suitable for meditation. 🕙Recommended Visit Time: 16:00-17:00 🍶Day 4: Tracing the Aroma of Liquor · Strolling Along the Guo River 📍Gujing Liquor Culture Expo Park (4A, Admission 60 RMB) Highlights: "Living fossil of Chinese baijiu," featuring the millennium-old well "Origin of Gujing Gong Liquor," distillery workshops (watch distillation process), elderly can taste original liquor (10 RMB/small cup), children can play "Liquor Utensil Puzzle," free tasting of low-alcohol Gujing Gong Liquor (suitable for elderly). 🕙Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00, recommended 9:00-12:00 💡Tips: 15 km from city center, taxi round trip about 50 RMB; factory area has a strong distillery smell, sensitive visitors should be cautious. 📍Guo River Scenic Area (Free) Highlights: Bozhou’s "Mother River," with riverside trails, water platforms, and boat rides (40 RMB/person, 1 hour). Elderly can sunbathe at "Laozi Cultural Square," children can play on slides in the "Children’s Playground," in spring rapeseed flower fields bloom beautifully along the riverbank. 🕙Recommended Visit Time: 14:00-16:00 🍜Recommended Dining: "Farmhouse Clay Pot Chicken" by the Guo River, must-try clay pot chicken (50 RMB/serving, served with flatbread), steamed dishes (15 RMB/serving), average 40 RMB per person, very home-style flavor. ✨Bozhou Survival Guide 1️⃣Transportation: City buses No.1 and No.6 cover Huaxilou and Cao Cao's Military Transport Road (1 RMB); take special bus to Gujing Town (5 RMB/person, 30 minutes); taxi starting fare 6 RMB, short trips between attractions about 10 RMB. 2️⃣Clothing: Wear light jackets in spring and autumn (windy by Guo River), short sleeves plus sun protection in summer (many outdoor sites), down jackets and non-slip shoes in winter (many old building steps), bring comfortable sports shoes. 3️⃣Etiquette: Keep quiet in temples and shrines; no running in the Military Transport Road; do not touch exhibits in museums; drink moderately, elderly should avoid overindulgence. 4️⃣Accommodation: Stay in the city center (best near Beiguan), choose hotels near subway/bus stops, families with children should pick rooms with electric kettles, elderly should choose rooms with elevators (old districts have many stairs). 🛍️Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Bozhou Chrysanthemum (30 RMB/box, chrysanthemum tea clears liver and brightens eyes, suitable for elderly) ② Gujing Gong Liquor (small bottle 50 RMB/bottle, low-alcohol version good for gifts) ③ Hua Tuo Five Animal Frolics Cultural Products (dolls 40 RMB each, bookmarks 20 RMB each) ④ Bozhou Beef Jerky (vacuum packed 40 RMB/bag, firm meat texture, kids love it) The story of Bozhou is carved in the brick carvings of Huaxilou, hidden in the mysteries of the Military Transport Road, and blended in the aroma of a beef bun. Whether taking parents to learn health preservation at Huazu Temple, accompanying children exploring tunnels, or enjoying a small drink with friends on the old street, here you will find unforgettable depth and warmth. If you come to Bozhou, would you first want to watch a show at Huaxilou or explore the secrets of the Military Transport Road?