Shimen Plank Road Walking Guide - A Must-Visit in Hanzhong

Shimen Plank Road is located in Hedongdian Town, Hantai District, Hanzhong City, and is a must-visit in Hanzhong. It combines natural scenery, cultural history, and water conservancy projects. Transportation Take bus 102 to Shimen Scenic Area Station, then walk 900 meters; or take bus 21 to Hedongdian Bus Station, then walk 1 kilometer. After getting off the bus, you need to walk through an ancient street to the scenic area gate. Attractions Cultural Corridor Section (Visitor Center - Cuiping Bridge): - Cultural Wall: Reliefs of historical stories and famous figures from the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. - Statue Group: Sculptures of famous historical figures and events from the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, such as the Five Tiger Generals of Shu Han. - Baogukou Waterfall: There may be no water flow during the dry season, and there is a statue of Baosi. - Shimen Reservoir: A magnificent arch dam, blending with the mountains and rivers. - Cuiping Bridge: You can take photos of the reservoir front here, and there is also a small section of open plank road on the opposite side of the bridge. - There are also Baosi Shop, Hanwang Building, Shanhua View, Water Conservancy Science Museum, etc. Plank Road Section (Cuiping Bridge - Chasing Eagle Pavilion): About 2 kilometers in total. - The uphill road is mainly from Cuiping Bridge to Lianyun Pavilion, and then it is basically flat. - There are stone carvings left by ancient people along the way, and wooden signs introducing the history and technology of the plank road construction. - You can enjoy the high mountains and the green Bao River, and there are small attractions such as Liufeng Pavilion, Mingyue Pavilion, and Shimen Post Station along the way for rest. Outfit Wear a pair of comfortable sneakers, as you need to walk and climb for a long time. Travel Tips Bring at least 2 bottles of 500ml mineral water, and some snacks if you are afraid of hunger. The Cultural Corridor section takes about 1 hour to walk, the plank road section takes about 1 hour to go up and about 50 minutes to go down, plus 5 minutes for the sightseeing bus to return, the total play time is about 2 hours and 55 minutes, you can arrange your time reasonably. Overall, Shimen Plank Road Scenic Area is very good, covering a variety of experiences, and is worth a visit.