Hometown of Emperor Yan: Tracing the roots and encountering a thousand-year-old culture

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 The hometown of Emperor Yan is located in Suizhou, Hubei Province. It is the birthplace of Emperor Yan Shennong, the ancestor of the Chinese nation. During the Spring Festival every year, grand ancestor worship activities are held here, such as ancestor worship ceremonies, chime music and dance, folk parties, etc., which make people feel the strong festive atmosphere and reverence for the ancestors. Here, you can also visit cultural relics such as the Yan Emperor Shennong Hall and the Ancestral Square to experience the profoundness and inheritance of the Chinese ancestral culture. In addition, Suizhou, as the hometown of Emperor Yan Shennong, has many special foods, such as Guaizi rice, Guangshui slippery meat, canned meat, etc., allowing you to taste the authentic flavor while playing. In addition to Suizhou, the Laodingshan Yan Emperor Cultural Experience Hall in Luzhou District, Changzhi, Shanxi is also worth a visit. The museum houses a 39-meter-high bronze statue of Emperor Yan, as well as stories of Emperor Yan displayed in various forms such as real-life sculptures and holographic imaging, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of Emperor Yan’s culture. The hometown of Emperor Yan is a must-visit place for everyone who loves culture and history. It is waiting for you to trace your roots and encounter the thousand-year-old culture!