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🌆 Travel through 2,800 years and unlock the exclusive way to experience Xiangyang Ancient City. As a travel enthusiast, Xiangyang Ancient City is one of the most charming places I've ever explored. Unlike popular attractions, it is not crowded, but it hides a deep historical background and a unique local atmosphere. Below is my treasured Xiangyang Ancient City travel guide, which will take you to appreciate the different scenery of the ancient city. 🚗 Transportation Guide • External Transportation: ◦ Airplane: After arriving at Xiangyang Liuji Airport, you can take the airport bus to the city center, and then transfer to a bus or taxi to the ancient city. The whole journey takes about 40 minutes. ◦ Train: Both Xiangyang East Station and Xiangyang Station have convenient transportation to the ancient city. It takes about 20–30 minutes by taxi, and the bus is also very convenient. • Internal Transportation: Walking is the best way to explore the ancient city. You can also choose a shared bicycle to travel freely through the streets and alleys of the ancient city. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations • InterContinental Xiangyang: Located in the ancient city scenic area, it is a resort garden in the city, which can be hidden in the city. The rooms have intelligent guest controls and a children's swimming pool, so you don't have to worry about your children getting bored when traveling with them. • Jingpu Homestay (Ancient City North Street Branch): Located in Xiangyang Ancient City Scenic Area, the transportation is convenient, and it is super convenient to visit the ancient city. Their duplex loft room is very distinctive and suitable for couples or two or three friends to stay in. 🌟 Itinerary • Day 1: "Traveling Through a Thousand Years, Encountering the Ancient City" ◦ Morning: After arriving in Xiangyang, go straight to the ancient city, enter from Linhan Gate, climb the city wall to feel the magnificence of "The First City of China", and overlook the beautiful scenery of the Han River and the moat. ◦ Noon: Taste authentic Xiangyang beef noodles in North Street. I recommend Zhangjia Beef Noodle Restaurant on Xingfu Road. Add a spoonful of beef oil for a super delicious taste. ◦ Afternoon: Stroll along North Street, feel the local atmosphere of the ancient street, and check in at popular online stores. Turn into Guanjia Alley, which is full of artistic atmosphere and suitable for taking photos. ◦ Evening: Watch the night view of the ancient city on the city wall. When the lights are on, the ancient city seems to travel back to a thousand years ago. • Day 2: "Exploring History, Tasting Culture" ◦ Morning: Visit Xiang Wangfu and Green Shadow Wall to learn about the history of the Ming Dynasty princes. ◦ Noon: Taste Xiangyang's special delicacies, fish cake balls, which have a delicate taste and are delicious and palatable. ◦ Afternoon: Go to Xiangyang Museum. The six exhibition halls will take you to understand the historical changes of Xiangyang from prehistoric times to the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. ◦ Evening: Take a boat trip on the Han River at night, enjoy the light show on both sides, and feel the romance of the ancient city. 🍜 Food Map • Xiangyang Beef Noodles: The soul lies in the combination of red oil soup base, alkaline noodles, braised beef, and bean sprouts, paired with a bowl of yellow wine, perfect. • Brown Sugar Cake: A must-eat snack in North Street, with a crispy crust and a sweet filling. • Xiangyang Clear Soup: A clear stream in the wonton world, with thin skin and elastic filling, delicious bone soup, the first choice for supper. 📸 Photo Check-in Spots • Linhan Gate: The intersection of the city wall and the Han River, an excellent spot to capture "a city of river water and half a city of lights". • Guanjia Alley: The stone road under the colorful lanterns, it is super atmospheric to take photos in Hanfu. • Lady City: A historical site on the city wall, which can capture the heaviness of history. 💡 Travel Tips • Some attractions in the ancient city are free, but projects such as boat trips at night are charged, so please find out in advance. • There are many tourists in the ancient city during holidays, so try to avoid peak hours. • There are many delicacies in North Street, but you should pay attention to identify them and avoid stepping on pitfalls. Xiangyang Ancient City is like a thick history book, with every page filled with stories. Follow this guide and start your ancient city exploration trip!
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