2024 Hancheng Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Travel Back in Time: Han City Ancient Town Exploration Tour

🚗 Transportation Guide - 🚄 High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail to Weinan North Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi to Han City Ancient Town. - 🚗 Self-driving: Depart from Xi'an, drive along the Beijing-Kunming Expressway, about 2 hours' drive. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - 🏢 Yellow River Pearl Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel: The tallest building in Han City, offering excellent views of the Yellow River, is a good choice for a high-end accommodation experience. 🍜 Food Exploration - 🥢 Han City Stir-fry: Authentic Han City flavor, with color, aroma, and taste. - 🫓 Scallion Pancake: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma. - 🍳 Chinese Toon with Egg: A spring-limited delicacy, the unique aroma of Chinese toon and the smoothness of eggs are perfectly combined. - 🍜 Lamb Noodles: Han City specialty noodles, with delicious lamb and chewy noodles. 🏞 Must-visit Attractions - 🏰 Three Temples of the Ancient City: Confucius Temple, Dongying Temple, and City God Temple, each with its own characteristics, are the essence of ancient city culture. - 📚 Confucius Temple: Dedicated to Confucius, feel the charm of Confucian culture. - 🗡️ Dongying Temple: Dedicated to Guan Yu, feel the majesty of the God of War. - 🏰 City God Temple: Large in scale, covered with glazed tiles, dazzling. - 📜 Sima Qian Temple: Pay homage to the birthplace of "Records of the Grand Historian" and feel the weight of history. - 🏞️ Liangdai Village Rui State Ruins Museum: Explore the ruins of the Rui State during the Spring and Autumn Period and experience the depth of history. 🛍 Shopping Recommendations - 🌶️ Pepper Products: Han City specialty, from yogurt to beer, the spiciness and fragrance of pepper are unforgettable. - 🧣 Handicrafts: There are many handicraft shops in the ancient city where you can buy some special souvenirs. 🎉 Festival Activities - 🏮 Art Festival: During the Spring Festival, Han City Ancient Town will have a variety of art festival activities, including yangko, gongs, and drums, to experience authentic folk customs. 📸 Photo Spots - 🌉 Yuxiu Bridge: Stand on the bridge and feel the vicissitudes of the thousand-year-old relics. - 🌌 Night View of the Ancient City: The ancient city is brightly lit at night, a good time for photography. 🌟 Special Tips - 🌧️ Weather: The weather in Han City is changeable, please check the weather forecast before traveling and prepare corresponding rain gear or sunscreen. - 👟 Clothing: There are many stone roads in the ancient city, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Is it not worth a visit if it's not the third largest Confucian Temple in China?

Many people introduce the Hancheng Confucian Temple as the "third largest Confucian Temple in China," only after the Beijing Guozijian and the Qufu Confucian Temple. This is a very popular saying, but if you look into it, you'll find that this saying is only mentioned when promoting the Hancheng Confucian Temple, and you can't find any evidence elsewhere. It's most likely a concept created by the locals for promotion. I personally think that this kind of hype is unnecessary. If it's not the third largest in China, is the Hancheng Confucian Temple not worth a visit? Of course not! The Hancheng Confucian Temple is the oldest, largest, and best-preserved Confucian Temple in Shaanxi, combining the styles of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It is a very beautiful national protected architectural complex, and I still can't forget it even after half a year. ——𝑭𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔—— The Hancheng Confucian Temple has four courtyards and twenty-two buildings, arranged along the central axis from south to north: Zhaobi, Lingxing Gate, Pan Pool, Ji Gate, Dacheng Hall, Minglun Hall, and Zunjing Pavilion. The buildings are mostly decorated with glazed tiles, flying eaves, dougong, painted carvings, and are dazzling. The main hall, Dacheng Hall, has five bays in width and three bays in depth, with a Ming-style frame inside. The columns are decorated with large eaves, with two eaves columns removed, forming a typical Yuan dynasty architectural style. The Hancheng Confucian Temple, Dongying Temple, and Chenghuang Temple together form the Hancheng City Museum, which is also the essence of the ancient city. The tickets are sold together, and if you like ancient buildings, one ticket for three temples is enough to spend half a day. ——𝑻𝒊𝒑𝒔—— 📍Location｜Dongxue Lane, Old Town, Hancheng City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province 🎫Tickets｜Adult ticket: CNY 50/person, 10% off on holidays ⏰Hours｜08:00-18:00, no reservation required

Puzhao Temple.

Not far from Dangjia Village is Puzhao Temple. The entrance fee is CNY 20 and you can admire the Yuan Dynasty architectural style of the temple. Puzhao Temple was built in 1316 and has been repaired many times. Because the ancient temples in Hancheng are scattered and inconvenient to protect, the local cultural relics protection department has gradually moved some of them to Puzhao Temple, which not only protects the cultural relics, but also allows tourists to appreciate more Yuan Dynasty architectural masterpieces without having to travel far.

Dangjia Village.

I didn't know much about Weinan's culture and tourism before, and I only knew about Mount Hua, one of the Five Sacred Mountains. However, when I visited Xiyue Temple, Ruiguo Museum, and Hancheng Ancient City during the National Day holiday, I was deeply attracted by the historical, architectural, and cultural attractions. I couldn't help but admire the rich resources of this important Qin and Han area. Today's visit to Dangjia Village can be regarded as a cultural, architectural, and historical tour. Dangjia Village was built in the Yuan Dynasty, nearly 700 years ago, and was continuously developed and built by the ancestors of the Dang and Jia families. Walking in the alleys of the village, whether it is a large courtyard or a single-family house, there are smooth and exquisite door piers, exquisitely carved brick carvings, wood carvings, and stone carvings; there are watchtowers to guard against thieves, and there are also archways to commend women's virtues. The unique village rules are engraved on the door lintels of the houses; when you enter the Family Style and Family Instructions Museum, you resonate with the ancient people's philosophy of life, and when you look up at the Wenxing Pavilion, you share the same expectations with tourists for their children's academic success; the folk flower buns are all attractive, and the Silver Yard experience is full of joy.

"【Explore the Mysterious Shaanxi】— The Legendary Story of Dangjia Village".

🌄Hidden in the deep mountains and valleys of Shaanxi is a mysterious ancient village—Dangjia Village. Located on the Loess Plateau, it miraculously maintains its freshness and tranquility, and is close to the Yellow River but is not affected by floods, as if it is a fairyland forgotten by time. 🎖️The bell in Dangjia Village can predict weather changes and is regarded as the patron saint of the village. There are more than 100 well-preserved quadrangle courtyards here, known as the "treasure of oriental houses", and even listed on the World Heritage List. 🚶‍♀️Stroll through the ancient stone lanes, admire the various tall gate buildings, solemn ancestral halls, and the tall Wenxing Pavilion, the mysterious dust avoidance bead, the gorgeous filial piety monument... Every place is a witness to history, and every step reveals the prosperity of the past. 🏯Those exquisite door lintels, wood carvings, brick carvings, and wall carvings of family instructions not only make people admire, but also contain the humanistic wisdom of Chinese Confucian tradition. Here, you can truly feel the profound philosophy of life. 🌟Dangjia Village, Shaanxi, a mysterious village worth your personal exploration.

Weinan Confucius Temple, Shaanxi | The largest Confucius temple in western China.

The Confucius Temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty and the existing scale was formed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the most complete group of ancient Confucius Temple buildings preserved in Shaanxi Province since the 14th century. When you enter the Confucius Temple, you will first be attracted by a magnificent five-dragon wall. The wall uses the technique of relief, and the five giant dragons shuttle through it, as if they are going to rush out of the wall and leap into the sky. Opposite the wall is the Lingxing Gate, which is made of wood as a whole, and is full of magnificence in the solemnity. Behind it is the tall and solemn Ji Gate, the magnificent Dacheng Hall, the strict and spacious Minglun Hall, and the towering Zunjing Pavilion. The Confucius Temple is a place to worship Confucius and promote Confucian culture. The front temple and the back school practice Confucius's thoughts of emphasizing education and promoting literature. Its establishment itself reflects the respect for human nature that Confucianism has for people with self-consciousness. 🌿The architectural complex of the Confucius Temple is divided into four courtyards, from south to north, they are the glazed five-dragon wall, Lingxing Gate, Pan Pool, Ji Gate, Dacheng Hall, Minglun Hall, Zunjing Pavilion, etc., forming a north-south axis of 200 meters long. Lingxing Gate is the main gate of the Confucius Temple. The gate is a Xuan Mountain style, composed of three wooden archways, with five heavy arches, supplemented by seven, five, and three flowers, decorated with dragons, phoenixes, immortals, lions, horses, flowers, etc. The pillars go straight to the outside of the house, commonly known as the sky pillar. The top is decorated with glazed panlong, flower sleeves and treasure gourds. 🌿The architectural complex of the Confucius Temple is divided into four courtyards: 1⃣From Lingxing Gate to Ji Gate is the first courtyard. The ancient cypresses in the courtyard are towering. It is said that these cypresses were planted in the Yuan and Qing Dynasties. There is a Pan Pool in the courtyard, with a double-hole stone bridge in the middle, and the pool is surrounded by stone railings. There are symmetrical east and west houses in the courtyard. The east side is the "Dressing Pavilion" and the west side is the "Zhi Zhai Pavilion". There are also six pavilions recording the reconstruction of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 2⃣The second courtyard is composed of Ji Gate to Dacheng Hall. Dacheng Hall is the main building of the Confucius Temple and the most magnificent in scale. It is located on the central axis. The entire temple base is a high platform made of stone. The base of the platform is a moon platform, surrounded by stone railings, and carved with panlong patterns. Dacheng Hall is three rooms wide and five rooms wide, four rooms deep, and a tube tile hip roof. On both sides of the main hall are east and west corridors, each with thirteen rooms. 3⃣The third courtyard is composed of Minglun Hall. Minglun Hall was built in the fourth year of Ming Hongwu. The hall has five rooms, and there are east and west "stele forests", "wine masters", and "library masters" on both sides. The four-character plaque of "Teacher's Dignity" is hung in the middle above. 4⃣The fourth courtyard is composed of Zunjing Pavilion. Zunjing Pavilion is a place for storing scriptures. The platform is 3.5 meters high and surrounded by flower walls. It is a double-eave hip roof. There are wing rooms on the east and west sides.

Explore the beauty of traditional villages and experience an authentic historical journey.

Want to avoid the crowds and find a truly off-the-beaten-path destination? Dangjia Village is a rare treasure. Dangjia Village, located in Hancheng, Shaanxi, has a history of over 700 years and is known as the "living fossil of the traditional human civilization village in the East" and the "treasure of the world's houses". Far away from the hustle and bustle of commerce, it retains the original village style and is an excellent place to experience traditional northern Chinese residential culture. **Tickets and explanations:** - **Ticket price:** CNY 50/person (free for teachers, half price for retired military personnel and their families). - **Explanation service:** CNY 100/time, about 1 hour, very worthwhile. **Travel suggestions:** - **Recommended travel time:** About 2 hours, enough for you to explore this ancient village. - **Precautions:** Pets are not allowed in the park. **Travel experience:** The layout of Dangjia Village is neat and orderly, and the panoramic view from the top of the mountain is shocking. Here, you can stroll around and learn about local history, culture, and social background. Children can shuttle between various courtyards and find fun. There are still a few elderly people living in the village, they are the guardians of this ancient land. **Characteristic houses:** For the first time to visit the traditional northern houses mainly based on Siheyuan, you will find that the Siheyuan in Dangjia Village is different from the Siheyuan in Beijing. The courtyard is narrower and lacks the pool or landscape in the southern courtyard. The central courtyard space is mainly used for lighting and passages. **Architectural decoration:** The architectural decoration of Dangjia Village has strong local characteristics, exquisite craftsmanship, rich styles, and auspicious meanings. The wood carvings on the gate tower, the stone carvings on the column base, the brick carvings on the archway, and the wood carvings on the window lattice are all witnesses to the ingenuity of the craftsmen at that time. In Dangjia Village, you can experience the most authentic historical culture and feel the tranquility and beauty of traditional villages. If you are interested in traditional culture, Dangjia Village is definitely worth your visit. Bring this guide and start your historical journey!

Half-day Tour in Hancheng

In the fourth year of Yongjia in the Western Jin Dynasty (310 AD), Governor Yin Ji 'admired the ancient texts, praised their merits, and thus built a stone chamber, erected a stele, and planted walls,' initiating the construction of the Sima Qian Temple. Since then, it has been continuously worshipped and maintained through the ages, with incense burning for over 1700 years. Puzhao Temple, located in Wucun, Zancun Town, Hancheng City, Shaanxi Province, was first built in the third year of Yuan Yanyou (1316 AD) and was renovated during the Qing Dynasty. It is an important Buddhist cultural site in the Weibei region. The main building, the Great Buddha Hall, is a precious relic from the Yuan Dynasty. Inside the hall, there are five colored statues sculpted in the third year of Yuan Taiding (1326 AD) and over 130 Ming and Qing dynasty caisson paintings. In 1998, the Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau planned to use the Great Buddha Hall as a base to gradually relocate existing Yuan Dynasty buildings within Hancheng, establishing the Shaanxi Yuan Dynasty Architecture Museum. In 1999, a group of three Yuan Dynasty buildings from Gaoshen Temple and one Yuan Dynasty building from Tianyuan Temple were relocated. In 2001, Hancheng Puzhao Temple was selected as part of the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. The three temples in Hancheng Ancient City, including the Confucian Temple, Dongying Temple, and Chenghuang Temple, are all very ancient.

World Residential Treasure

Dangjia Village is known as the "living fossil of the ancient traditional civilization residential village of the East". The ancient village retains a complete set of Ming and Qing dynasty residences, making it a prominent ancient village in Shaanxi. 1. Long history: Dangjia Village was founded in the second year of Zhishun of the Yuan Dynasty (1331), nearly 700 years ago. The villagers of Dangjia Village are simple and honest. The village has 123 courtyard houses, 11 ancestral halls, 25 watchtowers, as well as temples, opera stages, Wenxing Pavilion, watchtowers, Biyang Fort, and Jie Xiao Stele, among other ancient buildings, making it a "world residential treasure". The outstanding ancient architectural complex of Dangjia Village was included in the "China World Cultural Heritage Tentative List" by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage on March 28, 2008. "World Residential Treasure".

Zhong Ling Yu Xiu, Full of Radiance｜A Hidden Gem in Weinan, Shaanxi—Hancheng

【Baili Qin Chuan·Hancheng·Zhong Ling Yu Xiu, Full of Radiance】With a bit too much gas, I crossed the Yellow River and arrived at the small town of Hancheng in Weinan, Shaanxi. This is the hometown of the great historian Sima Qian. The ancient city retains a large number of buildings from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, making it a true 'ancient city.' Rewinding time by five hundred years, the most splendid structures in the ancient city are the Confucian Temple and the City God Temple complex built during the Yuan and Ming periods. Despite the passage of time, the Five-Dragon Wall of the Confucian Temple still shines brightly, and the dougong on the archway is the most beautiful I've ever seen. In front of the City God Temple, there are two Seven-Dragon Shadow Walls, which, despite some damage, still look magnificent. Inside the City God Temple, there is also a beautifully carved stage. A bit further from the City God Temple, there is another temple called Beiying Temple, also known as the Guan Di Temple, which also has an even more exquisite stage. Don't miss it. The ancient city is not large; in half a day, you can leisurely explore and capture the essence of the ancient city. To the south of Hancheng, there is the Sima Qian Temple; to the north, there is the Dangjia Village architectural complex, Puzhao Temple, Dayu Temple, and also the Rui State Museum, among others. Hancheng Ancient City, YYDS! 📝Note tips: Joint ticket for the Confucian Temple, City God Temple, and Dongying Temple is 50 yuan.

Jiulang Temple in Hancheng, Shaanxi

Jiulang Temple in Hancheng, Shaanxi (National Level 7) was built in the Yuan Dynasty during the Zhiyuan period (1308 AD). The existing main hall is a relic of the Yuan Dynasty, with a width of five bays and a depth of three bays, featuring a single-eave hipped gable roof, with colorful paintings under the front eaves. Inside the hall, the deities worshipped are Zhao Wu (Marquis Yiying), Cheng Ying (Marquis Chengxin), and Gongsun Chujiu (Marquis Zhongzhi). 'Jiulang' refers to Zhao Wu, where 'jiu' also means 'to save,' implying the meaning of 'saving Zhao Wu.' It is well known that Cangshan in Yangquan, Shanxi, is the place where Cheng Ying hid the orphan of the Zhao family. However, in Hancheng, locals believe that this is the birthplace of the Zhao orphan. Legend has it that Cheng Ying's home was located between Zhichuan West Shaocun and Tanzicun in Hancheng, at Chengzhuang. Today, there are still families with the surname Cheng living here, who have always considered themselves descendants of Cheng Ying. The hiding place of Cheng Ying and Gongsun Chujiu for the orphan was on Mount Yu, not far from Chengzhuang. On the mountain, there are still relics such as Jiulang Gully and Zanggu Cave. Later, to repay their kindness, Zhao Wu was buried together with Cheng Ying and Gongsun Chujiu after his death. Their tombs are located in An Village, Dongxiangbao, Nanwei, Hancheng City. Therefore, there are many Jiulang Temples in the Hancheng area, but most have been destroyed, with more than ten still traceable. The Jiulang Temple located within the ancient city of Hancheng is the best preserved.

Discover the charm of Hancheng, hidden in the alley is the first Confucian temple of Shaanxi

Many posts about the Hancheng Confucian Temple, including Baidu Baike, claim that it is the 'third largest Confucian temple in the country', only after the Imperial College in Beijing and the Confucius Temple in Qufu. This title is indeed prestigious, but I haven't found any confirmation elsewhere, and based on my experience, this statement seems a bit exaggerated. However, there is no doubt that the Hancheng Confucian Temple is the most intact Confucian temple existing in Shaanxi, and calling it 'the first in Shaanxi' is not a big problem. The Hancheng Confucian Temple currently has four courtyards and twenty-two buildings, combining the styles of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties in one temple. The central axis from south to north is sequentially distributed with the screen wall, Lingxing Gate, Pan Pool, Ji Gate, Dacheng Hall, Minglun Hall, and Zunjing Pavilion. The buildings are mostly decorated with glazed tiles, flying eaves and arches, colorful paintings, and relief sculptures, which are dazzling to behold. The main hall, Dacheng Hall, is five bays wide and three bays deep, with a clear and well-structured interior. The structure and the columns of the corridor are fitted with large plaques, reducing two eave columns, commonly known as 'three in light and five in shadow', a traditional construction method that uses both traditional and large plaque structures, which is a typical architectural style of the Yuan dynasty. The Hancheng Confucian Temple, together with the Dongying Temple and the City God Temple, form the Hancheng City Museum. The three temples together make up the most exquisite part of the ancient city, and one ticket allows entry to all three temples. For ancient architecture enthusiasts, visiting the three temples is enough for an afternoon. Location: Dongxue Alley, Old City, Hancheng City, Weinan, Shaanxi Province Ticket: Adult ticket 50 RMB/person, 10% off on holidays, free for special groups Opening hours: 08:00-18:00, no reservation needed

Shaanxi still has some of the rare Yuan Dynasty ancient buildings that can be seen nationwide

Hancheng Confucian Temple is the most intact Confucian temple in Shaanxi and the third largest in the country. Its scale is second only to the Confucian Temple in Qufu, Shandong, and the Confucian Temple on Guozijian Street in Beijing. The ancient trees in the temple, which are over 1000 years old, also tell the history of this ancient city... The temple protects the ancient city and the well-being of its people... Hancheng Confucian Temple is a group of well-preserved Yuan Dynasty buildings. According to the records in the 'Ming Yitongzhi': 'Hancheng County School was rebuilt on the original site in the fourth year of Hongwu (1371 AD)'. Hancheng Confucian Temple is one of the more representative ancient building complexes in Shaanxi Province since the 13th century and is a key cultural relic protection unit in the province. Not far from the gate of the temple, there are two archways to the east and west, one named 'Xian Guan' and the other 'Sheng Cheng'. The archways are inscribed with 'De Guan Gu Jin' (Virtue Crowned Through the Ages) and 'De Pei Tian Di' (Virtue Matched with Heaven and Earth) respectively. Passing through these two gates to enter the temple, to the south stands a glazed dragon relief wall, which is 17 meters long and 4.2 meters high, with exquisitely carved and vividly shaped dragons that seem to soar out of the water. This was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. On both sides of the Five Dragons Wall, there are brick carvings of carps playing in the waves, which together resemble the 'Dragon Fish River Map'. To the east and west of the Five Dragons Wall is the 'Ling Xing Gate', with dragon and phoenix motifs on both sides. The temple complex is divided into four courtyards, with ancient cypresses reaching to the sky. The Dacheng Hall is the main building of the temple, with a grand scale. The Minglun Hall to the north was used for teaching, instructing, and giving lectures in the past. The 'Zun Jing Ge' on the high platform to the north is where the temple's scriptures were kept. From the pavilion, one can see the entire county. The total construction area of Hancheng Confucian Temple is more than 8,000 square meters, with a wide courtyard and a standard layout, reflecting the simple, solemn, and majestic style of China's national traditional architecture. Hancheng City Museum is located within the Hancheng Confucian Temple, with nearly 10,000 cultural relics in its collection. 1. Address: East end of Xue Alley, Hancheng Ancient City 2. Transportation: It takes 2.5 hours to drive from Xi'an. From Hancheng City, take bus 101/102/103 to reach the ancient city scenic area, then walk for about ten minutes to reach the Confucian Temple. 3. Hancheng Confucian Temple is connected with Dongying Temple and Chenghuang Temple, forming a line from south to north, with a full-price ticket of 50 yuan per piece. There are preferential policies for special groups. to go on weekends buildings

Shaanxi·Hancheng·Dangjia Village

🔹Dangjia Village has a history of over 700 years and is hailed as the 'Treasure of World Residential Buildings'. Overlooking the panoramic view of Dangjia Village from the mountaintop is truly stunning and admirable. 🔹The overall layout of the village is very neat, without a strong scent, allowing for a leisurely stroll to understand the local history, culture, and social background. To this day, a small number of elderly people still live here, guarding this ancient land. 🔹Coming here, you will see what it feels like to witness 'a thousand tile-roofed houses, untainted by dust'. Here, you can experience the tranquility and beauty of the ancient village. 🔹There are 123 courtyard houses and 11 ancestral halls, 25 watchtowers, temples, opera stages, Wenxing Pavilion, watchtowers, and monuments to filial piety and integrity among other buildings.

The Sima Qian Temple, a sacred site for historians

The temple dedicated to Sima Qian was built in the third year of Yongjia during the Western Jin Dynasty. It consists of four terraces, each connected by stone steps that ascend in layers, totaling ninety-nine steps. In front of each terrace stands a wooden archway. From the bottom up, the last terrace is the tomb of Sima Qian, where an ancient cypress tree stands. Here, one can pay homage to the Grand Historian and deeply comprehend the essence of 'the unparalleled masterpiece of historians, the verse-free 'Li Sao'.'

Hancheng Ancient City in Weinan, Shaanxi

A leisurely ancient city - Hancheng, Shaanxi Hancheng Ancient City: The old city of Hancheng was built during the Sui Dynasty and has a history of 1500 years. It is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the country, retaining architectural styles from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Among them, there are 16 Yuan Dynasty buildings. Hancheng's 'Yuan Jian' is one of the most concentrated places in the country. A Ming and Qing ancient street, a group of ancient buildings, a batch of quadrangle ancient residences, all well-preserved, make it one of the six best-protected Ming and Qing ancient cities in China. The ancient city of Hancheng contains many historical relics and cultural landscapes, including the Confucian Temple, Jiulang Temple, Hancheng North Camp Temple, East Camp Temple, Qingshan Temple, Yuxiu Bridge, City God Temple, County Government Office, Top Scholar Mansion, Li Zicheng's Palace, Jincheng Old Street, homes of famous people, and quadrangle residences. 1. Navigate to Hancheng Ancient City to arrive It is recommended to first visit Hancheng's mutton restaurant for a delicious Hancheng mutton meal before heading to the ancient city, where there is a food street, but it mostly offers snacks and tends to be crowded. Location: Near 54 Huomiao Alley, Hancheng City, Weinan, Shaanxi 2. Parking: There is an underground parking lot in the ancient city 3. Admission: Free 4. Estimated visiting time: 2-3 hours Pass through the food street to reach the ancient street, where merchants line both sides, interspersed with ancient buildings, small attractions, folk museums, etc. 5. Opening hours: 11:00-20:30 (all year round) 6. Special recommendations: Hancheng Sichuan pepper, Sichuan pepper yogurt, Sichuan pepper-related foods (available for tasting), flour-based foods, wontons, fried dough twists, mutton...

Guzhuang Village Fumin Temple in Hancheng, Shaanxi

The Fumin Temple in Guzhuang Village was established in the first year of Yuan Zhi Zheng (1341). It was repeatedly renovated in the 57th year of Kangxi (1718), the 13th year of Yongzheng (1735), and the 6th year of Jiaqing (1801). The hall is three rooms wide and four beams deep. The four beams are connected to the eaves with two columns. The single eaves are suspended from the mountain top. There are camel humps on the four beams, and there are similar railings and universal cypress beams on the camel humps. This structure is already an atypical Yuan Dynasty method, which should have been changed during later renovations. There are camel humps on the flat beams, and similar railings and universal cypress beams are set up on the camel humps. This place still looks like the Yuan Dynasty method in Hancheng. The outer eaves brackets are made in four layers, and the upper part is directly supported by the beam head. The beam head is grooved and jointly supports the replacement wood with the order beam and scattered buckets. The play head is turned inside and the overlapping head is pressed under the four beams. The inside turn does not see a single copy, it may be the lower half of the overlapping head, this is also a very special method. The single copy of the two brackets in the heart has become an elephant head shape, and the brackets of the two corner columns are still relatively simple. Regardless of the treatment methods of the beam head and the play head, or the elephant head single copy, they are all later methods. There are preserved painted murals in the hall. It is a key cultural relics protection unit in Shaanxi Province.

The wooden archway of Liuzhi Village in Hancheng, Shaanxi

The wooden archway of Liuzhi Village was built in the Qing Dynasty, and has been repaired many times, but it is still well preserved. The plaques on both sides of the large and small crossbeams are engraved with 'Jingwei Tiandi' and 'Haoran Lingqi'. The wooden archway stands at the entrance of the village, serving as the village motto of Liuzhi Village. Next to the archway is the Sun Gong Temple from the Qing Dynasty, which is a key cultural relic protection unit in Weinan City.

Ancient City of Hancheng, Shaanxi

The ancient city of Hancheng, the city was first built during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. In the fourth year of Dading in the Jin Dynasty (1164), the city wall was built with soil. In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1640), Xue Guoguan, the prime minister of the city, proposed to the court for approval, advocating local officials and gentlemen to donate funds to change the soil city wall into a brick city wall. The four city gates are inscribed with 'East with the Yellow River', 'Liang Yi West Lapel', 'Pubei Hancheng', and 'Longmen Shengdi'. In order to protect the ancient city, the municipal government made a decision in the early 1980s to protect the ancient city area and build a new city area, so that the ancient streets are well protected. The main street that runs through the north and south of the ancient city of Hancheng is the main street, which is dragon-shaped, reaching a kilometer long, slightly curved, like a dragon lying horizontally; the Jin Dynasty pagoda at the top of the Yuanjue Temple on the north side of the ancient city is like a dragon head, and the ancient stone bridge at the south end is like a dragon tail. The dragon-shaped main street has 72 lanes that crisscross, are orderly, and accessible in all directions. There are more than 5,200 houses in the ancient city, including more than 770 buildings and shops and houses of certain protection value. The ancient shops along the main street are Ming and Qing buildings, most of them are two-story buildings, with warehouses upstairs and shops downstairs, front shops and rear residences, brick and wood structures, and blue brick gray tile sloping roofs, which are typical of the northern ancient city. The well-preserved concentrated courtyards in the ancient city include Zhang Lane, Gaojia Lane, Bozi Lane, Nanying Temple Lane, Wanwan Lane, etc. There are 13 ancient buildings with more than 70 buildings protected in the block, with a large number, large scale and various types, especially the Confucian Temple, the City God Temple, and the Dongying Temple are connected into a piece, reaching more than 700 meters, which is a major feature of the ancient city.

Ancient architectural complex in Jingyi Village, Hancheng, Shaanxi

The ancient architectural complex in Jingyi Village mainly consists of the remaining Ming and Qing ancient buildings in Jingyi Village, including Wenxing Building, Xiutianyao, Shizhe's old residence, ancient stage, Jingyi Fawang Temple, etc. It is a rare cultural heritage that shows the profound historical connotation of Jingyi in Hancheng.

Beiyingle Temple in Hancheng, Shaanxi

The Beiyingle Temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty. According to historical records, there were five camps in Hancheng during the Yuan Dynasty, namely east, west, south, north, and middle, each of which had a Guandi Temple to pray for the safety of the city. The temple faces north and covers an area of 2245 square meters. From south to north along the central axis are the entrance hall, the offering hall, and the main hall. On the west side of the axis, there are a theater building, a side hall, and a wing room. The main hall, a relic from the Yuan Dynasty, has a plan in the shape of an inverted 'convex'. It is five bays wide and six rafters deep. The roof is a combination of Xieshan and Xuanshan. The theater building is one bay wide and two bays deep, with a single-eave Xieshan roof. It is a key cultural relic protection unit in China.

Journey of National Protection | Han Cheng Law King Temple

| Han Cheng Law King Temple.🌟The sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units Located on the southeast side of Xizhuang Middle School along the Yellow River sightseeing road in Han Cheng City, Shaanxi Province ♦Main attractions: ⭐The Xian Hall and the Great Hall in the style of the Yuan Dynasty, with interlaced bucket arches, flying eaves in the sky, and the glazed products on the roof ridge are varied. The small woodwork of the shrine is exquisitely carved and worth admiring.

6-day tour from Xi'an to Shanxi (from south to north)

🚗🚗🚗Travel route: Day1: Tongguan Yellow River Ancient Ferry→Guoquelou→Yongle Palace→Yuncheng Salt Lake Day2: Hongtong Dahaitu Root-seeking Ancestor Worship Park→Shanxi Wang's Grand Courtyard→Zhangbi Ancient Castle→Mianshan Scenic Area Day3: Pingyao Ancient City→Qiao's Grand Courtyard Day4: Yungang Grottoes→Hanging Temple Day5: Mengshan Giant Buddha→Shanxi Museum Day6: Dangjia Village→Hancheng Ancient City

Hotel Review| The first choice of economical hotel for business trips in Jinan

|The first choice of economical hotel for business trips in Jinan. Hotel Review| The first choice of economical hotel for business trips in Jinan Hello Hotel (Jinan Hero Mountain Road Store) City Center Hero Mountain Road No. 147 This business trip was arranged at this Hello Hotel under Huazhu Club, the cost performance is indeed good, there are not many surrounding tourist areas, it is relatively quiet, there is a gas station downstairs in the hotel, which will be much more convenient for driving. The first choice of economical hotel for business trips, the price fluctuation is not big, platinum members can also upgrade to a superior double bed room for free. The king of cost performance, it's not heartbreaking to stay for a week!! It is more suitable for those who often come to Jinan on business trips or babies with limited budgets! Per capita 100+, the environment and service are good, the first feeling when entering the hotel is value for money. The decoration of the hotel is not so exquisite and luxurious, but the staff are very kind, we are directly surrounded by the words 'hello' haha. √People with social phobia don't have to worry! Rest assured and boldly rush, the staff are very friendly. Hotel room: The bed in the room is quite comfortable, moderate in hardness and softness, the screen of the TV inside is quite large, you can cast TV dramas or movies you want to watch when you want to empty yourself at night, the overall is quite comfortable, but the room feels a bit small, in the whole room In addition to the bathroom, the room can basically only place a bed, there is no extra activity space. Hotel meals: Breakfast is added separately for 48 per person, we are directly included in the room package, breakfast is very rich, there are also many types, soy milk, milk, noodles, wontons are delicious, filling the stomach is not a problem, but you have to go early, otherwise it may be late Not so hot and delicious. Hotel laundry room: Because it is indeed sweaty in summer, so I used the hotel's laundry room, the clothes can be dried directly after washing, it is convenient and quick and does not need to be dried, this is the first time I use these functions in the hotel, it is really useful. The gas station downstairs in the hotel, as big as a small service area, the supermarket inside can really be called a life supermarket, if you are hungry at night, you can directly go downstairs to buy snacks, if you forget to bring daily necessities, it is very convenient to go downstairs to buy, we bought some snacks at night And sunscreen spray.

One leaf knows the autumn, and every autumn I think of the red leaves of Hancheng Xiangshan. The autumn fragrant mountain is like a fire in the mountains, the red leaves of a tree and a tree are red like a flame, burning the most brilliant autumn colors. Hancheng Xiangshan is located in Xuefeng Township. I have heard that Xiangshan Hongye is the strongest autumn color in Beijing. I know Shaanxi Hancheng. There is also a fragrant mountain. Every year in late October, it attracts a large number of tourists to enjoy the scenery!

Sima Qian, a famous historian of the Western Han Dynasty, wrote the book "Historical Records", which opened up the general history of China. It has profound influence on the development of later history and literature. Later generations commemorated his achievements and built the tomb and tomb in his originality. Passing through the gate of the scenic spot, it is a rugged and rugged stone road. This is the oldest ramp in Hancheng - the Sima Trail and the predecessor of the 108 National Road. This seemingly ordinary stone road actually carries a long history. From the air, Sima Qiang's tomb is built on the mountain, with the Yellow River in the east, the Liangshan Mountain in the west, the Great Wall in the Wei Dynasty in the south, and the long flowing stream in the north. It has become more and more majestic after thousands of years of vicissitudes. The tomb of Sima Qian was built in the Yuan Dynasty by the Sima Qianyi crown. In front of the tomb, there was a monument to the Han Taishi cemetery written by the Buddhist governor of Shaanxi during the Qing Emperor Qianlong. There was a cypress on the tomb. The ancient cypress was very strong and the legend was planted in the Han Dynasty. The uneven stone road marks the footprints of the admirers who have been admirers for more than a thousand years. Visitors who come to Hancheng must first come here to pay tribute to the world cultural celebrity Sima Qiang's tomb.