My spending habits have collapsed since returning from Hanzhong.
Hanzhong in April is a golden dream woven from rapeseed flowers and a tranquil paradise of tea fragrance. Step onto this ancient and charming land, and you can feel the unique charm of the intertwining of history and nature. Today, follow me to unlock a super detailed travel guide for Hanzhong in April and embark on an unforgettable trip!
📍 Location
Hanzhong is located in the southwest of Shaanxi Province, with the Qinling Mountains to the north and the Bashan Mountains to the south. The Han River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, flows through it. Its unique geographical location has earned it the reputation of "Little Jiangnan in Northwest China".
🚗 Transportation Guide
External Transportation
✈️ Plane: Hanzhong Chenggu Airport has an increasing number of routes that can directly reach many large cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. After arriving at the airport, you can take the airport bus to the city center or choose to take a taxi, which is convenient and efficient.
🚄 High-speed train: Hanzhong Station has many high-speed trains to and from cities such as Xi'an and Chengdu. It only takes more than 1 hour from Xi'an to Hanzhong by high-speed train, which greatly saves travel time.
Internal Transportation
🚌 Bus: The city's bus network basically covers all major attractions, and the ticket price is affordable. However, the bus is slow, and you may encounter traffic jams during peak travel periods.
🚕 Taxi: It is also very convenient to take a taxi. The starting price is relatively affordable. If there are many people traveling together, taking a taxi is not only convenient, but also shares the cost, making it cost-effective.
🏠 Accommodation Guide
Hantai District
As the central urban area of Hanzhong, Hantai District has a variety of hotels and B&Bs. If you want to travel conveniently, you can choose to live near Hanzhong Station, where the transportation is convenient, and the surrounding dining and shopping facilities are readily available. If you want to feel the local atmosphere, the old blocks in the central urban area are a good choice. The old streets hide the purest Hanzhong atmosphere.
Nanzheng District
Nanzheng District is close to the rapeseed flower scenic area. During the flower viewing period in April, you may wish to choose to stay here. Open the window in the morning, and the golden sea of flowers will be in full view, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery. You can book a B&B on major travel apps in advance and choose a room with a viewing balcony for a better flower viewing experience.
🍱 Food Recommendations
🥟 Hot Mianpi (cold rice noodles): Hanzhong Hot Mianpi can be called the "top card" of local cuisine. The rice milk made from rice is steamed, and then served with bean sprouts, cucumbers and other side dishes, and drizzled with special chili oil. It is soft, glutinous, spicy and delicious, making it the best choice for breakfast in Hanzhong.
🍜 Cai Doufu (vegetable tofu): Tofu made with pulp water, served with cold side dishes, tastes refreshing and nutritious, and has a special flavor.
🐟 Bao River Fresh Fish: Using fresh Bao River fish as raw material, stewed with a variety of spices, the fish is tender and the fish soup is rich, making people want more.
🗺️ Itinerary
Day 1: Hantai Historical and Cultural Tour
🌅 Morning: After arriving in Hanzhong, go to Gu Hantai (Ancient Hantai). Gu Hantai was the palace of Liu Bang when he became the King of Hanzhong. Now it is the site of the Hanzhong Museum. The museum has a rich collection, from prehistoric stone tools to Qin and Han bronzes, to Tang and Song calligraphy and paintings. Walking through it is like traveling through time and space, and experiencing the city's profound historical heritage.
🍽️ Lunch: Taste hot mianpi and cai doufu on the snack street in Hantai District to experience the authentic Hanzhong flavor.
🏛️ Afternoon: Visit Bai Jiang Tan (General-Appointing Platform), where Liu Bang appointed Han Xin as a general, and it is also the place where famous allusions in Chinese history occurred. The scenic area is full of green trees, pavilions and terraces, full of historical charm.
🥘 Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant by the Han River, taste Bao River fresh fish, and take a walk along the river after dinner to enjoy the night view of the Han River.
Day 2: Rapeseed Flower Sea Tour
🌄 Morning: Go to Hanshan Square in Nanzheng District, which is an excellent place to overlook the rapeseed flower fields. Standing on the viewing platform, the rapeseed flowers all over the mountains and plains are distributed in terraces. The golden sea of flowers is set off by the green mountains and rivers, forming a beautiful pastoral painting.
🍱 Lunch: Have lunch at a farmhouse near the scenic spot, taste farm dishes, and feel the simplicity and deliciousness of rural cuisine.
💐 Afternoon: Shuttle through the rapeseed flower fields and admire the rapeseed flowers up close. You can also experience taking a hot air balloon and overlooking the sea of flowers from the air, and feel the charm of this golden ocean from a different perspective.
🎇 Evening: Stay in a B&B in Nanzheng District and fall asleep with the fragrance of flowers.
Day 3: Xixiang Tea Garden Leisure Tour
🌅 Morning: Go to the tea garden in Xixiang County. Xixiang is a famous tea town in China. The mountains here are stacked and the tea gardens are rolling. Strolling in the tea garden, breathing the fresh air and smelling the fragrance of tea, makes people feel relaxed and happy.
🍵 Lunch: Have lunch at the tea garden restaurant and taste special dishes made with tea as raw materials, such as tea-flavored chicken and tea eggs.
🍃 Afternoon: Participate in tea picking and tea making experience activities. Under the guidance of tea farmers, pick fresh tea leaves by hand and learn traditional tea making techniques. Finally, you can take your own tea as a travel souvenir. After that, end the pleasant trip to Hanzhong.
🎈 Must-try in Hanzhong
🎈 Wear Hanfu to visit ancient streets: Put on Hanfu and stroll through the ancient streets and alleys of Hanzhong, as if traveling back to the Qin and Han dynasties. Take photos and record this unique travel moment.
🎈 Listen to Han Diao Guang Guang Opera: Han Diao Guang Guang is a traditional opera genre in the Hanzhong area. The singing is unique and the performance form is rich. Find a teahouse, order a cup of tea, listen to a Han Diao Guang Guang Opera, and feel the local traditional culture.
🌳 Hanzhong, a city with both historical and cultural heritage and natural scenery, makes the travel experience in April unforgettable. Every scenery and every delicacy here is full of the unique charm of this city. I hope this guide will help you spend a wonderful and unforgettable time in Hanzhong and gain your own travel memories. 💕