[2025 Xianyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Xianyang Old Ferry (Updated Mar)

Xianyang Ancient Ferry has a history of more than 3,000 years, dating back to the late Shang Dynasty. During the Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang and Five Dynasties, Xianyang served as the capital, and the Xianyang Ancient Ferry gradually became a busy transportation channel. For thousands of years, it has been a transportation hub connecting Guanzhong to the Western Regions in the west and to Bashu in the south. It is the first ferry on the ancient Silk Road west of Chang'an and one of the famous "Eight Scenic Spots of Guanzhong". In 2002, local authorities discovered a section of an old river embankment while renovating Xianyang Lake. A number of cultural relics, including cypress piles, iron pillars, and iron anchors, were unearthed during rescue excavations, confirming that this was the site of the ancient Xianyang ferry on the Wei River during the Qin Dynasty. Subsequently, the Xianyang Ancient Ferry Site Museum was built on the original site. The museum has an "Ancient Ferry Exhibition", which consists of three sections: Memories of the Ancient Ferry, Ancient Ferry Site, and Impressions of the Ancient Ferry. It comprehensively introduces the thousands of years of history, commercial activities, and folk customs of the Xianyang Ancient Ferry. More than 120 related cultural relics and detailed pictures and texts, including a Han Dynasty goblet, a Tang Dynasty engraved gold pot, and a tri-color figurine of a foreign man leading a horse, showcase the historical changes of the Xianyang ancient ferry over thousands of years. The Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei wrote the poem "Sending Yuan Er to Anxi" for his friend here: "The morning rain in Weicheng moistened the dust, the green willows in the guest house are new. I urge you to have another cup of wine, for there will be no friends west of Yangguan." There is also the Weicheng song "Yangguan Sandie" which has been sung for thousands of years. Singing it three times and sighing three times, it leaves a special feeling in your heart... Xianyang Ancient Ferry Site

❤❤️❤️Recommended reasons: 🔹Xianyang Ancient Ferry Site Museum is located in Weibin Street, Qin Du District, Xianyang City. The museum uses the ancient ferry site, more than 120 cultural relics, and simulated scenes to vividly recreate the historical development and changes of the ancient ferry. 🔹Xianyang Ancient Ferry was the first ferry of the Silk Road in the Tang Dynasty. It was built on the site of the "Xianyang Ancient Ferry" on the Wei River. The Wei River flows through Guanzhong and passes by the ancient Qin capital of Xianyang. The ancient bridge reappeared after being buried for a hundred years. 🔹Xianyang Ancient Ferry was built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. It was a key passage from ancient Chang'an to the northwest and southwest, and was in a very important geographical location. The great poet of the Tang Dynasty, Wang Wei, wrote a poem here for his friend: "The morning rain in Weicheng moistens the light dust, the green inn is fresh with the color of willows, I urge you to drink another cup of wine, for there will be no old friends west of Yangguan." 🔹A large number of precious cultural relics and Sui and Tang Buddhist statues were unearthed near the ancient ferry site, providing detailed information for the study of Buddhist cultural activities at that time and the cultural exchanges between the Central Plains and the Western Regions. The ancient Silk Road is also known as the "Buddhist Road." 🔹Now, four modern highway bridges and four railway bridges have been built across the Wei River in Xianyang, making it an important hub on the Guanzhong transportation artery. The banks of the Wei River are dominated by Qin culture, and the beautiful environment of natural greening and beautification forms a unique Weishui cultural landscape in Xianyang. 🔹Now, the 100-kilometer-long Weihe Ecological Corridor, with the Weihe River as the central axis, has become a beautiful landscape of the integration of Xi'an and Xianyang. Visitors and citizens come here to explore the ancient ferry site, and while reminiscing about the past and thinking about the present, they are more amazed by the changes of the times. Isn't everything in front of them today an extension of the history of the Epang Palace in the Qin Dynasty? 📝Tips: 1. Free admission 2. Opening hours: 9:00–17:30 3. Online real-name reservation, swipe ID card to enter 4. Convenient transportation, accessible by car or bus routes 2, 7, 9, and 14 5. It is recommended to arrange a one-day tour of Xianyang, including the ancient ferry corridor bridge, ancient ferry site museum, Xianyang Lake, Fuyuan Alley, and Huitong Night Market, to experience the history and culture of Xianyang and local specialties.

[Xianyang Ancient Ferry Bridge, a poetic painting of the years] In the long river of time, Xianyang Ancient Ferry Bridge is like a bright pearl, quietly telling the old story. Walking on this bridge full of historical charm, it seems to have entered a journey through time and space. The autumn wind is blowing, bringing a hint of coolness, the sun is shining on the vermilion railings and gray tiles of the bridge, outlining a beautiful painting. Xianyang Ancient Ferry, once a place where many people parted and met. Inside the bridge, the carved beams and painted buildings are beautiful. A series of exquisite murals show the history and culture of Xianyang and the local customs. From Qin bricks and Han tiles to Tang poems and Song lyrics, from emperors and generals to ordinary people, each picture seems to tell a moving story. When night falls, the ancient ferry bridge lights up, like a gorgeous ribbon across the Wei River. The light is reflected in the river, sparkling, dreamlike. At this time, the bridge has a different style, attracting many tourists to come and watch. People walk on the bridge, take photos and enjoy the beautiful night view...

After more than two thousand years of changes, the ferry at Xianyang has evolved from the 'Hengqiao' of the Qin dynasty to the 'Wei Bridge' of the Western Han, then to the 'Convenient Bridge' of the Tang dynasty, and finally to the 'Ancient Ferry' during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Hence, there is the saying 'The ancient ferry of Xianyang has lasted for thousands of years,' and it is also celebrated as one of the eight scenic spots of Guanzhong. In 2002, during the construction of Xianyang Lake, an old river dike site was accidentally discovered, along with a large number of historical relics such as cypress stakes, iron rings, iron columns, iron anchors, and a stone stele that records the 'Renovation of the River Bank by Xianyang County'.

🌟Highlight features: The Xianyang Ancient Ferry, one of the Guanzhong Eight Sceneries, has been famous for over a thousand years, and now the remains of the Han and Tang Xiwei Bridge are still present. This was once the first ferry in Qin, connecting Long and looking at Shu, with a very important geographical location. The constant flow of merchants, rivers, ancient bridges, fishing boats, passers-by, and the simple rural scenery form a picture of ancient style for a thousand years. ❤Recommended reason: In 2002, Xianyang archaeologists accidentally discovered an old river embankment site while clearing the river channel for the Ministry of Water Resources. After archaeological analysis, it was confirmed that this was the site of the Xianyang Ancient Ferry, one of the Guanzhong Eight Sceneries. Since then, this sleeping ancient Silk Road first ferry has broken through the mud and sand barrier and reappeared in the world. The Ancient Ferry Museum built on the site of the Xianyang Ancient Ferry is definitely an underestimated treasure museum. The museum is located on Weiyang East Road in Xianyang City (within Xianyang Lake Scenic Area). 📝Note tips: Visiting the Xianyang Ancient Ferry Museum requires an ID reservation, free admission, and the museum's maximum daily reception is 1,000 people. ⏳Play time: Closed on Mondays, opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (stop admission at 5:00 pm).