https://nz.trip.com/moments/tongguan-2780
2024 Tongguan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
Today's Weather
Overcast 15-26℃
Revisit Hedong, Shanxi and Tongguan, Shaanxi.
During the holiday, I went to Hedong, Shanxi to explore one of the main birthplaces of the Chinese nation. It is the cradle of Chinese civilization, and the capital of the ancient Yao, Shun, and Yu dynasties were all located in Hedong.
The ancient city of Tongguan is located near Chengbei Village, Yangjiazhuang, Gangkou Town, Tongguan County, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province. It is an ancient city site with a history and culture of thousands of years.
The pictures are arranged in order: Boating Zen Master Tang Tower, Yongle Palace Wuji Hall, Yongle Palace Murals, Tang Dynasty Guangrenwang Temple, Tongguan Section of the Yellow River, Puji Temple, Tang Kaiyuan Iron Bull, Qiufeng Tower, Wanrong Feiyun Tower.
Explore historical sites and learn more about Chinese culture.
Shanshui Leju Homestay, a hidden paradise at the foot of Mount Hua Huazhu·Shanshui Leju Homestay, at the foot of Mount Hua
Wow, friends, I just returned from an impromptu trip, and this time the destination was the Huazhu·Shanshui Leju Homestay at the foot of Mount Hua. It was so beautiful that it left me utterly enchanted!
This homestay is located at the visitor center of the Mount Hua Scenic Area, making it super convenient. It's right next to the East Gate of Mount Hua, and only about 300 meters from the mountain climbing ticket checkpoint. There are many attractions nearby, such as Yuquan Courtyard, Xiyue Temple, and the ancient ferry crossing of the Yellow River at Tongguan. It's the perfect complement to a Mount Hua tour.
The room facilities are top-notch, so clean that it's astonishing. Especially the hot water for showering, which is really hot, fast, and abundant. The experience is simply fantastic! Smart TV, air conditioning, free WiFi, 24-hour hot water, all the basic facilities are complete, and there's even a smart password door lock, which is really convenient and quick.
As for food, the inn provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You must try the special potato chicken and the wild vegetables they pick, the taste is amazing and unforgettable.
The owner is incredibly hospitable. We got up at 5 a.m. to prepare for the climb, and the owner, despite being sleepy, sent us to the hiking trailhead. It was so considerate! All the tickets, including the cable car tickets, can be arranged here, which is really convenient.
In the morning, open the curtains, and you see green mountains, clear waters, white clouds, and blue skies. The beautiful scenery is like a fairyland. Sitting in the outdoor restaurant, you can directly see the mountain view, which is breathtakingly beautiful.
There are free public parking spaces in front of the homestay, and the surrounding area has restaurants, night markets, supermarkets, pharmacies, and other supporting facilities, all within walking distance. It's really convenient.
In short, Huazhu·Shanshui Leju Homestay is a fantastic homestay with a convenient location, complete facilities, attentive service, and stunning scenery. It's truly a place that makes you reluctant to leave. If you also want to visit Mount Hua, don't miss this homestay!
Tongguan Ancient City (Part 1)
Tongguan Ancient City Scenic Area is located at the junction of the three provinces of Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Henan, where the Yellow, Wei, and Luo rivers converge. It is nestled south of the Qinling Mountains and north of the Yellow River, just a 15-minute drive from the Huashan Scenic Area. The scenic area is divided into several themed zones: the Nostalgic Market Theme Zone, the Phoenix Mountain Fortress Theme Zone, the Riverside Family Theme Zone, the Yuntongguan Han Culture Theme Zone, and the City Defense System Zone. Supporting infrastructure and related tourism facilities have been constructed, offering a variety of tourism projects including leisure tourism, homestay experiences, hot spring vacations, historical and cultural exhibitions, live performances, and water entertainment.
Xi'an Surroundings | The Forgotten Yet Worthy Small City||!
||!. Xi'an Surroundings | The Forgotten Yet Worthy Small City|||"The river flows south through the pass in the interior, rushing against the mountains of Tongguan, hence the name Tongguan."
Tongguan is both a place name and the name of a pass, serving as the eastern gateway to the Guanzhong region. It has always been a strategic military location, known as the "Number One Pass" and praised for its beauty. It is a historical small city that is slowly being forgotten, and it is also the birthplace of the Tongguan Roujiamo.
🚗 About an hour's drive from Xi'an
📝 Travel route: Depart from Xi'an ➡️ Tongguan County Town near Heping Road (for food and drinks) ➡️ Yuedu Scenic Area ➡️ Shuipo Alley ➡️ Tongguan Ancient City ➡️ Tongguan Ancient Ferry
📍 Tongguan County Town: Mainly for eating and drinking
🥣 Lao Tongguan Liang Xiwa Roujiamo (Tongguan Main Store), this store was recommended to me by local friends and has a different taste from the Roujiamo found all over Xi'an. The bread is baked crispy, and the meat is very fragrant, with pure meat for only 7 yuan. I also tried the duck slice soup, which was very fresh and the meat tender.
🥣 Huangjia Banquet (Main Store)
I ordered the stewed pancakes and crispy meat, which were served in large portions. The oil here is very fragrant, and actually, you could have a bowl of duck slice soup here too, but since we had already tried it, we didn't order it again. This store specializes in the Tongguan Eight Bowls, which looked very good, and you can even have them vacuum-packed into gift boxes to take away. We packed two portions to take back as gifts.
📍 Yuedu Scenic Area
It's not very famous, and I wouldn't have known about this place if it weren't for a local recommendation, but once here, you realize its charm. The name "Yuedu" comes from "Five Mountains and Four Rivers." "Yue" refers to famous mountains, and "Du" to holy waters. In the land of China, this is the only place where one can look up to Mount Hua and overlook the Yellow River, hence the term "Yuedu facing each other" originates from here.
An 18-kilometer scenic trail, if you're not keen on walking, you can directly go to Yuedu Pavilion, which is the central area of this scenic spot. On a clear day, you can see the Yellow River, but the weather was bad when we visited, so we could only vaguely see the Yellow River. It's recommended to visit in summer.
📍 Shuipo Alley
Right next to Tongguan Ancient City, it's much more interesting than the ancient city itself. Mainly because this is the only remaining old street in Tongguan Ancient City, with over 600 years of history, still inhabited by residents. It's very different from the modern imitation ancient buildings, with fewer tourists, so it's not commercialized and very quiet. We watched the sunset here before leaving.
📍 Tongguan Ancient City
Tongguan Ancient City is also considered a tourist attraction, but the historical ancient city was demolished due to the construction of the Sanmenxia Dam, so the current one is a reconstruction, and we didn't stay long.
📍 Tongguan Ancient Ferry
Next to Tongguan Ancient City, you can see the Yellow River, and Yuncheng in Shanxi is just across the river.
Tomb of Yang Zhen
Yang Zhen (59 AD - 124 AD), styled Boqi, was from Huayin, Hongnong (now Huayin, Shaanxi Province) during the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was born into a family of officials. His eight-generation ancestor Yang Xi and his great-grandfather Yang Chang were both marquises and prime ministers. His father, Yang Bao, was well-versed in the Ouyang Shangshu and was a master of his generation. He was studious since childhood, learned the Ouyang Shangshu, read widely, and was praised as the 'Confucius of Guanxi'. He served as the Inspector of Jingzhou, the Governor of Zhuo County, the Minister of Works, and the Grand Commandant. The wet nurse of Emperor An and the eunuch Fan Feng were extravagant and arrogant. He repeatedly remonstrated with them, but Fan Feng slandered him and he was dismissed from office and committed suicide. Yang Zhen was particularly intelligent and studious since he was a young boy. At that time, the study of the Classics in the present text was the orthodox position in officialdom and was very popular. In order to understand the profound meaning of the study of the Classics in the present text, he studied under Huan Yu and delved deeply into the Ouyang Shangshu. Huan Yu was one of the nine ministers of the court, the Grand Master of Ceremonies, in charge of ancestral temple rituals and the selection and examination of doctors. He had taught the Confucian classics to Emperor Zhang of Han and Emperor He of Han, and was a master of the classics with both prominent status and high academic prestige. Under Huan Yu's instruction, he was well-versed in the classics and read widely, delving deeply into all kinds of knowledge.
Travel plog| Half-day tour of Tongguan, Weinan🪐
|Half-day tour of Tongguan, Weinan🪐. Half-day tour of Tongguan, Weinan🪐
🚗Transportation: Depart from Xi'an at 7 am and take the Lianhuo Expressway for about 2 hours. Get off the highway from Huayin and arrive at Tongguan County~
🥯Food: Go straight to the recommended Liang Xiwa Roujiamo, taste the authentic Roujiamo and duck soup. The Roujiamo bread is very crispy, but there is not much meat, it is not so amazing, it is not recommended to go there specially~
After eating, we went to Tongguan Ancient City. It is about 10 kilometers away from the county. After arriving, it feels that the ancient city is under construction everywhere. The Tongguan Museum is worth a visit. There are a total of 4 floors. Those who are interested in the history of Tongguan must go~
Tongguan Ancient City and Tongguan Yellow River Ancient Ferry are very close. You can take a boat here. There are speedboats, yachts, and cruise ships to choose from. We took a yacht, 60 yuan/person, the whole journey is about half an hour. Close contact with the Yellow River, feel the wonders of nature at the junction of the Yellow River, Wei River, and Luo River!~
Recommendation index🌟🌟🌟 Not recommended for individual play, just on the way~
Recommended Attractions at Popular Destinations
Popular Restaurants in Tongguan