She County Travel

Hebei Handan She County - A bright pearl at the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains, integrating Nuwa Palace, 129th Division Headquarters Site, and Taihang Wuzhishan Mountain, blending red culture and natural landscapes. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour decodes Taihang spirit and Nuwa culture, appreciating the unique charm of nature and humanity intertwined.

1400+

Years of Nuwa Palace History

5A-Level Scenic Area

15+

Core Attractions

15+

Specialty Foods

Nuwa Palace - Ancestral Temple of China

China's largest and earliest existing ancient architectural complex dedicated to Nuwa, famous for its "hanging temple" wonder, known as the "Ancestral Temple of China", a national-level scenic area

She County Three Days Two Nights Red Culture Tour

Worship at Nuwa Palace, remember the glorious years of the 129th Division, climb Taihang Wuzhishan Mountain for panoramic views, taste authentic She County foods, unlock the beauty of red history and Taihang landscapes

                    
Duration
3 Days 2 Nights

                    
Main Destinations
Nuwa Palace, 129th Division Headquarters Site, Taihang Wuzhishan Mountain, Hanwang Nine Forts, Qingquan Temple

                    
Suitable For
Culture enthusiasts, red history learners, hiking enthusiasts, family trips

                    
Average Budget
¥500-¥800

Ancestral Temple of China

Nuwa Palace · Nuwa Cultural Garden · She County Museum

Highlights

Morning visit to Nuwa Palace to experience the essence of Nuwa culture, explore the hanging temple wonder and cliff inscriptions, afternoon tour of Nuwa Cultural Garden to learn about myths and legends, evening visit to She County Museum to systematically understand local history.

Attractions

Nuwa Palace

National scenic area, 5A-level scenic spot, built during the Northern Qi Dynasty, famous for its "hanging temple", "inscribed scriptures", and "ancient cypress" as three wonders, China's largest Nuwa worship architectural complex, known as the "Ancestral Temple of China".

Nuwa Cultural Garden

Large cultural park themed on Nuwa culture, showcasing myths and legends like "creating humans with clay" and "mending the sky with stones" through sculptures, murals, etc., an important window to understand Nuwa culture.

She County Museum

Local comprehensive museum, housing over 3,000 cultural relics, systematically displaying the historical development of She County from ancient times to modern times, especially notable for Nuwa culture and red culture exhibits.

Practical Information

Accommodation Recommendations

Homestays around Nuwa Palace Scenic Area
Hotels in county center
Culture-themed hotels

Food Recommendations

She County Min Noodles
Pepper Bud Dishes
Taihang Wild Vegetables
Donkey Meat Sausage

Travel Tips

Need comfortable sports shoes for climbing to Nuwa Palace
Nuwa culture tour guide service available (¥50/time)
Museum free entry, requires ID

Red Memories

129th Division Headquarters Site · Taihang Wuzhishan Mountain · Xiangtangpu Ambush Battle Site

Highlights

Morning visit to 129th Division Headquarters Site to revisit the War of Resistance history, experience the Taihang spirit, afternoon climb Taihang Wuzhishan Mountain to enjoy canyon scenery, evening explore Xiangtangpu Ambush Battle Site.

Attractions

129th Division Headquarters Site

National key cultural relics protection unit, headquarters site of the 129th Division led by Liu Bocheng and Deng Xiaoping during the War of Resistance, existing headquarters site, General Ridge, exhibition hall, etc., a famous national red education base.

Taihang Wuzhishan Mountain

Named for its five peaks resembling five fingers of a hand, main peak elevation 1283 meters, deep canyons, dense vegetation, combining natural landscapes and red historical sites, a great place for mountain climbing and scenery viewing.

Xiangtangpu Ambush Battle Site

In 1938, the Eighth Route Army 129th Division launched the famous Xiangtangpu Ambush Battle here, currently preserving the ambush battle monument, memorial hall, etc., an important site for commemorating revolutionary martyrs.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

129th Division Site about 5km from county center, 10 minutes by taxi
Direct tourist shuttle to Taihang Wuzhishan Mountain (daily departures 8:00/10:00)
Xiangtangpu Site accessible by self-driving, about 20km from Wuzhishan

Ticket Information

Nuwa Palace: ¥80
129th Division Headquarters Site: Free (registration required)
Taihang Wuzhishan Mountain: ¥70
Xiangtangpu Ambush Battle Site: Free

Travel Tips

Recommended to hire guide at 129th Division Site (¥80/time) for detailed history
Wuzhishan climb takes about 3 hours, recommended to bring drinking water
No loud talking in red sites, maintain solemnity

Taihang Scenery

Hanwang Nine Forts · Qingquan Temple · Return Trip

Highlights

Morning visit to Hanwang Nine Forts to admire Taihang terraces and ancient fort scenery, afternoon explore thousand-year-old Qingquan Temple to experience Buddhist culture, purchase She County specialties and return.

Attractions

Hanwang Nine Forts

Consisting of Hanshan Mountain and nine forts, said to be built by King Han during the Warring States period, featuring ancient fort sites, Taihang terraces, red leaf scenery, etc., an excellent position to overlook the panoramic view of She County.

Qingquan Temple

Originally built during the Han Dynasty, expanded during the Tang Dynasty, most existing structures are from Ming and Qing dynasties, named for the clear spring beside the temple that never dries up, featuring ancient cypress trees, numerous stone inscriptions, a famous ancient temple in southern Hebei.

She County Specialty Market

Professional market gathering various She County specialty products, mainly selling Sichuan peppercorns, walnuts, dried persimmons, Taihang ya cypress products, etc., a good place to purchase souvenirs.

Practical Information

Experience Activities

Hiking and sightseeing at Hanwang Nine Forts
Praying activities at Qingquan Temple
Taihang folk performances
Handmade pepper oil making experience

Specialty Recommendations

She County Sichuan peppercorns
Taihang walnuts
Dried persimmons
Ya cypress handicrafts
Coarse cloth products

Return Guide

She County about 80km from Handan Railway Station, 1.5-hour drive
Direct long-distance buses from county center to Handan, Shijiazhuang, Beijing
Specialty market supports express delivery, convenient for carrying

Must-Try Foods in She County

She County Min Noodles

She County traditional noodles, made by squeezing dough into boiling water with special tools to create short noodles, served with various seasonings and sauces, chewy texture, delicious flavor, essential local festival food.

Pepper Bud Dishes

Specialty dish made with tender buds of pepper trees from Taihang mountain area, can be served cold, stir-fried, or as filling, unique numbing aroma, nutritious, representative spring food of She County.

Donkey Meat Sausage

She County traditional meat product, using fresh donkey meat mixed with various spices stuffed into casings, cured and smoked, sliced for consumption, firm texture, rich aroma.

Taihang Oil Noodles

Made with oat flour from Taihang mountain area, can be steamed or boiled, often served with lamb soup, smooth texture, easy to digest, traditional staple for winter warmth and cold resistance.

She County Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Spring (April-May): Flowers blooming, suitable for mountain climbing
Autumn (September-October): Pleasant weather, mountains covered in red leaves
Summer (June-August): Escaping heat, canyon rafting

Must-Try Foods

She County Min Noodles
Pepper Bud Dishes
Donkey Meat Sausage
Taihang Oil Noodles
Dried Persimmon with Scallion Roll

Budget Reference

Tickets: About ¥200-300
Accommodation: ¥100-200/night
Food: ¥40-80/day
Transportation: About ¥50
Total: ¥500-800

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nuwa Palace require climbing? → Yes, recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes
Is there a guide at 129th Division Headquarters Site? → Yes, can book guide service
Where to buy authentic She County peppercorns? → County specialty market or farmer direct sales points
Is Taihang Wuzhishan Mountain suitable for elderly and children? → Some sections are steep, recommended to choose based on physical strength