Xuchang, Henan — the ancient capital of the Han and Wei dynasties and the birthplace of Cao Wei culture. It boasts historical relics such as Prime Minister Cao's Mansion and Chunqiu Building, the ecological beauty of Yanling (the hometown of flowers and trees), and the Jun porcelain culture of Shenhou Ancient Town. It is a tourist destination that combines historical heritage with ecological leisure.
Central urban area of Xuchang, core area of Cao Wei culture
New urban area of Xuchang, a development zone integrating history and modernity
Millennium ancient capital of Jun porcelain, a famous historical and cultural city
Hometown of music and dance, industrial tourism demonstration zone
China's hometown of flowers and trees, ecological tourism demonstration zone
Millennium ancient county, the kingdom of tobacco leaves
Taste the historical storms of the Three Kingdoms, admire the four-season sea of flowers in Yanling, seek the thousand-year charm of Jun porcelain, and recall the glory of the ancient capital of the Han and Wei dynasties
Visit Prime Minister Cao's Mansion in the morning to experience Cao Cao's great talent and strategy, taste Xuchang Braised Noodles at noon, visit Chunqiu Building in the afternoon to experience Guan Yu's loyalty culture, and stroll around Baling Bridge Scenic Area in the evening, recalling the storms of the ancient battlefield of the Three Kingdoms.
Wander around Yanling National Flower and Tree Expo Garden in the morning to admire the wonders of four-season flowers, taste Chimonanthus Praecox Banquet at noon, experience Huadu Hot Spring to relax in the afternoon, and stroll around Wucai Dadi Tourism and Leisure Area in the evening.
Visit Shenhou Ancient Town in the morning, stroll through the ancient streets to feel the charm of the millennium porcelain capital, visit Jun Kiln Official Site Museum to understand the firing technology of Jun porcelain, experience the fun of making Jun porcelain by hand in the afternoon, and return in the evening.
Xuchang's characteristic pasta, made of high-gluten flour hand-pulled, served with mutton soup, mutton slices, kelp, tofu skin and other ingredients. The noodles are chewy and the soup is delicious, which is one of the most favorite foods of local people.
A special food of Zhangdi Village, Jian'an District, Xuchang. It uses local goats and is slow-cooked in a large pot for several hours. The soup is clear and the meat is tender, served with baked sesame seed cake or pan kui (a kind of thick pancake). It has the effect of nourishing and health-preserving, and is a good product in winter.
A specialty of Xuchang and a national geographical indication product. It is made from soybeans, with bright yellow color and chewy taste, rich in protein. It can be eaten cold, stir-fried or in soup, and is a famous vegetarian delicacy in the local area.
A special snack of Shenhou Town, Yuzhou. It is cooked with tofu, vermicelli, green vegetables, fried tofu and other ingredients in a special soup, served with chili, sesame paste and other seasonings. It is spicy and delicious with unique flavor.