Southern Shaanxi Xunyang — Pearl of the Han River, Hometown of Taiji. Explore the world's rare natural Taiji city, wander through the thousand-year-old Shuhe trading town, and experience the unique urban pattern of "one river, two streams, three banks". A 3-day in-depth tour featuring geological wonders, ancient towns, and red culture.
Decipher geological wonders, traverse a thousand-year-old town, pursue red memories, savor Han River cuisine, and experience the unique charm of Xunyang's mountains and rivers.
Arrive in Xunyang, check into a river-view hotel, then visit the Taiji City scenic area. Climb the viewing platform to overlook the natural Taiji map, visit the geological museum to learn about its formation, and enjoy sunset photos along the Han River promenade in the evening.
Full day exploring Shuhe Ancient Town. Visit Huangzhou Guild Hall and Yangsi Temple in the morning, experience the intangible cultural heritage performance of Hanjiang Haozi (boatmen's chant) in the afternoon, and enjoy local night market food in the evening.
Visit the Red Army Memorial Hall park in the morning, take a boat trip on Taiji Lake; buy local specialties like Xunyang hovenia dulcis and lion-head citrus in the afternoon before departure.
National geographical indication product. Fermented and distilled from wild hovenia dulcis, amber-colored with a unique caramel aroma and lingering sweetness.
A traditional banquet from the ancient town, featuring eight cold dishes, eight hot dishes, and eight steamed bowls, embodying the "eight cold, eight hot, eight steam" culinary culture of southern Shaanxi.
Xunyang special noodle made from a mix of corn and wheat flour, served with homemade sour cabbage — sour, spicy, chewy and refreshing.
Using wild catfish and yellow catfish from the Han River, prepared as sour cabbage fish, dry-braised fish, fish ball soup, and more — a whole fish feast highlighting fresh and spicy flavors.