Qishan County Travel
Qishan County, Baoji, Shaanxi — Birthplace of Zhou culture, hometown of Saozhi noodles, location of the Three Kingdoms ancient battlefield Wuzhang Plains. 3-day in-depth tour includes Zhou culture experience, Three Kingdoms relic exploration, and Xifu cuisine discovery.
Qishan County Three-Day Zhou Culture Journey
Explore the origin of Zhou rites, visit the ancient Three Kingdoms battleground, taste the homeland of Saozhi noodles, experience the perfect fusion of 3000-year Zhou culture and Xifu folk customs
Arrive in Qishan, check into hotel then head to Duke Zhou Temple Scenic Area, visit China's oldest Duke Zhou sacrificial temple and learn about the origins of Zhou culture. In the afternoon, climb Phoenix Mountain for a panoramic view of the Zhou plains. In the evening, visit the Zhou Culture Square to experience Zhou dynasty ceremonies.
- Qishan Grand Hotel
- Duke Zhou Temple Inn
- County Boutique B&B
- Qishan Saozhi Noodles
- Rolled Noodles
- Guokui with Chili
- Zhou dynasty costume rental available at the scenic area
- Hiking Phoenix Mountain takes 1.5 hours
- Zhou rite performances on weekends
Morning visit to Wuzhang Plains Zhu Geliang Temple, pay respects to Three Kingdoms relics and learn about Zhuge Liang's Northern Expeditions. In the afternoon, tour the Three Kingdoms cultural theme town and experience ancient battlefield scenes. In the evening, enjoy an authentic Qishan farmhouse Saozhi noodle banquet.
- About 40 minutes drive from county town to Wuzhang Plains
- Shuttle buses between scenic areas
- Combo ticket recommended
- Zhu Geliang Temple: ¥50
- Three Kingdoms Town: Free
- Live Performance: ¥80
- Memorial ceremony at 10:00 AM
- Three Kingdoms themed restaurant inside the scenic area
- Three Kingdoms Culture Festival in autumn
Morning visit to Xifu Folk Custom Village, experience traditional handicraft making and learn Saozhi noodle preparation techniques. Afternoon browse the Qishan specialty market to purchase souvenirs, concluding the Zhou culture journey.
- Saozhi Noodle Making Experience
- Shadow Puppetry Performance
- Xifu Paper-cutting Workshop
- Shehuo Face Mask Painting
- Qishan Aromatic Vinegar
- Hollow Dried Noodles
- Chili Powder
- Guokui Flatbread
- 20 minutes from folk village to high-speed rail station
- Specialty market offers mailing service
- Last bus at 18:00
Must-Try Foods in Qishan County
Qishan Saozhi Noodles
China's geographical indication product, emphasizing the nine-character principle of 'pan-fried, thin, chewy, smooth, sour, spicy, and fragrant'. Rich minced meat sauce, thin and chewy noodles, sour and spicy appetizing.
Rolled Noodles
Xifu specialty snack, chewy and smooth noodles served with oil-spiced chili, aromatic vinegar, bean sprouts and other toppings, sour and spicy, a perfect summer refreshment.
Guokui with Chili
Traditional staple food, crispy outside and soft inside Guokui flatbread, filled with oil-spiced chili and pickled vegetables, blending wheat aroma with spicy flavor, simple yet delicious.
Vinegar Jelly
Made from leftover vinegar brewing materials, smooth and slightly sour texture, served with special seasonings, a Qishan specialty health food.
- Spring (Mar-May): Temple fair season, pleasant climate
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Wuzhang Plains red leaves, food festival
- 15th day of 3rd lunar month: Duke Zhou Temple Ancient Temple Fair
- Qishan Saozhi Noodles
- Rolled Noodles
- Vinegar Jelly
- Guokui with Chili
- Saozhi Meat Flatbread
- Tickets: approx. ¥150
- Accommodation: ¥120-200/night
- Meals: ¥30-60/day
- Transport: approx. ¥100
- Total: ¥700-1000
- Where to find the most authentic Qishan Saozhi noodles? → Folk Village Experience Hall or time-honored noodle shops
- Best season to visit Wuzhang Plains? → Autumn red leaf season (Oct-Nov)
- What to see at Duke Zhou Temple? → Yuan Dynasty building complex, Tang Dynasty steles, Runde Spring
- What souvenirs to buy in Qishan? → Aromatic vinegar, hollow dried noodles, chili powder