Chenggu County Travel
Chenggu County, Shaanxi — Hometown of Zhang Qian, pioneer of the Silk Road, and China's Hometown of Citrus. Visit Zhang Qian Memorial Hall, stroll through ten-thousand-mu orange gardens, cruise Nansha Lake Wetlands, and taste Chenggu specialty cuisine. 3-day in-depth tour includes historical culture, eco-sightseeing, leisure vacation, and food experience.
Chenggu County Three-Day In-Depth Tour
Visit the starting point of the Silk Road, stroll through ten-thousand-mu orange gardens, cruise wetland lakes, and taste Chenggu cuisine
Arrive in Chenggu, check into hotel then head to Zhang Qian Memorial Hall to learn about the life of the Silk Road pioneer. In the afternoon, visit Zhang Qian Tomb and the Silk Road Cultural Park to experience the history of Sino-foreign cultural exchange.
- Chenggu Zhang Qian Hotel
- Orange Garden Scenic Area B&B
- County Business Hotel
- Chenggu Mianpi (Rice Noodles)
- Yuangong Assorted Stew
- Citrus
- Memorial Hall closed on Mondays
- Detailed guided tours available in the scenic area
- Respect cultural relics, do not touch exhibits
Full day visiting Orange Garden Scenic Area, strolling through ten-thousand-mu contiguous orange orchards, experiencing citrus picking (seasonal), and tasting fresh citrus. In the afternoon, visit the Citrus Culture Exhibition Hall to learn about Chenggu citrus cultivation history.
- About 30 minutes drive from county town to Orange Garden Scenic Area
- Sightseeing cars available in the scenic area
- Recommended to visit in autumn
- Entrance Fee: ¥30
- Picking Experience: Additional charge
- Sightseeing Car: ¥20
- Best season to visit: September-November
- Follow farmer guidance when picking citrus
- Farmhouse restaurants available in the scenic area
Morning visit Nansha Lake Scenic Area, cruise the lake to enjoy wetland scenery. Afternoon purchase Chenggu specialty products, taste local cuisine, concluding a pleasant Chenggu journey.
- Cruise Dock → Lake Center Island
- Beach Leisure Area → Return
- Chenggu Citrus
- Gastrodia Tuber
- Shiitake Mushrooms
- Wild Honey
- Entrance Fee: ¥40
- Boat Ride: ¥50
- County to Scenic Area: 20 minutes
Must-Try Foods in Chenggu County
Chenggu Mianpi (Rice Noodles)
Chenggu specialty snack, steamed from rice batter, served with bean sprouts, chili oil and other seasonings, soft and glutinous texture, spicy and fresh, slightly different in flavor from Hanzhong Mianpi.
Yuangong Assorted Stew
Chenggu traditional famous dish, prepared with more than ten ingredients including pork, tofu, and vegetables. The soup is fresh and delicious, rich in nutrition, a must-have dish at local banquets.
Chenggu Citrus
Chenggu specialty, thin-skinned with thick flesh, juicy and sweet, rich in vitamin C, a national geographical indication product, available for picking experience when ripe in autumn.
Vegetable Tofu
Chenggu traditional food, tofu and greens cooked together, fresh and delicious soup, rich in nutrition, a beloved local breakfast choice.
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Citrus ripening season, picking experience available
- Spring (Mar-May): Orange blossoms fragrant, pleasant climate
- Summer: Nansha Lake summer resort
- Chenggu Mianpi
- Yuangong Assorted Stew
- Chenggu Citrus
- Vegetable Tofu
- Pot Chicken
- Tickets: approx. ¥100
- Accommodation: ¥150-250/night
- Meals: ¥50-80/day
- Transport: approx. ¥200
- Total: ¥800-1200
- Best season for Orange Garden? → Sep-Nov during citrus ripening period
- Opening hours of Zhang Qian Memorial Hall? → Tue-Sun 9:00-17:00
- Must-buy specialties in Chenggu? → Citrus, gastrodia tuber, shiitake mushrooms
- What recreational activities at Nansha Lake? → Boat rides, beach leisure