Chengcheng County Travel
Hometown of black porcelain, landscape Chengcheng — integrating thousand-year-old kiln ruins, forest parks, and Qin-Han dynasty ruins. The 2-day 1-night deep dive tour covers ceramic culture, eco-leisure, and historical exploration, letting you experience the unique charm of Chengcheng.
Chengcheng County Two-Day One-Night Cultural Eco-Tour
Visit thousand-year-old kiln ruins, climb Huti Mountain scenic area, explore Qin-Han dynasty remains
Morning visit Yaotou Kiln ruins to learn about thousand-year ceramic craftsmanship; afternoon experience pottery making; evening climb Huti Mountain to watch the sunset.
- Chengcheng Hotel
- Huti Mountain Resort
- Yaotou Town Featured B&B
- Water Basin Lamb Soup
- Wheat Bubble Soup
- Chengcheng Apples
- Pottery making experience available at Yaotou Kiln
- Huti Mountain hiking takes about 1.5 hours
- Buy black porcelain crafts
Morning visit Liangzhou Qin-Han Palace Ruins Museum to learn about Qin-Han culture; afternoon tour Chengcheng Museum, climb Jingjinsi Pagoda for a panoramic view of the county.
- Tourist shuttle from county town to attractions
- Self-driving or chartered car recommended between attractions
- Jingjinsi Pagoda located in county center
- Yaotou Kiln: ¥40
- Huti Mountain: ¥30
- Liangzhou Ruins: Free
- Ruins museum closed on Mondays
- Jingjinsi Pagoda stairs are steep
- Can purchase apples and other specialties
Must-Try Foods in Chengcheng County
Chengcheng Water Basin Lamb Soup
Chengcheng specialty dish, made with high-quality local lamb and secret spices, clear broth with tender meat, an excellent winter nourishing meal.
Wheat Bubble Soup
Chengcheng traditional snack, crumbled roasted flatbread soaked in lamb soup, served with lamb and vermicelli, rich flavor and nutritious.
Chengcheng Apples
National geographic indication product, uniform shape, bright color, balanced sweet and sour taste, an important economic crop of the region.
- Spring (Apr-May): Pleasant climate, mountain flowers in bloom
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Apples ripen, crisp autumn weather
- Avoid high temperatures in July-August
- Yaotou Kiln Pottery Making Experience
- Huti Mountain Hiking and Viewing
- Qin-Han Culture Study Tour
- Apple Picking (Autumn)
- Tickets: ¥70-100
- Accommodation: ¥120-200/night
- Meals: ¥50-80/day
- Transport: approx. ¥100
- Total: ¥500-800
- Why is Yaotou Kiln important? → Largest folk kiln site in northern China
- What makes Huti Mountain special? → Steep like a pot, paths reaching the clouds
- Historical value of Liangzhou Ruins? → Model of Qin-Han palace architecture
- How to get from Chengcheng to Xi'an? → 2 hours by expressway or 1 hour by high-speed rail