Hancheng City Travel
Hometown of literature and history, pearl of the Yellow River — Hancheng City combines the hometown of the historian, Ming-Qing ancient architecture, and Zhou Dynasty ruins. The 3-day 2-night deep dive tour covers historical pilgrimage, ancient village exploration, and ruins investigation, experiencing three thousand years of Hancheng culture.
Hancheng City Three-Day Two-Night Historical Literature Journey
Pay homage to historian Sima Qian, visit Ming-Qing Dangjia Village, explore Zhou Dynasty ruins
Morning pay homage to Sima Qian's temple and tomb, learning about the creation of Records of the Grand Historian; afternoon tour Hancheng Ancient City and visit the Confucian Temple ancient building complex.
- Hancheng International Hotel
- Sima Qian Temple Guesthouse
- Ancient City Featured B&B
- Lamb Hele Noodles
- Wonton Bread
- Red Sweet Noodles
- Sima Qian Temple requires climbing 99 steps
- Confucian Temple closed on Mondays
- Ancient City night light show is worth seeing
Full day tour of Dangjia Village's Ming-Qing ancient residence complex, admiring courtyard architectural art; evening head to Yellow River Longmen to view the magnificent river scenery.
- Tourist shuttle from Hancheng Bus Station to Dangjia Village
- Longmen Scenic Area requires self-driving or chartered car
- Hiring a guide recommended for explanations
- Dangjia Village: ¥60
- Puzhao Temple: ¥30
- Yellow River Longmen: Free
- Dangjia Village architectural details worth savoring
- Be careful when viewing Longmen scenery
- Can purchase Dangjia Village specialty fabric art
Morning visit Liangdaicun Zhou Dynasty ruins to learn about Rui State history and culture; afternoon tour Hancheng Museum, depart in the evening.
- Rui State Culture Lecture
- Bronze Ware Appreciation
- Hancheng Drum Performance
- Hancheng Sichuan Pepper
- Dahongpao Persimmons
- Dangjia Village Fabric Art
- Shuttle bus from Hancheng Bus Station to Xi'an
- 1.5 hours by bullet train from Hancheng High-Speed Rail Station to Xi'an
- Taxi to Weinan city center
Must-Try Foods in Hancheng City
Hancheng Lamb Hele Noodles
Hancheng specialty noodle dish, pressed from buckwheat flour, served with lamb mince soup, delicious broth, an excellent winter warming meal.
Wonton Bread
Hancheng traditional snack, a baked bun shaped like a wonton, crispy outside and soft inside, can be filled with various dishes, a popular local breakfast.
Hancheng Sichuan Pepper
National geographic indication product, with 'Dahongpao' being the most famous variety, rich numbing flavor, an excellent cooking seasoning choice.
- Spring (Apr-May): Pleasant climate, lush flowers and trees
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Crisp autumn weather, persimmons ripen
- Avoid high temperatures in July-August
- Worship the historian at Sima Qian Temple
- Explore Dangjia Village ancient residences
- Appreciate Liangdaicun bronze ware
- View magnificent river scenery at Yellow River Longmen
- Tickets: approx. ¥150
- Accommodation: ¥150-300/night
- Meals: ¥50-80/day
- Transport: approx. ¥200
- Total: ¥800-1200
- Why is Hancheng called 'Hometown of Literature and History'? → Because it is the hometown of Sima Qian
- How many years of history does Dangjia Village have? → Founded in Yuan Dynasty, flourished in Ming-Qing
- What was unearthed at Liangdaicun Ruins? → Rui State bronze ware, jade objects, etc.
- How to get from Hancheng to Xi'an? → 1.5 hours by high-speed rail or 3 hours by bus