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Chenggu Museum
The Zhang Qian Tomb Attraction is located in Raojiaying Village, Bowang Street Office, Chenggu County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. It is built based on the tomb of Zhang Qian, a famous diplomat, explorer and pioneer of the "Silk Road" in the Western Han Dynasty. The Attraction covers an area of about 145 acres and has six major theme tourist areas, namely the Zhang Qian Hometown Exhibition Hall, Zhang Qian Cultural Forest, Zhang Qian Life and Deeds Exhibition Hall, Zhang Qian Tomb Area, Zhang Qian Deeds Silhouette Exhibition, and Zhang Qian Deeds Oil Painting Exhibition Hall. The Attraction is shaded by trees, lush flowers and plants, and towering palaces. You can rest and travel everywhere. The Zhang Qian Tomb in the Attraction is now a national key cultural relic protection unit and a world cultural heritage. It is an important relic for us to commemorate Zhang Qian and pay tribute to Zhang Qian, and it is a physical witness of the cultural exchange between China and the West.Chenggu · 3.7km from downtown
Tomb of Zhang Qian
This is the cemetery of Zhang Qian, a famous diplomat, traveler and explorer in the Western Han Dynasty, the pioneer of the "Silk Road". The tomb is surrounded by ancient cypresses. The whole cemetery is symmetrically distributed with the Xiandian as the central axis. In front of the tomb, a pair of stone tigers from the Han Dynasty are rough in carving, majestic in posture and generous in pattern. There are large murals painted by the famous calligrapher and painter Zhang Chongguang in the Hall of Xian. The east and west side halls are the exhibition rooms, and the exhibition of "Zhang Qian's Life and Great Achievements" and the folk art exhibition with distinctive southern Shaanxi characteristics are held respectively. The Que-style gate is made of blue bricks and tiles, simple and elegant. The two ques are opposite to each other.Chenggu · 3.5km from downtown
Xinghan Scenic Spot
Xinghan Scenic SpotHanyuan LakeBuilt with the natural ecology of the Han River as its foundation and the essence of Han culture as its soul, this Han-themed cultural tourism resort recreates the historical splendor of the early Han dynasty. It integrates Han-style attractions, commercial streets, museums, hotels, dining, and performances to offer visitors an elegant, delightful, and joyful Han cultural experience. The large-scale water show "Legend of Tianhan," directed by renowned director Sha Xiaolan, features over 200 performers in a spectacular aquatic production combining water projections, floating installations, synchronized formations, and innovative visual effects.Hanyuan LakeThe water stage comes alive with passionate performances, enhanced by modern high-tech elements including grand fountain displays, large-scale pyrotechnic effects, laser shows, and dynamic fan-shaped water screens - presenting visitors with a breathtaking legendary panorama of Han culture.Hanzhong · 28.7km from Chenggu
Shangyuanguan Ancient Town
Chenggu · 12.2km from downtown
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, also known as the Terracotta Army, is located about 1.5 kilometers east of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and forms part of the extensive necropolis. There were more than a thousand terracotta soldiers unearthed here, each with a different facial expression. Standing before the massive underground army, you will feel the extraordinary might of the Qin Emperor that enabled him to unify six warring states two thousand years ago. The Qin Emperor Ying Zheng began building the mausoleum for himself at the age of 13. Nearly 720000 men and 38 years were required to complete this vast project.China · Xi'an
Shaanxi History Museum
History background: Shaanxi History Museum is located in the northwest of the Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an. It is one of the landmark attractions of Xi'an. The museum was planned in 1983, started in the summer of 1986, and officially opened on June 20, 1991. It was named Shaanxi History Museum. In 2016, Shaanxi History Museum was selected as "China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage" by the Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Chinese Architectural Society. Museum Features: Shaanxi History Museum is a large modern museum, and its completion marks a new milestone in the development of China's museum industry. This museum is a Tang-style building complex with a "central hall and four corner towers". The main and secondary buildings are well-organized, the heights are staggered, and the momentum is solemn. It integrates national traditions, local characteristics and the spirit of the times. The museum covers an area of 65,000 square meters, and houses more than 380,000 cultural relics ranging from simple stone tools used in the initial stage of ancient humans to various artifacts in social life before 1840, covering a time span of more than one million years. The cultural relics are not only numerous and diverse, but also of high quality and wide value. The collections in the museum are dazzling and exquisite. It is an art hall that showcases the history and culture of Shaanxi and ancient Chinese civilization, and is known as the "Pearl of the Ancient Capital, the Treasure House of China." There are many treasures in the museum, including bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, pottery figurines from various dynasties, gold and silver utensils from the Han and Tang dynasties, and murals from Tang tombs. Most of them are treasures from the prosperous periods of the Han and Tang dynasties, and some of them are fine items that are prohibited from leaving the country. Collection treasures: There are three exhibition halls in the center of the museum. The first exhibition hall displays cultural relics from the prehistoric civilization of Lantian ape-man 1.15 million years ago to the Qin Dynasty; the second exhibition hall displays cultural relics from the Han Dynasty and the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties; and the third exhibition hall is mainly cultural relics from the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Each exhibition hall has its own treasure. There are special exhibition halls on the east and west sides of the central hall. On the west side, there is a "Special Exhibition of Tang Dynasty Treasures (Treasure Hall, Cultural Relics Unearthed in Hejiacun)", where many fine gold and silver wares from the heyday of the Tang Dynasty were transferred to be exhibited. On the east side, there is a "Treasures of Tang Dynasty Murals Exhibition", which exhibits a number of authentic Tang Dynasty tomb murals. The tripod The tripod is placed in the first exhibition hall at the entrance of the museum, and it can be said to be the treasure of the first exhibition hall. The replica is placed here, and the original is kept in the warehouse. Inscription on the outer wall: The inscription "All under heaven is the king's land; all the people are the king's subjects" reflects the land ownership system in the Western Zhou Dynasty. There are four lines of inscriptions with 28 characters on the inner wall of the Yi Ding. The general meaning is: In early August of a certain year, Wang Jiang took back the land originally given to Shi Lu and gave it to Yi, who then made this tripod to commemorate it. Queen's Seal: One of the treasures worth seeing in the second exhibition hall is the jade seal of the empress of the Han Dynasty, which is displayed separately. The seal is made of Xinjiang Hetian mutton-fat jade and is engraved with a Chihu, symbolizing royal power. Three-color camel figurines carrying music: This world-famous tri-color camel figurine carrying music is located in the third exhibition hall of Shaanxi History Museum. Its overall appearance and color are well preserved. There are seven men sitting on the camel's back, holding different musical instruments in their hands. Among them, the figurine holding the clapboard is listening attentively, as if intoxicated by the wonderful music. The woman in the middle is performing, and the camel opens its mouth wide and looks up to the sky, as if it is also singing with its master. Gold-inlaid animal head agate cup: This cultural relic, located in the special exhibition "Tang Dynasty Relics Special Exhibition", is one of the first 64 national treasures listed by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage that are never allowed to be exhibited abroad. There are also many other treasures such as black-glazed oil-drip bowls, green-glazed porcelain pots with handles, gilded silver bamboo-joint copper incense burners, gold bowls with mandarin duck and lotus petal patterns, and so on.China · Xi'an
Crested Ibis Ecological Park
Yang CountyThe Crested Ibis Ecological Park is a Crested Ibis rescue, breeding and ecotourism Attraction integrating protection, scientific research, teaching, publicity and education. The park has more than 10,000 square meters of Crested Ibis breeding cages and large net cages for wild domestication, as well as a Crested Ibis Education Hall with complete functions.Visitors can experience and listen to the little-known and touching stories that happened during the process of the red-crowned crane's re-protection.Yang County · 23.3km from Chenggu
Hanzhong Rapeseed Flower Sea
Located in the Qinba Mountains, Hanzhong is a traditional rapeseed planting and production base, with about 1.12 million mu of rapeseed flowers. In March and April every year, millions of mu of rapeseed flowers in the Hanzhong Basin and the shallow hills are in full bloom at the same time. The blooming rapeseed flowers and the inlaid wheat seedlings and the green mountains and green waters complement each other and are spectacular, forming a beautiful landscape in the Hanzhong Basin. It was rated as "the most beautiful sea of rapeseed flowers in China". The rapeseed flower sea in Hanzhong is not a continuous piece, but the soft green and delicate yellow alternate with each other. You will feel the shock of the color when you swim in it. The emerald green leaves and bright yellow flowers set off each other, bee and butterfly. Flying and fragrant. The rape blossoms blooming in the fields, the peach blossoms blooming just right on the ridges, the slender and green weeping willows, and the farmyards and green hills and green trees that can be seen from a distance together constitute a colorful painting. Whether you are passing by or making a special trip to visit, you will be fascinated by this gorgeous scenery, and even the gloom in your heart will disappear. All you can feel is the spring brought by the bees flapping and buzzing in the middle of the flower fields. smell, natural taste.Yang County · 20.7km from Chenggu
Xi'an City Wall
Xi'an City Wall is a landmark of this ancient city. The city walls that we see now were built in the early years of the Ming dynasty and they are now more than 600 years old. The walls were built on the foundations of the imperial city of the Tang Dynasty and they are formed together with a series of defensive installments such as moats and turrets. At present, Xi'an City Wall can be accessed by many city gates. Visitors can choose the nearest one to them. The South Gate is the visitor entrance of Xi'an City and is also the city gate with more tourists. Cycling on the ancient walls is a good experience. Riding on the wall overlooking the ancient capital of the thirteenth dynasty, you will have a feeling of travelling through time.China · Xi'an
Huaqing Palace
Huaqing Palace attraction is located 30 km east of Xi'an, adjacent to the Terracotta Warriors. Renowned for its timeless hot spring resources and numerous historical events, it has become an iconic cultural tourism attraction of Tang Dynasty palaces in China. Palace scenic spots Huaqing Palace boasts a long history, serving as an imperial retreat for emperors from the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties. The palace features cultural zones like the Tang Imperial Hot Spring Relics Museum, the Xi'an Incident site—Five-Room Hall, Nine Dragon Lake and Lotus Lake scenic areas, and the Tang Pear Garden Museum. Notable architectural complexes include Feishuang Hall, Wanshou Hall, Changsheng Hall, Huanyuan Garden, and Yuwang Hall. The stele of "hot spring ode" Mount Li hot springs, developed early and favored by emperors throughout history, enjoy the reputation of being "the imperial hot springs under heaven." As far back as the Yangshao culture period 6,000 years ago, the ancient Jiangzhai people began utilizing these springs. With their profound cultural heritage spanning millennia, Mount Li hot springs represent an indispensable part of Chinese historical culture. The stele of hot spring ode in the attraction stands 154 cm tall, 72 cm wide, and 19 cm thick, featuring a coiled dragon design and a trapezoidal base. Engraved by Yuan Chang, the governor of Yongzhou during the Northern Wei Dynasty, the inscription reads, "The hot spring is nature's prescription and the primordial healer of the universe. People from all nations and those suffering from ailments come with provisions to seek relief in its waters." This stele is the earliest surviving written artifact at Huaqing Palace. Tang Imperial Hot Spring Relics Museum This is the site of the bathing pool described in the "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" where Yang Guifei emerged from her bath. After the An Lushan Rebellion, little remained of the original structure. In 1982, while constructing the "Guifei Pavilion," the Lintong County Government accidentally discovered the ruins of a Tang Dynasty bathing pool. After excavation and restoration, the Huaqing Palace imperial hot spring ruins museum was established. This small yet exquisitely designed pool measures 3.6 meters east-west and 2.9 meters north-south, with an oval-like shape. The pool walls are entirely built with bluestone slabs, featuring a two-tiered terrace structure composed of 18 arched stone sections. Inside the pool lies a dedicated bathing stone for Yang Guifei, engraved with the character "Yang." At the center of the pool bottom is a 10 cm diameter water inlet. A white marble lotus pedestal was unearthed here, connecting to both a showerhead above and ceramic water pipes below that linked to the main water source. Due to natural pressure, hot spring water would spray outward through the lotus showerhead, creating a mist effect remarkably similar to modern showers. Adjacent to the Guifei Pool to the east lies Emperor Xuanzong's exclusive imperial hot spring. During the Tang Dynasty, the Nine Dragon Hall stood above this pool, featuring nine white jade-carved dragons spouting water outside. This pool's surface resembles a realistic lotus shape, hence its alternate name "Lotus Pool." Xi'an incident site The five-room hall at the Xi'an incident site in Huaqing Palace is where the Xi'an incident took place. To this day, the glass windows and walls of the five-room hall still bear bullet marks from the fierce battle during the military remonstrance. The desks, chairs, beds, sofas, tea sets, stoves, carpets, telephones, and other office items in each room are replicated and arranged according to their original appearance. Historical events: Beacon fire to deceive the feudal lords In 779 BC, King You of Zhou obtained the beautiful Bao Si, yet she never smiled. To solve this, the king conspired with the treacherous minister Guo Shifu and lit the beacon fires at the Huaqing Palace attraction. The feudal lords across the land saw the signals.Beacon fireHe quickly led his troops to rescue the king, but King You told the feudal lords, "I lit the beacon fires just to make my queen laugh," upon which Bao Si burst into laughter. The feudal lords arrived valiantly but left resentfully. Seeing King You's incompetence and the people's discontent, the Quanrong tribe seized the opportunity to launch an attack. As the enemy troops approached the mountain, King You urgently raised the beacon fires.Beacon fireHe mobilized troops, but none of the feudal lords came to his rescue. King You fled with Bao Si toMount LiHe was later killed by the Quanrong tribe, leaving behind historical anecdotes such as "a smile worth a thousand gold," "losing the kingdom for a smile," and "playing with beacon fires to deceive the feudal lords." And this beacon tower at Huaqing Palace attraction towers at an altitude of 913.6 m.Mount LiThe beacon tower at Huaqing Palace attraction on the first peak of Xixiu Ridge. Su Dongpo composing poetry at Mount Li During the Jiayou era of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Lishan hot springs, meticulously restored by Liu Ziyong and others, became breathtakingly beautiful, attracting crowds of visitors who composed poems and essays to express their nostalgia. Among the countless poetic works, the emerging literary giant Su Shi stood out with his masterpieces like "Lady of Guo's night outing" and "Lishan" during his visit to the hot springs. Xi'an incident The Xi'an incident, also known as the "double-twelfth incident". Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng launched a mutiny at Huaqing Palace, detaining the then chairman of the Military Commission of the National Government. Performance items You can watch a large-scale dance drama at the attraction. ▲ The Song of Everlasting Sorrow is China's first large-scale live historical dance drama created by Shaanxi Tourism Group. Based on Bai Juyi's timeless poem of the same name, it fully utilizes the attraction's resources and employs high-tech stage lighting to combine historical storytelling with live performances, recreating the love story of Emperor Li Longji and Yang Guifei at Huaqing Palace over 1,300 years ago. ▲There is also the historical adaptation "12-12 Xi'an Incident," which vividly and authentically recreates the lesser-known details of the "Xi'an Incident."China · Xi'an
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What travellers say about Chenggu
Anonymous user24 September 2026
5.0
This scenic area is truly, truly, truly amazing. I checked on Douban, and it only became permanently free in July, but the area is very well maintained and definitely worth a visit.
Chenggu Museum
M15***142 October 2026
5.0
With well-developed facilities, shady trees, and rich cultural heritage, this scenic spot offers children a valuable historical learning experience and is well worth a visit. The staff are sincere and helpful, admission is free, and parking is convenient.
Tomb of Zhang Qian
Anonymous user17 October 2026
5.0
I'm in Xi'an, which is relatively close to Hanzhong, but this was my first time visiting Xinghan Scenic Area in Hanzhong. Overall, I felt it was quite nice; it was grand, magnificent, beautiful, and full of interesting sights. However, since it wasn't a holiday, it felt a bit deserted. The newly built food and beverage area was particularly quiet. I suggest that such scenic spots should be open both day and night.
Xinghan Scenic Spot
M60***7130 September 2023
5.0
Shangyuanguan Ancient Town has completely preserved historical relics, with profound cultural heritage and ancient charm. The folk customs are simple and warm! Reasonable prices, delicious specialties! Convenient transportation! It is one of the places worth visiting in Hanzhong area!
Shangyuanguan Ancient Town
Alicertola23 October 2026
5.0
L’esercito di terracotta è davvero bellissimo. Da non perdere è il parco archeologico
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
Hteng22 October 2026
5.0
陕西历史博物馆文物众多，令人震撼，还真能夠让人一眼千年，回味无穷。另外，讲解员June很称职，讲解十分详细、生动有趣。
Shaanxi History Museum
Anonymous user8 November 2025
5.0
This scenic area is definitely worth a visit! The mountain and water scenery is absolutely stunning, with lush greenery, fresh air, and clean, easy-to-walk trails. The main attractions offer incredibly photogenic views, and the facilities are comprehensive with clear signage to prevent getting lost. The staff are friendly and welcoming, making for a comfortable overall experience and excellent value for money. Highly recommended for anyone who loves natural beauty!
Crested Ibis Ecological Park
M29***1220 March 2026
5.0
I went to Huangtang in Hanzhong to see the rapeseed flowers. The rapeseed flower festival just opened yesterday, and today it was packed with tourists. The flowers were truly beautiful, and the photos turned out amazing. I'll definitely come back next year.
Hanzhong Rapeseed Flower Sea
Anonymous user22 October 2026
4.0
I went up in the off-season after dark. The walk from Yongning Gate to Hanguang Gate was okay, and you could even cycle in the dark.
The city wall was quite dark, and the nearby advertising light bulbs were too bright and glaring. The city management should really do something about it.
The Hanguang Gate Museum was quite nice, but there was a strange smell at night.
Xi'an City Wall
賢賢君21 October 2026
5.0
Teacher Ma was incredibly patient with us tourists (we arrived half an hour late) and provided detailed explanations and arrangements for each attraction, ensuring a smooth trip to Huaqing Palace. She also promptly informed us about nearby accommodations and hot springs. Furthermore, she thoughtfully helped us exchange our tickets for the "Song of Everlasting Regret" performance and even sent us some information and photos of Huaqing Palace after the tour. She was so kind and we were so lucky to have met Teacher Ma.
Huaqing Palace
