Introduction: The place where Zhuge Liang cultivated the land. There are many historic sites such as the Wuhou Shrine, Santugutang, Caolu, etc. The natural scenery and cultural landscape complement each other. Here, one can deeply feel the charm of the Three Kingdoms culture and seem to travel back to that era full of heroes.
Tourist tips: It is recommended to spend half a day to a day here. You can savor the connotation of the Three Kingdoms culture in the scenic area and hire a tour guide to get a more in-depth understanding of historical allusions.
Xiangyang Ancient City Wall
Introduction: One of the relatively well-preserved ancient city walls in the country. The city gates like Linhan Gate and Furen City are magnificent. You can walk on the city wall, overlook the moat and the scenery inside and outside the ancient city. At night, when the lights are on, the ancient city wall looks more simple and elegant under the illumination of the lights, with a unique charm.
Tourist tips: You can choose to visit in the evening so that you can enjoy both the daytime scenery and the beautiful night view. You can ascend the city wall from Linhan Gate and stroll along the wall to enjoy the surrounding scenery.
Tangcheng Film and Television Base
Introduction: A large film and television base with the culture of the Tang Dynasty as the background. The buildings in the city are magnificent and splendid, with architectural complexes such as Zhuque Corridor, Dongshi (East Market), Xishi (West Market), and the imperial palace. There are also various wonderful performance activities, such as “The Song of the Great Tang”, making tourists feel as if they are in the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
Tourist tips: It is recommended to spend a day here. You can wear Tang costumes to take photos and check in at the base, watch wonderful performing arts shows, and experience the market life of the Tang Dynasty.
Natural landscape attractions
Xijiachi
Introduction: One of the earliest existing garden buildings in China. There are towering ancient trees and scattered pavilions and towers in the garden. There are spring eyes like Baima Spring. The spring water gurgles and the scenery is quiet and elegant, full of poetic and picturesque charm. It is a good place to experience the beauty of ancient gardens.
Tourist tips: The visiting time is 2 3 hours. You can take a walk in the garden to enjoy the scenery, drink tea and have a rest, enjoying a leisurely time.
Huangjiawan Scenic Area
Introduction: It is said to be the hometown of Zhuge Liang’s wife Huang Yueying. The scenic area is surrounded by mountains and rivers with rich vegetation. There are attractions such as Acou Cultural Square and Huang Gongci. There are also amusement projects such as outward bound training and grass skiing, suitable for parent-child tours and outdoor leisure.
Tourist tips: You can arrange half a day to visit. In the morning, you can visit the attractions, and in the afternoon, you can participate in the amusement projects.
Xiangyang Food Guide
Specialty cuisines
Xiangyang Beef Noodles
Features: The noodles are chewy, the beef is stewed very flavorful, tender and delicious. Then pour a spoonful of red oil made by boiling beef tallow, chili, pepper and other spices. The soup is spicy and delicious. Eating it makes you feel refreshing and hearty. It is the first choice for Xiangyang people’s breakfast.
Recommended restaurants: Chen’s Noodle Restaurant at the First Bridgehead, Deng’s Beef Brisket, etc. These restaurants are very popular among locals and have authentic flavors.
Xiangyang Dacaitou (Kuangming Cai)
Features: Also known as Kongming Cai, it is a traditional famous dish in Xiangyang. It is made by pickling mustard and is yellowish-brown in color. It tastes salty and fragrant with a crisp and tender texture. It can be eaten directly or used as a side dish for stir-frying or frying rice, etc. It is an excellent side dish.
Purchase recommendation: It is sold in major supermarkets. You can choose the Dacaitou with local characteristic brand packaging in Xiangyang.
Yicheng Prawns
Features: Using prawns as the main ingredient and cooked with unique seasonings, it has a bright red and shiny color and a spicy and delicious taste. The prawn meat is plump and tender. After eating the prawns, you can cook noodles and add side dishes in the soup, which is very flavorful.
Recommended restaurants: There are many Yicheng Prawns restaurants in Xiangyang, such as Yicheng Fat Boy Prawns. During the prawn season, they are often full and need to be reserved in advance.
Xiangyang Chantijiao (Wrapped Trotter)
Features: The trotter meat is marinated with various spices and then wrapped tightly with thin hemp rope and dried through a process. The meat is firm and tastes mellow. It can be sliced and eaten directly as a cold dish and is a special delicacy on the table of Xiangyang people.
Purchase recommendation: Some time-honored cooked food stores such as the Old Xiangyang Chantijiao Store can sell Chantijiao of good quality.
Specialty snacks
Brown Sugar Pancake
Features: The outer skin is crispy, and the inner filling is rich and sweet brown sugar. Biting into it, the sugar juice overflows, sweet but not greasy, with a strong aroma of wheat and the sweetness of brown sugar.
Recommended store: The brown sugar pancake store in Dingzhong Street is very popular among locals and often has a queue.
Suanjiang Noodles
Features: The noodles are as fine as hair and have a smooth taste. The soup base is made of Suanjiang (sour slurry), and it is seasoned with scallions, chili oil, etc. The taste is sour and refreshing. It is a summer food that can relieve heat and whet the appetite.
Recommended store: Xue’s Suanjiang Noodles in Xiangzhou District is relatively famous.
Fried Cake
Features: It is made by frying batter. The outer skin is golden and crispy, and the inside is soft and glutinous. It can be eaten with soy milk, doufunao (tofu pudding), etc., with a unique flavor.
Recommended store: The fried cakes sold at many breakfast stalls on the streets are very good.
