Travel Xiangyang Itinerary:5 days Must-do list in Xiangyang

Day 1 | Morning

Gulongzhong

Opening Hours: Open from 03/01-10/31,8:30am-5:30pm;Open from 11/01-02/28,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 67 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Yinji Village, Xiangyang City

Gulongzhong is a historic scenic park surrounding the former residence of Zhu Geliang. The park is quite beautiful. At the entrance of the park, a three-door facade is erected. Three characters, "Gu Long Zhong" are carved at the center of the facade. After you pass the facade, you will see a field. Not far from the field there is a thatch cottage. This is where Liu Bei visited three times to persuade Zhu Geliang to work with him. There are also smaller attractions in the park, such as the Gubo Gazebo and Longzhong Academy. You can visit these sites as well.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Vinod_Dawei: had an amazing experience visiting gulongzhong...

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: China Tang Town.

China Tang Town

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 90 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Group 4, Shijiamiao Village, Xiangyang Road, Xiangcheng District, Xiangyang City (opposite to Xijiachi)

Located in the Linjiang Scenic Area of Lushan Mountain, China Tang Town is an antique park built specially to showcase Tang Dynasty architecture and culture. The park is divided into six major districts: the city tower, the palace, the market, the mansion, the temple and the water system. It includes a number of classic buildings, such as the Kaixuan Building, East-West City, Qinglong Temple and the Imperial Palace. This location is also a popular filming location, having hosted such movies as "The Demon Cat Biography", directed by Chen Kaige. There are also a number of classical performances to watch.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Celebrity XiangYang Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to China Tang Town love staying at it.

Celebrity XiangYang Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

Guest User: The overall environment of the hotel is good, the bed is very comfortable to sleep, and the sound insulation effect is also good. I will choose to live here next time.

Guest User: The location of the hotel is good, the transportation is convenient, there is a shopping mall diagonally opposite, shopping and eating are convenient, there are several nucleic acid points in less than 5 minutes opposite the hotel, very convenient, the intelligent facilities of the room are complete, clean and clean, the warm service of the golden butler and the reception desk makes business trips People feel the feeling of going home, the lobby Ziwei Hall also has a place to drink tea and read a book, very good, the celebrity yard has delicious delicious dishes, warm and homelike feeling, also help recommend various snacks and play places, have the opportunity to come here!

Day 2 | Morning

Migong Temple

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 25 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: No. 2, Yanjiang Avenue, Fancheng District, Puyang City

Migong Temple was built in Yuan Dynasty and expanded in Ming Dynasty. It was built to commemorate Mi Fu, the master of calligraphy and painting of Northern Song Dynasty. There are 45 pieces of Mi Fu's hand-made calligraphies that were engraved by his descendants during the eighth year of Qing Emperor Yongzheng's reign and 145 inscriptions. As the ancient architecture of the Qing Dynasty, Migong Temple was approved by the State Council to be included in the sixth batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Provence Lavender Estates.

Provence Lavender Estates

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Haoran Rd, Xiangcheng Qu, Xiangyang Shi, Hubei Sheng, China, 441000

Under the themes of "aesthetics, romance, and relaxation", the Lavender Estates of Provence combine cultural innovation with modern agriculture. They have planted Provençal lavender, tall verbena, garden cosmos, baby rose and dozens of other kinds of flowers and plants. It is a profound sensory experience for the five senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. It provides people with a completely new space for romantic photography and leisure.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Provence Lavender Estates? Gongxiang International Hotel is one of your top choices.

Gongxiang International Hotel

The XiangFan City Celebrity Hotel (Xiangfan Chengshi Mingren Jiudian) is located at the intersection of Jiefang Road and Paopu Street. Broadband internet access is guaranteed in all rooms. Singing to a wide collection of songs in KTV rooms, dancing to the beat in the Dream Auditorium or just a dipping in the indoor heated infinity pool are among guests' recreational choices. For something more relaxing, guests can head to the spa, VIP massage room, or billiards room. Dining outlets on site here serve Chinese and Western cuisines and regional snacks from throughout China. The hotel's function hall and four medium-sized meeting rooms come complete with in-set LCD screens, premium projectors and Hi-Fi sound systems.

Day 3 | Morning

King Xiang Government

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 25 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: East end of Luyingbi Lane, Xiangyang District, Xiangyang City

Xiangwang mansion is located at the eastern end of the green shadow wall lane south of xiangyang city, xiangfan city, hubei province.The king xiang was the fifth son of zhu gaoxie, the emperor renzong of Ming In the fourteenth year of Chongzhen, the palace was entirely destroyed, and it has been maintained until now. It is a wood - like structure, with white marble edge. The middle engraved "Two dragons are playing with a pearl ", left and right engraved dragons. The surrounding borders are carved with great numbers of dragons and all have different poses. On the location of the mansion , the mansion Gate and the main hall have been newly constructed, and the cultural relics unearthed in Xiangfan City and its respective counties are displayed.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at King Xiang Government, you can head to Furen City Site, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Furen City Site

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 3 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Northwest corner of Xiangyang City, Inner Ring Road, Xiangcheng District, Xiangyang City

Located in the northwest corner of the majestic Fuyang City, Furen City Site is an out-of-town city closely connected with Xiangyang City. The north side of the city wall is embedded with a large stone plaque, and the three letters of the "Furen City" are vigorous and powerful. There is an inscription under the wall. The plaque on the wall and the inscription on the lower side were built in the second year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (AD 1863). The people of Shuyang cherished the memory of the mother of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Crowne Plaza Xiangyang is the best places.

Crowne Plaza Xiangyang

The Crowne Plaza Xiangfan (Xiangfan Wanda Huangguan Jiari Jiudian) is situated in the city's Hi-Tech Development Zone, just 30 minutes' drive from Liuji Airport and eight minutes from Xiangfan Railway Station.

This Hubei hotel boasts a fine array of Chinese, Western and Japanese cuisines. For lighter fare and drinks there is also a coffee shop, tea house and a bar on premises.

With one large banquet hall and nine multifunctional rooms, the hotel hosts a range of options for meetings and events. All conference and function rooms are equipped with audiovisual systems, broadband internet access and LCD projectors.

For guests looking for relaxation, there is an indoor swimming pool. They can also enjoy a trip to the sauna, get a massage or inquire into the treatments offered at the spa.

Day 4 | Morning

Jinxiuyuan (South Gate)

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Dengcheng Avenue, Fancheng District, Xiangyang CityDengcheng Avenue, Fancheng District, Xiangyang City

Jinxiu Garden is located on Dengcheng Avenue, High-tech Zone, Xiangyang City, covering an area of 250 mu. In 2004, it was named among the first batch of industrial and agricultural tourism demonstration sites by the National Tourism Administration. Park meristem sightseeing area, art melon fir area, three-dimensional scrolling flower area, dune plant demonstration soilless three-dimensional hydroponic area, etc. The greenhouse in the park adopts computer automatic control, which can accurately adjust the passage area, temperature and humidity in the shed, which is very beneficial to the growth and reproduction of plants. In addition to the greenhouse agricultural technology exhibition area, Jinxiu Garden also plans to build a zoo, a bamboo gallery, a youth activity center, an Olympic stadium, a flower supermarket, a sunshine restaurant, a golf training ground, a children's playground, a star-rated hotel, a fishing area, and a melon and fruit self-catering facility. Leisure and entertainment facilities such as mining area and tourist participation entertainment area.

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Jinxiuyuan (South Gate), you can head to Zoo of Xiangyang Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Zoo of Xiangyang Park

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1 Binjiang Avenue (near Xiangcheng North Street)1 Binjiang Avenue (near Xiangcheng North Street)

Xiangyang Zoo is located at No. 1, Binjiang Avenue, Xiangyang (near Xiangcheng North Street). There are various animal performances, which are very interesting.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Echarm PLUS Hotel (Xiangyang Minfa World City Branch) in advance, because all the tourists head to Zoo of Xiangyang Park love staying at it.

Echarm PLUS Hotel (Xiangyang Minfa World City Branch)

Opened in 2021, the Echarm PLUS Hotel (Xiangyang Minfa World City Branch) offers travelers a pleasant stay in Xiangyang, whether for business or leisure purposes.

The hotel is conveniently located just 4km from Xiangyang Railway Station and 18km from Xiangyang Liuji Airport. Seeing Xiangyang's sights from this hotel is easy with Provence Lavender Estates, Xiangjiang Theater and Xiangzhou Library all close by.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate. For guests traveling on business, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 5 | Morning

Xiangyang Ancient City

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: No. 2, Fengjia Lane, Xiangcheng District, Puyang CitySouth of the Han River, Xiangyang District, Xiangyang 441111, China

Xiangyang Ancient City is located in the Xiangcheng District of Xiangyang City. The Han River passes through Xiangyang City, dividing the city into the Xiangcheng district in the South, and the Fancheng District in the North. The south, north, and east sides of Xiangyang Ancient City are surrounded by water, which made this city easy to defend and difficult to attack in ancient times. It has been known as the “iron-clad city of Xiangyang”. This is also a city full of historical stories. There are thirty-one chapters in the famous Ming dynasty novel, "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" that mentions Xiangyang. In the popular Wuxia novels, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Condor Heroes," most of the plot takes place in Xiangyang.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Xiangyang Ancient City, Zhuge Liang Square next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Zhuge Liang Square

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-60 Minutes

Location: Changhong North Road, Fancheng District, Puyang City

Zhuge Liang Square is located in Fancheng District, Xiangyang City. It was built to commemorate Zhuge Liang, a famous statesman and military strategist of the Three Kingdoms. The square is equipped with a modern large-scale stadium, entertainment shooting range, swimming pool, exhibition center, music fountain and leisure square. It is a large-scale urban ecological comprehensive square with complete functions of culture, sports, entertainment, exhibition, business, apartment and park. There is a bronze statue of Zhuge Liang in the square. Zhuge Liang holds his head high and holds a fan in his right hand. Under the base of the bronze statue, there is an inscription by the Xiangfan Municipal People's Government, which describes Zhuge Liang's life and the admiration of Zhuge Liang by later generations.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It’s very clean it’s very beautiful we laughed every moment of it I will go there anytime again the food is good and the place is very nice

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.