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Spring Festival travel guide to Zhaohua Ancient City

Surrounded by mountains on all sides and water on three sides, it is known as the 'world's number one landscape Tai Chi', and is known as the 'first county of Bashu, the second capital of Shu'. This is Zhaohua Ancient City! It is the best preserved Three Kingdoms city in China today, and the story of Zhang Fei fighting Ma Chao and Huang Zhong at night in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms took place here. This Spring Festival, let's walk into Zhaohua together and explore the ancient city full of life! 🏞Recommended attractions: 1⃣Zhaohua Ancient City This was an important pass on the ancient Shu Road, witnessing the rise and fall of the five dynasties of Shu Han. Walking into the ancient city, you will be attracted by its unique ancient architectural style. The ancient buildings here are mainly in the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with blue bricks and black tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, full of ancient charm. The most famous are the Zhaohua Ancient City Wall, Tai Chi Landscape Pool and Guanyin Rock. Here you can feel the charm of ancient Shu Road culture and appreciate the prosperity of the ancient Silk Road. Don't miss it if you like ancient history and culture. 2⃣Zhaohua West Market Located to the west of Zhaohua Ancient City, it is a 'Three Kingdoms version of the Qingming Shanghe Tu', a 1:1 restoration of the prosperity of the ancient market, composed of 18 Qing Dynasty courtyard houses. Here you can not only take beautiful Hanfu photos, but also taste many local specialties. 3⃣Pingle Tourist Area A sea of flowers in the sky, ancient temples for a thousand years, giant rock hot springs... Here is a treasure trove of refreshing romance and a place to release your body and mind. 4⃣Qifeng Gorge The mountains are green and the scenery is beautiful. Breathing the fresh air in the valley, fatigue is swept away in an instant. The colorful houses in the valley add a touch of romance. The peak•Four Seasons Dry Snow Field has the longest C-shaped dry snow slide in the entire southwestern region, where you can experience the thrill of speed and wind! 🏨Recommended accommodation: Gu's Courtyard A homestay transformed from an ancient house left over from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, perfectly blending modern elements with Eastern aesthetics, it is definitely a very special accommodation experience. 🍽Recommended food Zhaohua Fatty Intestine: The fatty intestine here is YYDS, with various fancy methods. The clay pot fatty intestine is tender and flavorful, the dry fried fatty intestine is crispy and refreshing, fatty but not greasy, it's too good! 💃Featured performances: Guangyuan Jiameng Spring and Autumn The first large-scale immersive historical stage play in Guangyuan, through the three chapters of 'Battle of Qin and Shu', 'Memory of the Ancient City', and 'Night of Jubei', tells us about the historical changes of Zhaohua over 4000 years. It's definitely worth a watch. During the New Year period, Zhaohua also launched a series of Spring Festival activities, the Three Kingdoms Circus, bonfire parties... and a dazzling array of New Year's goods markets. Come to Zhaohua to feel the human fireworks of the ancient city for a thousand years, and experience a different New Year's flavor!
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Posted: Feb 19, 2024
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