Hanzhong Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

🗺️ Hanzhong Two-Day | Fully Adapted Guide to Han and Three Kingdoms Relics & Mountain and Water Secrets Hanzhong holds the profound history of the Han and Three Kingdoms periods, as well as the elegance of the Qinba Mountains. This two-day itinerary lets you touch the wheels of history and breathe in the forest air, comfortable for both elders and children, with a slow pace and delicious food～ 🌞 Day 1: Tracing the Three Kingdoms · Savoring Ancient Streets Morning: Reading the Three Kingdoms at Wuhou Shrine 📍 Wuhou Shrine (4A) - Highlights: The only Wuhou Shrine in China built by imperial decree, with towering ancient cypresses and numerous stone inscriptions. The plaque "The Best in the World" is imposing. Take elders to see the Three Kingdoms story reliefs, accompany children to find the "Zhuge Well," and listen to the guide tell the story of Zhuge Liang’s northern expeditions, fully immersing in history. - 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30, recommended to arrive at 9 to avoid tour group peaks - 💰 Fee: 60 RMB/person (free for those over 60, free for children under 1.2 meters) - 📸 Photo Spot: Under the main gate archway (take photos of the plaque "Han Zhaolie Emperor Ordered the Construction of Wuhou Shrine," full of ancient charm) - 💡 Tips: Elders can take the scenic area electric cart (20 RMB/person), children can use the "Three Kingdoms Treasure Hunt Map" provided by the park to check in, learning while playing. Noon: Eat a Bowl of Hot Mianpi on Ancient Street 📍 Zhugé Street Food Area - Must-try: - Hot Mianpi (8 RMB/bowl): freshly steamed noodles wrapped in red chili oil, served with a bowl of vegetable tofu (3 RMB), a local breakfast staple, children can have a mildly spicy version. - Walnut Mo (5 RMB/each): crispy outside with rich walnut filling, perfect as a snack. - You can get full for about 30 RMB per person, sitting in a small street-side eatery, listening to locals chat about Three Kingdoms stories, full of local flavor. Afternoon: Stroll the Old Alleys of Qingmuchuan Ancient Town 📍 Qingmuchuan Ancient Town (4A) - Highlights: An ancient town "stepping into three provinces," preserving Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, with Wei Fu Tang residences and Huilongchang old street full of historical atmosphere. Take elders to listen to Qin opera in old teahouses, accompany children chasing butterflies on the stone slab roads, time seems to slow down. - 🕙 Opening Hours: Open all day for free (some residences charge, combined ticket 60 RMB) - 📸 Photo Spot: Corner of Huilongchang Old Street (wooden stilted buildings with bluestone roads, wearing Hanfu for great photos) - 💡 Tips: The town is small, 1.5 hours of slow walking is enough, easy for elders, children can catch small fish by the creek (remember to bring a net). Evening: Stay in a Homestay in the Ancient Town - Choose a homestay with a courtyard (300-500 RMB/night), open the window to see the mountains, sit in the yard at night to watch the stars, elders can chat with the host, children can listen to the insects, so comfortable you won’t want to leave. 🌄 Day 2: Mountain and Water Oxygen · Fresh Flavors on the Tongue Morning: Seek History on Shimen Plank Road 📍 Shimen Plank Road (4A) - Highlights: The ruins of Baoxie Plank Road, see the plank road holes carved into the cliff by ancient people, take a boat to see the "Shimen Reservoir" scenery, and hear the story of "building plank roads openly while secretly crossing Chen Cang." Elders can take the cable car up and down (50 RMB one way), children can climb simple wooden plank roads in the "Plank Road Adventure Area," very exciting. - 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00, recommended to go early when fewer people on the boat - 💰 Fee: 80 RMB/person (includes boat ride, half price for those over 60) - 📸 Photo Spot: On the suspended plank road (background of green mountains and water, take photos of people looking afar, full of atmosphere) - 💡 Tips: Wear non-slip shoes, some plank road sections are narrow, hold children’s hands; elders can walk the gentle viewing trail without doing the full route. Noon: Eat Fresh Fish by the Bao River 📍 Bao River Fish Restaurant - Must order: Huanglading Hot Pot (priced by weight, about 60 RMB/jin), freshly killed and cooked, fresh soup without fishy smell, suitable for elders and children; paired with local wild vegetable "Huihui Cai" (12 RMB/portion), refreshing and cleansing. - About 60 RMB per person, sitting by the river eating fish, watching the Bao River flow, very pleasant. Afternoon: See Autumn Scenery at Liping (or Boat on Nanhu Lake) 📍 Liping National Forest Park (4A) - Highlights: Stunning red leaves covering the mountains in autumn, a summer cool retreat, gentle forest trails comfortable for elders to stroll, children can roll on the grass. Take the park shuttle bus to the scenic spots, short walking distances, easy for the whole family. - 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00 - 💰 Fee: 80 RMB/person (park shuttle 40 RMB mandatory, same price for elders) - 🌟 Alternative: If time is tight, go to Nanhu Scenic Area, boat on the lake (60 RMB/hour), elders can sunbathe, children can feed fish, more relaxing. Evening: Bring Local Specialties Home - Must buy: Xixiang Beef Jerky (50 RMB/bag, firm meat texture), Chenggu Honey Tangerines (10 RMB/jin, sweet to the point of dripping honey), loved by elders and children alike. ✨ Tips for All Groups 1. Transportation: Taxi starting fare in the city is 6 RMB, recommend chartering a car to Qingmuchuan (round trip 300 RMB), many electric carts in scenic areas to save elders’ energy; 2. Clothing: Wear light jackets in spring and autumn, bring sun protection clothes in summer, Liping is cool in the morning and evening, bring something warmer; 3. Pace: Only one main attraction per day, mandatory noon rest, no rush for elders and children; 4. Food: Hot Mianpi, vegetable tofu, Bao River fish are mild in flavor, not spicy, easy for children to accept. The charm of Hanzhong lies in its history that is not heavy, and its mountains and waters that are effortless. The whole family can leisurely stroll, soaking in a bit of Three Kingdoms spirit while being nurtured by nature, so comfortable～