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Handan 4-Day and 3-Night Travel Guide: A Millennium Journey to the Home of Chinese Idioms

If this is your first trip to Handan, be sure to save this itinerary. A local Handan resident's summary of the best Handan routes (no tourist traps). Perfect for a historical and cultural trip with parents and children. One-stop exploration of Handan, the millennial capital of the Zhao Kingdom… · 𝓓𝓪𝔂❶ Northern Dynasties Archeological Museum - Kaihe Wharf 🕘 Northern Dynasties Archeological Museum Address: Northwest side of the intersection of Hexie Avenue and 107 National Highway 🐫|Cixian was historically the imperial mausoleum area for emperors, generals, royalty, and nobles during the Eastern Wei and Northern Qi dynasties of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, with as many as 134 Northern Dynasty tombs. In recent years, a large number of precious cultural relics such as pottery figurines, murals, porcelain, and gold and silver wares have been unearthed in Cixian. - 🕐 Kaihe Wharf Address: Northeast of Ruyi Lake, Cixian 🏮|Kaihe Wharf can be called the "Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" on the Fuyang River. The streets along the river have various snack shops, handicraft workshops, restaurants, shops, and more. At night, the wharf is brightly lit, instantly transporting you back to the Song Dynasty. · 𝓓𝓪𝔂❷| Cizhou Ink Garden Address: 50 meters southeast of the intersection of Binhu Road and Fenghuang Road, Cixian Tickets: CNY 60 for adults, free for children under 1.4m 🌲|Although the Ink Garden borrows from the design style of Jiangnan gardens, it does not appear rough or commercial. A careful tour of the garden will take about a day. The "Cizhou Kiln Museum" hidden in the garden also offers performances. · 𝓓𝓪𝔂❸| Xiangtangshan Grottoes Address: Xiangtangshan, Hecun Town, Fengfeng Mining District, Handan City Tickets: CNY 60/person (half price for children) 📿|A must-visit in Handan, a treasure trove of Buddhist art. There are 16 existing grottoes, more than 450 cliff statues, more than 5,000 large and small statues, and a large number of engraved scriptures and inscriptions. · 𝓓𝓪𝔂❸|Handan Museum - Huiche Lane 🕘 Handan Museum Address: No. 399, East Section of Renmin Road, Congtai District, Handan City Tickets: Free Hours: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays ⚱️|Focus on visiting "Gandan Fenghua" to understand the development history of Handan from ancient times to the present; "Handan Ancient Stone Carving Art Exhibition," "The Square and Round World - Chinese Ancient Coin Exhibition," "Cizhou Kiln Porcelain Exhibition," etc., to admire exquisite stone carvings, coins, porcelain and other cultural relics. - 🕑 Huiche Lane Address: No. 4, Jia 12, Chengnai Middle Street, Congtai District, Handan City 🏯|In Huiche Lane, you can visit the Lin Xiangru Huiche Lane Monument, experience the historical allusion of "Generals and Ministers United in Harmony," admire the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and pick out some souvenirs with Handan characteristics in the small shops in the lane. · 👍🏻Handan Eating, Drinking, and Shopping Guide ‼️Search for 🔍Handan Street Food Guide on the homepage for Handan cuisine ❶ Recommended Handan specialty restaurants: Xiaofang Niu, Yanbei Youmian Village ❷ Specialty breakfast: Guo Ba Huoshao, Xuebu Bridge Tofu Soup ❸ Must-visit night markets: Handan Road, Chengnan Night Market, Xuebu Bridge Snack Street
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Posted: May 5, 2025
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