Hubei Shiyan to Hanzhong Xinghan Shengjing Travel Guide

I. Transportation Methods 1. **High-Speed Rail/Train** - No direct high-speed rail from Shiyan to Hanzhong; transfer required via Xi'an or Xiangyang. - Shiyan → Xi'an North (approx. 2 hours) → transfer to Hanzhong (approx. 1.5 hours). - After arriving at Hanzhong Station, take a taxi for about 20 minutes (approx. 30 yuan) or public bus (such as Route 102 transferring to Xinghan Shengjing special line) to the scenic area. 2. **Self-Driving** - Route: Shiyan → Fu-Yin Expressway → Shi-Tian Expressway → Beijing-Kunming Expressway → Hanzhong City → Xinghan New District, total distance about 330 km, driving time about 4 hours. - Parking: Large parking lot available, fee approximately 10 yuan/day. II. Tickets and Discounts - **Scenic Area Tickets** - Adult ticket: 100 yuan/person, half-price ticket: 50 yuan (students, seniors 60-69 years old, etc.). - Free admission policy: Seniors over 70, military personnel, people with disabilities, children under 6 with valid ID. - **Recommended Show Packages** - Admission + "Han Song" performance package approximately 160-170 yuan (discounts available for hotel guests or advance bookings). - "Legend of Tianhan" water show tickets approximately 180 yuan separately, free for children under 1.2m (must be accompanied by parents). III. Core Attractions and Tour Routes **Must-Visit Attractions** 1. **Han Culture Museum** - Iconic 8-story building displaying Han Dynasty artifacts such as gold and silver inlaid bronze vessels and Han pictorial stones; 45-meter-high dome offers immersive Han Dynasty palace experience. - Interactive experiences: Participate in archery, pot-throwing games, Chinese character writing, and other activities. 2. **Xinghan City Exhibition Hall** - Divided into three major exhibition areas: historical, modern, and future, showcasing Hanzhong's development history with technology. 3. **Han Music Bureau** - Han Dynasty dance and banquet culture experience center where you can watch ancient music performances or experience Hanfu tea ceremonies. 4. **Han People's Hometown Street** - Replica ancient commercial street where you can taste Hanzhong rice noodles, meat sandwiches, and other snacks, and rent Hanfu costumes (approximately 50 yuan/hour). **Recommended Itinerary** - **One-Day Tour** Morning: Han Culture Museum → Xinghan City Exhibition Hall → Han Music Bureau; Afternoon: Han People's Hometown Street → "Han Song" performance (2:30 PM show); Evening: Watch "Legend of Tianhan" water show (8:00 PM). - **Two-Day Tour** **Day 1**: Core exhibition halls tour + "Han Song" performance; **Day 2**: In-depth experience of Hanfu, handicraft making, and night tour of Hanyuan Lake light show. --- IV. Accommodation Recommendations 1. **High-End Hotels** - **Hanzhong Xinghan Culture Boutique Hotel**: Han culture theme, 5-minute walk to scenic area, includes package discounts, approximately 400 yuan/night. - **Hanzhong Jinjiang International Hotel**: Complete facilities, 15-minute drive from scenic area. 2. **Budget Options** - **Home Inn (Hanzhong High-Speed Rail Station)**: Good value, approximately 200 yuan/night, suitable for self-driving tourists. V. Dining Recommendations - **Within Scenic Area** - Han People's Hometown Street: Zhang Mingfu Rice Noodles (spicy red oil), walnut cakes, vegetable tofu. - **Must-Try in City** - **Xianwei Renzhi Restaurant**: Recommended braised pork, spicy pig liver, average 50 yuan per person. - **Zhang Mingfu Main Store**: Near Ancient Han Terrace, experience authentic Hanzhong rice noodles. --- VI. Important Notes 1. **Show Reservations** - "Han Song" and "Legend of Tianhan" require reservations 1 day in advance; may be fully booked during peak season. 2. **Opening Hours** - Scenic area: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, last entry at 5:00 PM; show times subject to daily announcements. 3. **Clothing Suggestions** - The scenic area is large; comfortable athletic shoes recommended; lightweight Hanfu rental options available. VII. Surrounding Extensions - **Shimen Plank Road**: Famous ancient site in Hanzhong, experience the historical "repair the plank road in the open, secretly cross through Chencang" strategy, 30-minute drive from downtown. - **Qingmuchuan Ancient Town**: Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient town at the junction of Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan, suitable for a 2-day in-depth tour.