4-Day Tour in Xuchang | Classic Combo of Cao Wei Ancient City and Yanling Flower Expo Garden・Suitable for All Groups

Xuchang is the birthplace of Three Kingdoms culture, featuring the martial spirit of Cao Wei Ancient City, the year-round fragrance of Yanling Flower Expo Garden, and the loyal and righteous legend of Baling Bridge. Reminisce about the Three Kingdoms with elders in front of Chunqiu Tower, let children have fun at Pangdonglai Angel City, where every day offers a warm blend of history and life. 🗓️Itinerary Overview D1: Arrive in Xuchang → Cao Wei Ancient City → Chunqiu Tower → Xuchang Museum D2: Baling Bridge → Shenhou Ancient Town D3: Yanling National Flower and Tree Expo Garden → Huadu Hot Spring Resort D4: Pangdonglai Angel City → Xuchang West Lake Park → Return 🏯Day 1: Tracing Cao Wei · Cultural Origins 📍Cao Wei Ancient City (Free) Highlights: Reconstructed Three Kingdoms cultural district with a "central axis symmetrical" layout, featuring a statue of Cao Cao, the Weiwudi Archway, and scheduled live performances of "Guan Yu Carrying the Robe" (11:00/15:00). Elders can listen to street storytellers narrate Three Kingdoms tales, children can buy Three Kingdoms character dolls (30 RMB each). At night, the illuminated streets feel like stepping back into Cao Wei times. 🕙Recommended visiting time: 9:00-12:00 📸Photo spot: Under the Weiwudi Archway (take family photos with Cao Cao statue, wearing Hanfu makes for better pictures) 💡Tips: The stone-paved streets are smooth, suitable for elders to stroll; snack stalls are concentrated at "Weiyuan Square." 📍Chunqiu Tower (4A, ticket 25 RMB) Highlights: Commemorates Guan Yu’s "Night Reading of the Spring and Autumn Annals," includes Chunqiu Tower and Guansheng Temple. Inside the tower, the bronze statue of Guan Yu reading the Spring and Autumn Annals is lifelike. Elders can view the Qinglong Yanyue Sword replica in the "Blade Tower," children can guess ancient seal characters in the "Seal Tower," with ancient cypresses adding solemnity. 🕙Opening hours: 8:00-17:30, recommended 14:00-15:30 📍Xuchang Museum (Free, reservation required) Highlights: Collections include "Bronze Ware from the Cao Wei Period" and "Jun Porcelain Treasures," with a special exhibition on "Three Kingdoms Xudu." The children’s area offers a free "Three Kingdoms Puzzle." Elders can view the "Old Photos of Xuchang" exhibition. The museum’s antique-style architecture complements the exhibits, creating an immersive experience. 🕙Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed Mondays), recommended 16:00-17:30 🍜Recommended dining: Cao Wei Ancient City’s "Xuchang Huimian Old Shop," must-try lamb noodle soup (15 RMB/bowl, served with sweet garlic), soup dumplings (12 RMB/steamer), average 25 RMB per person. 🏨Recommended accommodation: "Xuchang Guesthouse" near Cao Wei Ancient City (family rooms available, 5-minute walk to attractions), priced 300-450 RMB/night, convenient parking. 🛕Day 2: Loyalty and Remembrance · Ancient Town and Porcelain 📍Baling Bridge (4A, ticket 30 RMB) Highlights: Famous for the "Guan Yu Carrying the Robe" legend, the bridge features the Guan Yu Farewell to Cao stone inscription and Qingmei Pavilion (scene of "Discussing Heroes Over Wine"). Elders can pray at the "Guandi Temple," children can try archery (20 RMB/10 arrows). In spring, the willow trees at the bridgehead provide beautiful shade. 🕙Opening hours: 8:00-17:30, recommended 9:00-11:00 📸Photo spot: Baling Bridgehead (capture the ancient bridge and Guan Yu statue, with people standing beside the bridge) 📍Shenhou Ancient Town (4A, ticket 60 RMB) Highlights: Known as the "Capital of Chinese Jun Porcelain," this millennium-old town preserves Ming and Qing dynasty kilns. Visitors can tour Jun porcelain workshops (watch wheel throwing and glazing, experience price 50 RMB/person). Elders can learn kiln god legends at "Bolingweng Temple," children can buy mini Jun porcelain ornaments (20 RMB each). The "Porcelain Chip Road" on the street is very distinctive. 🕙Recommended visiting time: 14:00-17:30 💡Tips: The stone-paved streets have slight unevenness, elders should walk slowly; Jun porcelain is fragile, keep children from touching it. 🌺Day 3: Flower Sea Stroll · Hot Spring Relaxation 📍Yanling National Flower and Tree Expo Garden (4A, ticket 30 RMB) Highlights: Core attraction of "China’s Number One Flower and Tree County," featuring a peony garden (in full bloom in April), tropical plant greenhouse (year-round constant temperature), and a free children’s playground. Elders can enjoy the flower sea by sightseeing bus (20 RMB/person), children can feed alpacas in the "Pet Interaction Area" (10 RMB/portion). The chrysanthemum exhibition in autumn is spectacular. 🕙Opening hours: 8:30-17:30, recommended 9:00-14:00 📸Photo spot: Central flower bed in the peony garden (capture colorful peonies, with people standing beside the flowers) 📍Huadu Hot Spring Resort (ticket 198 RMB) Highlights: Over 80 specialty hot spring pools, including traditional Chinese medicine pools suitable for elders, children’s pools with slides. Elders can enjoy foot massages (extra charge), children can play in the "Wave Pool." Soaking in the hot springs at sunset is very relaxing. 🕙Opening hours: 9:00-23:00, recommended 15:00-18:00 💡Tips: Elders should limit each soak to 15 minutes; bring swimwear (resort prices are high). 🛍️Day 4: Trendy Fun · Lakeside Finale 📍Pangdonglai Angel City (Free) Highlights: Xuchang’s popular mall with excellent service details (free charging, child care, umbrella delivery on rainy days). The supermarket’s freshly made foods (roast chicken, sushi) are must-tries. Children love the "Angel Playground" (free, parental supervision required), elders can enjoy free tea in the rest area. 🕙Opening hours: 9:30-21:00, recommended 9:30-12:00 💡Tips: Weekends are crowded, visit during off-peak hours; supermarket desserts (tiramisu, mango pomelo sago) are very popular. 📍Xuchang West Lake Park (Free) Highlights: Older than Hangzhou West Lake by 400 years, known as "Little West Lake." Ouyang Xiu once boated here. Boat rentals available (40 RMB/hour). Elders can stroll on "Suzi Bridge," children can enjoy the carousel in the "Children’s Playground" (15 RMB/ride). 🕙Recommended visiting time: 14:00-16:30 🍜Recommended dining: Near West Lake Park, "Xuchang Old Huimian," must-try three-delicacy noodle soup (16 RMB/bowl) and egg-stuffed pancake (5 RMB each), average 20 RMB per person, very home-style flavor. ✨Xuchang Survival Guide 1️⃣Transportation: City buses No.1 and No.5 cover Cao Wei Ancient City and Chunqiu Tower (1 RMB); to Shenhou Ancient Town take the tourist shuttle (10 RMB/person, 1 hour), car rental round trip 80 RMB; to Yanling take intercity bus (8 RMB/person, 50 minutes), taxi about 60 RMB. 2️⃣Clothing: Wear light jackets in spring and autumn (cool mornings and evenings), short sleeves plus sun protection clothing in summer (Flower Expo Garden is outdoors), down jackets in winter (easy to change at hot springs), bring sports shoes and slippers (for hot springs). 3️⃣Taboos: No loud noises or photography inside temples; do not touch tools in ancient kiln factories; avoid overstocking in Pangdonglai supermarket (portions are sufficient). 4️⃣Accommodation: Stay near Cao Wei Ancient City for the first two days; for Yanling, choose hot spring hotels (400-600 RMB/night, including tickets). Families with children should select rooms with children’s bathrobes; elders should choose rooms with elevators. 🛍️Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Xuchang Jun Porcelain small items (tea cups 50-100 RMB each, unique glaze, great for gifts) ② Yanling wintersweet products (sachets 20 RMB each, essential oils 30 RMB/bottle, best in winter) ③ Pangdonglai popular snacks (coconut balls 15 RMB/box, salted egg yolk pastries 25 RMB/box, cost-effective) ④ Xuchang dried tofu sticks (vacuum-packed 20 RMB/bag, rich bean aroma, great for stir-fry and soups) Xuchang’s story is the martial spirit of the Three Kingdoms, the kiln fire of Jun porcelain for a thousand years, and the everyday life of Pangdonglai. Whether you are honoring Guan Yu with your parents in front of Chunqiu Tower, chasing butterflies with your children in the Flower Expo Garden, or stocking up snacks with friends at Angel City, here you will find a comforting warmth. If you come to Xuchang, would you first want to watch the performance at Cao Wei Ancient City or experience the thoughtful service at Pangdonglai?