Nanyang + Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

🗺️3-Day Nanyang Tour | Classic Combo of Wolonggang and Danjiang Grand View Garden・Suitable for All Groups 1. Introduction Explore Nanyang in 3 days! Visit Wolonggang with your parents to recall Zhuge Liang’s wisdom, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery at Danjiang with friends, and take your kids to the Dinosaur Park to explore the prehistoric world. The itinerary is relaxed with no rush. Enjoy Fangcheng Huimian noodles and Zhenping roast chicken to your heart’s content—fun for the whole family! 2. 🗓️ Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive in Nanyang → Wolonggang Cultural Park → Nanyang Prefecture Office → Stay in the city Day 2: Danjiang Grand View Garden → Stay near Danjiang Day 3: Xixia Dinosaur Relics Park → Return trip 3. Daily Detailed Plan 🏯 Day 1: Tracing Wolong · Exploring the Prefecture Office 📍 Wolonggang Cultural Park (4A) Highlights: The place where Zhuge Liang farmed and lived in seclusion, ancient cypresses towering in the Wuhou Shrine, immersive reenactment of the “Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage” scene. Elders can listen to Three Kingdoms stories, kids can see models of Zhuge’s repeating crossbow. 🕙 8:00-18:00 (Recommended to arrive at 9 to avoid tour groups) 💰 60 RMB (Free for seniors over 60 and children under 1.4m) 📸 Photo spot: In front of the Wuhou Shrine gate (red walls, gray tiles, and ancient cypresses create a great atmosphere for family photos) 📍 Nanyang Prefecture Office (4A) Highlights: The best-preserved feudal prefecture-level office in China, the “Gong Sheng Ming” plaque witnesses history. Elders can explore ancient official layouts, kids can role-play as “little magistrates” (30 RMB/person) 🕙 8:30-17:30 💰 40 RMB (Half price for seniors/children) 🍖 Lunch: “Old Nanyang Huimian Restaurant” near the Prefecture Office (35 RMB per person, must-try Fangcheng Huimian noodles + steamed vegetable platter, mild options for kids) 💡 Tips: Free guided tours at Wolonggang (10:00/15:00); gentle steps at the Prefecture Office make it easy for elders to walk around 🌊 Day 2: Danjiang Scenic Tour · Fresh Fisherman’s Delicacies 📍 Danjiang Grand View Garden (4A) Highlights: Asia’s largest man-made freshwater lake, boat rides available (80 RMB/person) to admire the Thousand Islands. Elders can stroll along the riverside path, kids love feeding the lake gulls, climb the viewing platform to see the South-to-North Water Diversion source scenery. 🕙 8:00-18:00 💰 65 RMB (Half price for seniors/children) 📸 Photo spot: Guanjiang Pavilion (overlooking the entire Danjiang, shimmering lake surface, stunning at sunset) 🍜 Dinner: Lakeside “Danjiang Fisherman’s Restaurant” (50 RMB per person, must-try Danjiang fish hotpot + corn cakes, fresh soup without bones suitable for kids) 💡 Tips: Boat ride lasts 1 hour one way, choose window seats for elders; it can be windy by the lake, bring a light jacket 🦕 Day 3: Dinosaur Exploration · Prehistoric Wonders 📍 Xixia Dinosaur Relics Park (5A) Highlights: The “Ninth Wonder of the World,” giant dinosaur egg fossil group on display, 4D cinema recreates the Cretaceous period. Elders can enjoy the science exhibits, kids can dig for replica dinosaur eggs (20 RMB/time) 🕙 8:00-18:00 💰 90 RMB (Half price for seniors/children) 📸 Photo spot: Dinosaur egg fossil exhibition hall (stand in front of the giant egg fossil for a “time-travel” photo) 🍖 Lunch: “Dinosaur Theme Restaurant” outside the park (40 RMB per person, dinosaur-shaped burgers + tomato egg noodles, kids love it) 💡 Tips: Stroller rental available in the park (20 RMB/day); 4D movie has vibration effects, warn kids not to be scared 4. ✨ Nanyang Survival Guide 1️⃣ Transportation: Taxi starting fare in the city is 6 RMB, bus No. 26 goes directly from Wolonggang to the Prefecture Office (2 RMB); Danjiang Grand View Garden is 2 hours from the city, car rental 200 RMB/day is most convenient; Xixia Dinosaur Park is 1.5 hours away, recommend early departure 2️⃣ Clothing: Spring wear thin sweatshirt + jacket (big temperature difference morning and night), summer short sleeves + sun protection clothing (strong UV at Danjiang), autumn knitwear + windbreaker, choose non-slip shoes (many stone steps in scenic spots) 3️⃣ Prohibitions: No climbing ancient cypresses in Wolonggang; do not touch cultural relics in the Prefecture Office; no flash photography inside Dinosaur Park exhibition halls 4️⃣ Accommodation: Stay near Renmin Road in the city for the first day (e.g., Nanyang Hotel, 300-400 RMB/night, close to attractions + family rooms available), Day 2 stay at Danjiang homestay (200-300 RMB/night, lake view from the window) 5. 🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Fangcheng Huimian instant pack (25 RMB/pack, with seasoning, heat and eat) ② Zhenping roast chicken vacuum pack (50 RMB/each, tender meat, suitable for elders and kids) ③ Dinosaur egg cultural blind box (40 RMB/each, kids love unboxing) ④ Nanyang jade (Dushan jade) small ornaments (80 RMB/each, local specialty, stylish gift for friends) 6. Closing Interaction The stories of Nanyang are hidden in the Three Kingdoms drama at Wolonggang, the rippling waves of Danjiang, and the prehistoric mysteries of the Dinosaur Park. If you come, would you most want to take your parents to hear Zhuge Liang’s wisdom or accompany your kids to dig for “dinosaur eggs”?