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🤓The Nuwa Palace is a famous ancient building complex in China dedicated to the worship of Nuwa. It is located on Zhonghuang Mountain in She County, Handan City, Hebei Province, and is known as the "Ancestral Temple of China". The following is a detailed travel guide to help you better plan your trip: --- 1. Basic Information - [RoundNails] Address: Wahuang Palace Scenic Area, Suobao Town, She County, Handan City, Hebei Province - 🕰️Opening hours: - Peak season (April 1st - October 31st): 08:00-17:30 - Low season (November 1st - March 31st of the following year): 08:30-17:00 - 🎫Tickets: - Peak season: 80 yuan💸/person - Off-season: 60 yuan💸/person - Cableway fee: 40 yuan one way💸, 60 yuan round trip💸 (optional) - Recommended playing time: 3-4 hours --- 2. Transportation [StopBoard] 1. Self-driving: [CarFront] - From Handan: Take Qinglan Expressway (G22) to Shexian Exit, and then drive along Jiangjun Avenue to Wahuang Palace Scenic Area, about 1.5 hours. - From Shijiazhuang: Take the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway and then transfer to the Qinglan Expressway. The whole journey takes about 3 hours. 2. Public transportation: [Bus] - Take a bus from Handan Bus Station to Shexian County (about 1.5 hours), then take a taxi or take the scenic area special bus (Shexian Route 8) directly to the destination. - Train: Take the train to Handan Station, then take a bus or rent a car. --- 3. Main attractions 1. Wahuang Pavilion - The core building is suspended on a cliff and is known as the "living hanging temple". There is a statue of Nuwa enshrined in the pavilion, and one can overlook the Zhanghe Gorge from the pavilion. 2. Butian Square - In the center of the square there is a sculpture of Nuwa mending the sky, which is the main place for sacrificial activities. 3. Cliff-carved sutras - The Buddhist sutras carved during the Northern Qi Dynasty are one of the "three wonders" of the Wa Palace and have extremely high historical value. 4. Chaoyuan Palace and Tingzhan Palace - The ancient buildings at the foot of the mountain are relics from the Ming and Qing dynasties, where you can learn about Nuwa culture. 5. Hiking trails - It takes about 1 hour to hike up the mountain. There are steles, pavilions and other landscapes along the way. You can also take the cable car to easily reach the top of the mountain. --- 4. Special Experience [Balloon] - Nuwa Festival: There is a grand temple fair from the first to the eighteenth day of the third lunar month (Nuwa’s birthday), where you can participate in folk activities. - Check in at the Hanging Temple: The Wahuang Pavilion is built on the mountain and is suitable for photographing the steep wonders. - Zhang River Scenery: The Zhang River winds around the scenic area, and the scenery is particularly beautiful in spring and autumn. --- 5. Notes [Pushpin] 1. Mountaineering advice: Wear comfortable sports shoes. Some steps are steep. The elderly or those with insufficient physical strength can choose the cable car. 2. Religious etiquette: Taking photos is prohibited inside the temple. Please keep quiet. 3. Safety tips: Pay attention to the guardrails in the suspended area and avoid crowding. 4. Surrounding tours: You can combine this tour with the Guangfu Ancient City and Xiangtangshan Grottoes in Handan City. --- 6. Food recommendations 🍣🌮 - Shexian specialties: Try local delicacies such as donkey meat rolls, millet stewed rice, and pepper sprouts. There are farmhouses near the scenic area, and the average cost per person is about 30-50 yuan💸. --- 7. Accommodation suggestions - Shexian County: There are many economy hotels, such as Hanting and Home Inn, with prices ranging from about 150-300 yuan💸/night. - Around the scenic area: Wahuang Palace Hotel (within walking distance of the scenic area), suitable for tourists who want to get up early to visit. --- 🌴The Wa Palace combines history, religion and natural scenery, suitable for culture lovers and natural landscape lovers. Check the weather in advance and avoid holiday peaks to improve your experience. Have a nice trip!