The most detailed guide to China's Tang City for three days and two nights is here

Theme: Traveling through the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, checking in at film and television shooting locations, and immersive Hanfu experience Recommended season: All seasons (flower viewing in spring, leaf viewing in autumn, snow appreciation in winter) Budget reference: ¥1200-1800 per person (including tickets, accommodation, food, and transportation) --- Day 1: Entering the Tang Dynasty and Traveling Through the Millennium Morning: Arrival and check-in - transportation: - ✈️ Plane: Xiangyang Liuji Airport → Airport bus to the city (1 hour, ¥20) → Transfer to bus No. 505 to Tangcheng (40 minutes) - 🚄 High-speed rail: Xiangyang East Station → take a taxi to the scenic spot (30 minutes, ¥40) or take bus No. 305 directly - Accommodation: - High-end choice: Tangcheng Boda Kairui International Hotel (within the scenic area, you can see the Suzaku Corridor when you open the window, including Tang-style theme rooms) - Best value for money: Xiangyang R&F Crowne Plaza Hotel (2 km from the scenic area, breakfast included) - Lunch: "Tangcheng Taste" restaurant in the East Market of the scenic area, must order the imperial roast duck and Tang-style cakes Afternoon: Check in at core attractions - Zhuque Gallery (14:00-15:30): The red walls and green tiles are set against the blue sky. It is a good place to shoot the same palaces as in "Legend of the Demon Cat". It is recommended to wear light-colored Chinese clothing for better photos. - East Market (15:30-17:00): - Hongqiao: overlooking the market and taking photos of the reflections of the pavilions and terraces - Hu Yulou: Exotic architecture, a must-see before the night light show - West Market (17:00-18:30): - Jiannan Villa: Tang Dynasty garden style, suitable for taking photos of bamboo forest paths - Ximing Temple: a royal temple from the Tang Dynasty, with red walls and steps suitable for ancient style movies Evening: Night tour of Tang City - Hua'e Xianghui Building Light Show (19:00-20:30): The three-story building is full of lights, and the song and dance performance "Dream of the Tang Dynasty" recreates the colorful feather dance - Night view of Kaixuan Tower: Climb to the top to take panoramic photos, the tower under the lights looks like a heavenly palace - Dinner: Tangcheng Snack Street in Xishi, recommended: sugar-coated baba and Xiangyang beef noodles (15 yuan/bowl) --- Day 2: Immerse yourself in Hanfu and wear the same clothes as those worn in movies and TV series Morning: Ancient costume experience and photo shooting - Hanfu rental: Tangyun Pavilion in the East Market of the scenic area (¥150-299 including makeup), recommended chest-length skirt + round fan, call in advance to discuss the selection - Recommended shooting spots: - Qinglong Temple: The main filming location of "Legend of the Demon Cat", red wall steps + cherry blossom trees (spring only) - Imperial Garden: Photographing Tang Dynasty ladies under the wisteria trellis - Chenxiang Pavilion: Recreation of Li Bai's drunken scene, with Guqin props Noon: Special Tang cuisine - Restaurant: "Yonghui Hall" in the scenic area, experience the imitation Tang banquet (¥80 per person), recommend "Guifei Lianggao" and "Camel Hoof Soup" Afternoon: In-depth cultural experience - "Dream of the Tang Dynasty" performance (14:30-15:30): a live performance all day long, including a horse parade, Hu Ji singing and dancing, it is recommended to reserve a seat in advance - Imperial Examination Experience (16:00-17:00): Participate in the "Yonghui Palace Examination" in Zhuque Gallery, and wear Hanfu to interact for free - Water show (17:30-18:00): The "Tang Dynasty Science Show" in front of Hua'e Building uses light and shadow to interpret the principles of physics. It is a must-see for parents and children Evening: Secret Place of Perfume River - Transportation: Take a taxi to Xiangshui River Scenic Area (30 minutes, ¥50) - Highlights: Colorful waterfall, triple waterfall, hiking on bamboo forest plank road, taking photos of natural landscapes - Dinner: A farmhouse outside the scenic area, you must try the wild stone frog pot (¥68/portion) --- Day 3: Tracing the Three Kingdoms and feeling the poetry before returning Morning: Exploring the Ancient Longzhong - Transportation: Direct bus to the scenic area (1 hour, ¥30) or self-driving (40 minutes) - Must-see attractions: - San Gu Tang: Recreate the three visits of Liu Bei and shoot dialogue photos in ancient costumes - Caolu Pavilion: Zhuge Liang's retreat, bamboo forest path suitable for quiet atmosphere photos - Lunch: Longzhong Scenic Area "Caolu Restaurant", recommended Kongming dishes, Xiangyang pig's trotters Afternoon: Stroll around Xiangyang Ancient City - North Street (14:00-16:00): - Check in at the "North Street Archway" and take photos of the antique street scene and the Yangtze River Bridge - Buy souvenirs: Xiangyang kohlrabi, King Kong crisps (more affordable in supermarkets outside the scenic area) - Han River Cruise (16:30-17:30): Board the "Shen Yun" cruise ship and take photos of the lights on both sides of the river and the reflection of the ancient city wall (¥50/person) Before returning: - Souvenirs: Buy round fans and imitation Tang Dynasty sachets at the Tang City Cultural and Creative Museum at the exit of the scenic area - Night view: If you have enough time, you can stay overnight to see the mist over the Suzaku Corridor the next morning. --- Photography and Style Guide - Clothing options: - Daytime: Chest-length skirt + scarf (lightweight) - Night scene: long round-neck robe + bloomers (highlighting the layering effect) - Props recommendation: round fan, guqin, oil-paper umbrella (rental at the scenic spot ¥20-30/hour) - Aircraft List: --- Accommodation and transportation tips - Accommodation upgrade: Staying in scenic area hotels can enjoy delayed check-out the next day + free Hanfu experience - Traffic pitfall avoidance: - Sightseeing bus in the scenic area is ¥15/person for unlimited times, it is easy to get lost on foot - Use Amap to take a taxi, some drivers may take a detour - Ticket discounts: - Half price for students with student ID, free daytime tickets for seniors over 60 - Night show ticket includes the performance of "Dream of Tang Dynasty", saving ¥40 compared to the day show + performance package --- Food Map - Must-eat snacks: - Spicy hot soup with oily steamed buns (Dongshi "Old Xiangyang Flavor") - Tang-style grilled fish (Xishi "Yushanfang") - Almond tea (Zhaoji Tea Shop, North Street) - Internet celebrity restaurants: - "Qujiang Feast": Imitation Tang Dynasty imperial cuisine, recommended dishes include Peony Pastry and Camel Hoof Jelly (¥120 per person) --- Precautions 1. Time management: The day session closes at 18:00 and the night session opens at 17:00. It is recommended to take photos of the buildings during the day session and the lights at night session. 2. Safety Tips: - The steps of the Triumphal Building are steep, please wear non-slip shoes - Umbrellas are not allowed in the water show area 3. Environmental protection requirements: It is prohibited to use drones to photograph ancient buildings (only in designated areas of the scenic area) -- For three days and two nights, from the fantasy dream of "The Legend of the Demon Cat" to the war of the Three Kingdoms, from the colorful clothes to the fireworks of Xiangyang, China Tang City used architecture and light and shadow to weave a three-dimensional epic of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. It is recommended to travel in spring and autumn to avoid the high temperatures in summer and the crowds during winter vacation.