Hanzhong Red Leaf Tour: Free Admission with Hanfu, Fish Meal Only 60 RMB/Person

Introduction

The autumn of "Little Jiangnan in Shaanxi" is unstoppable! With a 95% red leaf coverage at the secret spot Liping, Hanfu time travel at Xinghan Scenic Area, and millennium-old cypress trees in the Three Kingdoms relics... This 4-day itinerary, treasured by locals, takes you to unlock the exclusive autumn romance of Hanzhong!

Day 1: Immersed in Ancient Han Charm

Morning: Ancient Han Platform (Hanzhong Museum)

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30 (Closed on Mondays)
Highlights: Free visit to the "Shimen Thirteen Inscriptions" cliff carvings, climb Wangjiang Tower to overlook the Han River
📸 Photo Spot: Red walls and black tiles paired with Hanfu, instantly stepping into the grand Han palace

🍜 Noon: Zhang Mingfu Mianpi (Main Store)

Address: Youai Road, Hantai District
Business Hours: 6:00-14:00
Must-try: Hot rice noodles + vegetable tofu + peanut porridge (10 RMB per person fills you up)

Afternoon: Shimen Plank Road

Ticket: 70 RMB (includes plank road + reservoir)
Activities: Hike the ancient-style plank road, check in at the "Gunxue" cliff carvings, take a boat ride to enjoy the autumn scenery of Bao River
⚠️ Tip: Wear non-slip shoes, some sections are steep

🌙 Evening: Qianjin Road Night Market

Recommended: Wang Jianqiang Spicy Chicken (20 RMB/serving), Walnut Bun (3 RMB each)
Transport: Taxi from downtown costs about 10 RMB

Day 2: Liping Red Leaf Feast

🚍 Transport: 8:30 AM from Hanzhong High-Speed Rail Hub by direct tourist bus (50 RMB/person), 1.5 hours direct ride

🎫 Tickets: Free admission on October 18-19 (40 RMB sightseeing bus fee required)

🍁 Must-visit Route:

Hongchen Gorge (red leaf reflections in the stream) → Maple Forest Waterfall (red leaves and waterfall in one frame) → China Longshan (450 million-year-old dragon scale fossils)

⏰ Suggested visiting time: 8:30-17:00, entering after 15:00 grants free admission the next day

🏨 Accommodation: Liping Holiday Hotel (red leaves visible from the window, includes acorn jelly dinner)

Day 3: Three Kingdoms Drama + Hanfu Time Travel

Morning: Zhuge Ancient Town + Wuhou Shrine

Opening Hours: All day (Ancient Town), 8:00-18:30 (Wuhou Shrine)
Activities:

✅ 10:30 Watch the live performance of "Chu Shi Biao" (158 RMB, book in advance)

✅ Wear Hanfu to stroll in Hanlian Courtyard (photo with ancient cypress trees)
🍢 Snack: Zhuge Konjac (15 RMB/serving)

Afternoon: Xinghan Scenic Area

Ticket: 100 RMB (performance ticket sold separately)
Experience:

✅ Rent Hanfu to tour the park (50 RMB/hour, photo at the Han Culture Museum dome)

✅ Participate in touhu (pitch-pot) and calligraphy experience at 16:00

🌃 Evening: "Legend of Tianhan" Water Light Show

Time: Starts at 20:30 (40 minutes)
Best Spot: VIP area (298 RMB), water screen light effects + fireworks

Day 4: Cloud Walk + Return

Morning: Longtoushan (Dragon Head Mountain)

Ticket: 100 RMB (includes cable car)
Activities: Take the cable car to view the sea of clouds, walk the suspended glass plank road (altitude 2200 meters)
⚠️ Tip: Around 10°C at the summit, bring a jacket

🍜 Noon: Jiangyue · Wang Baoqi Spicy Pepper Fish

Address: South section of Binjiang Road, Hantai District
Specialty: Freshly killed live fish from Han River, spicy soup base + hand-pulled noodles (70 RMB per person)

🎁 Souvenir Shopping:

Ningqiang Walnut Bun (Wang Family Walnut Bun, Old Street Store)
Chenggu Shangyuan Temple Red Tofu ("Taste Hanzhong" flagship store)

📌 Practical Tips

Clothing: Wear sweatshirt + light jacket during the day, bring a scarf (for red leaf photo props)
Transport: Taxi starting fare in downtown is 6 RMB, self-driving or chartered car recommended between attractions
Avoid Pitfalls: Dining inside Liping Scenic Area is expensive, bring your own snacks
Weather: October often has light rain, carry a folding umbrella with you