Journey Through Time in Qishan: Uncover Ancient Secrets!

Discover the birthplace of Zhou culture in Qishan, Baoji, Shaanxi. Experience a one-day journey through time.
🎡Destination: Qishan, Baoji, Shaanxi. Recommended duration: 1–2 days
Keywords: Birthplace of the Zhou Dynasty, Home of Saozi Noodles, A Must-See for History Buffs
⛳️[Must-See Attractions: Touch 3,000 Years of History]
1. Zhougong Temple | The Secluded Abode of the "First Sage," a Place Where Wishes Come True!
Address: 7.5 km north of Qishan County. Tickets: ¥40. Recommended itinerary:
Walk through the sacred path lined with ancient cypress trees, look up at the "You Juan Zhe A" archway, and be instantly transported back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. Make a wish in front of the Zhougong Hall and don't miss the phoenix statue behind the temple. Standing on the viewing platform overlooking the Weihe River Plain, you can almost taste history in the air.
📷Photo tips: Wear a Hanfu and stand in front of the main hall. Use a low angle shot to frame the eaves and blue sky in your lens!
2. Zhouyuan Site | An Archaeologist's Paradise
📍Address: Jingdang Town, Qishan County. Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. Highlights:
☘️Step into the Western Zhou Chariot and Horse Pit Exhibition Hall and see the real skeletons of war chariots from 3,000 years ago. Don't miss the He Zun in the Bronze Ware Museum—the earliest national treasure inscribed with the word "China"!
Hidden gem: Pick up a piece of pottery at the site (don't take it with you) and experience the wonder of connecting with the ancients.
⛳️[Flavors of Qishan: A Taste of Sour, Spicy, and Fragrant Dishes from a Zhou Dynasty Feast]
1. Saozi Noodles | "A Bite of Deliciousness" That Will Leave You Wanting More
Recommended restaurant: Beiguo Folk Village (home to many 30-year-old restaurants). How to eat it:
The authentic way to eat Saozi Noodles is with "sour soup"—red oil floating on the surface, sour and spicy, appetizing, and the noodles are as thin as hair but super chewy! Be sure to order a small bowl.
Photo tips: Take a top-down shot of a row of small bowls of red soup, capturing the moment when the noodles are picked up with chopsticks. Make your friends drool!
2. Ganmianpi | Even More Delicious Than Liangpi
Hidden gem: The nameless stall next to the old theater in the county.
Features: Thick and chewy noodles, chili oil so fragrant you'll want to lick the bowl clean. Pair it with a cup of freshly brewed apricot tea for the perfect combination!
⛳️[Immersive Experience: Live Like a Zhou Dynasty Person for a Day]
1. DIY Bronze Rubbings
💞Location: Zhouyuan Scenic Area Handicraft Workshop
♥️Activity: Make your own rubbing of the "China" inscription on the He Zun and take home your own piece of cultural heritage!
Storytelling: As the outline of the inscription slowly appears on the rice paper, you'll suddenly understand what it means to "awaken the Chinese bloodline."
2. Stay in a Western Zhou-style Homestay
♥️Recommendation: Zhouyuan Inn
💞Features: Rammed earth walls and thatched roofs. Sleep on a replica ancient bed and wake up to the sound of birdsong in the morning.
♥️✅️[Travel Tips: Avoid the Pitfalls]
1. *Transportation*: Xi'an North Station → Qishan Station (40 minutes by high-speed rail). A taxi from the station to the county seat costs ¥20.
2. *Best time to visit*: April–May for pear blossoms, September–October for apple picking.
3. *Clothing recommendations*: Wear sneakers when visiting the ruins.