History emerging from idioms is more fascinating than you imagine

【2 days 1 night, about 1600 RMB per person! Handan’s hot itinerary: Unlock the millennium-old Zhao capital + traces of Nuwa mending the sky + the origin of idioms!】

Day 1: Take the high-speed train directly to **Handan East Station** (within 1.5 hours from Beijing/Zhengzhou/Shijiazhuang, second-class seat about 150 RMB), then taxi to check in at a **boutique hotel near Congtai Park** (500 RMB/night). In the afternoon, visit **Congtai Park**—the site where King Wuling of Zhao held military parades during the Warring States period. Climb the “Wuling Congtai” to overlook the entire city, full of ancient charm! Then explore the **Handan Museum** (free admission, reservation required) to see Shang and Zhou dynasty bronzes and Zhao State chariot pits, instantly traveling back 3,000 years! In the evening, stroll through **Huiche Alley**—the place where the story of generals Lian Po and Lin Xiangru’s harmony took place. This small alley hides countless idiom stories!

For dinner, head to **Nanmenli Night Market**: try southern Hebei crispy fish, doumo (bean paste), heluo noodles, smoked meat pancakes, all for about 40 RMB per person until you’re full! After dinner, take a walk along the **Qin River Scenic Belt**, where the lighting and water features are super relaxing.

Day 2: Get up early and take a private car or bus to **Wahuang Palace in Shexian County** (ticket 90 RMB, 1.5-hour drive), known as the “Ancestral Temple of China,” built suspended like a sky pavilion! Climb to the top to worship Nuwa and overlook the Taihang Mountains—truly breathtaking. If you’re energetic, walk the Panlong plank road to experience the legend of “mending the sky with stones.” In the afternoon, on the way back, stop by **Xuebu Bridge** (from the idiom “Learning to Walk in Handan”), with flowing water beneath, perfect for fun photos. Return to Handan East Station before 3:00 PM for your trip back!

💰Budget breakdown:
Transport 300 + Accommodation 500 + Food 200 + Tickets 90 + City transport 100 + Night market snacks 50 + Souvenirs 100 ≈ **1540 RMB**, easily enjoy everything under 2000!

📌Tips:
1. Handan Museum is closed on Mondays, don’t go in vain!
2. Wahuang Palace has many stairs, wear comfortable shoes!
3. The idiom story wall is in the Huiche Alley cultural district, great for family visits!

⚠️Warning: Never say “Handan is just a steel factory”! It’s a nationally recognized historic and cultural city and an important birthplace of Chinese civilization!

History emerging from idioms is more fascinating than you imagine! 2 days 1 night to understand an underrated millennium-old ancient capital—Handan, worth a special trip!

Post by ShadowBl4de_1 | Sep 12, 2025