Water Reflecting Ancient Charm—A Leisurely Time at Xi'an's Hancheng Lake
by Angrybird11
Sep 6, 2025
📅 Trip Highlights at a Glance
✅ Historical Autumn Scenery: Stroll along the Han Dynasty city wall ruins, a golden corridor where ginkgo trees and reeds dance together
✅ Immersive Experience: Ride a Han-style painted boat on the lake, wear Hanfu and check in at the nine "Han Style Water Charm" scenic spots
✅ Autumn Exclusive: Enjoy an osmanthus feast, admire the ginkgo rain, and unlock the exclusive romance of "Han Culture"
🌅 Morning: Autumn Pilgrimage at the Ruins Park
⏰ 9:00-11:30 | Dafeng Pavilion → Tianhan Heroic Wind Relief → Fengchan Square
First Stop: Climb Dafeng Pavilion (Ticket 35 RMB)
Ascend the 7-story viewing platform to take in the entire autumn scenery of Hancheng Lake. Key shots:
🔸 West Bank: The hundred-meter ginkgo avenue looks like a golden river
🔸 East Bank: Reeds and Han-style corridor bridges complement each other beautifully
📸 Hidden Spot: Shoot the lake view through the carved windows of the pavilion for stunning framed compositions
Second Stop: Tianhan Heroic Wind Relief
A 200-meter-long Han culture relief wall, with climbing ivy turning red and yellow in autumn.
💡 Fun Fact: Find the "Zhang Qian’s Mission to the Western Regions" panel and scan the QR code to hear camel bell sounds
Third Stop: Ginkgo Rain at Fengchan Square
Around 11:00, when the sunlight slants, the wind blows and leaves fall like golden rain. Bring a transparent umbrella prop for ultra-beautiful videos!
🛶 Noon: Enjoy a "Han Style Autumn Feast" on a Painted Boat
⏰ 12:00-13:30 | Pier Painted Boat Lunch (98 RMB/person)
Must-Try Autumn Flavors:
🍂 Osmanthus Glutinous Rice Lotus Root (cultivated using "Han Dynasty lotus seeds" unearthed from the Weiyang Palace ruins)
🍁 Chrysanthemum Hot Pot (soup base with edible yellow chrysanthemums)
🍵 Limited Drink "Autumn Dew White" (pear juice + osmanthus honey, served in a lacquer ear cup)
Boat Route:
Pier → Huilan Bridge → Waterwheel Square (40 minutes total)
💡 Easter Egg: Say to the boatman "The great wind rises, clouds fly" and he will sing Han Yuefu songs in Shaanxi dialect
🍂 Afternoon: Deep Han Style Autumn Experience
⏰ 14:00-17:00 | Han Street Market → Jiao Tower Verdant Overlap → Fanyi Terrace Sunset
Han Street Handicraft Experience
Spend 10 RMB to rub a "Han Dynasty tile" print (choose "Changle Weiyang" or "Eternal Glory")
Learn to braid a "Five-Color Cord" on site (Han dynasty talisman custom, material fee 5 RMB)
Jiao Tower Verdant Overlap Hanfu Photoshoot
Red walls, green tiles, and ginkgo background—Xi’an’s top spot for Hanfu photography!
📸 Pose Guide:
Lift your skirt and walk across the arch bridge (dynamic blur effect)
Lean on the vermilion railing tossing ginkgo leaves (burst mode to catch falling leaves)
Fanyi Terrace for Sunset
Arrive before 17:00 at the west lake viewing platform to watch the sunset dye the lake amber.
🌅 Best Viewpoint: Stand under the "Han" character sculpture for a silhouette overlapping the sunset
📌 Practical Tips
Transport: Metro Line 4, Daming Palace Station Exit B, transfer to Bus 209 direct to the park
Tickets: Park entrance is free; Dafeng Pavilion and boat rides are charged separately
Dress Suggestions:
Hanfu preferred styles: Quju or Zhiju (more authentic Han dynasty style)
Bring a cloak (windy and temperature varies by the lake)
Avoid Scams:
"Free guides" outside the park are actually shopping tours
Be cautious of self-proclaimed "professional photographers" offering wild follow-shoots
🎯 Suitable For:
✔️ Hanfu enthusiasts wanting to shoot ancient style photos
✔️ Culture lovers who enjoy quiet autumn viewing
✔️ Families with children learning Han culture
Ultimate Easter Egg: At the southwest corner of Fengchan Square, there is an "Ancient Wishing Ginkgo." Tying a five-color cord to its branches is said to bring good luck.
Post by ANDERSON BREWER | Oct 25, 2025















