Xiangyang + Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

🗺️ 3-Day Tour of Xiangyang | Classic Combination of Gulongzhong and Tang City・Suitable for All Groups

1. Introduction
Enjoy 3 days in Xiangyang! Take your parents to experience the millennium-old heritage of the ancient city, accompany friends to check in at film locations, and explore fun worlds with your children. The pace is leisurely, the food is abundant, and the whole family can have a great time.

2. 🗓️ Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrive in Xiangyang → Xiangyang Ancient City → Xiangyang Museum
Day 2: Gulongzhong → Mi Gong Shrine
Day 3: China Tang City Film Base → Return trip

3. Daily Detailed Plan
🏯 Day 1: Exploring the Ancient City · Historical Discovery
📍 Xiangyang Ancient City (No official rating, but historically significant)
Highlights: Well-preserved ancient city walls where you can stroll and feel the thousand-year history. Elderly can enjoy the scenery from the walls, and children can learn about ancient military defense. The streets around the walls are quaint and full of charm.
🕙 Open all day 💰 Free
📸 Photo spot: Linhan Gate (with Han River as the background, perfect for photos with the ancient city walls)
📍 Xiangyang Museum
Highlights: Rich collection showcasing Xiangyang’s history from the Han and Wei dynasties to modern times, with many precious artifacts to enrich the whole family’s knowledge.
🕙 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays (recommended to go early for fewer crowds and a relaxed visit) 💰 Free
📸 Photo spot: On the steps at the museum entrance (great backdrop of the museum building)
🍜 Lunch: “Old Xiangyang Noodle House” inside the ancient city (about 20 RMB per person, must-try Xiangyang beef noodles, children can have mild vegetarian noodles)
💡 Tips: When touring the ancient city with elderly and children, choose flat walking paths; touching exhibits inside the museum is prohibited, keep an eye on children.

🌳 Day 2: Legacy of Zhuge Liang · Calligraphy and Ink Fragrance
📍 Gulongzhong (4A)
Highlights: The place where Zhuge Liang farmed and the site of the famous “Longzhong Plan.” The scenic area features many Three Kingdoms culture-related spots and performances. Elderly can appreciate the history and culture, children can enjoy the shows and develop interest in the Three Kingdoms.
🕙 8:30-17:30 💰 78 RMB, half price for seniors, free for children under 1.2 meters
📸 Photo spot: In front of Sangu Hall (with antique-style architecture, very atmospheric)
📍 Mi Gong Shrine (4A)
Highlights: Built to commemorate Northern Song calligrapher and painter Mi Fu, featuring many calligraphy and painting works and ancient buildings. A must-visit for calligraphy lovers and a chance for children to experience the charm of calligraphy and painting art.
🕙 8:30-17:00 💰 30 RMB, half price for seniors and children
📸 Photo spot: Under the ancient tree beside the worship hall (great light and shadow effects, beautiful for portraits)
🍜 Dinner: “Fatty Shrimp Restaurant” near Mi Gong Shrine (about 50 RMB per person, delicious braised prawns, plus stir-fried vegetables suitable for elderly and children)
💡 Tips: Gulongzhong is large; take the sightseeing shuttle with elderly and children; keep quiet inside Mi Gong Shrine, avoid loud noises.

🏮 Day 3: Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty · Film Time Travel
📍 China Tang City Film Base (4A)
Highlights: Large-scale Tang Dynasty-style royal architecture complex, filming location for movies like “Legend of the Demon Cat” and “Dream of Splendor.” Experience the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty with many performances and activities, fun for the whole family.
🕙 8:30-22:00 💰 90 RMB, half price for seniors and children
📸 Photo spot: Zhuque Corridor (red pillars and carved beams, photos look like you’re in a Tang Dynasty palace)
🍜 Lunch: “Hu Yulou” inside Tang City (about 40 RMB per person, recommended imperial roast duck, plus desserts suitable for children)
💡 Tips: Rent ancient costumes for the family to enhance photo experiences; Tang City is beautifully lit at night, but remember to dress elderly and children warmly to avoid catching cold.

4. ✨ Xiangyang Survival Guide
1️⃣ Transportation: Convenient city buses mostly 2 RMB per ride; taxi starting fare 7 RMB, very convenient for short trips. To Gulongzhong, Tang City, and other scenic spots, you can take bus or taxi; there are also direct shuttle buses to scenic areas. Private car rental for a day costs about 300 RMB.
2️⃣ Clothing: In spring, wear a light jacket and shirt for comfort and ease of movement; summer is hot, wear short sleeves and shorts, use sun protection, and bring a light jacket for air-conditioned rooms or cool mornings and evenings; autumn calls for long-sleeve shirts and pants; winter is cold, wear thick cotton clothes or down jackets for warmth.
3️⃣ Taboos: Do not make loud noises or touch exhibits inside ancient buildings and museums; respect local customs, keep quiet and polite in religious places.
4️⃣ Accommodation: Recommended to stay near Xiangyang Ancient City for convenient travel and abundant local food. Hotels like All Seasons Hotel are available, priced 300-500 RMB per night, close to shopping areas and attractions, with family rooms and good soundproofing.

5. 🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs
① Xiangyang Beef Noodle Instant Pack (30 RMB/box, easy to carry, enjoy Xiangyang flavor at home)
② Kongming Pickles (20 RMB/bag, local specialty salty pickles, crisp texture)
③ Mi Fu Calligraphy Copybook (50 RMB/book, rich cultural atmosphere, great as a gift or keepsake)

6. Closing Interaction
The beauty of Xiangyang lies in its historical depth and cultural heritage. If you come to Xiangyang, would you rather take your parents for a stroll along the ancient city walls or dress up in ancient costumes with friends for beautiful photos in Tang City?