Hanzhong

汉中|ShaanxiHan HistoryQinling

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Mar-Apr for rapeseed flowers, Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct for city, mountain, and old-town routes
Climate
Qinba mountain-basin climate with humid summers, cool mountain areas, mild spring flower season, and colder high-elevation winter conditions

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Qingmuchuan Ancient Town

青木川古镇

All Ages

Admission

Old street entry is usually free; core courtyards and exhibition sites may require separate tickets or a combo ticket, commonly around CNY 60.

Typical Visit

Half day to one full day; overnight is better for a slower visit

02City Guide

Hanzhong Longtoushan International Tourism Resort

汉中龙头山国际旅游度假区

All Ages

Admission

Entrance plus round-trip cableway and escalator packages are CNY 133 on weekdays and CNY 153 on weekends; standalone tickets and promotions may differ.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours on site; allow a full day from Hanzhong with road time

03City Guide

Xinghan Scenic Area

兴汉胜境

All Ages

Admission

Entrance ticket commonly starts from CNY 68 on ticketing platforms; entrance plus Han Song commonly starts from CNY 228; Tianhan Legend ticket commonly starts from CNY 198.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours; half day to full day if watching shows

04City Guide

Mianxian Wuhou Shrine Museum

勉县武侯祠博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Peak-season ticket is commonly CNY 60; off-season ticket is commonly CNY 40. Combo tickets for nearby projects may cost extra.

Typical Visit

1.5-2.5 hours

05Food District

Zhuge Ancient Town

诸葛古镇

All Ages

Admission

Free street entry; museums, performances, Hanfu rental, and other experience projects require separate payment.

Typical Visit

1.5-3 hours for a simple walk; half day with Wuhou Shrine, food, and a show

06City Guide

Wuhou Tomb

武侯墓

All Ages

Admission

Ticket is CNY 50-60 depending on platform, date, and discount eligibility.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours

07Historic Walk

Shimen Plank Road Scenic Area

石门栈道风景区

All Ages

Admission

When the core plank-road area is restricted, discounted tickets have been listed around CNY 40 in peak season and CNY 30 in off-season; confirm current access and price before travel.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours if the core plank road is restricted; longer if more areas are open

08City Guide

Zibai Mountain National Forest Park

紫柏山国家森林公园

All Ages

Admission

Ticket and cableway packages vary by platform and date; confirm whether entry, scenic transport, and cableway are included before paying.

Typical Visit

4-7 hours depending on hiking, cableway, and summit plans

09City Guide

Liping National Forest Park

黎坪国家森林公园

All Ages

Admission

Ticket packages vary by platform and date; check whether entry and sightseeing bus are included before paying.

Typical Visit

5-6 hours inside the park; allow a full day from Hanzhong with road time

10City Guide

Hanzhong Museum

汉中市博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry for the Guhantai museum area; real-name reservation or on-site registration may apply. Baijiangtan is ticketed separately.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

11City Guide

Baijiangtan

拜将坛

All Ages

Admission

Common ticket listings show CNY 18-20 depending on platform and date.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours; up to 2 hours if reading exhibits carefully

12City Guide

Zhang Liang Temple

张良庙

All Ages

Admission

Peak-season ticket is commonly CNY 50; off-season ticket is commonly CNY 30. Discount and free-entry policies depend on eligibility.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours

13City Guide

Huayang Ancient Town

华阳古镇

All Ages

Admission

Old town street entry is usually free; Qinling Four Treasures Park, Changqing Huayang Scenic Area, shuttle vehicles, and other projects require separate tickets.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the old town; one full day or overnight with Qinling Four Treasures Park or Changqing Huayang Scenic Area

14City Guide

Changqing Huayang Scenic Area

长青华阳景区

All Ages

Admission

Entrance plus sightseeing bus ticket is CNY 125; discounts and free-entry policies may still require separate sightseeing-bus payment.

Typical Visit

One full day; overnight is better if combining animals, gorge, and Huayang Ancient Town

15City Guide

Foping Panda Valley

佛坪熊猫谷旅游区

All Ages

Admission

Panda Valley low-season entry is CNY 35; sightseeing vehicle rides are CNY 10 each, and the separate rescue base has different reservation rules.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours; longer if adding the panda rescue base, old street, or nearby nature stops

16City Guide

Dingjun Mountain

定军山

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; nearby ticketed sites such as Wuhou Tomb are separate.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

17City Guide

Hanjiangyuan Scenic Area

汉江源景区

All Ages

Admission

Entrance ticket is CNY 45; entrance plus round-trip cableway package is CNY 118. Glass bridge, grass sliding, and other projects may cost extra.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours on site; longer with full waterfall hiking route and cableway queues

18City Guide

Zhang Qian Tomb

张骞墓

All Ages

Admission

Free entry from Jul 7, 2026; guiding, XR, and other paid projects may cost extra.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours

19City Guide

Crested Ibis Eco Park

朱鹮生态园

All Ages

Admission

Adult tickets are CNY 30-40, with discounts for eligible visitors.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours

20Cultural Stop

Cai Lun Tomb and Temple

蔡伦墓祠

All Ages

Admission

Peak-season ticket is commonly around CNY 35; off-season ticket is commonly around CNY 25. Discounts and special activities may change by date.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours

21Urban Landmark

Tianhan Tower

天汉楼

All Ages

Admission

Day ticket commonly CNY 10; night ticket commonly CNY 20.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours; longer with a riverside walk

22City Guide

Hanzhong Rapeseed Flower Fields

汉中油菜花海

All Ages

Admission

Many countryside viewing areas are free; festival venues, shuttle services, viewing platforms, bamboo rafts, parking, or private projects may charge separately.

Typical Visit

Half day for one area; one full day or more for multiple counties