Shimen Plank Road, Hanzhong, Shaanxi | The plank road that crosses the Qinling Mountains.

Hey, everybody! We are going to visit Hanzhong Shimen Plank Road, so we need to plan it well😜🎈 Baoxiadao History Class📚: Ladies and Gentlemen, do you know? The location of the Shimen Plank Road has a deep historical connection with the Baoxiade Road. The Baoxiade Road was one of the important passages across the Qinling Mountains in ancient times and was opened as early as the Warring States Period. Countless historical stories have taken place on this road, carrying the wisdom and courage of the ancients. When Liu Bang was named King of Han by Xiang Yu, he went to Hanzhong from here. The construction of the Baoxiade Road embodies the efforts and creativity of the ancients. They drilled holes in the cliffs, laid wooden beams, and built plank roads. They made tremendous efforts to connect the north and the south. 😎 Preliminary preparation: 🎫Ticket booking: We can check online in advance to see if there are any discounted ticket packages. The more we can save, the better. 😏💸It’s also fine to buy on-site, the price is quite reasonable. The peak season (March 1st - November 30th) is 70 yuan, and the off-season (December 1st - February 28th of the following year) is 50 yuan. 👟Equipment preparation: Be sure to wear comfortable sports shoes or hiking shoes, otherwise your feet can't stand walking so much😣🥾 Also bring sunscreen, don't come back to become a little black charcoal😜☀If you are worried that things in the scenic area are expensive, bring some water and snacks with you to replenish your energy at any time😋🍫🥤 Transportation: 🚗Self-driving: If you have your own car, it would be very convenient! Just follow the navigation and enjoy the scenery along the way. Parking in the scenic area is also very convenient, no need to worry about having no place to park. 🚌Public transportation: Don’t worry if you don’t have a car, we can take the train to Hanzhong Railway Station, and then take bus No. 21 or No. 16 to go directly to the scenic spot. 🚌If you want to save more trouble, there are direct buses to and from the Shimen Plank Road Scenic Area in the city. 😎🚍 Tour route: 📍Shimen Cultural Square: This is the first stop of our tour😃🎨There are many sculptures, murals and reliefs on the square, like a three-dimensional history book, telling you stories from the past. You can take some photos here, feel the historical atmosphere, and maybe even see a performance 💃🕺 ✨Van Gogh Starry Sky Art Experience Hall: Wow, this place is so interesting😜🎇It’s like a dreamy starry sky world, with all kinds of light and shadow effects that are super cool, as if you have become a person in Van Gogh’s paintings. The photos taken here will definitely make you stand out in your circle of friends😎📷 🛤️The lower section of the plank road and the new stone gate: Walk down the road and you will see the ancient plank hole 😲👀Imagine that the ancients built a plank road in such a dangerous place. It was amazing! There are also ruins of the old Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway below, which is a witness to history🚧🗺️ 🏞️Dam, upper section of plank road, zipline: If you are in good physical condition, you must climb up to the dam to have a look. The scenery is absolutely amazing. The water in the reservoir is sparkling, and the mountains in the distance are rolling, which is beautiful! There is also a zipline halfway up the mountain. If you are brave enough, you can try it and experience the feeling of flying in the air😆🚠 🚂Return by train: When you are tired, take the train back, enjoy the wind and the scenery along the way, it is so pleasant😃🎢 Food recommendations: 🐟Baohe fresh fish: The fish is tender and delicious, and it is one of the special delicacies of Hanzhong. You can choose to taste it in the restaurants in the scenic area, or go to the farmhouses in the surrounding areas. 😋🐟 🍜Hanzhong noodles: soft and sticky, with chili oil and seasoning, the taste is very delicious. Stalls selling dough can be found in every street and alley in Hanzhong. 😜🍜 🥬Vegetable Tofu: Tofu is the main ingredient, and vegetables and other ingredients are added to cook it. It is rich in nutrition. This is a traditional local delicacy that is served in many restaurants. 🥰🥬 🥧Walnut bun: golden in color and crispy in texture, it is one of the traditional pastries in Hanzhong. Can be eaten as a snack or for breakfast. 😋🥧 🍜Jiangshui noodles: The noodles are chewy and the soup is sour and refreshing, making it an appetizing dish. It is very refreshing and delicious when eaten in summer. 😜🍜