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Explore Handan, Hometown of Idioms & Millennia of History

**🏯Handan Travel Guide | Explore the "Capital of Idioms" in 1 Minute!📜** 📍 **Location**: Southern Hebei Province (High-speed rail to Handan East Railway Station, Beijing–Guangzhou Railway runs through, convenient for driving) 🔥 **Must-Do Recommendations**: 1️⃣ **Wa Huang Gong**: The Ancestral Temple of the Chinese Nation! Marvel at the cliffside ancient architecture known as the "Living Pavilion and Hanging Temple", climb to the top of Butian Pavilion for a panoramic view of the Zhang River, and witness the awe-inspiring Nuwa Worship Ceremony. 2️⃣ **Guangfu Ancient City**: Hometown of Tai Chi! Explore Ming Dynasty city walls and vast wetlands, take a boat trip through the reed marshes, and try local delicacies like crispy fish and donkey meat sausage. 3️⃣ **Xiangtangshan Grottoes**: Royal Buddhist grottoes of the Northern Qi Dynasty! See exquisite 1,500-year-old relief carvings at "China's fifth-largest grottoes," filled with mystery under the interplay of light and shadow. 4️⃣ **Jingniang Lake**: The Taihang Three Gorges! Cruise past the red Danxia cliffs, walk the glass skywalk, and hear the legend of Zhao Kuangyin escorting Jingniang. 💡 **Travel Tips**: ✅ **Best Season**: April–May (Nüwa Palace Temple Fair), September–October (Autumn Colors in the Taihang Mountains). ✅ **Recommended Route**: Wahuang Palace → Guangfu Ancient City → Xiangtangshan → Jingniang Lake (2-Day, 1-Night Highlights Tour). ✅ **Must-try Foods**: Ermao Roasted Chicken, Yongnian Crispy Fish, Handan Pulled Noodles. Get full for around CNY 25 per person! ✅ **Cultural Highlights**: Visit Huiche Lane and Xuebu Bridge, check out the birthplaces of the idioms "Handan Xuebu" and "Hufu Qishe". 📸 **Popular Photo Spot**: 🌉 **Taihang Wuzhi Mountain** Cliffside glass skywalk + Canyon rafting. Aerial view resembles the "Hand of God". 🌄 **Qibugou]** Alpine meadows + Zen sounds from Buddhist temples, autumn red leaves cover the mountains like fire. 🏮 **Huichexiang Historical and Cultural Street**: Explore the lantern-lit ancient street at night, wear Hanfu, and capture stunning traditional Chinese-style photos. 🎫 **Ticket Reference**: - Nuwa Palace: CNY 70 - Xiangtangshan Grottoes: CNY 60 - Jingniang Lake: CNY 80 (includes boat ticket) 💬 **Interactive Topic**: Would you rather travel back in time to Handan City during the Warring States period, or challenge a cliffside glass skywalk? Share your travel wish list in the comments section! 👇
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