Let's go! Head to Hanzhong from Xi'an to see the rapeseed flowers!
The Hanzhong Rapeseed Flower Festival is a grand spring event. If you're traveling from Xi'an to Hanzhong for this floral rendezvous, you can refer to the following guide:
I. Travel Itinerary
Three-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Xi'an - Mian County
- Morning: Depart from Xi'an and take the high-speed train to Hanzhong Station. After exiting the station, transfer to Mian County. Upon arrival in Mian County, first head to the Tomb of Marquis Wu (Wuhou Tomb). With its ancient cypresses and simple architecture, this important site commemorating Zhuge Liang allows you to experience the profound cultural heritage of the Three Kingdoms.
- Noon: Enjoy lunch in Mian County, sampling local specialties such as Mian County hot noodles, which are thin, chewy, smooth, tender, and fragrant, paired with a bowl of vegetable tofu for a refreshing and non-greasy meal.
- Afternoon: Head to the Temple of Marquis Wu (Wuhou Temple) in Mian County, the only ancestral temple in the country built by imperial decree and funded by the imperial court. The temple houses numerous cultural relics and features a unique architectural style. Outside the temple, large fields of rapeseed flowers bloom, creating a unique blend of historical sites and golden flower seas.
- Evening: Check in to a hotel in Mian County, stroll around the county, experience the local life, and sample local snacks.
Day 2: Mian County - Nanzheng
- Morning: Head to the Chencun-Jianshangou flower viewing spot in Nanzheng District. Along the way, rapeseed flower fields complement the green hills and clear waters, forming a picturesque rural landscape. Upon arrival, you can stroll along the flower field paths to admire the rapeseed flowers up close, or you can overlook the panoramic view from the viewing platform and experience the magnificence of nature.
- Noon: Have lunch at a farmhouse in Nanzheng District, trying local dishes such as bacon fried with dried bamboo shoots and cold wild vegetables to experience authentic rural cuisine.
- Afternoon: Head to the Liping Scenic Area. The scenic area features mountains and rivers, with unique karst landforms and quiet streams and waterfalls. In spring, the rapeseed flowers all over the mountains and plains complement the natural scenery, making people linger.
- Evening: Stay in Nanzheng District, experience a rural homestay, and enjoy a quiet night.
Day 3: Nanzheng - Hantai - Xi'an
- Morning: Head to the Ten Thousand Mu Flower Base in Hantai District. In addition to large fields of rapeseed flowers, there are also tulips and other flowers, which are colorful and vibrant. Stroll through the flowers, take photos, and feel the colorful spring.
- Noon: After lunch in Hantai District, prepare for your return trip. You can take the high-speed train back to Xi'an.
II. Transportation
High-speed train: Take the high-speed train from Xi'an North Station to Hanzhong Station, which takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. After arriving at Hanzhong Station, you can take a county bus to Mian County, which costs about CNY 10–20 and takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. To get to Nanzheng District, you can take a bus or taxi. The bus fare is about CNY 2–5, and the taxi fare is about CNY 30–50.
Self-driving: Depart from Xi'an and take the Jingkun Expressway to Hanzhong, which is about 280 km and takes about 4–5 hours. Self-driving allows you to flexibly arrange your itinerary, and you can also enjoy the scenery along the way, but you need to pay attention to fatigue from long-distance driving. After arriving in Hanzhong, it is also convenient to drive to various attractions. Scenic spots generally have parking lots, and the parking fee is about CNY 5–20.
III. Accommodation
Mian County:
- Mianxian Tiandang Mountain International Hotel: The hotel is located near the center of the county, with convenient transportation and rich surrounding dining and shopping options. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, fully equipped, and the service is attentive. The price of a standard room is about CNY 200–400.
- Mianxian Three Kingdoms Hotel: With the theme of the Three Kingdoms culture, the decoration style is unique, allowing you to immerse yourself in the customs of the Three Kingdoms. The hotel has an excellent location, close to attractions such as the Temple of Marquis Wu (Wuhou Temple) and the Tomb of Marquis Wu (Wuhou Tomb). In terms of price, the price of an ordinary room type is about CNY 150–350.
Nanzheng District:
- Nanzheng Dahan Mountain Holiday Hotel: Close to Dahan Mountain, the air is fresh and the environment is beautiful. Some rooms offer views of the surrounding pastoral scenery, and the hotel has complete supporting facilities. The price range is about CNY 200–500.
- Nanzheng District Huatian Meisu: Surrounded by rapeseed flower fields, you can hear birdsong in the morning and enjoy the starry sky at night, allowing tourists to experience rural life in depth. The rooms in the homestay are warm and the price is relatively affordable. The price of a standard room is about CNY 100–300.
Hantai District:
- Hanzhong Ace International Hotel: Located in the bustling area of Hantai District, with convenient transportation, spacious and comfortable rooms, and complete facilities. The hotel also offers a variety of dining options and complete services. In terms of price, the price of a standard room is about CNY 300–600.
- Hanzhong Ramada Hotel: The brand has a high reputation, the hotel has an elegant environment and complete supporting facilities, including a gym and restaurant. It is close to the high-speed railway station, making transportation convenient. The price of an ordinary room type is about CNY 250–500.
IV. Attractions
Tomb of Marquis Wu (Wuhou Tomb): A national key cultural relics protection unit, it is the resting place of Zhuge Liang. The tomb area is full of ancient trees, and the architecture is simple and solemn, containing a profound historical and cultural connotation.
Temple of Marquis Wu (Wuhou Temple): Known as the "No. 1 Temple of Marquis Wu in the World", the temple houses numerous cultural relics and has a unique architectural style. It is an important base for studying the culture of the Three Kingdoms. When the rapeseed flowers bloom outside the temple, the ancient and modern blend together, and the scenery is charming.
Chencun-Jianshangou flower viewing spot: The perfect fusion of mountains, rivers, and rapeseed flowers. The distant green mountains are like Dai, the rapeseed flowers are golden, and the clear lake reflects the blue sky, white clouds, and flower fields, forming a picturesque scroll.
Liping Scenic Area: Dominated by unique mountain peaks, stone forests, waterfalls, forests, and other natural landscapes, the rapeseed flowers bloom in spring, adding a different color to the scenic area.
Ten Thousand Mu Flower Base in Hantai District: In addition to rapeseed flowers, there are also various flowers competing for beauty, forming a colorful sea of flowers, which is a paradise for photography enthusiasts.