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Xiangyang Ancient City, built during the Western Han dynasty, is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in China. The city wall stretches about 7.3 km, surrounded by water on three sides with a moat averaging 180 m wide. Known as “Iron Xiangyang,” it served as a key military and administrative center. Notable sites include Zhenhua Gate, Linhan Gate, Zhongxuan Tower, and Zhaoming Terrace. The site is a National Key Cultural Relic and a national 4A-level tourist attraction.
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襄阳市博物馆
The Xiangyang Museum, a national first-class museum founded in 1975, features Tang-style architecture and six main exhibition halls covering periods from prehistory to the Qing dynasty. It displays over 4,000 cultural relics, including bronzes, ceramics, jade, calligraphy, and stone carvings, with inscribed pre-Qin bronzes as a highlight.
Xiangyang Ancient City Wall Night Tour
Experience the ancient city wall under the moonlight. This guided night walk offers a completely different atmosphere from the daytime, with dramatic lighting illuminating the fortifications and storytelling sessions about the city's history during the Three Kingdoms period.
管家巷
Guanjia Lane is a historic street in the Ancient City that blends tradition and modern culture. Featuring Ming–Qing–style architecture, it offers local cuisine, traditional crafts, and immersive performances such as Poetic Xiangyang and Chivalrous Xiangyang.
米公祠
Mi Gong Temple, built in memory of Mi Fu, a renowned calligrapher and painter of the Northern Song dynasty, dates back to the Yuan period and features preserved Qing-style architecture. The temple houses numerous stone inscriptions and rubbings, including reproductions of Mi Fu’s works. It’s an excellent place to appreciate traditional Chinese calligraphy and explore Xiangyang’s cultural heritage.
新神韵汉江游轮
Xin Shenyun Hanjiang Cruise is a luxury sightseeing cruise featuring a ship design inspired by Three Kingdoms culture, with three observation decks and modern facilities. The route along the Hanjiang River offers views of landmarks such as Changhong Bridge, Wolong Bridge, and the ancient city walls. The cruise provides daytime historical and cultural tours as well as nighttime light show experiences, along with traditional performances and interactive activities.
襄阳唐城风景区， 唐城影视基地
Tangcheng Scenic Area, a national 4A tourist attraction covering about 3.7 million square meters, features grand Tang-style architectural complexes such as the Triumph Tower, Mingde Gate, and Qinglong Temple. It serves as a filming location for many productions and hosts live performances that recreate the splendor of the Tang dynasty. Nearby shops offer costume and photography experiences, allowing visitors to dress up and capture the charm of the Tang era.