Get to know Hanzhong
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- Administrative area
- Prefecture-level city · 地级市
- Part of
- Shaanxi
- Chinese name
- 汉中市
- Local areas
- 11 local areas
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 27,246.00 km²
- Population · 2020 census
- 3,211,462
- Administrative seat
- Hantai District
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
The founder of the Han dynasty, Liu Bang, was once enfeoffed as the king of the Hanzhong region after overthrowing the Qin dynasty. During the Chu-Han contention, Liu Bang shortened his title to the King of Han (漢王), and later used it as the name of his imperial dynasty. In this way, Hanzhong was responsible for the naming of the Han dynasty, which was later hailed as the first golden age in imperial Chinese history and lends its name to the principal ethnic group in China.
Transport
Hanzhong's transport needs are served by the Hanzhong Chenggu Airport and Yangpingguan–Ankang Railway. Hanzhong Airport provides air access to Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai and Shenzhen with daily flights to each.
Hanzhong railway station lies in downtown Hanzhong, and is served by the Xi'an–Chengdu high-speed railway and Yangpingguan–Ankang railway lines.
Explore Hanzhong
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Wuhou Tomb 武侯墓
Changqing Nature Reserve 长青国家级自然保护区
Hanzhong 汉中
Foping Panda Valley 佛坪熊猫谷
Mianxian Wuhou Shrine 勉县武侯祠
Liping National Forest Park 黎坪
Longtou Mountain 龙头山
Zhang Qian Memorial Hall 张骞纪念馆
Qingmuchuan Ancient Town 青木川古镇
Hanzhong Museum and Ancient Han Terrace 汉中市博物馆与古汉台
Shimen Plank Road 石门栈道
Crested Ibis Ecological Park 朱鹮生态园
Cai Lun Tomb and Shrine 蔡伦墓祠
Zhang Liang Temple 张良庙
Zibai Mountain 紫柏山
Hantai District 汉台区
Nanzheng District 南郑区
Chenggu County 城固县
Yang County 洋县
Xixiang County 西乡县
Mian County 勉县
Ningqiang County 宁强县
Lueyang County 略阳县
Zhenba County 镇巴县
Liuba County 留坝县
Foping County 佛坪县
Places to explore around Hanzhong
Tomb pavilion and stele at Wuhou Tomb · 武侯墓 Photograph date recorded by the source: 2025-01-14 13:13:28.Wuhou Tomb武侯墓
Wuhou Tomb lies below Dingjun Mountain in Mian County and commemorates Zhuge Liang, the Shu statesman buried here after his death in 234. The visit follows a temple-like sequence of halls, inscriptions and the grave behind them…
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Changqing Nature Reserve · 长青国家级自然保护区Changqing Nature Reserve长青国家级自然保护区
Changqing protects Qinling forest habitats around Huayang, associated with giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, takin and crested ibis. These are conservation habitats, and a visit should not be planned as an unrestricted…
Read the place guide →Hanzhong's urban skyline (汉中), viewed westward from the Dahekan side in December 2021. Photograph date recorded by the source: 2021-12-12 14:17:33.Hanzhong汉中
Hanzhong occupies the Han River basin between the Qinling and Bashan mountains, a setting very different from the loess country north of Xi’an. Its central historical anchor is Ancient Han Terrace, now the municipal museum…
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Foping Panda Valley · 佛坪熊猫谷Foping Panda Valley佛坪熊猫谷
Foping Panda Valley (佛坪熊猫谷) is a nationally rated 4A scenic area in Foping County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, and one stop on the rural-tourism route that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism lists for the county.
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Mianxian Wuhou Shrine (勉县武侯祠), Mian County. Photograph: "Main hall of the Temple of Marquis Wu, Mianxian (20250114121429)".Mianxian Wuhou Shrine勉县武侯祠
Shrine to Zhuge Liang in Mian County, Hanzhong, founded by imperial decree in 263 beside his tomb near Dingjun Mountain; Ming to Republican buildings.
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AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非该地点实拍）Liping National Forest Park黎坪
Liping National Forest Park (黎坪) is a national forest park at Liping town in Nanzheng District, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, in the hinterland of the Micang Shan in the western Daba mountains.
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Aerial view of Longtou Mountain International Tourist Resort, with switchback roads through green peaks, Hanzhong · 汉中龙头山国际旅游度假区航拍，盘山公路蜿蜒于青山之间 Source-recorded photograph date: 2023-04-29.Longtou Mountain龙头山
Longtou Mountain (龙头山) is a mountain scenic area and resort in Nanzheng District, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, on the Shaanxi-Sichuan border.
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Zhang Qian Memorial Hall · 张骞纪念馆Zhang Qian Memorial Hall张骞纪念馆
Zhang Qian Memorial Hall (张骞纪念馆) is a memorial hall built around the tomb of Zhang Qian, the Western Han envoy who opened the Silk Road, at 饶家营村 in 博望镇, Chenggu County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi.
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Qingmuchuan Ancient Town · 青木川古镇Qingmuchuan Ancient Town青木川古镇
Qingmuchuan Ancient Town (青木川古镇) is a historic town in Ningqiang County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, at the meeting point of Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan.
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A courtyard of the 古汉台 complex: a traditional hall with a grey tiled roof, green glazed ridge tiles and an ornate finial, red doors and a red banner, seen across a clipped box hedge and a lawn with trees; a carved stone balustrade with lion-topped posts runs along the left, a black double lamp post stands in front of it, and a paved path of grey bricks curves away at the right under a bright overcast sky.Hanzhong Museum and Ancient Han Terrace汉中市博物馆与古汉台
Hanzhong Museum and Ancient Han Terrace (汉中市博物馆与古汉台) is a group museum in Hantai District, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, built on three historic remains, of which 古汉台 is described as the palace site of the Han king 刘邦 in Hanzhong.
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Steep forested cliffs with a pavilion and walkway at Shimen Zhandao scenic area, Hantai District, Hanzhong · 汉中市汉台区石门栈道景区悬崖与亭台栈道 Source-recorded photograph date: 2023-04-29.Shimen Plank Road石门栈道
Shimen Plank Road (石门栈道) is the plank road and tunnel site of the 褒斜道, the old Qinling road between Hanzhong and the Wei valley in Shaanxi, whose southern end lies at the mouth of the 褒 valley.
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Crested Ibis Ecological Park · 朱鹮生态园Crested Ibis Ecological Park朱鹮生态园
Crested Ibis Ecological Park (朱鹮生态园) is a crested ibis park 3 km north of Yang County town in Hanzhong, Shaanxi.
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Cai Lun Tomb and Shrine · 蔡伦墓祠Cai Lun Tomb and Shrine蔡伦墓祠
Cai Lun Tomb and Shrine (蔡伦墓祠) is the tomb and shrine of 蔡伦, the Eastern Han figure later ages in China remembered as the inventor of papermaking, at 龙亭镇 in Yang County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi.
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Zhang Liang Temple · 张良庙Zhang Liang Temple张良庙
Zhang Liang Temple (张良庙) is a shrine to 张良, chief adviser to the Han founder 刘邦, at 庙台子 in Liuba County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, below 紫柏山.
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Zibai Mountain · 紫柏山Zibai Mountain紫柏山
Zibai Mountain (紫柏山) is a mountain and scenic area on the south slope of the Qinling, straddling the boundary between Feng County and Liuba County in Shaanxi.
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Hanzhong local specialties
汉中市特色美食 · 13 specialties to discover
Hanzhong warm rice sheets 汉中热米皮
The sheets are soft and smooth, with a gentler bite than thick wheat noodles. Warmth helps the dressing spread through them.
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Hanzhong Warm Rice Sheets 汉中热面皮AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Hanzhong Warm Rice Sheets (汉中热面皮) are made from rice that is soaked and ground into a slurry, then steamed into thin sheets.
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Vegetable Tofu 菜豆腐Reference photo of a similar dish · 同类菜品参考照片
Vegetable Tofu (菜豆腐) is a dish of tender soybean curd cooked with rice porridge and greens, a local food of Xixiang (西乡). Its curd can be set with sour vegetable liquid or gypsum water.
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Fermented Sour Noodles 浆水面AI dish illustration · AI 菜品示意图
Fermented Sour Noodles (浆水面) in Hanzhong (汉中) pair hand-rolled noodles with sour greens and their fermentation liquid. A local-food guide published by China Weather describes the flavour as sour, spicy and fresh-smelling.
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Walnut Bread 核桃馍
Walnut Bread (核桃馍) is a crisp baked speciality of Ningqiang (宁强) in Hanzhong (汉中). Peeled walnut kernels are combined with pepper salt and sesame to make a paste, which is spread over the dough before baking.
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Ningqiang Numbing-Spicy Chicken 宁强麻辣鸡AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Ningqiang Numbing-Spicy Chicken (宁强麻辣鸡) is cooked, cooled and dressed with chilli oil, ground Sichuan pepper and ginger juice.
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Xixiang Beef Jerky 西乡牛肉干AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Xixiang Beef Jerky (西乡牛肉干) is beef jerky from Xixiang County (西乡县) in Hanzhong (汉中), Shaanxi.
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Lueyang Clay Jar Tea 略阳罐罐茶AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Lueyang Clay Jar Tea (略阳罐罐茶) is the breakfast tea of Lueyang County (略阳县) in Hanzhong (汉中), Shaanxi: tea brewed in pots, thickened with flour and poured over fried toppings such as egg, tofu, cured pork and walnut.
Read the dish guide →All dish names · 全部菜名 (13)
- Hanzhong warm rice sheets · 汉中热米皮
- Hanzhong Warm Rice Sheets · 汉中热面皮
- Vegetable Tofu · 菜豆腐
- Fermented Sour Noodles · 浆水面
- Walnut Bread · 核桃馍
- Ningqiang Numbing-Spicy Chicken · 宁强麻辣鸡
- Xixiang Beef Jerky · 西乡牛肉干
- Lueyang Clay Jar Tea · 略阳罐罐茶
- Chenggu Rice Noodle Sheets · 城固面皮
- Yang County Jujube Steamed Buns · 洋县枣糕馍
- Zhenba Cured Pork · 镇巴腊肉
- Foping Green Leaf Tofu · 佛坪神仙豆腐
- Baohe Sliced Fish · 褒河片片鱼
More dishes from across Shaanxi are in the Shaanxi food guide.
Counties & districts in Hanzhong
11 areas belong directly to Hanzhong.
11 areas
Hantai District 汉台区
Hantai District (simplified Chinese: 汉台区; traditional Chinese: 漢台區 / 漢臺區; pinyin: Hàntái Qū), is a district and the seat of the city of Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, China.
Explore the area →DistrictNanzheng District 南郑区
Nanzheng District (simplified Chinese: 南郑区; traditional Chinese: 南鄭區; pinyin: Nánzhèng Qū), formerly Nanzheng County (simplified Chinese: 南郑县; traditional Chinese: 南鄭縣), is a district of the city of Hanzhong…
Explore the area →CountyChenggu County 城固县
Chenggu County is a county of Hanzhong, in the southwest of Shaanxi province, China.
Explore the area →CountyYang County 洋县
Yang County, or Yangxian (simplified Chinese: 洋县; traditional Chinese: 洋縣; pinyin: Yáng Xiàn), is a county in Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province, China.
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Xixiang County 西乡县
Xixiang County (simplified Chinese: 西乡县; traditional Chinese: 西鄉縣; pinyin: Xīxiāng Xiàn) is a county under the administration of Hanzhong City, in the southwest of Shaanxi province, China, bordering Sichuan…
Explore the area →CountyMian County 勉县
Mian County or Mianxian (simplified Chinese: 勉县; traditional Chinese: 勉縣; pinyin: Miǎn Xiàn) is a county of Hanzhong, in the southwest of Shaanxi province, China, bordering Gansu province to the northwest.
Explore the area →CountyNingqiang County 宁强县
Ningqiang County (simplified Chinese: 宁强县; traditional Chinese: 寧強縣; pinyin: Níngqiáng Xiàn) is a county and both the southwesternmost and westernmost county-level division of Shaanxi province, China…
Explore the area →CountyLueyang County 略阳县
Lueyang County, or Lüeyang County (simplified Chinese: 略阳县; traditional Chinese: 略陽縣; pinyin: Lüèyáng Xiàn), is a county of Hanzhong, in the southwest of Shaanxi province, China, bordering Gansu province to…
Explore the area →CountyZhenba County 镇巴县
Zhenba County (simplified Chinese: 镇巴县; traditional Chinese: 鎮巴縣; pinyin: Zhènbā Xiàn) is a county under the administration and in the southeast corner of Hanzhong City, in the southwest of Shaanxi province…
Explore the area →CountyLiuba County 留坝县
Liuba County (simplified Chinese: 留坝县; traditional Chinese: 留垻縣; pinyin: Liúbà Xiàn) is a county under the administration of Hanzhong City, in the southwest of Shaanxi province, China.
Explore the area →CountyFoping County 佛坪县
Foping is a county under the administration and in the northeast corner of Hanzhong City, in the south of Shaanxi province, China.
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Plan your visit
Getting there
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Where to stay →Build your route
Wuhou Tomb and Changqing Nature Reserve are about 105 km apart in a straight line. The linked place guides have entrance and visit details.
Continue with Shaanxi →More in Shaanxi
Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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