شیانگیانگ
Also known as Xiangfan
Xiangyang is the second-largest prefecture-level city by population in northwestern Hubei province, China. It was known as Xiangfan from 1950 to 2010. The Han River runs through Xiangyang's centre and divides the city north–south. The city itself is an agglomeration of two once separate cities: Fancheng and Xiangyang (or Xiangcheng), and was known as Xiangfan before 2010. What remains of old Xiangyang is located south of the Han River and contains one of the oldest still-intact city walls in China, while Fancheng is located to the north of the Han River. Both cities served prominent historical
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Place details
- Locality
- 襄城区
- Region
- 湖北省
- Country
- 中国
- Population
- 1,294,733
- Timezone
Travel guide
Understand
Xiangyang has over 2,800 years of history and has been an important economic and military center, earning the title "First City of China." It is the birthplace of Chu, Han, and Three Kingdoms culture, with main tourist attractions highlighting Three Kingdoms heritage, such as the Longzhong scenic area and Xiangyang City. Located along the middle reaches of the Han River, Xiangyang is a central city connecting Hubei, Henan, Chongqing, and Shaanxi, and is a national historical and cultural city, a provincial sub-center, and a new industrial base in northwest Hubei.
Do
In Xiangyang, visitors can not only explore historical sites but also experience the city’s vibrant culture and diverse activities, discovering its unique charm and vitality.
Buy
Xiangyang’s shopping areas include modern large-scale malls as well as traditional streets preserving local characteristics, catering to a variety of shopping needs, from one-stop shopping experiences to specialty handicrafts and local foods.
Eat
Xiangyang’s cuisine blends Jingchu flavors with local characteristics, known for its freshness, richness, and simplicity, reflecting the city’s unique regional taste and cultural charm.
Go next
Wudang Mountain (武当山) — a famous Daoist mountain renowned for its martial arts. It can be a day trip out of Xiangyang (2 hour bus each way), but there are also places to stay on the mountain both for tourists and longer-term guests. Wudang Shan is particularly famous for its Taiqi Quan and offers many multi-week classes (register in advance) open to Chinese and foreigners alike.
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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