Introducing Hánchéng
Hánchéng is best known for being the hometown of Sima Qian (145–90 BC), China’s legendary historian and author of the Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian). Sima Qian chronicled different aspects of life in the Han dynasty and set about arranging the country’s already distant past in its proper (Confucian) order. He was eventually castrated and imprisoned by Emperor Wudi after having defended an unsuccessful general.
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Hánchéng makes for a good overnight trip from Xī’ān. It boasts a handful of historic sights, but is far enough away to be off the main tourist circuit. Best of all, you can spend the night and savour homemade noodles in the neighbouring little village of Dǎngjiācūn.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: train tickets from Xian to Pingyao
by rouentahl 26 August 2011
I traveled from Xi'an to Pingyao in May, using a very unconventional way that packs a mini-trip to Dangjiacun in the middle of the day.…
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Re: Travel advice? Xi'an - Hancheng - Hukou Waterfall - Xi'an
by preslav 01 June 2010
I'd welcome suggestions on an itinerary Pingyao - Hukou waterfall - Xian in 2 days, with an overnight stop somewhere.
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any feedback on Hancheng and Dangjiacun
by kalki 26 March 2009
I was planning on spending a day or two in the small town of Hancheng and the village of Danjiacun near Xian. I would appreciate any feedbac…
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