Located in the Weiwu Emperor Square in the center of Xuchang City, the Cao Chancellor's Mansion Scenic Area is a reconstructed site based on the original camp and office of Cao Cao. It is currently a 3A-level theme scenic area in China that comprehensively showcases Cao Wei culture. The scenic area uses the heroic Three Kingdoms period as its backdrop, with the 25-year dominance of Cao Cao and his sons in Xuchang as the historical thread. It provides a multi-faceted interpretation of Cao Cao from a civilian standpoint and modern perspective. If you are a fan of the Three Kingdoms culture, you might want to spend more time exploring the scenic area.
Chunqiu Tower Confucian Temple Ruins
The Chunqiu Tower Ruins in Xuchang, a historic and cultural city in Henan Province. It has been known by various names such as Guandi Temple, Wuan King Temple, Guanwang Temple, 'Double Courtyard Heroic Spirit' Temple, Guanfuzi Shrine, and Guandi Temple. It is an ancient architectural complex with Ming and Qing dynasty styles. It is a key cultural relic protection unit in Henan Province and a national AAA-level scenic spot.
Baling Park
Xuchang Baling Park, originally named Bali Bridge, is a 3A-level scenic spot in Xuchang, located in the western part of the city. It is said to be the place where the famous general Guan Yu of the Three Kingdoms bid farewell to Cao Cao and threw his robe. Baling Park is a classical garden that integrates bridges, temples, and gardens, and is a comprehensive park with multiple functions such as tourism, entertainment, and leisure. The garden is not only large in scale but also complex and diverse in content. Within the large garden, there are several smaller gardens, such as 'Qingmei Garden' and 'Peach Garden'. There are also entertainment facilities like 'Fishing Village', 'Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams Formation', and 'Archery Range'.
Cao Wei Ancient City is a cultural, tourism, leisure, commercial service, and characteristic residential area. It is a tourism project newly built in 2017 in Xuchang City and aims to be a 'National AAAAA-level Scenic Spot'. Currently, the central axis pedestrian street and the south city gate are open to tourists (part of the first phase of the project). From 7 PM to 9 PM every day, during the peak flow of people in Cao Wei Ancient City, a large number of vendors come to sell various snacks, handicrafts, and more. Additionally, the night view is particularly beautiful, so it is recommended to visit in the evening.
This museum is located in the Dongcheng District of Xuchang City. The museum has three floors and covers an area of 6,000 square meters. The Xuchang Museum exhibition hall has six basic exhibition halls and a temporary multifunctional exhibition hall. On both sides of the museum are the Xuchang Library and the Xuchang Urban Planning Hall, with the Urban Planning Hall being particularly worth a visit.
