Cao Prime Minister's Mansion Scenic Area, located in the center of Xuchang City, Wei Wudi Square, is a 3A-level themed scenic area that fully showcases the culture of Cao Wei in China. It is a restoration and reconstruction of the original site and office of Cao Cao. The scenic area is set in the background of the Three Kingdoms period of heroes, with the historical clue of Cao Cao and his son dominating Xuchang for 25 years. It offers multiple interpretations of Cao Cao from the perspective of ordinary people and modern viewpoints. If you are interested in the Three Kingdoms culture, it is recommended to spend more time in the scenic area.
Spring and Autumn Tower Temple Ruins
The historical and cultural city of Xuchang in Henan province, China, is known for the Spring and Autumn Tower ruins. It was once home to various temples such as Guan Gong Temple, Wu'an Wang Temple, Guan Wang Temple, "Shuangyuan Yingfeng" Temple, Guanfu Temple, and Guandi Temple. These ancient buildings showcase the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is a key cultural heritage site in Henan province and a national AAA-level scenic spot.
Baoling Park
Xuchang Balin Park, originally named Baliqiao, is a 3A-level scenic spot in Xuchang. It is located in the west of the city and is said to be the place where the famous Three Kingdoms general Guan Yu declined Cao Cao's offer. Balin Park is a classical garden integrating bridges, temples, and gardens, and it is a comprehensive park with multiple functions such as tourism, entertainment, and leisure. The garden is not only large in scale but also diverse in content, with several small gardens enclosed within the main park, including "Green Plum Garden," "Peach Garden," "Fishing Village," "Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams Formation," "Archery Range," and other entertainment facilities.
Cao Wei Cultural Ancient City is a newly built tourist project in Xuchang City in 2017, with main functions of cultural display, tourism and leisure, commercial services, and distinctive residence. It is also a tourist attraction aiming to be a "AAAAA-level scenic spot". Currently, the central axis pedestrian street and the south gate are open to visitors (part of the phase one project). During the peak hours from 7 pm to 9 pm, there will be a large number of vendors selling various snacks and handicrafts in the ancient city of Cao Wei. In addition, the night view is particularly beautiful, so it is recommended to come at night.
The museum is located in the Dongcheng district of Xuchang city. The museum has three floors and covers an exhibition area of 6000 square meters. It includes six basic exhibition halls and one temporary multi-functional 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.
