Hanzhong

Hanzhong is a prefecture-level city in southwest Shaanxi province. It is known as China's charm city. Located in the southwest of Shaanxi Province, Hanzhong lies to the south of the Qinling Mountains to the north of the Daba Mountains with the Hanzhong Basin in the center. It is bounded on the southwest by Gansu and Sichuan provinces, and adjacent to Xian in the northeast. The city gained its name from the Han River. As early as 2,400 years ago, a shire was established by the Qin Kingdom during the Warring States Period (476-221). It is the birthplace of the Han Dynasty (206-220). The region is sandwiched between the Qinling Mountains and Daba Mountains, at the upper reaches of the Han River. The river flows through the city, shaping the Hanzhong Basin in the heart of the city. Mountainous and hilly areas make up the main topography.

Shimen Plank Road Scenic Area is a famous attraction site in the northeast suburb area of Hanzhong city. Hanzhong Museum located in the city center, Ancient Hantai was originally the royal residence of Liu Bang - he first emperor of Han Dynasty. Wuhou Temple located in the west of Mianxian County, which is about 45 km to the city, Foping National Nature Reserve is also the home to cute pandas and other rare animals and plants.