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Shangzhou / Where dumplings dream come true

MeowScore 😼78/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😻
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😾
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

March

Terracotta Warriors and plum blossom.

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january

Celebrate Chinese New Year with locals and enjoy traditional food and decorations. #FDB813 🐉🧧

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february

Visit the Xi'an City Wall and Muslim Quarter without the crowds. #8C00FF 🕌🌙

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march

Explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum and witness plum blossom. #954535 🏛️🌸

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april

Take a boat ride at Huaqing Palace and admire peach blossoms. #FF7F50 🚣🌸

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may

Hike on Huashan Mountain and catch a glimpse of rhododendron. #B22222 🏔️🌺

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june

Experience the Dragon Boat Festival and enjoy sticky rice dumplings. #006400 🐲🍚

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july

Watch the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Performance and taste ice cream. #87CEFA 🎶🍦

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august

Attend the Qinqiang Opera Festival and learn about local folk art. #688E23 🎭🎨

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september

Visit the Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall and enjoy golden autumn scenery. #FFD700 🍂🏛️

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october

Join the International Shaolin Martial Arts Festival and learn Kung Fu. #000080 🥋

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november

Ski at Taibai Mountain Ski Resort and appreciate red leaves. #696969 🎿🍁

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december

Stroll in the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area and admire colorful lights. #800000 🏯🎄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical situation in Shangzhou is moderately affordable, with prices varying based on where you go. Shopping can be pricey in certain areas, but bargaining is common. Overall, prices are reasonable for the quality of the products.

Visit local markets for great deals, and be sure to haggle for the best price.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Transit to other destinations

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Transit to other destinations

Shangzhou is a small city with limited attractions.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Cash is preferred, splitting the bill is common, and rounding up to the nearest whole number is appreciated.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow average speed

meh Availability

Internet available but with occasional disruptions

great Cellular

Good signal strength across the city

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

CNY

1 CNY =
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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic, decent sidewalks.

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Cat-venturers, paws out - Shangzhou's the purrfect blend of ancient and modern. Clawsome!

From meow-velous landmarks to paw-some food, it'll have you feline good in no time!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Shangzhou Museum
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Jingyang Ancient Town
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Shangzhou Ancient City Wall
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Shuanglong Temple
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Mingyue Mountain

The mainstream

🏛️
Shangzhou Museum

This museum is the cat's whiskers! Learn all about the history and culture of Shangzhou. You won't be able to stop purring with excitement!

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Jingyang Ancient Town

Purr-haps one of the most charming ancient towns in China, Jingyang is filled with quaint shops, meow-velous architecture, and delicious snacks.

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🏰
Shangzhou Ancient City Wall

Walk on the paw-th of ancient history on this iconic city wall. Get a purr-fect view of the city and imagine life in the olden days.

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🐱
Shuanglong Temple

This ancient Buddhist temple is claw-some! Marvel at the intricately carved statues and meow-nificent architecture.

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🏞️
Mingyue Mountain

Cat-alysts will love the paw-some hiking trail, stunning views, and ancient temples on this mountain. Don't fur-get your camera!

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Off the beaten path

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Sanmenxia Reservoir
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Yangxian Caves
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Hui Qu Museum
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Huangcheng Xiangfu
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Changle Palace

Off the beaten path

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Sanmenxia Reservoir

A tranquil lake surrounded by green mountains, perfect for a relaxing day trip. Cats can wander the nature trails or take a boat tour. 🛶🌳🐾

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Yangxian Caves

A subterranean maze of limestone caves, waterfalls and underground lakes. Cats will love exploring the mysterious and humid caverns. 🕸️🌊🐾

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Hui Qu Museum

A small museum containing artifacts from China's Hui culture. Cats can learn about a lesser-known aspect of Chinese history. 🏛️📚🐾

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Huangcheng Xiangfu

An ancient city wall that surrounds the old part of Shangzhou. Cats can climb the wall for great views of the city. 🏰🌇🐾

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Changle Palace

A hidden gem that used to be a royal palace. Cats can explore the beautiful pavilions, bridges and gardens. 🏯🌸🐾

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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic, decent sidewalks.

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Shangzhou's Terracotta Army

The archaeological site features thousands of life-size terracotta warriors and horses, built to protect the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.

Fengxiang County

Visit the County which specializes in papercuts, with more than 1,500 shops selling colorful papercuts of all sizes and themes.

Enjoy the local cuisine

Shangzhou has a rich culinary heritage with delicacies such as Biang Biang Noodles, Roujiamo (Chinese burger), and Guokui (large dumplings).

Useful external sites

www.chinahighlights.com/shangzhou

ChinaHighlights↗

Travel guide and tips for Shangzhou, China

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g6950459-Shangzhou_Shaanxi-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Reviews and recommendations for lodging, activities, and restaurants in Shangzhou, China

www.lonelyplanet.com/china/shangzhou

Lonely Planet↗

Travel information and advice for Shangzhou, China

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