Prime Minister Cao’s Mansion
Rated as a Three-A scenic spot, the Mansion is a new landmark of Xuchang’s historical tour, where Cao Cao is interpreted in an objective way. With Three Kingdoms period as the backdrop, this is the place where Cao Cao and his son’s stories are told and interpreted in a modern prospective. Cao Cao’s prodigy son, Cao Chong invented a way to weigh a giant elephant; His another son, Cao Zhi, composed a poem within the time of seven steps; Electronic-imaged Beauties in Three Kingdoms dance for tourists. An electronic version of Emperor Weiwu’s Annotation on Art of War by Sun Zi is on display as a patent owned by contemporary military theorist. With all these elements, Cao’s Mansion is a thematic park where culture comes with modern science and technology, where reproduced historical scenes give tourists a special experience.
Spring & Autumn Building Scenic Spot
Rated as a Three-A scenic spot, the cluster of buildings tells Guan Yu’s heroic legends. Guan Yu is admired by people for his loyalty, integrity, righteousness and bravery. All these virtues were bestowed on him because of what happened to him in Xuchang, his brave fight against worthy rivals, as well as his guardian of the left-behind wives of his lord, etc. The scenic spot is beautiful with grand buildings, ancient architecture styles and statues dedicated to Guan Yu. The site is special because of its dedication to both Guan Yu and Confucius at the same yard.
Baling Bridge Scenic Spot
Rated as a Three-A scenic spot, historically this is the place where Guan Yu departed for Rides Along a Thousand Li while going through five passes and slaying six warriors. These historical events will be reproduced in your mind while walking on the ancient bridge and stepping inside ancient buildings.
Flower Industry of Yanling : Xuchang has a thousand years’ history in growing flowers and is the largest production base for flowers and trees in Northern China. The locality is named a natural oxygen bar with a forest of flowers and trees covering an area of 60,000 hectares. It has become a popular and attractive resort for local people and tourists.
Shenhou-produced Jun Porcelain: Shenhou Town is the birthplace of Jun Porcelain, top of the five porcelains. An old saying goes that “A millionaire’s fortune is less valuable than a piece of Jun porcelain”. It has always been the treasure for collectors and first choice for people to give presents. For years, it has been designated by authorities as gifts presented to political figures and celebrities attending Bo’ao Forum for Asia and China ASEAN Expo. A visit to Shenhou Town helps people to learn the evolution of the porcelain and gives people experiences of making a piece.
