Who knew! The Daming Prefecture in "Water Margin" is actually in Handan🔥
Once the number one city in the north, historically known as Beijing Daming Prefecture
3,500 years of city history, connected to Bao Zheng, Di Renjie, Lu Junyi, Zhao Kuangyin
Few crowds, free admission, super low prices, perfect for Hanfu photos, a weekend short trip route to copy
📅Day 1|Song Street Museum Tour · Night Scene Dream Back to the Song Dynasty
Morning
Change into Hanfu and head to Song Street, where many museums are all free
Check in at the Daming Stone Carving Museum
See the 12-meter-tall "Number One Stele Under Heaven" · Five Rites Stele
Inscribed by Emperor Huizong of Song, plus the largest Tang Dynasty epitaph of He Hongjing in the country, full of historical atmosphere
Afternoon
Visit the Canal Museum to learn about Daming’s thousand-year canal development history
Then go to the Daming Prefecture Ancient City Ruins Museum to touch the time sediment of the millennium-old city
Head to the Daming Banquet Food Culture Museum
Use ancient-style silver notes to try the special Shaomai dumplings, soft, glutinous, and delicious
Evening
Be sure to wait for the Hongjing Pavilion night lighting ceremony
The moment the lights come on, you instantly travel back to the prosperous Song Dynasty, perfect for photos
📅Day 2|Stroll Through the Thousand-Year-Old City · Explore and Eat in Vibrant Daming
Morning
Enter the ancient city of Daming from the north gate
The Song-style streets are full of ancient charm and bustling life, with the aroma of traditional baked flatbreads
Visit the Daming Confucian Temple to feel the profound Song Dynasty aesthetics
Walk into the Daming County Government Office, as if traveling back in time to wait for a just official’s verdict
Afternoon
Stroll through the romantic Daming Water Street + artistic D6 district
Take photos by the water with a great atmosphere, a hidden gem that’s fun to explore
Chance upon lively local village dances, join the locals to dance, joyful and healing
Evening
Head straight to Daming Jihui Snack Street to taste all the city’s delicacies
Must-try Daming intangible cultural heritage trio🔥 Daming 258
▪️2: Ermao Roast Chicken
▪️5: Wubai Ju Sausage
▪️8: Guo Ba Fire-Baked Bread
One bite unlocks the authentic ancient city flavor
At night, wait for the stunning light show at the North City Gate, the city aglow, a picture of prosperity
📅Day 3|Leisurely Artistic Healing · Family Relaxation Day
Morning
Check in at Sesame Park
Feed small animals, play on the playground, relive childhood fun
Swing and sip coffee at the park’s Green Wild Café, cozy and relaxing
Afternoon
Visit the popular cultural living room Cici Daming
Tour the Huang Tingjian Memorial Hall, admire the exquisite Cizhou kiln ancient porcelain
Feel the poetic life of Song people and the elegant charm of Song porcelain
In the evening, stroll along the ancient city wall, slowly ending this thousand-year-old city journey
Come to Daming to truly understand what "famous for a long time" means
No crowded crowds, full of historical depth and everyday life warmth
Shocked by ancient city culture, gently healed by the locals
Perfect for Hanfu outings, trips with friends, and family weekend getaways~