This is said to be the birthplace of humanity. In ancient times, the human ancestor Nüwa created humans from clay and mended the sky with stones on the ancient Zhonghuang Mountain here, imbuing these clay figures with life through her divine power. It is also a renowned ancient city in Chinese history,8000where the Cishan Culture emerged thousands of years ago, served as the capital of the Zhao State during the Warring States period, was the birthplace of Xunzi, the enlightenment site of Qin Shi Huang, and the place where Cao Cao rose to dominance. It is also known as the "Capital of Idioms and Allusions," with over3000idioms and historical stories associated with it. Well-known phrases such as "Wearing Hu-style Attire and Practicing Horse Archery," "Learning to Walk in Handan," "Returning the Unblemished Jade to Zhao," "Offering a Bramble and Begging for Forgiveness," "A Dream of Red Mansions," "Mao Sui Recommending Himself," "Discussing Military Strategy on Paper," and "Besieging Wei to Rescue Zhao" all originated here. It is the only ancient capital in China that has kept its name unchanged for three thousand years—an unparalleled distinction in Chinese history. This city is called Handan. With its beautiful natural surroundings, long history, and rich cultural heritage, Handan boasts a distinctive historical charm and uniquely picturesque landscapes.
For your next trip, why not gather some friends and explore this mysterious ancient capital in the East?