Off-the-beaten-path recommendation | The temple where Nüwa repaired the sky and created humans, suspended by iron chains on the edge of a cliff.

You can't imagine that there is such a niche place, which is the place where the mythological story of Nüwa mending the sky and creating humans took place. What's even more magical is that on the halfway up the cliff, there is a temple that is over 1400 years old. This temple is only connected to the mountain by 9 iron chains. It is breathtaking from afar and amazing up close, which is truly astonishing. This is the Nüwa Palace in Handan. 💫About the Palace of Empress Wa Wahuang Palace is one of the five national holy sites for ancestor worship, and is the largest and most influential historical and cultural relic for worshipping Nüwa, with the title of "Ancestral Temple of Huaxia". It was first built in the Northern Qi Dynasty and has a history of more than 1400 years. It is the place where the mythical figure Nüwa repaired the sky with stones and created humans from clay. 🌠Recommended highlights 🔸Palace of Empress Wa The most exquisite part of the Palace of Empress Wa‼️ The Palace of Empress Wa is located on the steep mountain slope and dangerous terrain, resembling a grand armchair from afar. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with the Azure Dragon on the left and the White Tiger on the right. Below the mountain is the Zhang River, which is very spectacular. 👉Features: -Has a history of over 1400 years. -Connected to the mountain only by 9 iron chains. On the halfway up the cliff, hanging there are the "Hanging Temple" and the "Activity Building". ⛰️How to get there❓ From the entrance of the scenic area, take the sightseeing electric car to the square. The one-way fare for the sightseeing electric car is 10 yuan/person, and the round-trip fare is 20 yuan/person. It is recommended to take it. Then, climb up to the Wa Huang Palace on the half-mountain from the square in the following way: 1. Hiking and mountain climbing Seemingly high, but actually doesn't require a long climb. It's recommended to choose mountain climbing as long as your knees are okay. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the top, and it's not very tiring. If it's a holiday or peak season with many people, it's better to choose hiking, which will be faster. 2. Cable car + hiking Cable car one-way ticket costs 40 yuan/person. Take the cable car from the drop-off point of the sightseeing electric car, and then walk for another 20 minutes. The path is mostly flat, with stairs only towards the end. This is suitable for those who are older or have knee problems and cannot walk up stairs. However, taking the cable car does not mean less walking or saving time. On the contrary, it may waste more time. If it's a holiday or peak season with lots of people, don't choose the cable car. You'll queue until you break down, so it's better to hike up the mountain. 3. Sightseeing sled. Often closed, if open, you can choose to slide down the mountain with less effort. ‼️In short, it is recommended to take the sightseeing bus back and forth when entering the gate, unless you have knee problems and cannot climb stairs. Cable car is not recommended. It is suggested to hike up and down the mountain, which is not very high. 🔸Heavenly Square Here you can see the statue of Nüwa and the majestic Nüwa Palace on the tall and steep mountain behind it. It is a spectacular and breathtaking location for photography. ❤️Small tips: Here are many selling prayer gourds (small gourd for 15 yuan, big gourd for 20 yuan) and small stone lucky bags (two stones for 10 yuan). 🚘Transportation guide From the city center of Handan, you can choose to drive, charter a car, take public transportation and then take a taxi to get to the Wa Huang Palace. 1. Self-driving: From the city center of Handan, it's about 100 kilometers to the Wa Huang Palace. You can take National Highway 309 or the Qinglan Expressway. There are quite a few large trucks on the road, but there are plenty of parking spaces in the scenic area. 2. Charter: For renting a car in Handan, the price is around 300 yuan per day. Taking a ride on a ride-sharing platform costs a little over 100 yuan, but sometimes the driver may ask for an extra 50 yuan, and there aren't many ride-sharing options, so it's luck-based. 3. Public transportation + taxi: Take a train from Handan Station to Shexian, then take a taxi to the scenic area for about 20 yuan. 💰Admission ticket Scenic area ticket is 70 yuan, platform discount ticket is 60 yuan, sightseeing bus one-way ticket is 10 yuan/person, cable car one-way ticket is 40 yuan/person. ❤️Money-saving tip: Buy a ticket for Handan scenic area one day in advance, which includes Wa Huang Palace. You can break even by visiting just one attraction, and also visit other attractions in Handan (such as Nangongshan, Jingniang Lake, Guangfu Ancient Town, etc.), which is very cost-effective.