Weinan Han Taishi Sima Qian Temple Tourism Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Sima Qian's Tomb was first built in AD 310 to commemorate Sima Qian, a great historian, writer and thinker in the Western Han Dynasty. On the north side of the temple, there is a cliff about 100 meters high. Looking down from a high position in front of the temple: the Yellow River flows in front of it to the left, pillows the hills of Liangshan Mountain to the west, and faces Qianren Gorge to the south. The mountains and rivers embrace it. The situation is majestic, giving people a sense of outstanding people and places. With its majestic opening and stunning scenery, it is the crown of all scenic spots in Hancheng. It is located on the hills southeast of Zhichuan Town, ten kilometers south of Hancheng.

Attractions distribution:

The Sima Qian Ancestral Tomb is built on four platforms and covers an area of ​​104 acres. It is 555 meters long from east to west, 229 meters wide from north to south, and covers an area of ​​45,000 square meters. The ancestral hall is surrounded by brick walls several feet high, which looks very majestic when viewed from a distance. There are dozens of towering ancient cypresses, majestic flowers and trees, and charming scenery in the courtyard. Although the Taishi Temple is not large in scale, its formal style is as outstanding as Sima Qian's personality and writings. Based on the natural topography of the mountains, it is not restricted by the traditional Chinese symmetrical layout, forming a tall and straight shape. The Taishi Temple Tomb is not only a precious heritage in the cultural history of our country, but also a representative physical historical material for the study of our country’s architectural history.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Historical and cultural tours, temples