Chenlaoxiang Historic Quarter (Fancheng)
陈老巷·樊城九街十八巷
An old quarter of Fancheng on the north bank of the Han River, with guild halls, wharves, and long-established snack shops. It is a great place to try Xiangyang beef noodles.
Chenlaoxiang Historic Quarter (Fancheng) Chenlaoxiang lies on the north bank of the Han River in Fancheng. It is part of the historic "Nine Streets and Eighteen Lanes" district of Fancheng. In the Qing dynasty, Fancheng was an important trading port on the Han River, and merchant groups from various regions built guild halls here. Surviving buildings include the Fuzhou Guild Hall, the Small Jiangxi Guild Hall, and the Shaanxi Guild Hall, along with remains of an old wharf. The old lanes are lined with local snacks such as beef noodles, tofu noodles, and crispy fried dumplings. The district is free to visit, and a walk and meal take about 1 to 2 hours. It is reached by crossing the Han River Bridge from the ancient city of Xiangyang. In the evening, you can go to the riverbank to see the lights on both sides.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Xiangyang Ancient City Wall & Linhan Gate
- Mi Fu Memorial Temple
- North Street & Zhaoming Terrace
- Furen Cheng (Lady's Fortress)
- Green Screen Wall of Prince Xiang's Mansion
- Zhongxuan Tower
- Zhenwushan Taoist Temple
- Xiangyang Museum