Millennia-old passage from Central Plains to Guanzhong: ancient passes, Yellow River ferry sites

Xiaohan Ancient Road Line Luoyang-Sanmenxia-Xin'an-Tongguan-Xi'an

Also known as: Henan East-West Line

Millennia-old passage from Central Plains to Guanzhong: ancient passes, Yellow River ferry sites

Highway route 6 days Henan, Shaanxi Apr–Oct

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists Chinese text
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • 中原通往关中的千年古通道
  • 古关隘
  • 黄河渡口遗址
  • Millennia-old passage from Central Plains to Guanzhong: ancient passes, Yellow River ferry sites

At a Glance

Suggested days 6 days
Cities 5
Provinces Henan, Shaanxi
Difficulty 🟠 Challenging
Best months Apr–Oct
Best for A great fit for history buffs and mountain-and-river scenery lovers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Luoyang 🏙️ Sanmenxia 🏙️ Xin'an 🏙️ Tongguan 🏙️ Xi'an
Xiaohan Ancient Road Line: Luoyang-Sanmenxia-Xin'an-Tongguan-Xi'an 洛阳 → 三门峡 → 新安 → 潼关 → 西安
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Luoyang → Sanmenxia → Xin'an → Tongguan → Xi'an

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