Nüwa Palace
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2015

Nüwa Palace

邯郸市娲皇宫景区

Hebei, Handan4.4Designated 2015·36.6578°N, 113.5269°E
Ticket Price
CNY 70 (cable car one-way CNY 30 extra)
Duration
3 to 4 hours
Rating
4.4 / 5.0
Designated
2015

About Nüwa Palace

Perched on a cliff face near Handan, Nüwa Palace honors the goddess Nüwa, creator of humankind in Chinese myth, with hanging pavilions and halls that cling dramatically to the rock of Mount Zhonghuang.

Highlights

A cliff-side temple dedicated to Nüwa, the goddess who created humans; highlights include the suspended wooden pavilions clinging to a cliff, the ancient stone scripture inscriptions, and the mountain scenery.

Suggested Route

Climb to the cliff-hanging pavilions, see the scripture caves, then descend through the mountain park; allow 2-3 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try Ci county (She county) specialties; stay in Handan.

Facilities

Cable car, restrooms, and steps; steep paths, limited accessibility. Signage Chinese (unverified).
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

8:00-17:30 (peak season); 8:30-17:00 (off season).

Getting There

Located in Shexian County, ~150 km SW of Handan; bus from Handan; ~160 km from Handan Airport (via Anyang).

Reservation

Advance online reservation via official platform recommended; on-site tickets available.

Ticket Price

CNY 70 (≈ $9.7) (cable car one-way CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) extra)

Address

Hebei Province Handan City She County Suobao Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
邯郸市娲皇宫景区

河北省邯郸市涉县索堡镇

Hebei Province Handan City She County Suobao Town

36.6578, 113.5269

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