Hutuo River Ecological Park is located south of Donghan Village, Qiji Town, Wuji County, adjacent to the Hutuo River embankment. The site spans over 60 acres, with more than 4,200 trees of various species planted here, and over 20,000 chickens raised in a free-range environment. It also operates a specialty restaurant, offering unique products such as naturally free-range wild pheasants and cicada larvae (known as laohou or zi niao hou)...
The Guozhuang Militia Company of Wuji County is an advanced militia collective. In February 1938, Guozhuang established an anti-Japanese guerrilla squad, which grew into a militia self-defense force of over 500 members by February 1939. During the War of Resistance against Japan, they fought alongside the Eighth Route Army in over 200 battles, eliminating more than 300 Japanese and puppet troops. During the Liberation War, they participated in support operations for battles including those in Zhengding, Qingfengdian, Shijiazhuang, Pingjin, Zhangjiakou, and Taiyuan. In 1948, 33 militiamen were dispatched to form a stretcher platoon, marching over 3,000 li and completing their mission with distinction. That December, the 9th Brigade of the 3rd Column of the Chinese People's Liberation Army’s North China Field Army honored them as the “Model Support Platoon.” In January 1949, the Wuji County Government awarded them a banner that read: “Exemplary in Logistics, Extraordinary Achievements in Support.” In 1958, a militia company was formed, expanded into a militia battalion in 1960. Upholding their glorious traditions, the battalion took the lead in production development, playing a vanguard role in emergency harvests, planting, flood relief, and rescue operations. They actively conducted military training, achieving excellent overall results in live-fire shooting in 1962. By early 1964, the unit had produced 47 top marksmen. With a strong combat ethos—ready at call, ready to fight—they were recognized as an advanced collective in implementing the “Three Ensures” (organizational, political, and military readiness) in militia work. On February 28, 1964, the North China Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee and the leadership of the Beijing Military Region of the PLA awarded the battalion the title of “Red Flag Militia Battalion.”
Population Tianyan Mountain is located in Sangyuan Kou Village, Jiaotanzhuang Town, Pingshan County, Hebei Province. Sangyuan Kou Village has over 200 households and a population of about 700 people.
Yanghe Tower spans across South Street inside the southern gate of Zhengding. The layout of Yanghe Tower is extremely simple, forming a seven-bay rectangular structure. The tower is built on a lofty brick platform that stands 8.6 meters high, stretches 66 meters from east to west, and is 21.6 meters wide from north to south. The southern side serves as the main façade, where a plaque with the bold, regular-script characters “阳和楼” (Yanghe Tower) hangs in the center. On the eastern side, there are stairs...
The overall architecture, layout, and supporting functions of Diyin Temple are uniquely crafted. The entire complex is divided into: the Jade Buddha Hall, the Heavenly King Hall, side halls, the Scripture Depository, the Nine-Dragon Wall, the Bell Tower, guest rooms, office buildings, the功德林 (Gongdelin) Vegetarian Restaurant, the Buddhist Music Hall, medicinal baths, the Dharma Item Distribution Center, and the Bodhi Heart Magazine Office, among others. The Jade Buddha Hall in Diyin Temple houses a 3.5...
The Lotus Pond Moonlight Eco-Cuisine Garden utilizes modern agricultural facilities and intelligent computer-controlled greenhouse technology to automatically regulate temperature, humidity, and light, creating an environment that closely resembles nature. Inside the garden, traditional Chinese garden design and farming culture are seamlessly integrated—strolling through, one can…
The Heishan Pass Scenic Area is located deep in the Taihang Mountains, in the northwest of Pingshan County, bordering Wutai County in Shanxi Province. It is 120 kilometers from Shijiazhuang City and got its name from the Great Wall built during the Ming Dynasty and the pass established here. The scenic area consists of over 20 attractions, including the Service Area, Longtan Waterfall Zone, Dongtian Area, Muke Fort, Hongmen Rock, and the Primeval Forest...
Lotus Mountain is located 2 kilometers west of Luquan City. To the north, it faces the uniquely spectacular Baodu Fortress from afar; to the east lies the North China Plain, while to the south are the Hanzhong Fortress and Tumen Pass; to the southwest is Bai Lu Spring. The entire mountain stretches from north to south, with an elevation of 518 meters, and is a typical synclinal mountain structure. Its upper part is steep and upright, as if carved by knives and axes. When viewed from the eastern plains...
Pilu Temple was originally built during the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty and was renovated during the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. It was once a large complex with many buildings, but now only the Shakyamuni Hall (front hall) and the Pilu Hall (rear hall) remain. The central Buddhist altar in the Pilu Hall enshrines Vairocana (a Sanskrit term meaning “Illuminator of All”), the principal Buddha of Buddhism, which is why the temple is named Pilu Temple...
Pingshan Hot Springs is located in Wentang Town, Pingshan County, about 60 kilometers from Shijiazhuang City. It is one of China’s key hot spring resorts, with water temperatures reaching 60–90 degrees Celsius and covering an area of over 100 acres. The springs contain more than 30 chemical elements including sulfur, and are classified as high-temperature, weakly alkaline, chloride-sulfate radon springs. They have high medicinal value and are particularly effective for treating heart disease, rheumatism,…
The Qinhuang Ancient Road is located 30 kilometers from Shijiazhuang and 5 kilometers east of Jingxing County. The Shitai Highway and Shitai Railway run alongside it. Surrounded by rugged mountains and situated in a strategically vital location, it served as a key thoroughfare connecting Shanxi and Shaanxi to the capital, and was a fiercely contested military stronghold throughout history. The ancient post road stretches for about a hundred li, traversing the Taihang Mountains and built along the mountain ridges and valleys. This ancient post...
Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden is a park themed around plant landscape appreciation. It serves as a suburban green ecological leisure base integrating functions such as science education, research, recreation, and social production. The garden covers a total area of 167.1 hectares, with green space spanning 1.02 million square meters. The botanical garden features attractions such as the Bocheng Lake Scenic Area, Bonsai Art Museum, and...
Hidden Phoenix Mountain is located to the north of Beizhangcheng Village, Nan Zhangcheng Town, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, approximately 35 kilometers from downtown Shijiazhuang. It is a newly developed scenic area known for its rugged beauty and spectacular landscapes. Though not very high—reaching an elevation of just over 800 meters—the mountain boasts majestic terrain and towering cliffs. Hidden Phoenix Mountain is incredibly beautiful, its ring-shaped sheer cliffs resembling...
The Ancient City of Zhengding is located on the Central Hebei Plain. Historically known as Changshan or Zhending, it was once one of the “Three Northern Strongholds” alongside Beijing and Baoding, serving as the northern gateway to Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province. With a long history, numerous historical sites, and profound cultural heritage, the Ancient City of Zhengding is renowned as a “treasure trove of ancient architecture.” Zhengding is a historic city rich in tourism and...
The Western Grotto Temple is located on the southern slope of Fenglong Mountain and was first established during the Northern Qi Dynasty, reaching a certain scale during the Northern Song Dynasty. Originally a temple complex, it had over ten halls and meditation rooms. Now, all the buildings are gone, leaving only three grottoes. In recent years, a structure that is neither a proper corridor nor a building has been erected to offer some protection against rain, though not wind. Upon closer inspection, some grooves can still be seen on the rock face...
The southern side of Fenglong Mountain lies within Yuanshi County, and I had long harbored the urge to hike up the southern part of Fenglong Mountain. This longing stemmed from a dispute over the location of the "Fenglong Academy" — you say it's in your hometown, I say it's in mine. No one argues over something worthless. The earliest recorded predecessor of Fenglong Academy dates back to the year 41 AD, during the 17th year of the Jianwu era in the Eastern Han Dynasty…
The Golden Palace of Baodu Village is located in the northern part of the village summit, adjacent to the North Gate. Its founding date is unknown. The existing stone inscriptions are from the reconstruction during the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. As the remaining structures were dilapidated, the site was completely rebuilt as part of the tourism development project. The reconstructed Golden Palace is magnificent and grand in scale...
Hebei Garden Expo Park is located at the center of the main axis in Zhengding New District, Shijiazhuang City, 3.2 kilometers south of the Hutuo River and 1.5 kilometers west of Zhengding County. Covering an area of approximately 1,200 acres, the park is divided into seven functional zones to meet the needs of the Expo, including the Main Entrance Plaza, Yan Zhao Garden, Social Garden, Specialized Garden...
The Landao Stone Red Ecological Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Pingshan County, situated along the golden tourist route from Xibaipo to Tuoliang and Mount Wutai. It is 110 kilometers from Shijiazhuang City, 45 kilometers from the revolutionary holy land of Xibaipo, and 30 kilometers from the Buddhist sacred site of Mount Wutai. The scenic area mainly includes four sections: Landao Stone, Xidadi, Tashang, and Tianhualiang...
The Ziyun Mountain Scenic Area is located in Beiyeh Township, Pingshan County, at an altitude of 800–1200 meters, covering an area of 16 square kilometers. It is a leisure resort integrating natural ecological landscapes, natural caves, primitive rural stone courtyards, ancient ethnic culture, and a red education base. It is a national 4A-level scenic spot and a model site for agriculture and rural tourism in Hebei Province...