Xiyuan Hot Springs Resort is located in Wentang Town, Pingshan County, about 50 kilometers west of Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital. The resort covers an area of over 300 acres, and its grand architecture is built along the mountainside. Shiyan Highway runs east-west right in front of the resort, making it a key route to the revolutionary holy site Xibaipo, as well as scenic spots such as Tiankuishan Mountain, Tuoliang Mountain, and the ?X?X Water Scenic Area. Xiyuan Hot Springs…
The North China Military Region Martyrs' Cemetery is located at No. 343 Zhongshan West Road, Shijiazhuang City, the capital of Hebei Province. Facing south with its back to the north, it covers an area of 210,000 square meters. For over 40 years, the cemetery has received warm care from Party committees and governments at all levels as well as relevant departments. In the new historical period, especially since the issuance of the CPC Central Committee’s “Outline for Patriotic...
Xinji International Leather City is located in Xinji City, Hebei Province, known as the "Leather Capital of China." It is the largest and most fully integrated leather and leather garments industrial park in China, as well as the single-largest specialized leather and leather garments shopping mall in the country. It is recognized as a National AAAA-level Tourism Shopping Destination, a Five-Star Professional Market, and a National Industry Standard Demonstration Unit. The leather industry in Xinji has a long history, dating back to the Ming Dynasty...
The Zhengding Gaoyuan Rosewood Expo City covers a construction area of 200,000 square meters and is divided into three zones: A, B, and C. After two years of development, it has become the most comprehensive rosewood furniture and carved ornament retail complex in North China, hosting the largest number of brands and widest range of products. It also serves as a provincial-level hub showcasing well-known travel products, handicrafts, artworks, and local specialties...
The Qiushan Pristine Natural Scenic Area is located in Lingshou County, Hebei Province. It borders Yanchuan Reservoir to the east, the Tenglong Mountain Scenic Area to the west, Hengshan Lake Tourist Resort to the north, and Xiaguan Reservoir to the south. It is 60 kilometers from the provincial capital Shijiazhuang, 30 kilometers from Lingshou County, 30 kilometers from Pingshan County to the south, and 35 kilometers from the revolutionary site of Xibaipo to the west. …
The ruins of the Zhongshan Ancient City are located on the northern bank of the Hutuo River in Pingshan County, Hebei Province. This site was the capital city of the Zhongshan State during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. The Zhongshan State was a small kingdom established by the Xianyu people in the late Spring and Autumn period and gradually grew powerful in the early Warring States period. In the 46th year of King Xian of Zhou (323 BC), it, along with the states of Yan, Han, and Song,…
The Jingxing Kiln Ruins are located in the central-northern part of Jingxing County and the Jingxing Mining District in Hebei Province. They form an extensive ancient kiln complex with a long firing history and rich cultural significance. These kilns operated across approximately 1,300 years, spanning the Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The Jingxing Kiln holds an important place in the history of Chinese ceramic culture...
Located in the county seat of Zhao County, Hebei Province, the stele was carved in the second year of Daguan during the Northern Song Dynasty (1108). Made of bluestone, the stele has an integrated head and body, featuring a tall and exquisitely carved structure. It stands 5.14 meters high, 1.38 meters wide, and 0.38 meters thick. The top is oval-shaped. The stele’s head is adorned with seven dragons coiled around the apex, with three dragons on each side. Their heads face downward and are aligned along the sides of the stele, …
Wanshou Temple Pagoda Forest is located at the eastern foot of Donglin Mountain in Sanji Township, Pingshan County, Hebei Province. Covering an area of approximately 66,670 square meters, the site originally had 23 memorial pagodas for high monks of Wanshou Temple, of which 13 pagodas in two groups remain today. Among them, Pagoda No. 2 is the tomb pagoda of Prince Tianshou of the Tang Dynasty (also known by his dharma name Yuanye), hence it is also referred to as the Tomb Pagoda Group of the Tang Prince. The main body of the prince’s pagoda stands 6...
The Taixi Site is located in the northeast of Taixi Village, Gangshang Town, Gaocheng City, Hebei Province. The site centers around three prominent "platform mounds" (South Mound, West Mound, and North Mound). The South Mound is approximately 200 meters east of Taixi Village and has been leveled and no longer exists. The West Mound and North Mound currently have cultural layers covering an area of over 100,000 square meters. The North Mound...
The Songzi County was a Yue settlement during the Warring States period, established in 770 BCE. According to *Records of the Grand Historian: The House of Duke Zhao of Yan*, in the fourth year of King Xi of Yan, Li Fu attacked Zhao, and the king personally led his troops, passing through Songzi. It was occupied by the Qin in 228 BCE and became Songzi County. As recorded in *Biographies of Assassins*, “After the Qin conquered Yan, Gao Jianli went into hiding and worked in Songzi,” referring to this place. In the early Western Han Dynasty, Liu Bang...
Era: Eastern Han to Northern Dynasties The Tomb Cluster of the Zhen Family is located southwest of Shicun Village, 12.5 kilometers west of Wuji County. On July 23, 1982, it was designated as a provincial-level key cultural relic protection unit by the People's Government of Hebei Province. The Zhen Family Tomb Cluster served as the burial site for the prominent Zhen family, an aristocratic clan in the Hebei region during the Eastern Han to Northern and Southern Dynasties periods. In 1957...
Located in the southwest of Jingxing County, about 30 kilometers east of Nangziguan Pass, it is known as the "Winnowing Basket City." Situated in the southwest of Jingxing County, approximately 30 kilometers east of Nangziguan Pass, the city is bordered by the Mian River on its eastern, southern, and western sides, and backed by an earthen hill to the north, hence the name "Winnowing Basket City." During the Tang Dynasty, it was established as Tianchang Town, and in the eighth year of the Xining era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1075), the seat of Jingxing County was moved here. …
Kaihua Temple is located in the southwest corner of Yuanshi County. Most of the original temple structures have been destroyed, leaving only one brick pagoda standing. The "Yuanshi County Annals" compiled in the 20th year of the Republic of China (1931) records: “This pagoda was built during the Yuan-Wei period. The temple originally had two pagodas, hence it was called the Twin Pagodas. It was renovated during the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, it was known as Kaihua Temple, and the name remains to this day, with only one of the pagodas still standing.”...
Xu Yun Chan Temple, located in Yudi Village on the northern outskirts of Shijiazhuang, was originally known as Chongsheng Temple. Built during the Later Zhou Dynasty, it has a history of over 1,000 years. In recent years, the temple has been restored, giving this ancient site a completely renewed appearance. Inside the mountain gate of Xu Yun Chan Temple, the laughing Maitreya Buddha sits in the center, flanked by the Four Heavenly Kings. Behind the Laughing Buddha stands the golden-armored Skanda...
Bailu Spring has a mouth diameter of 1 meter and a depth of 3 meters, shaped like a cone. It gushes year-round, with water droplets splashing like pearls and jade, flowing eastward into a stream that is crystal clear and nourishes the surrounding area. Surrounded by mountains and lush forests, the area is cool and pleasant. The "flying pearls of Bailu Spring" is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Huolu, praised in poems by literati throughout history. Famous local liquors such as Bailu Daqu, Bailu Nongxiang, and Bailu Ye owe their renown to this spring…
The Xibaipo Forest of Stone Tablets was built in 1996. It is located on the former Baipo Ridge, surrounded by clear water on three sides, covering a total area of 11,000 square meters with a total construction area of 4,910 square meters. The park houses nearly 600 inscribed stone tablets engraved with calligraphy and inscriptions from veteran revolutionaries and renowned figures. At the center of the park stands a stele...
The Leaders' Style Sculpture Park is an educational and entertaining comprehensive architectural complex, located between the Xibaipo Memorial Hall and the former site of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. The park was newly completed and opened on September 27, 2011, covering an area of over 700 square meters. At the entrance of the sculpture park, a huge rock features the inscription “Leaders' Style Sculpture Park,” while the back bears…
The Xibaipo Integrity Education Hall is located to the southeast of the Exhibition Hall. It has two floors above and below ground, covering a construction area of over 1,800 square meters with an exhibition line stretching 305 meters. The hall displays 306 photos and 127 cultural relics (items). The exhibition’s theme is “Bear in Mind the ‘Two Musts’ and Preserve the Advanced Nature of the Party.” In terms of content, it adheres to…
The Xibaipo Memorial Hall covers a total area of 13,400 square meters, with a building area of 3,344 square meters, and officially opened to the public on May 26, 1978. The memorial hall is built along the mountain terrain, consisting of two levels, in a stepped quadrangle style surrounded by corridors on all sides. The exhibits inside integrate modern facilities such as sound, light, and electricity, and...