Zhenze Temple in Shahe is located in Zhaosishui Village, Shahe City, Xingtai, Hebei Province, on the west side of the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway. Originally built during the Kaiyuan era (713–741) of the Tang Dynasty, it has a history of over 1,200 years. It has been renovated and expanded through successive dynasties, and by the Ming Dynasty had become a grand Taoist temple complex. The temple is shaded by ancient cypresses, and its main halls are majestic and imposing...
Wangnao Village is located 3.3 kilometers due west of Chai Guan in Shahe City, Xingtai. Here, peaks and ridges are layered, valleys are deep and secluded, and winding mountain roads lead to the high-altitude Stone Nao. “Nao,” also called “Nao,” is a local term for hills. There are many places in the area named after “Nao,” such as Kang Nao, Liu Nao, Chen Nao, Du Nao, and so on. In the middle of the Nao, on a gentle…
Xingtai Xiagou Village Xiagou Village is the smallest natural village in the area, boasting picturesque scenery of mountains and clear waters, with a history of over 300 years. Nestled within the valleys and gullies of the deep Taihang Mountains, the place is locally known as the "Ten-Li Xiagou Where the Sun Doesn’t Shine." The cliffside road by Xiagou Reservoir is the only passage connecting the village to the outside world. Its excavation was no easy feat, and the result is truly spectacular. The tunnel is 50…
The Guangyang Mountain Grottoes date back to the Song and Yuan dynasties and are located in Dukou Village, Liushigang Township, Shahe City, Xingtai. The Guangyang Mountain Grottoes are a small-scale grotto complex. The cave itself is a natural rock cavity, and during the Song and Yuan periods, people carved Buddhist stone statues on the stone walls on either side of the cave. Unfortunately, the Buddha statues have suffered severe human damage and are now unrecognizable. According to elders…
The former site of the Holy Mother Palace in Kongzhuang is located in Kongzhuang Village, Qicun Town, Shahe City, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. The former site of the Holy Mother Palace in Kongzhuang is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Xingtai City. …
The Qiyang Iron Smelting Site is located in Qiyang Village, Qicun Town, Shahe City, and dates back to the Song Dynasty. The Qiyang Iron Smelting Site is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Xingtai City. …
The former site of the Goddess Temple on Wuzhi Ling Mountain is located in Houjiansi Village, Chanfang Township, Shahe City, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. The former site of the Goddess Temple on Wuzhi Ling Mountain is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Xingtai City. …
The Yao Po Jinshi Courtyard is located in Yao Po Village, Baita Town, Shahe City, dating back to the Qing Dynasty. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Xingtai City. …
The Statue of Lu Sheng is located in Putongdian Village, Shahe City, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Xingtai City. …
The Site of the Kongzhuang Massacre is located in Kongcun Village, Qicun Town, Shahe City, dating back to the Republican era. It has been designated as one of the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Xingtai City.…
The ruins of Yanqing Temple in Shahe are located in the eastern part of Mingde Village, Zanshan Township, Shahe City, dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The site is a cultural relic protection unit of Xingtai City. …
The ruins of the Lower Hall of Xuanwu are located at Mount Beiwudang in Chanfang Township, Shahe City, dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The site is a cultural relic protection unit of Xingtai City. …
Hongshigou Leisure Eco-Farm is located in Baita Town, Shahe City, Hebei Province. It is a large-scale comprehensive leisure resort integrating flower viewing, garden picking, rural cuisine, water recreation, vacation stays, farming culture experiences, parent-child educational activities, outdoor adventure sports, and RV campsites, with a focus on leisure vacations, family activities, tourism, and seasonal fruit picking.
Qian'nanyu National Forest Park, located in Jiangshui Town in the western part of Xingtai County, Hebei Province, is 60 kilometers from downtown Xingtai. Covering a planned area of 38 square kilometers, it is a national AAA-level scenic spot, divided into ten major scenic areas: the Kangda Memorial Area, Ecological Sightseeing Area, Huashan Scenic Area, Chuanlin Orchard Area, Sanzhiguo Scenic Area, Dashiyang Scenic Area, and Longgong Scenic Area…
Tianhe Mountain — China’s Mountain of Love, located in Xingtai City, is the homeland of China’s Qixi Festival culture and the birthplace of the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Situated in the greenest part of the Taihang Mountains at the border of Shanxi and Hebei in western Xingtai, Tianhe Mountain covers a total area of 30 square kilometers and is 65 kilometers from Xingtai City. The area enjoys convenient transportation and beautiful scenery along the way. Here, towering peaks rise…
Wanbang Exotic Fruit Garden Located in the ecological sightseeing area, it was invested with 13.8 million yuan. Using local red sandstone slabs, 82,688 m³ of cement-mortared soil-retaining walls were built, and 50 hectares of high-standard terraced fields were developed. A total of 26,698 trees of premium foreign fruit varieties were planted, along with beautification and greening belts…
Introduction to Xingtai Jiulong Gorge Xingtai Longgong Tourism Development Co., Ltd. was established on May 1, 2001. It is a comprehensive development company officially approved by the Xingtai County Administration for Industry and Commerce and the County Tourism Bureau. The company integrates tourism construction, marketing of agricultural and sideline products, and development of natural Chinese medicinal herbs. It has four departments and one office, namely the Scenic Area Development Department...
Introduction to Xingtai Yunmeng Mountain The main peak of Yunmeng Mountain stands over 1,300 meters above sea level, with a touring area of 25 square kilometers and a vegetation coverage rate of 95%. The forest is home to more than a hundred species of rare animals. Upon entering the scenic area, it feels as if you've stepped into the belly of a giant teapot — surrounded by steep cliffs, red walls and emerald precipices, with a round patch of sky overhead, creating an air of mystery. Hence, it is called the "Teapot Heaven..."
Introduction to Xingtai Tianti Mountain The Tianti Mountain Scenic Area is located in Dongniuzhuang, western Xingtai City, 22 kilometers from the city center, covering an area of 18 square kilometers. Bus No. 7 goes directly to the scenic area, making transportation very convenient. The mountain features abrupt and majestic ridges, with over a thousand stone steps stretching up into the clouds. In the mountainside, there is an ancient cave complex, with caves connecting to one another in winding, intricate passages...
Introduction to Xingtai Taihang Qixia Cluster Among the vast 800-li stretch of the Taihang Mountain Range, you’ll find something truly one-of-a-kind — the 2-billion-year-old geological wonders of the Xingtai Taihang Qixia Cluster are an irresistible draw. Here, you’ll witness towering waterfalls, mystical gorges and valleys, birdsong and floral scents, blue skies and white clouds. Feast on natural foods, wild mountain delicacies and greens that leave a refreshing aftertaste... Breathe in the crisp air rich in negative oxygen ions, invigorating and soul-cleansing. A visit here will rejuvenate your spirit and leave you utterly enchanted... The Taihang Qixia Cluster is located in Hejiaping Village, Luoluo Town, southwest of Xingtai County, facing Heshun County in Shanxi Province. It’s 65 kilometers from downtown Xingtai, covers a touring area of 18 square kilometers, and consists of 24 gorges, eight of which exceed 1,000 meters in length. It embodies the majestic presence of northern mountains while also showcasing the delicate beauty of southern landscapes. The Qixia Cluster boasts three wonders: first, the narrow and deep valley floors; second, the steep cliff walls along the gorges; third, the clustered occurrence of these formations, along with over ten miles of clear pools and waterfalls, plus tens of thousands of acres of pristine secondary forest. The Qixia Cluster is characterized by its long, narrow, steep, deep, crimson-colored, and clustered features, making it a spectacular wonder within the 800-li Taihang Mountains. Experts have praised it as the “Taihang Qixia.” The rocks in the Qixia Cluster are mostly red, known geologically as quartz sandstone. 1.4 billion years ago, this was a shallow sea environment where red quartz sand was deposited. Under high temperature and pressure, these deposits formed into the current rock layers. Later, through the Yanshan orogeny, the mountain body folded, and over millions of years of water erosion and cutting, today’s uniquely shaped terrain was formed. There are over 50 major attractions, such as: Eagle Rock, Dragon Pool Waterfall, White Cloud Homestead, Huang Chao Temple, Horse-Riding Plank Road, Divine Well, One-Line Sky, Pillar of Heaven, Twin Camel Peaks, Five-Finger Mountain, Lovers’ Peak, Observation Deck, Twin Turtles Playing with Rocks, Dragon Head Cliff, Hanging Coffins, Cloud Cliff Scattering Pearls, Lion Emerging from the Mountain, Mini Stone Forest, Xinglong Temple, Ape Man’s Head, Twin Lion Rocks, Relief Carvings, Sleeping Gorge Clear Rainbow, and Ji Gong Viewing the Sea. The Qixia Cluster scenic area is a grand wonder of the 800-li Taihang Mountains and has been hailed by experts as the “Taihang Qixia.”