Big Cherry Orchard Located within the picking garden, at an altitude of 580–600 meters, this orchard features varieties introduced from Ukraine in 2000, covering a total area of 3 hectares. During the May Day holiday each year, when the cherries are ripe, visitors can enjoy a feast for the taste buds. …
Autumn Red Peach Grove Located within the picking garden at an altitude of 550m, it features six varieties introduced from Australia in 2000, covering a total area of 6 hectares. From June to November each year, one variety matures every month. …
Kate Apricot Grove Located within the picking garden of the ecological sightseeing area, at an altitude of 560–580 meters. It is a new variety introduced from the United States in 2000, covering a total area of 3 hectares, and began to blossom and bear fruit in 2003. Every year in mid to late May, batches of tourists come to taste and pick the apricots. …
Huashan Pine Forest — Located in the Huashan Scenic Area, at an elevation of 900–980 meters, this forest consists of Masson pines planted in 1955, covering a total area of 180 hectares. The trees have an average height of 8 meters and an average breast height diameter of 18 cm, all growing vigorously. The forest is rich in negative ions, earning it the reputation among visitors as a "natural oxygen bar." …
Xingtai Jingtu Temple is an ancient temple in Xingtai with a history of over 1,600 years. According to old records from Xingtai, it was the residence of the eminent monk Fotu Cheng during the Later Zhao period of the Sixteen Kingdoms, from 232 to 248 AD. At the end of the Jin Dynasty, the great master of the Caodong school — Wan Song Xing Xiu — became a monk at the age of fifteen at Jingtu Temple in Xingzhou (now Xingtai, Hebei), and later traveled extensively...
Zijin Mountain Scenic Area is located in Qianping Village, Bai’an Township, Xingtai County. It is 66 kilometers east of downtown Xingtai and can be directly accessed via the provincial highway Xingtai–Zuoquan (X-Z Road), making transportation convenient. The scenic area spans 28 square kilometers and is situated in the central section of the main range of the Taihang Mountains, at the junction of Xingtai, Wu’an, and Zuoquan counties across Shanxi and Hebei provinces—a region characterized by northern mountainous…
Xiaoxitian Scenic Area The Xiaoxitian Scenic Area is located 40 kilometers southwest of Xingtai City, adjacent to the shimmering Zhu Zhuang Reservoir (also known as Yingxue Lake), where mountain scenery and water blend seamlessly. The area spans 40 square kilometers for exploration, with its main peak, Dingmei Mountain, rising 1,089 meters above sea level. The mountain features uniquely beautiful and towering peaks, piercing the sky. As the saying goes, "Thunder roars beneath the cliffs, and rain begins halfway up the mountain," highlighting its notable relative elevation. Xiaoxitian is also commonly known as Grandma’s Peak. The mountain is home to several temples and shrines, including the Bixia Yuanjun Temple, which attract many worshippers. The scenic area offers picturesque views all year round—lush green in spring, serene in summer, vibrant red in autumn, and snow-covered in winter. Highlights on the mountain include ancient trees that appear to bleed, giant hairy rocks, and the welcoming monk statue, known as the “Three Wonders of the North.” Below the mountain lies Yingxue Lake (with a water storage capacity of over 700 million cubic meters and a dam base over 150 meters high), whose waters stretch for miles and are dotted with 17 peninsulas and isolated islands, making it an ideal spot for leisure, entertainment, and water sports. The lake’s nearby hot springs contain various trace elements beneficial to human health and are known for their therapeutic effects.
Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area is located between the Jiangshui and Luoluo valleys in the western part of Xingtai City. This scenic area is a unique mountain resort that combines natural landscapes with cultural attractions. It spans a planned area of 150 square kilometers, with 35 square kilometers open to visitors. The West Peak and East Summit are over 200 meters apart and are known as Sister Peaks. The area features ancient pines, white...
The Xingtai Grand Canyon Cluster is a national AAAA-level scenic area, a key national scenic spot, and a China National Geopark. It is located in Hejiaping Village, Luoluo Town, southwest of Xingtai County, facing Heshun County in Shanxi Province, and is 65 kilometers from downtown Xingtai. The scenic area covers an exploration area of 18 square kilometers and consists of 24 canyons, eight of which are over a kilometer long...
The Huangjin Army Stronghold is located in the middle section of Lingxiao Mountain at an altitude of 1,062 meters, 35 kilometers from downtown Xingtai, with a total visitable area of 24 square kilometers. The natural scenery here is spectacular—especially in October during golden autumn when eagles soar above the cliffs, wild chrysanthemums bloom in vibrant colors, and lush pines and cypresses set off the fiery red leaves that dye the mountains…
The Longquan Lake Entertainment Scenic Area, acclaimed as the "Pearl of the Taihang Mountains," is situated in the middle reaches of the Zhuzhuang Reservoir, 35 kilometers west of Xingtai City. To the south, it faces the Little Western Heaven across the lake; to the north lies a Catholic church; and to the east, the reservoir dam can be faintly seen. Wild birds play in the water while boats cut through the waves, with blue skies, white clouds, green mountains, and trees reflected on the water's surface. The harmonious blend of mountain scenery and lake views, coupled with birds soaring in the clouds and fish swimming beneath the surface, creates a three-dimensional paradise-like tableau.
The Xingtai Section of the Great Wall
Tianmayang Manor is located in Beishangwang Village, Huining Town, Xingtai County, approximately 15 kilometers from the city center. Covering an area of over 10,000 square meters, it is one of the best-preserved landlord manors in southern Hebei. The manor was initially built in 1914 and completed in 1917. Its main structures include 172 rooms, two gardens, along with...
Eastern Xianxian Shang Dynasty SiteThe Eastern Xianxian Shang Dynasty Site is located in and around Dongxianxian Village, Nanshimen Township, Xingtai County. It lies south of Qili River and is slightly elevated compared to the surrounding areas. The site stretches approximately 970 meters from north to south and about 780 meters from east to west, covering a total area of around 750,000 square meters. It is an important Shang Dynasty site, second only to those of Zhengzhou, Yanshi, and the Yinxu ruins in Anyang...
Xingtai Forest Park is located in the northern suburbs of Xingtai City, bordered by National Highway 107 to the west, the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway to the east, the southern bank of the Baima River to the north, and the North Third Ring Road of Xingtai City to the south. Originally established in 1956 as the state-owned Changxin Forest Farm of Xingtai County, the park now covers a forested area of 5,580 mu, with a planned total area of 9,000 mu…
The Nanjia Township Stone Pagoda is located to the south of Nanjia Village, Nanshimen Town, Xingtai County. Currently, only one stone pagoda remains, consisting of a base, a lotus pedestal, a niche, a seven-tiered eaved body, and a gourd-shaped finial. The base is a square stone block made of bluestone, measuring 1.4 meters on each side. The lotus pedestal is also square, with sides 1.05 meters long, featuring one layer of carved inverted lotus patterns, above which sits the main body of the stone pagoda…
The Chinese People's Anti-Japanese Military and Political University (commonly known as the Anti-Japanese University or “Kangda”) was established on the eve of the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan, shouldering the glorious mission of training a large number of outstanding military and political cadres for China’s revolution. Initially founded in northern Shaanxi, it later relocated behind enemy lines in response to changing circumstances. On November 4, 1940, the main campus of the university moved to the Jiangshui area of Xingtai County, Hebei Province, with its headquarters located in Qian'nanyu Village...
The Malingguan Great Wall is located on Maling Mountain, about 1.5 kilometers northwest of Mingshui Zhang Village, Songjiazhuang Township, Xingtai County, and 8.5 kilometers north of the Heduling Great Wall. To the west, it lies about 2.5 kilometers southeast of Gedadian Village, Gaoluo Township, Xiyang County, Shanxi Province. Surrounded by mountains on the east, south, and north sides, and facing a deep valley to the west, the area features a small basin in the center that can accommodate...
Xingtai Zoo is located at the intersection of Liangzhuang Road and Shuichang Road. Originally part of the Changxin Forest Farm under the Xingtai County Forestry Bureau, its first phase covers an area of 282 mu. It is a medium-sized park that integrates animal breeding, animal viewing, and recreational activities, and is rated as a three-star park in Hebei Province. The predecessor of Xingtai Zoo was the animal exhibition area of Xingtai People's Park...
The Dongchukou Reservoir in Xingtai City is located on the upper reaches of the Qili River in Xingtai. The dam site is situated east of Dongchukou Village in Xingtai County, approximately 23 kilometers from downtown Xingtai. It controls a catchment area of 84 square kilometers, with a total storage capacity of 7.78 million cubic meters and an effective storage capacity of 3.02 million cubic meters. Primarily used for irrigation and flood control, it irrigates farmland covering an area of 44,000 mu. The Dongchukou...