Hengshui: A collision of ancient charm and modernity

Hengshui, a low-key yet charming city, is full of unexpected surprises. Hengshui Lake is the city's green lung and a pearl of North China. As you step into the lake area, a gentle breeze carries the scent of water, refreshing your mind. Take a boat ride on the lake, weaving through the vast reeds that rustle as if welcoming visitors. Arrive at Sansheng Island, where flowers bloom in abundance and birds fly through the forest, creating a poetic and picturesque scene like a paradise. From the bird-watching platform, you can see many migratory birds playing through the telescope, a natural ecological feast. Luli Ancient Town exudes an ancient charm, with its bluestone roads and gray-tiled white walls, as if taking you back in time. In the Sun Jing Academy, the sound of reading fills the air as children in Hanfu study ancient rituals and experience the charm of traditional culture. Traditional handicraft workshops are scattered throughout, where you can try your hand at ancient papermaking and movable type printing, feeling the texture of history with your fingertips. On the Folk Culture Street, intangible cultural heritage performances are endless, and Hengshui's three treasures - inside painting, snuff bottles, and Houdian brushes - are created by skilled artisans, resulting in exquisite works of art. If you want to explore the city's vibrant life, Wanda Plaza is bustling with activity. Fashion brands and specialty restaurants gather here, and when you're tired of shopping, find a local restaurant to try some local dishes. The sweet and fragrant Shenzhou peach sweet and sour pork and the rich and tender Wuyi stewed pork showcase the essence of local cuisine. As night falls, the lights along the Fuyang River illuminate the rippling water. Stroll along the riverbank, where locals enjoy night fishing, and occasionally hear the sound of opera as enthusiasts sing under the pavilion, blending tradition and modern life in harmony. Hengshui is an unforgettable destination, rich in history and full of new vitality, and we look forward to meeting again.