Shijiazhuang Locals' Secret 'Treasure Resort'! Xibu Changqing Leisure and Entertainment City Complete Guide: Explore and Dine Without a Single Misstep 🌿

Who says Shijiazhuang has nothing fun to offer? Xibu Changqing Leisure and Entertainment City directly offers a package of 'mountains and rivers, ancient towns, ice and snow, and hot springs.' Whether it's for family trips, romantic dates, or bestie getaways, you'll have so much fun you won't want to leave! Quickly save this super comprehensive guide; follow it, and you can't go wrong~ 🌟 Scenic Area Features: One-stop destination for endless fun Xibu Changqing Leisure and Entertainment City is not just a single attraction, but a resort complex that brings together numerous 'mini-worlds.' Each area offers different ways to play, and a whole day isn't nearly enough to explore it all! - Deming Ancient Town: An ancient-style town that fully immerses you in a bygone era, with blue tiles and white walls, small bridges over flowing water, as well as various handicraft shops and intangible cultural heritage performances. Walking its streets feels like stepping into a historical drama. - Liuxian Valley: A natural oxygen bar indeed! Moderate hiking difficulty, with streams, waterfalls, and plank roads along the way. It's fantastic for escaping the summer heat and admiring colorful leaves in autumn. Even seniors and children can easily manage it. - Ice and Snow Town: Who understands the joy of playing in the snow all four seasons! Indoor ski resort + outdoor snow play area. Beginner skiers can hire coaches, and children can build snowmen and play with snow tubes. The winter ambiance is fully immersive. - Hot Spring Valley: Come soak in the hot springs when you're tired! Hot spring pools with various benefits, sweat rooms (saunas), and children's water play areas. After a soak, you'll feel completely refreshed, and all fatigue will disappear~ - Xishan Town: A must-visit for art and literature lovers! Lawns, wooden cabins, cafes, perfect for tent picnics and taking forest-style photos. Watching the sunset by the lake in the evening is incredibly romantic. 📅 Itinerary: Choose between a one-day or two-day trip 👉 One-Day Trip (Highlights Edition): Focus on the best parts for maximum fun 1. Morning: Head straight to Liuxian Valley first. Arrive at the scenic area before 9 AM to hike and enjoy the scenery while it's less crowded. Reach the summit around 11 AM for panoramic views and take some forest-style blockbusters. 2. Noon: After descending, go to Deming Ancient Town for lunch, stroll, eat, and take ancient-style photos, and catch the intangible cultural heritage shadow puppet show at 12 PM. 3. Afternoon: If you like excitement, go to Ice and Snow Town for 2 hours of snow tubing (no need to rent ski suits, just wear warm clothes); if you prefer leisure, go to Xishan Town for coffee and artistic photos. 4. Evening: Head straight to Hot Spring Valley for a 1-hour hot spring soak to relieve hiking fatigue and end a perfect day~ 👉 Two-Day Trip (In-depth Edition): Leisurely enjoy the resort vibe Day 1: Liuxian Valley + Deming Ancient Town + Hot Spring Valley (Stay at a hotel within the scenic area; after soaking in the hot springs, return directly to your room to rest) Day 2: Ice and Snow Town (skiing in the morning) + Xishan Town (picnic and photos in the afternoon) + Return journey 🚗 Transportation Guide: Both self-driving and public transport are convenient - Self-driving: Navigate to 'Xibu Changqing Leisure and Entertainment City Visitor Center.' Approximately 40 minutes from the city center. Ample parking available, 10 RMB/day. - Public Bus: Take Tourist Bus No. 13 or Tourist Bus No. 16 from the city center direct to 'Xibu Changqing Station.' 5-minute walk to the Visitor Center after getting off. Fare 2 RMB, journey time approximately 1 hour. 🍜 Dining Recommendations: You can try all the specialty dishes within the scenic area No need to worry about food. Deming Ancient Town and the area around the Visitor Center are full of delicious food. Order with your eyes closed, and you won't go wrong! - Must-try list: The ancient town's 'Old Stove Stewed Chicken' (the flatbread dipped in the soup is incredibly fragrant), 'Handmade Sugar Cake' (crispy outside, soft and glutinous inside), 'Taihang Wild Vegetable Dumplings' (refreshing and cuts through richness), and the 'Northwestern Style Noodles' at the Visitor Center, which are generous in portion and flavorful. - Hidden gem dining experience: In the afternoon, order a 'Strawberry Waffle' at a cafe in Xishan Town, paired with the lawn view outside the window, it's a perfect afternoon tea ritual~ 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Various styles for you to choose from If you want comfortable and convenient accommodation, directly choose hotels within or near the scenic area, saving you the hassle of commuting back and forth~ - Xibu Changqing Hot Spring Resort Hotel: Top choice for luxury! 5-minute walk to Hot Spring Valley and Ice and Snow Town. Rooms with balconies, some room types also offer private hot springs, perfect for those who want to completely relax. - Deming Ancient Town Inn: Great value for money! Located right in the ancient town, with ancient-style decor. Open the window to see cobblestone streets. Fall asleep to the sounds of the ancient town at night, a truly immersive experience. - Xibu Changqing Mountain Residence Villa: Unique B&B! Near Liuxian Valley, a private house with its own courtyard, surrounded by forests. Suitable for family trips, you can cook your own meals (ingredients can be reserved in advance). 📸 Photo Spots + Tips: These are all you need to flood your WeChat Moments Everywhere in the scenic area is a photo opportunity, but these spots are the best for stunning photos, with super practical photo tips included. Even those with 'clumsy hands' can take amazing shots! 1. Deming Ancient Town Cobblestone Streets: Stand on a small bridge, have your companion shoot from the side. Wearing Hanfu or a plain long dress, capture candid shots while moving. Use a large aperture to blur the background, highlighting the person and the ancient town's layers (Best time: before 10 AM, when the light is soft and not backlit). 2. Liuxian Valley Stream Plank Road: Crouch by the stream, let the water flow past your feet. Shoot from above with your phone. Frame the plank road, stream, and leaves in your composition. Adjust brightness and saturation in post-processing for an instant forest vibe. 3. Ice and Snow Town Ice Sculpture Area: Wear bright clothes (red and yellow are super photogenic). Stand in front of the ice sculpture, facing the camera from the side. Use a wide-angle lens for a full-body shot, with the ice sculpture as the background. Remember to use flash to avoid dark faces. 4. Xishan Town Lawn Wooden Cabin: Sit on the steps of the wooden cabin, holding a cup of coffee or flowers. Turn your body and smile back at the camera. Let the sunlight come from diagonally in front to create a glowing hair effect. 5. Hot Spring Valley Courtyard Hot Spring Pool: In the evening, after the hot spring pools light up, capture the 'side profile, head tilted up' ambiance. Use the hot spring mist as a foreground to maximize the hazy beauty (Remember to wear a bathrobe for a more resort-like feel). 📍 Nearby Attractions: Check them out along the way, no detours needed After exploring the Leisure and Entertainment City, there are also these hidden gem attractions nearby, perfect for a 2-3 day short trip~ - Baodu Zhai: 20-minute drive from the Leisure and Entertainment City. A 'marvelous fortress under heaven,' with a cluster of temples on the summit and panoramic views of Shijiazhuang city. A must-visit for hiking enthusiasts. - Fenglong Mountain: 30-minute drive. A famous cultural mountain with a thousand-year history, featuring ancient academies and cliff carvings. The mountain is stunning with red leaves in autumn, suitable for bringing children to experience the historical atmosphere. - Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden: 40-minute drive. Super large lawns, greenhouse flower rooms, aquatic plant areas. Enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, and lotuses in summer. Photos naturally come with a 'fresh and artistic filter.' - Zhengding Ancient City: 1-hour drive. A free-to-enter ancient city with a thousand-year history. Longxing Temple, Kaiyuan Temple, and Yanghe Tower are all worth visiting. When lit up at night, it's even more charming than during the day, and you can also try authentic Zhengding Eight Bowls. - Mimu Water Ecological Scenic Area: 1.5-hour drive. Features both waterfalls and streams, as well as red revolutionary sites. Great for escaping summer heat and viewing ice waterfalls in winter, with different scenery in each season. 💬 Conclusion Xibu Changqing Leisure and Entertainment City is truly the 'ceiling' (i.e., the best) for Shijiazhuang's surrounding tours. Whether you want a lively day of fun or a leisurely vacation, you'll find your own joy here~ Follow me to unlock more hidden gem travel destinations in Hebei. Next time, I'll take you to check out more niche beautiful spots, and together we'll make weekends super exciting!✨