2025 Hebei Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

#外游 The first time I knew Xiankong Temple was in the final battle of Jin Yong's martial arts novel The Smiling Proud Wanderer. I was already fascinated by the steepness of the temple. This time I was able to personally climb the temple on Hengshan Mountain. I can only describe it as breathtaking. #外游

#discoverchina The Eastern Royal Tombs of the Qing Dynasty are located in Hebei, quite a bit farther than the Ming Tombs, but totally worth the drive if you rent a car for the day. You can easily pair this trip with a visit to the Huanghuasheng section of the Great Wall. If you're into exploring the Spirit Way in detail, I highly recommend renting a bike once you’re inside the park, since the buses just make a quick stop there. For me, the Spirit Way is one of the most memorable parts of my travels. While the statues might not be bigger or more polished than those at the Ming Tombs, the rugged, desolate landscape adds a majestic vibe that makes the whole scene feel even grander. You can explore several tombs, none as deep as the ones at the Ming Tombs, but they’re still stunning. Don’t miss the tomb of Empress Dowager Cixi, it’s definitely worth checking out and gives a glimpse into the old dragon’s legacy.

Step into the heart of history in Hebei, China! From the awe-inspiring Great Wall at Shanhaiguan to the imperial splendor of Chengde’s Mountain Resort, this province is a living museum of ancient wonders. Every temple, fortress, and relic whispers stories of China’s rich heritage—lets explore Hebei! #HebeiHeritage #TimelessChina #CulturalTreasures”#discoverchina

It was a trip to Hebei, China 🇨🇳 Hebei is a province filled with a mix of imperial history, breathtaking natural landscapes, and ancient towns 💯 We explored some of the best places for photography 📸 from the Great Wall to serene lakes and historic sites. We started our Hebei journey in Shanhaiguan, one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall. Arriving early in the morning ☀️ allowed us to capture incredible photos of the ancient fortress bathed in soft golden light ✨ One of the most unique spots we visited was Laolongtou (Old Dragon’s Head), where the Great Wall extends directly into the Bohai Sea 🌊 The combination of stone fortifications and crashing waves made for dramatic and unforgettable photos 📸 📍Shanhaiguan Address: No. 1, Weiyuan Street, Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China 📍Laolongtou Address: No. 1, Laolongtou Road, Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China We also explored the Chengde Mountain Resort, a UNESCO-listed imperial summer retreat used by Qing emperors. The vast gardens 🌺 tranquil lakes, and traditional Chinese pavilions made for some postcard-perfect shots 🙌 We also visited Puning Temple, home to a stunning 22-meter-tall wooden statue of the Bodhisattva Guanyin. The Tibetan-style architecture and colorful prayer flags added a unique cultural element to our photos 📸 📍Chengde Mountain Resort Address: No. 20, Lizhengmen Road, Shuangqiao District, Chengde, Hebei, China 📍Puning Temple Address: No. 1, Puning Road, Shuangqiao District, Chengde, Hebei, China For a change of scenery, we spent a day in Yesanpo Scenic Area, a nature lover’s paradise with karst mountains, deep gorges, and crystal-clear rivers 🙌 The best shots were taken at Bailixia Canyon, where towering rock walls framed the sky in breathtaking 😍 compositions. In the afternoon, we visited Baiyangdian Lake, known as the “Kidney of North China.” The peaceful water 💦 lotus flowers 🌺 and traditional fishing boats created a serene and dreamy backdrop for photography 💯 📍Yesanpo Scenic Area Address: Yesanpo, Laishui County, Baoding, Hebei, China 📍Baiyangdian Lake Address: Baiyangdian Scenic Area, Anxin County, Baoding, Hebei, China #discoverchina #Vacation #travel

Climbing the mountains in Hebei was an unforgettable adventure! The scenic trails, fresh mountain air, and stunning panoramic views made every step worth it. The higher I climbed, the more breathtaking the landscape became—endless rolling hills, misty peaks, and golden sunlight hitting the mountains. Reaching the top felt incredibly rewarding, a perfect mix of challenge and beauty. If you love nature, hiking, and epic views, Hebei’s mountains are a must-visit! #chinatrip

I'm going to lie to you - Handan, Hebei 2024.12.22 ||| On a business trip to Xingtai, Hebei, the scenic spots are deserted, so find another way. One hour's drive from Xingtai to Yiquan Lake Wetland Park in Ci County, Handan. It's free. You can see wild geese from November to March every year. The lake is very large. The taxi route is: Wanghong Bridge - Southwest Gate of the Scenic Area - Xiazhuangdian Village, which basically goes around the lake. It's windy, keep warm! 📍Maldives Internet Celebrity Bridge P1-8 Drive or take a taxi to Beiguo Village. When you see the Jiulong Coal Mine sign on the left, drive a few hundred meters and you will see the entrance to the Internet Celebrity Bridge. The one-way length of the bridge is about 1.5 kilometers. You can randomly encounter wild geese while walking and taking photos. If you drive by yourself, you need to return to the entrance. Take a taxi and walk to the opposite side of the bridge to locate Cixian Lakeside Hotel to the southwest gate of Yiquan Lake Tourist Area. 📍Yiquan Lake Tourist Area P9-13 Enter through the southwest door and there is a restroom at the entrance. The eye-catching unknown tower stands out. 📍Xiazhuangdian Village P14-18 It is about 4 kilometers away from the southwest gate of the scenic spot. Go there after 4 o'clock and wait for the wild geese to take off with luck and patience (usually 4-6 o'clock). Spectacular is spectacular, and it is important to have high-definition picture output equipment, but it is not in vain to have a panoramic view.

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Zhenguo Temple is one of the earliest Buddhist temples in Yixian County. It is located in Jie Village, Lingyunce Township, on the banks of the Zhongyi River. The temple and the stone Buddha both date back to the 11th year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui dynasty. As there is a stone Buddha statue in the hall, Zhenguo Temple is also known as Lifo Temple by locals. In the 7th year of the Guangxu era of the Qing dynasty, the temple was destroyed by a storm. It was later restored, and the three Buddha halls were rebuilt in the 25th year of the Guangxu era. The murals on the east, west, and north walls of the hall are vivid and lifelike. The Buddha statue is a standing statue of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is made of white marble and is 4.92 meters tall. It stands on a lotus pedestal, draped in a kasaya, and painted in color. The carving is delicate, and the lines are smooth, showing the typical style of Sui dynasty Buddhist statues. It is of great reference value for the study of Sui dynasty culture and stone carving art. The hands and feet of the Buddha are now damaged. In July 1993, it was listed as a cultural relic protection unit in Hebei Province.

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Unlike other provincial museums I have visited, the Hebei Museum focuses on major tombs or historical periods and specific types of artifacts in Hebei Province as its basic exhibits, rather than the common timeline format that showcases Hebei's history from ancient times to the present. The artifact exhibition halls are mainly located in the South Hall, and the ten treasures of the museum are displayed in various halls: 1F Famous Kiln and Famous Porcelain Yuan Dynasty Blue and White Underglaze Red Openwork Covered Jar 21F Quyang Stone Carving Painted Musician Relief, which went viral online and is known as the historical prototype of the song 'Human Music,' currently on display at the National Museum. 1F Northern Dynasties Mural - Mural of the Tomb Path of Emperor Wenxuan of Northern Qi 3 4 2F Warring States Period - Iron-footed Bronze Ding of King Zhongshan, one of the 64 first batch of cultural relics prohibited from being exhibited abroad. 52F Warring States Period - Bronze Screen Base with Gold and Silver Inlay of a Tiger Devouring a Deer 6 2F Warring States Period - Bronze Plan Base with Gold and Silver Inlay of Four Dragons and Four Phoenixes, one of the 64 first batch of cultural relics prohibited from being exhibited abroad. 72F Han Dynasty - Gold-threaded Jade Garment of Liu Sheng (and Dou Wan), one of the 64 first batch of cultural relics prohibited from being exhibited abroad. 2F Han Dynasty - Changxin Palace Lamp, known as the 'First Lamp of China,' is the top treasure of the museum, one of the 64 first batch of cultural relics prohibited from being exhibited abroad, currently on a business trip in Shanghai. 2F Han Dynasty - Bronze Boshan Censer with Gold Inlay 10 3F Generous and Tragic - Bronze Door Knocker with Openwork Dragon and Phoenix Pattern At the entrance of the Quyang Stone Carving on the first floor of the South Hall, you can buy refrigerator magnets of the museum's treasures, priced at around 30-40 yuan each. You can ask the staff to help you get the one you want, but you can't choose it yourself, which is not very good as you might get a defective one. It is recommended to check it before leaving the counter. There is a larger cultural and creative store on the basement floor, but the refrigerator magnets there are different in style from those here. Personally, I think the styles at the Quyang Stone Carving are better. Cultural and Creative Ice Cream: Various cultural and creative foods are sold at the Hebei Tea Cafe on the first floor of the North Hall, and the Changxin Palace Lamp ice cream is 18 yuan each. Stamp Collection: Cultural and Creative Store on the first floor of the South Hall (in front of the Quyang Stone Carving Exhibition Hall) Hebei Post Office on the first floor of the South Hall (in front of the Famous Kiln and Famous Porcelain Exhibition Hall) VR Glasses Rental at the entrance of the North Hall Hebei Tea Cafe in the North Hall Cultural and Creative Store on the basement floor at the connection between the North and South Halls You can get free stamps at the above locations. Due to the summer vacation, the overall condition of the stamps is not very good, and even the edges of the old-fashioned 'carrot stamps' are chipped, not as rich and beautiful as those seen online last year. Overall, the museum may be slightly old, as it was expanded from an old museum built in the last century. There are many important artifacts, but the exhibition layout really can't keep up, and the glass of the display cases reflects light seriously, with many fingerprints on it. In a word, it can be summarized as 'first-class artifacts, second-class exhibition,' which is somewhat below my expectations. What I appreciate more is that the cultural and creative refrigerator magnets are very rich, with many important artifacts designed as refrigerator magnets. The prices of cultural and creative products are not expensive, and you can also get a free commemorative ticket at the service desk~

Hebei Province is located in North China, north of the Zhang River. It borders the Bohai Sea to the east, surrounds Beijing and Tianjin, has the Taihang Mountains to the west, the Yanshan Mountains to the north, and the Zhangbei Plateau north of the Yanshan Mountains. The rest of the province is the Hebei Plain. It has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 513 A-level scenic spots, 12 national 5A-level tourist attractions, 162 national 4A-level tourist attractions, and 6 national historical and cultural cities.

The Great Wall National Cultural Park (Chongli Section): Exploring the Intersection of the Winter Olympics and History In Chongli, Zhangjiakou, lies a profound piece of history—the Great Wall. This area is rich in Great Wall resources, with ruins stretching for 122 kilometers and 153 beacon towers. Chongli, a magical place surrounded by Great Wall sites, borders Hualing Ridge to the north and Dajingmen to the south. To the northwest lie the ancient Great Walls of Yan, Zhao, Qin, and Wei, while to the southeast stands the well-preserved Ming Great Wall. It is worth mentioning that the Chongli Great Wall plays an important role in the construction and protection of the 'Great Wall National Cultural Park' (Hebei Section), becoming a key link in the 'two belts, four sections, multiple points' spatial layout. During the globally watched Winter Olympics, the Ming Great Wall near Taizicheng was even transformed into a carefully crafted landscape display and illumination project, allowing people to appreciate the magnificent night view of the Great Wall while enjoying the Olympic events. This unique experience of 'watching the Winter Olympics at the foot of the Great Wall, and watching the Great Wall from the Olympic venues' undoubtedly adds a distinctive charm to the Zhangjiakou competition area. I have personally climbed the Taizicheng Great Wall, driving deep from the Taiwu Holiday Town to the parking lot at the deepest part. Walking hundreds of meters west along the mountain road, the towering Great Wall comes into view. This mountain road is also a section of the 168 Super Off-Road Race, filled with challenges and surprises. Standing at the top of the mountain at an altitude of 2000 meters, overlooking the high-speed railway station, the snow town, and the three Winter Olympic venues of the ancient poplar trees below, I couldn't help but feel a surge of pride and ambition.

那么近那么美周末到河北 shijiazhuang excellent food beautiful view The world is full of places that are brimming with awe-inspiring natural beauty, from lakes to abundant green valleys, cascading waterfalls, wide oceans, roaring rivers, delightful beaches, starry skies, and vast deserts stretching endless. It is certainly difficult to conjure the words to describe the flawless artistry of nature in such majestic landscapes. However, I will endeavour to do so by recounting my experiences of visiting a place that abounded in the beauty of nature.

|Enjoy the snow in Baishishan in winter|||.❤️ Recently, the cultural and tourism bureaus everywhere have been in full swing, and Hebei Cultural Tourism has also scored several times. In fact, Hebei's tourism resources are really rich, and it has always been the first choice for people in Beijing and Tianjin to travel on weekends. Even in the cold winter, there are many beautiful sceneries worth checking in. 🍀Itinerary: Baishishan National Geological Park mountain climbing and snow viewing + Laiyuan Birch Forest Hot Spring Valley hot spring 🚗Baishishan is located 15 kilometers south of Laiyuan County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, and it takes 2 hours by car on the G5 Expressway. 🌈Baishishan, the northernmost end of the Taihang Mountains, is composed of more than 100 independent peaks of varying heights, with the main peak at an altitude of 2096 meters. There are 4 cable cars in the scenic area, and there are two large gates in the east and west. The Baishishan Scenic Area is very large, and it takes a full day to walk all the way. It is recommended for mountain climbing and hiking enthusiasts. 🔎Regular route: Most tourists will choose to enter from the east gate, take 2 cable cars (Xiangyun Gate and Leek Garden), walk to the net red coffee shop after the Feihu Glass Bridge, and then return. (Red line) ❄️Now it is winter after snowing, only a part of the mountain climbing trail can be cleared, the route is limited to entering from the east gate, taking the Xiangyun Gate cable car or bus up the mountain, walking the blue line, and returning the same way after the Shuangxiong Glass Plank Road (not open). It should be noted that the scenic area closes earlier in winter, and you cannot enter after 15 o'clock. ♨️Birch Forest Hot Spring Valley: There are dozens of indoor and outdoor hot spring pools, and there are private baths in the hotel rooms. After climbing and snow viewing in winter, soak in a hot spring, full of energy. Climbing + hot springs are compact enough for a day, and those who like leisurely vacation style can stay in the Hot Spring Valley for one night. The entire resort area is very large, with three hotels to choose from. 😋Recommended restaurant: Tianyuan Coarse Grain King (Qishan Market Store), not too far from Baishishan Scenic Area and Birch Forest Hot Spring Valley, Laiyuan specialty food is affordable and delicious.

Winter limited, the icefall is dreamy and fantastic, let your photography skills fully open! 📍It takes 1.5 hours to drive from Baoding city to Zishui waterfall gorge scenic area, located in Yi County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, and you can easily reach it by navigation🧭. 🚗Parking fee is only 10 yuan, local villagers will guide the parking, public parking lot is also available, convenient and fast! 🎫Four tickets 35 yuan, recommended play time 2-3 hours. Take a battery car and walk a short distance, about 40 minutes to reach the stunning icefall spot. ✅Tips: 1⃣️The mountain road is mostly dirt road, pay attention to the mud, wear non-slip shoes, be more careful at the icefall! 2⃣️The icefall is artificially created, gorgeous and peculiar, because the temperature and geological conditions in Hebei cannot form natural icefalls, artificial creation is more dreamy. In this winter, dance with the icefall, capture the beautiful moment! Have a close contact with nature and leave a unique memory of winter!

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