The relatively young city of Shijiazhuang is the capital of Hebei Province and presents its visitors with some marvelous cultural and historical environs. It is a must visit for anyone in the area.
Placed on fertile land, Shijiazhuang is close to several significant cultural relics, including the famous Zhaozhou Bridge, China’s oldest stone-arch bridge and Qiaoloudian Hall, one of the three hanging temples in the country. Furthermore, the grand Mount Taihang to the west provides delightful natural scenery, while the Zhangshiyan Scenic Area and Mount Canghyan Scenic Area are also popular pulls.
A rewarding daytrip leads to Zhengding, situated 15kms north of Shijiazhuang. This 2,000-year-old national-level cultural and historical county features the imposing Longxing Temple that contains the biggest copper statue of the thousand-armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and the ornately designed figure of Vairocana Buddha. The four pagodas are also worth a visit because of their diverse architectural styles.
Getting There & Away
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport is the largest civil airport in the province and serves 44 air routes to over 30 domestic and international cities. Travel to Beijing can be completed in under an hour. Trains from Shijiazhuang Railway Station connect Shijiazhuang with over 50 cities in China. The fastest train from Beijing reaches Shijiazhuang within 2 hours, while it takes around 18 hours by rail from Shanghai. There are also more than 10 long-distance bus stations dotted around Shijiazhuang.
Things to Do
Shijiazhuang Attractions
- Mount Taihang
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This stunning mountain overlooks the city and is covered in thick forests and beautiful flora. it is home to an abundance of wildlife and is popular among the climbing community.
Side trips from Shijiazhuang
- Zhengding
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This city dates back to 5,000 years and boasts the impressive