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Updated Nov 2024
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- 6.64.3/5878 ReviewFree"A big ancient city. The north gate is an ancient street with original style, and the new commercial street planned when it is south and east! Overall, it is still possible to eat and stroll. There is a light show at night, which is still pretty good!"Handan45.7 km from XingtaiAncient TownsHighlights: Guangfu Ancient City, also known as Yongnian City, is located in the northeast of Handan City, Hebei Province, about 20 kilometers away from Handan City. It is a famous ancient city with a history of more than 2,600 years. The buildings in the ancient city were mainly built in the Ming Dynasty. They are well preserved, with a simple and elegant style, surrounded by water, with beautiful reed marshes and lotus ponds. It is a veritable northern water city. Visitors here can visit ancient buildings, visit the former residences of celebrities, and take pictures of the city wall surrounded by lakes. It is a good place to visit ancient times and play around Handan. The architectural style of the ancient city is simple, and the main attractions are Taiji culture. There are many former residences of Taiji masters, such as the former residence of Wu Yuxiang, the former residence of Yang Luchan, the Folklore Museum, Ganlu Temple, Taiji Culture Square, etc. About 2 kilometers outside the east gate of the city, there is also a famous local Hongji Bridge. The current bridge body was built in the Ming Dynasty. The whole small bridge is simple and beautiful, and it is also a good place to take pictures. In addition, pork elbow, crispy fish and donkey meat are famous snacks in the ancient city.Show Less
- 7.24.7/54592 ReviewFrom3.7
based on 48 reviews"The Yinxu Museum is excellent, you must go! From the third floor, there are fewer people. I am afraid that there are more people to go to the night scene. Next door is the Yinxu Palace, and the shuttle bus can go to the Yinxu Wangling Mausoleum. They have appeared in textbooks. Be sure to go, it will be an eye-opener."Anyang>100 km from XingtaiHistorical SitesUNESCO World Heritage - Cultural SitesHighlights: Yinxu is the site of the capital of the late Shang Dynasty in China. It is the first capital confirmed in Chinese history and is located in Yindu District, Anyang City. A large number of bronze artifacts, oracle bones and other cultural relics with precious historical value have been unearthed in Yinxu. Among them, the "Simuwu Large Square Ding" weighing 875 kilograms is a precious bronze artifact; and oracle bones are the predecessors of ancient Chinese writing and Chinese characters. Its discovery has changed China's archaeological chronicles and brought China's credible history with written records back to the Shang Dynasty.The total area of Yinxu is very large, reaching 24 square kilometers. Tourists mainly visit the Yinxu Museum (currently moved to the new Yinxu Museum), the Yinxu Royal Tombs and the Yinxu Palace Temple Site. The signboards in the scenic area are very clear, and it is very easy to walk around according to these signs. The Yinxu Museum (new building), which opened in March 2024, displays a large number of unearthed cultural relics such as bronze, stone, and jade, but precious cultural relics such as the "Simuwu Large Square Ding" and the "Fuhao Owl Zun" have been transferred to the National Museum of China or the Henan Museum. What you see here are replicas of cultural relics.The Yinxu Royal Tombs in the scenic area are recognized by the academic community as the royal mausoleum and sacrificial site of the Shang Dynasty. A large number of oracle bones and bronze artifacts were unearthed in the palace area, including the "Simuwu Large Square Ding". 13 royal tombs, more than 2,000 burial tombs, sacrificial pits and chariot pits have been discovered here. In the eastern area of the Royal Tombs, there are many sacrificial pits with many people (those buried alive) and animal skeletons in them. It was a public sacrificial site for the Yin royal family to worship their ancestors.The palace and ancestral temple ruins of Yinxu were the places where the Shang kings handled government affairs and lived. They are the most important ruins and components of Yinxu, including more than 80 palace and ancestral temple foundations. To the west and south of the palace and ancestral temple ruins, there is an artificially dug defense moat that surrounds the palace and ancestral temple, playing a role similar to that of a palace city. The ancestral temple ruins are also one of the famous "classical city-states" among the ancient civilizations of the world.The palace and ancestral temple ruins also include the tomb of Fu Hao, the wife of King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty. This is the best-preserved tomb of a member of the Shang royal family discovered so far, and it is also the tomb of a member of the Shang royal family that can be linked to oracle bones and determine the age, tomb owner and identity. 16 "sacrificial victims" were also found in the tomb, and thousands of artifacts were unearthed, including bone, jade and bronze artifacts.In the eastern part of the scenic area, there is an "Oracle Bone Stele Beilin", which displays a large number of oracle bone inscriptions in the form of steles. Interested tourists can go and have a look.Show Less - 6.84.2/5625 ReviewFrom14.5"Antique scenic spots, there is a small river passing through, antique buildings and streets are distributed on both sides of the Straits, although it is an artificial landscape, but it is still very beautiful, especially the lights are bright at night, beautiful. There are various performances at different times of the day, and the programs are rich. The best time to visit is from afternoon to evening, with day and night views."Shijiazhuang.West Changqing/Longquan Ancient Town>100 km from XingtaiAncient TownsNighttime sightseeingHighlights: The Longquan Ancient Town Attraction is located in Luquan District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It is located in the heart of the North China Plain and has been rated as one of the "Top Ten Cultural Industry Projects in Hebei Province in 2020". The total area is 948 acres. The ancient town buildings are a large cluster of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China, which were reorganized and rebuilt in different places. It has extremely high social value for studying the architecture, folk customs, and marriage customs during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China. It has played a positive role in the inheritance, protection and development of culture.Show Less
- 6.64.8/5324 Review"It is worth going, the content is very rich, suitable for children to see, you can learn a lot of historical knowledge, it is recommended to spend a day, Yinxu three attractions to go, in the museum can find an in-depth explanation."Anyang>100 km from XingtaiMuseumsHighlights: The new Yin Xu Museum will be officially opened on February 26, 2024 (the seventeenth day of the first lunar month). The new museum is located on the bank of Huan River, across the river from the ruins of the Yinxu Palace and Ancestral Temple.In terms of architectural design, after global solicitation and selection, the new museum adopted the design plan of He Jingtang, an academician of South China University of Technology. It is based on "The Book of Songs: Ode to Shang" and is shaped by a green grass platform, standing on the earth, deep layers, and wrapped in bronze. Green, low-carbon and sustainable development model is the key to forming a "Chinese model and civilized temple" with Yinxu cultural connotation and archaeological significance.In terms of exhibition layout, it focuses on the theme of "Great Shang Civilization", with 3 basic displays, 4 special exhibitions and 1 special immersive digital exhibition, covering the history of the Shang Dynasty, oracle bone science, archaeological history, and the world of Shang civilization. It comprehensively explains the prosperous urban civilization, perfect ritual and music civilization, developed bronze civilization, splendid writing civilization and superb handicraft technology of the Shang Dynasty from multiple perspectives such as communication, etc., and vividly presents the importance of Shang civilization to the development of Chinese civilization and even human civilization. important status and role.In terms of formal design, the basic principles are solemnity and grandeur, and digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and multimedia are widely used to give cultural relics, documents, oracle bone records and other new expressions of the era, to enhance the breadth, depth, and accuracy of the panoramic display of commercial civilization, and to construct A place where cultural relics, history and digital virtual space interact.Show Less
- 7.14.8/52769 ReviewFrom9.3based on 35 reviews"Really good, the value of the cultural relics is very high, there are a lot of knowledge to visit and learn. Now in the off-season, there are not many tourists. You can better visit and understand. In Shijiazhuang, it is a worthwhile trip to this Longxing Temple for the first time."Zhengding.Ancient City of Zhengding/Longxing Temple>100 km from XingtaiTemplesHighlights: Longxing Temple is also known as Big Buddha Temple. It is located in Zhengding Town in Shijiazhuang's Zhengding County. Construction on Longxing Temple began in the Sui Dynasty. It was highly valued by many emperors. Inside Longxing Temple sit a number of gilded Bodhisattvas, built per the orders of Song Emperor Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin), as well as all sorts of handwritten inscriptions and plaques by Qing-era emperors. The architectural style inside the temple is primarily from the Song and Jin Dynasties. A trip to this ancient Buddhist monastery is sure to be memorable.Show Less
- 7.04.7/53513 ReviewFrom25.09based on 24 reviews"It is especially easy to traffic jams on holidays. It is recommended to travel early. I took my children. It is not convenient to drive. The distance between the attractions is quite far. It is much more convenient to drive by car. You can only eat instant noodles on the mountain, which is not expensive."Linzhou>100 km from XingtaiCanyonsHighlights: Linzhou Taihang Grand Canyon is located in the northwest of Henan Province, at the junction of Henan, Shanxi and Hebei Provinces, in Shibanyan Town, Linzhou City, Anyang City, Henan Province. The total area of the Attraction is 89 square kilometers, 50 kilometers long from north to south, 1.5 kilometers wide from east to west, and 800-1739 meters above sea level. Taihang Grand Canyon is a national 5A-level Attraction, a national scenic spot, and a national geological park. The Attraction includes: Peach Blossom Valley with Springs and Ponds, Cascading Waterfalls, Taihang Sky Road with 100 Miles of Gallery, Wangxiang Rock, the Soul of Taihang, and Primitive Ecological Canyon Rafting. "The green cliffs are like dots of black, the red cliffs are like morning glow, the trees are covered with birds, the pools are green, and the scenery is beautiful and is known to the world." The scenery of Taihang Grand Canyon Attraction varies in different seasons, which is fascinating.[Cascading Waterfalls and Flowing Springs Peach Blossom Valley] Taohua Valley is a valley within a valley, about 4km long, with an altitude of about 800m-1736m, and a height difference of nearly 1,000m. The valley is full of steep and majestic peaks, and a winding Taohua Creek runs through the canyon. Grass vines hang down on both sides of the creek, and there are endless mixed woods. The green tide surging with the mountain wind is like the sea.[Hundred Miles Gallery Taihang Sky Road] The "Taihang Sky Road"Attraction is located on the top of Taihang Mountain, starting from Taohua Valley Attraction in the north and ending at Xianxia Valley Attraction Area in the south. It is about 30km long. It is not only an important part of the Attraction's circular tourist road, but also a good location to overlook the magnificent scenery of Taihang Mountain.【Taihang Soul King Xiangyan】 Wangxiang Rock, the "Soul of Taihang Mountain", is also known as Laodao Rock and Baoquan Rock. It is located two kilometers south of Shibanyan Town, Linzhou City. It faces the stream in the east and the cliff in the west. It has attracted celebrities and scholars from all dynasties to come here to cultivate themselves and live in seclusion. Many literati and poets in the past dynasties have compared it with Shaoshi in Songshan, Penglai in the East China Sea, Emei in Sichuan, and the peaks of the Three Gorges.There are alsoVisitors are welcome to visit the zip line (extra charge), Dream Valley Sky Corridor (extra charge), Taihang Grand Canyon Glass Bridge (extra charge), Sky Tube Ladder and other special projects!Show Less
- 6.74.5/5855 ReviewFrom7.44"It is worth going, the scenery is beautiful, there are not too many tourists, although you have to walk some high and low steps along the canyon, but the physical exertion is not too big, especially while walking, not very tired, you can also take the shuttle bus on the return trip."Pingshun>100 km from XingtaiWaterfallsMountainsCanyonsMountain ClimbingHighlights: Shanxi Tongtianxia Scenic Spot is in the east of the southern end of Taihang Mountain. It crosses the border of Shanxi and Henan Provinces and connects the Grand Canyon through Hongtiguan and Dongsitou as the axis and has the Grand Canyon, Xianren Peak, Rainbow Falls and ancient Hongtiguan. It is a characteristic area with valleys and waterfalls and different views depending on the season, making it suitable for traveling all year.Show Less
- 7.54.5/52354 ReviewFrom16.36
based on 5 reviews"The parking lot No. 1 at the entrance of the scenic spot is empty and many parking spaces are not allowed to park. You have to take the bus to the past. The scenery is OK, but the transportation fee is too expensive. The whole small traffic is as much as 200 yuan. Some places can't walk at all, and the price is too low."Huguan>100 km from XingtaiCanyonsHighlights: Baquan Gorge is in Qiaoshang Town, Huguan County, Changzhi City. It is a high-quality scenic spot that elicits magnificent and rich connotations of the essence of the natural beauty of Taihang Mountain. There are springs at the back of the gorge, as well as two springs in the middle. Altogether, it there are eight springs, giving it name Baquanxia (8 springs).Show Less - 8.24.6/59450 ReviewFrom21.37
based on 258 reviews"It is a famous monument in Jin, attracting a large number of tourists with its rich historical culture and exquisite architecture. The current traffic is small, suitable for tourists who like to explore historical and cultural history quietly. The museum displays a large number of historical relics, so that tourists can understand the history and culture of Jinzhong."Qi County.Qiao Family Courtyard>100 km from XingtaiMuseumsHistorical ArchitecturesHighlights: Qiao Family Courtyard, also known as “Central Courtyard”, is located in the middle of Qiaojiabao Village, Jixian County. It was the residence of Qiao Zhiyang, a famous commercial and financial capitalist, during the Qing Dynasty. It was also the filming location of more than 30 film and television works, such as “Qiao Family Courtyard” and “Raise The Red Lantern”. If you have seen these movies, then you must be familiar with the scenes here: rows of high-hanging red lanterns, high brick walls, exquisite carvings, beautiful arched cornices and deep lanes, this is the famous Qiao Family Courtyard. In addition, there are three treasures in the Qiao Family Courtyard: the Ten Thousand Balls, the Rhinoceros Moon Mirror and the Kowloon Light, that are also worth a look.Show Less - 6.64.2/52704 ReviewFrom1.86based on 33 reviews"This is beautiful zoo.The zoo is clean ticket is just 10yuan.Easy to access.The environment is very clean.Reasons to Recommend:Is cheap,clean and easy to access"Taiyuan.Taiyuan Zoo>100 km from XingtaiZoosHighlights: The Taiyuan Zoo is located in the northern part of downtown Taiyuan. It is an ideal place for bringing small children. The zoo is full of lush green trees, potted plants and flowers. At the Taiyuan City Zoo visitors can see precious wildlife, such as snub-nosed monkeys, Siberian tigers and red-crowned cranes. There are also many precious wild animals from the rest of the world, such as white rhinos, giraffes, baboons and zebras. While at the Taiyuan City Zoo you can also watch the Sea Lion Show, Elephant Show, a circus and many other kinds of animal performances.Show Less
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