Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
Shijiazhuang
Zhengding

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Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
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Introduction Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding

Introduction
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Located in the central Hebei Plain, the ancient city of Zhengding carries the spiritual and elegant spirit of the thousand-year-old Buddhist vein. It is home to many national-level Buddhist relics such as Longxing Temple and Linji Temple, forming a unique Zen cultural landscape. Entering Longxing Temple, the Song Dynasty building complex stands tall, the 21.3-meter-high bronze Thousand-armed Guanyin looks down on all living beings with compassion, the inverted Guanyin statue is known as the "Oriental Beauty Goddess", and the wooden structure of the Wheel of Revelation is amazing. Linji Temple is the ancestral home of the Zen sect. Under the ancient blue brick tower, you can listen to the morning bell and evening drum, and experience the clear state of meditation. The Tang Dynasty bell tower and Xumi Tower of Kaiyuan Temple form a "half-Tang structure" wonder, and the relief of the strong man on the Hua Tower of Guanghui Temple fully displays the charm of Liao Dynasty carving. Visitors can participate in experience projects such as copying scriptures, Zen tea, and Buddhist music appreciation, and feel the Zen enlightenment of "Let's have tea" in the thousand-year-old temple. The Buddhist Culture Festival held every year also uses activities such as the Lantern Festival and vegetarian tasting to allow modern people to touch the spiritual core of Chinese Buddhist culture through the three dimensions of architecture, art, and rituals. This "ancient art treasure house" is waiting for the destined people to start their spiritual journey with the Zen spirit of traveling through time and space.

Trip Moments Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding

Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding Trip Moments
Shijiazhuang | A seriously underrated travel resort hotel.

Shijiazhuang | A seriously underrated travel resort hotel.

You absolutely cannot miss Shijiazhuang, this northern city is simply a hidden gem in the travel world! As the capital of Hebei Province, it has been overlooked for too long. Check out my notes, trust me, this "city brought by train" will definitely add a new member to your travel list. We chose to stay at the Hutuo River Art Eco-Island Resort Hotel, and the experience was simply amazing! There are 27 Nordic-style villas here, scattered along the banks of the Hutuo River and among the trees, each with its own garden, as if you were in a "Swedish town" in Shijiazhuang. From the hotel entrance to the lobby, the path is lined with flowers, crabapples, magnolias, and purple-leaf plums blooming in full bloom, and you can also see the blue sea-like water of the Hutuo River, the holiday atmosphere here is simply perfect! We stayed in a riverside king room, although it was only 40 square meters, the space was spacious and comfortable for two people. The huge panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to enjoy the beautiful view of the lakeside manor from the bed, which is amazing! The room facilities are complete, with intelligent guest control system, fresh air system, mini bar, coffee, and high-quality toiletries. The next day, there was also a breakfast delivery service, with a wide variety of nutritious options. After checking in, we went to the Hutuo River Art Eco-Island, where the scenery was breathtaking. The pink buildings, lush greenery, and the clear Hutuo River are simply a paradise on earth. We walked, took photos, and felt the charm of nature, as if we were in a fairy tale world. So, don't hesitate, Shijiazhuang is definitely worth a visit! Add it to your travel list and come and experience the unique charm of this city! You definitely can't miss this awesome event during the May Day holiday! Sunbathe on the beach, then eat meat at the barbecue campsite, and then party all day on the tens of thousands of square meters of lawn, doesn't it already feel great? But that's not all! I heard that there is also a hot air balloon-themed carnival and a peacock flying southeast event, which will definitely be the highlight of your holiday! In addition, there are many hidden treasure check-in points around the hotel, waiting for you to discover one by one. For example, you can drive to the south gate of Zhengding City Wall, which only takes 21 minutes; or go to Kaiyuan Temple, which takes 25 minutes; if you want to go to Rongguo Mansion, it takes 26 minutes; and Longquan Ancient Town is a little farther, it takes 56 minutes. No matter where you want to go, there are convenient ways to make your trip easy!
SerenadeJesters
SerenadeJesters
Shijiazhuang Hotel|Hebei Hotel·An Yue Hotel

Shijiazhuang Hotel|Hebei Hotel·An Yue Hotel

|Hebei Hotel·An Yue Hotel. Hebei Hotel·An Yue Hotel is designed based on the ancient city of Zhengding, blending Chinese ancient architectural elements and current social needs. The hotel is part of the Zhengding Li comprehensive project. -Surrounding environment Just a few minutes' drive from Zhengding South Gate, the hotel is opposite the Hutuo River, with a nice surrounding environment and fresh air. It takes about thirty minutes to get here from the city center via Xincheng Avenue or Sports Street. The street lights in Zhengding are very beautiful at night, and the planning is getting better and better~ -Hotel environment As a designer, I pay more attention to the style and details of the hotel. Personally, I think it is one of the hotels in Shijiazhuang with newer decoration and more aesthetic sense. The surrounding environment is very good, the overall color tone is warm light and light coffee color, and the wood decoration is more coordinated with Zhengding ancient city. The hotel has complete facilities, such as gym, swimming pool, etc., which can be used when checking in, and there are few people. The intelligent planning in the room is also very convenient. The bathroom uses Hansgrohe sanitary ware, and the handling of many details is very exquisite. For this price, it is really good. Maybe I pay more attention to style, I feel better than some old hotels in the city, and you can see the opposite plants, Hutuo River, clouds from the window, without other buildings appearing in your sight, I like this feeling.
Mr. Luigi Russel Jr.
Mr. Luigi Russel Jr.
Zhengding: Longxing Temple

Zhengding: Longxing Temple

I came to Shijiazhuang for the second time, intending to appreciate the style of the ancient city of Zhengding, especially the unique style of Longxing Temple. Longxing Temple is very famous, a nationally renowned temple. It was expanded by the order of Zhao Kuangyin in the Song Dynasty and was originally named Longzang Temple. Just the ancient bridge in front of the temple and the glazed red walls tell its extraordinary history. I first came to the Mani Hall built in the Northern Song Dynasty. Breaking through the traditional rigid shapes of Buddha statues, the reverse-seated Guanyin statue was praised by Mr. Lu Xun as the "Goddess of Oriental Beauty." Its eyes are recessed, so it looks kind and gentle from different angles. It is the most famous Buddha statue in Longxing Temple. Walking further, I passed the Paifang Gate, which Mr. Liang Sicheng praised as a "treasure." The temple has a precept platform, which is a place for ordination ceremonies. There are only a few in the country. If a temple does not have a significant influence, it is not qualified to have a precept platform. The double-sided bronze Buddha built in the Ming Dynasty is rare in the country. Facing south is Amitabha, and facing north is the Medicine Buddha. The Zhuanlun Pavilion from the Yuan Dynasty can be understood as an ancient semi-automated library. The wooden Maitreya Buddha is carved from a single piece of wood. The Great Compassion Pavilion is grand and majestic, three stories high, with three connected pavilions. The suspended corridors between the pavilions are very distinctive. Inside, there is a tall and solemn bronze statue of the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin, watching over the world with infinite merit. The Longzang Temple Stele is the earliest existing regular script stele in China, with a long history, known as the "ancestor of regular script," and is praised as the first of the Sui Dynasty. Pilu Temple was cast by Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty for his biological mother. The four-faced Buddha has a unique shape, with a total of 1,072 Buddhas on the statue, subtly corresponding to his mother's age of 72, showing exquisite design. There is also an exhibition of Liang Sicheng's cultural relics protection history here, with Liang Sicheng's work marks in Zhengding and sketches from his youth abroad. I remember that the Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang houses Liang Sicheng's manuscripts, and I admire him immensely. A great person is indeed great. Traveling in Zhengding, I mention Longxing Temple separately because of its long history and the intriguing "treasures" inside. It breaks through the simplicity and solemnity of previous temples. Its exquisiteness showcases the cultural heritage of different eras, with Buddhist culture from the Sui and Tang Dynasties to the present, with inheritance, development, and innovation.
Cooper Ethan@29
Cooper Ethan@29
How to get to Zhengding Rongguofu?

How to get to Zhengding Rongguofu?

Zhengding Rongguofu is a Ming and Qing-style ancient building complex strictly designed and built according to the Chinese classical novel "A Dream of Red Mansions". Here is a travel guide for you: Scenic Area Address Rongguofu is located at No. 51 Xingrong Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. Transportation Guide • Take bus No. 31 or No. 201 from Shijiazhuang Railway Station to Zhengding Bus Station, and transfer to bus No. 1 in Zhengding City to the scenic area. • Or take bus No. 164 from Shijiazhuang North Station to Zhengding Table Tennis Base Station and walk 200 meters west. Opening Hours Rongguofu is open from 08:00 to 17:00. Ticket Price The regular ticket price is RMB 40, and the child ticket (height 1.2m–1.4m) is half price, and children under 1.2m are free. Seniors over 60 and officers can buy half-price tickets with relevant certificates. Seniors over 70 in Hebei Province are free with certificates, and students and teachers can buy half-price tickets with teacher and student IDs. Recommended Tour Route • West Route: Chuan Hall - Feng Sister's House - Flower Hall - Jia Mu's Main House - Chuihua Gate • Middle Route: South Hall - Rongxi Hall - Inner Gate - Rear House - Outer Gate • East Route: Jia She Courtyard - Wang's Courtyard. Scenic Area Features Rongguofu is divided into two parts: Rongguofu and Ningrong Street, covering an area of 22,000 square meters, with a construction area of 4,700 square meters, 212 rooms, and 102 corridors. The entire mansion is divided into middle, east, and west routes, each with five courtyards. The middle route is Jia Zheng's office courtyard, and the east and west routes are inner courtyards, using bright Su-style paintings, elegant and atmospheric floor-to-ceiling flower screens, and exquisite and luxurious Ming and Qing-style furniture. Scenic Area Activities Rongguofu's "April Flower Festival" is one of the scenic area's featured activities. Nearby Attractions • Zhengding Longxing Temple • Zhengding Ancient City • Zhao Yun Temple • Tianning Temple Lingxiao Tower • Zhengding Kaiyuan Temple • Linji Temple Chengling Tower • Guanghui Temple Hua Tower • Zhengding City Wall. We hope this guide will help you better plan your trip to Zhengding Rongguofu. Have a great trip!
LucianME
LucianME
Baoding-Dingzhou-Shijiazhuang Trip

Baoding-Dingzhou-Shijiazhuang Trip

🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary: Day1: China Ancient Animal Museum (Baoding Natural Museum) → Governor's Office of Zhili → Ancient Lotus Pond → Zhengding Ancient City → Jianguo Puyin Hotel (Zhengding Ancient City, Shijiazhuang) Day2: Hebei Museum → Tianning Temple → Longxing Temple → Kaiyuan Temple → Linji Temple Chengling Pagoda → Linji Temple → Zhengding County Confucian Temple → Guanghui Temple Pagoda → Dabeige → Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda → Dingzhou Ancient City → Song Street → Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda Square → Anyu Song Street | Chinoiserie Archaic Rhyme Hotel·Guofeng Guryun Hotel (Dingzhou Song Street Museum Store) Day3: Dingzhou Museum → Dingzhou Gongyuan → Confucian Temple → Zhongshan Han Tomb
LUCIA WEBER
LUCIA WEBER
Longxing Temple, Zhengding.

Longxing Temple, Zhengding.

Longxing Temple was first built during the Sui Dynasty and has been renovated and expanded many times. It is one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved temples in China. The temple has more than ten large and small halls, distributed on both sides of the north-south axis, with a clear hierarchy and obvious architectural style of the Song Dynasty. The Mani Hall was praised by Liang Sicheng as a solitary Song Dynasty building in the world's ancient architecture, with extremely high artistic value. The inverted Guanyin in the Mani Hall was called the Oriental Beauty by Mr. Lu Xun, with a graceful posture and dignified expression. In addition, the temple's prayer wheel is the earliest preserved prayer wheel in China, with extremely exquisite craftsmanship. The Thousand-Hand Guanyin is the tallest ancient bronze Buddha statue in the world, with a solemn shape and exquisite craftsmanship, which is breathtaking. The bronze cast Vairocana Buddha is also the most exquisite bronze cast Vairocana Buddha in ancient China, with extremely high artistic value. Longxing Temple is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and has an important position in the Buddhist and architectural circles.
Elysianwhispering8
Elysianwhispering8
Longxing Temple, Zhengding.

Longxing Temple, Zhengding.

Longxing Temple, also known as the Great Buddha Temple, is one of the earliest, largest, and best-preserved Buddhist temples in China. It is an ancient building and historical monument. Located at 109 Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, Longxing Temple was built in the sixth year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty (AD 586) and covers an area of 82,500 square meters. More than ten halls and pavilions are distributed along the central axis and its sides, creating a magnificent and well-arranged layout. It is a typical example for studying Song Dynasty Buddhist temples. The temple houses a large number of artistic treasures, including sculptures, murals, and steles from the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Six of these cultural relics are considered the best in China, and the temple was praised by Liang Sicheng as the "foremost famous temple outside Beijing." The Dragon Pavilion Garden, with its pavilions and water features, is integrated with the temple buildings, adding to the charm of Longxing Temple.
NomadSoul
NomadSoul
Zhengding Ancient City.

Zhengding Ancient City.

❗️I really regret not going to Zhengding Ancient City earlier❗️ 📝|This is really an underestimated treasure ancient city. Here you can see ancient temples, pagodas, and buildings full of ancient charm everywhere. History and photography enthusiasts must not miss this ancient city! ✨One-day tour route recommendation: 📍Rongguo Mansion→📍Longxing Temple→📍Tianning Temple→📍Linji Temple→📍Guanghui Temple→📍Zhengding South City Wall. 🔸Rongguo Mansion: If you like to watch the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions", you must go and see it. It was the location for shooting Dream of Red Mansions! 🔸Longxing Temple: If you only visit one place in Zhengding Ancient City, it must be Longxing Temple. One of the top ten temples in China, it is the most popular attraction in Zhengding Ancient City. A temple has gathered six national bests! 📷|The photography location unlocked by the ancient city WALK, and my Moments were blown up by questions! ①South City Wall: You can overlook the ancient city scenery on the city wall, and you can take pictures of the city wall and the pagoda in the same frame with a camera or telephoto lens (Figure 1) ②Longxing Temple: The eaves brackets outside the Heavenly King Hall (Figure 4), the Tang Dynasty-style building Cishi Pavilion (Figure 5) ③Rongguo Mansion: Rongxi Hall where Jia Zheng and Wang's wife lived (Figure 6), the corridor murals of Dicui Pavilion (Figure 7) ⑥The pagoda at the gate of Tianning Temple from the perspective of the arch bridge (Figure 2) ⑦Octagonal arch in the alley of Zhongshan East Road (Figure 7) ⑧Indian-style pagoda at the parking time of Guanghui Temple (Figure 8) ⑨The ancient pagoda time in front of the gate of Linji Temple (Figure 9)
Lucas Bell 234~
Lucas Bell 234~
University Students Budget Travel in China | Shijiazhuang Edition

University Students Budget Travel in China | Shijiazhuang Edition

| Shijiazhuang Edition. Today, I want to share with you a two-day and two-night travel guide for Shijiazhuang, which allows you to have a great time without spending a lot of money! 🎈 Travel Preparation: - Documents: ID card, student ID (half price for most scenic spots) 🆔 - Clothing: Jacket🧥, sports shoes👟, change of clothes... - Electronics: Charger, power bank🔋, headphones🎧, camera📷, mobile phone📱 - Others: Umbrella☔, tissues, a small amount of change$, cold medicine💊 Best Travel Time: April to July or September to November DAY 1: Morning: Train Head Pedestrian Street (free) 🚂 Afternoon: Hebei Provincial Museum (free), Zhengtai Plaza (free) 🏛️ Evening: Wanli Temple Pedestrian Street (free) 🌇 DAY 2: Morning: Rongguo Mansion (adult ticket 40 yuan), Zhao Yun Temple (adult ticket 20 yuan) 🏰 Afternoon: Longxing Temple (adult ticket 50 yuan) ⛩️ Evening: Zhengding Ancient City (free) 🌙 Accommodation Suggestions: - Near Wanli Temple Pedestrian Street: Convenient for visiting nearby attractions, with snack stalls and night markets 🌆 - Near Zhengding Ancient City: Concentrated scenic spots, rich historical atmosphere 🏺 I personally recommend staying in youth hostels, with prices ranging from 40 to 100, which are much cheaper than hotels and B&Bs, and you can also make new friends~ 🎉 Food Recommendations: - Hongxing Baozi: A well-known shop in Shijiazhuang for over 50 years 🍽️ - Shuixie Huadu Shops: Delicious soup, tasty grilled beef bones 😋 - Gao Jianmin Donkey Meat Huoshao: Donkey meat + stewed son with green peppers, a perfect match! 🔥 - Zhili Anjia Beef Covered Pancake: Not a pancake, but a soup, perfectly paired 🍲 - Zhengding Chen Hezi: Buckwheat Hezilao, smooth and refreshing taste 👌
Pixel~Foster
Pixel~Foster
Longxing Temple, the Six Marvels await your exploration!

Longxing Temple, the Six Marvels await your exploration!

Zhengding Longxing Temple, also known as the Great Buddha Temple, has a history that can be traced back to the sixth year of the Sui Dynasty's Kaihuang era. Originally named Longzang Temple, it was later bestowed the name Longxing Temple during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, and it is listed as one of China's top ten famous temples. If you have ever visited, then you must remember the following Six Marvels to truly appreciate its charm. The First Marvel is the bronze Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin inside the Dabeige Pavilion, standing at 21.3 meters tall. It was cast during the Northern Song Dynasty by order of Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin and is the tallest and oldest Guanyin statue in the world, commonly known as the 'Great Bodhisattva of Zhengding Prefecture'. The Second Marvel is the colorful Shuao Guanyin statue inside the Mani Hall, with a beautiful and serene face and a graceful and dignified posture, praised by Mr. Lu Xun as the 'Eastern Goddess of Beauty'. The Third Marvel is the Mani Hall itself, with its peculiar structure and unique form. The square hall has a Xieshan-style pavilion protruding from the center of each side, forming a 'cross' shape on the plan, which Mr. Liang Sicheng praised as a unique example of ancient world architecture. The Fourth Marvel is the Song Dynasty's revolving sutra repository, the oldest existing revolving sutra repository in China. It is shaped like an octagonal pavilion with sutra drawers inside, which can store Buddhist scriptures and can be rotated when pushed. The Fifth Marvel is the Sui Dynasty's Longzang Temple Stele, the earliest existing stele inscription in regular script, acclaimed as the number one stele of regular script. The Sixth Marvel is the bronze cast Pilu Buddha inside the Pilu Hall, one of the most exquisite works of ancient China, considered a unique example within the country. This Pilu Buddha is made of bronze, standing at 6.72 meters tall, showcasing the highest level of bronze casting craftsmanship of the time. If you plan to visit Zhengding Longxing Temple, then please make sure not to miss these Six Marvels. Also, don't forget to ask for a guide at the interpretation reception next to the ticket office. They can provide you with more detailed explanations, making your journey more enriching and interesting.
Victoria Johnson
Victoria Johnson
Longxing Temple, a thousand-year-old temple.

Longxing Temple, a thousand-year-old temple.

Hebei is not just Baoding, Chengde, and Qinhuangdao. If you've been to Saihanba in the north and Baiyangdian in the south, then you must visit Zhengding. Here is a thousand-year-old temple, Longxing Temple, where the famous bronze Buddha is located. This Buddha is 26 meters high and weighs 40 tons, making it the largest ancient indoor bronze standing Buddha in the world. In Longxing Temple, there is also the tallest wooden structure building in China, the Mani Hall, the earliest revolving sutra library in China, the oldest Guanyin statue in China, and the earliest existing Vajra Bodhisattva statue in China🤩. If you want to learn about the evolution of ancient Chinese architecture, you can come to Zhengding. If you want to see the craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen, come to Longxing Temple! This thousand-year-old temple hides too many secrets waiting for you to discover😝
ScarlettKing
ScarlettKing
The Forest Hequna Theme Park
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The Forest Hequna Theme Park

Such a perfect spot for family getaway in Zhengding area, called the Forest Hequna Theme Park. It's a quite big park with many activities inside. You can take photos, camp, play games, as well as relax with your family. The park is superrr kids friendly. So, if you come to Shijiazhuang with kids, this place is definitely must-visit! 📍 The Forest Hequna Theme Park Changshan East Road no. 1, Zhengding, Shijiazhuang, Hebei. Entrance Ticket: 19.9 RMB per person for adult. Recommended time to visit: ✨ Short visit: 1-2 hours ✨ Play around and camp with family/kids, spend at least 3 hours to explore more. #chinatrip
Travelwithfei
Travelwithfei