‘North and South Crossroads, Yan Jin Throat’ – Shijiazhuang

Shijiazhuang is the capital of Hebei Province, bordering Beijing to the north, formerly known as 'Jingui Zhi' due to its historical significance;

Its location is exceptionally advantageous, boasting abundant tourism resources including beautiful natural landscapes and valuable historical sites;

Shijiazhuang has a complete and robust system;

Let's go, today we'll take you on a tour of Zhenjiang;

TOP1, Zhao Zhou Bridge

Zhao Zhou Bridge, also known as Anji Bridge, has a history of over 1400 years, making it the second earliest, best-preserved ancient stone arch bridge in the world;

The bridge design is ingenious, combining architectural aesthetics with strength and practicality; it is said that when a major flood reaches the dragon's mouth of the bridge arch, the entire Zhao County will be submerged in water;

Those interested in visiting the Bridge Museum can purchase a combined ticket, and can also visit together with Baolin Zen Temple;

Scenic spot location:

Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang City, Zhao County, Zhao Zhou Town, Big Stone Bridge Village, Stone Bridge Street, Zhao Zhou Bridge

TOP2, Longxing Temple

Longxing Temple was originally the Longteng Garden of Yu Rongxi, a prince of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and Sixteen Kingdoms, and was converted into a temple in 686 AD during the Sui Dynasty under Emperor Wen and Emperor Gaozu;

It was renamed Longxing Temple during the Tang Dynasty;

Longxing Temple has six 'most important' sites: the extant Tibetan Buddhist Hall of the Great Compassion Bodhisattva;

A Chinese anomaly: the five-colored suspended statue of the Great Compassion Bodhisattva;

The most exquisite ancient copper casting of the Buddha Sakyamuni;

The earliest and largest rotating Dharma Wheel;

The tallest and oldest copper Buddha statue in the world;

Those who enjoy cultural activities can visit the Spring Festival temple fairs during the Spring Festival, May 1st, and National Day;

Imperial devotion and Buddhist worship, Thousand-Hand Guanyin;

Furthermore, let me tell you secretly that those who have visited say that wishing at Longxing Temple is very effective;

Scenic spot location:

Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang City, Jingzhou City, Zhongshan East Road 109, Shijiazhuang

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TOP3, Hebei Museum

The Hebei Museum is a comprehensive museum in Hebei Province, with an exhibition area of over 22,000 square meters;

The Hebei Museum has a collection of 240,000 pieces, including 340 (pieces/sets) of Level 1 artifacts, 1926 (pieces/sets) of Level 2 artifacts, and 17,383 (pieces/sets) of Level 3 artifacts;

In addition, the museum has over 50,000 books, many of which are Ming and Qing Dynasty illuminated manuscripts, one of the main collection units for Hebei Province's local annals;

Its treasures include the West Han Dynasty's Liu Sheng Gold Clothes, the first discovery, the highest specification, and the most complete jade burial garment, one of the country's most important national treasures, permanently prohibited from being exported;

There is also the Warring States Dynasty's iron-footed large copper tripod;

Scenic spot location:

Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang City, Chang'an District, East Dazheng Street 4, Shijiazhuang

TOP4, Xibapo Memorial Hall

Xibapo is one of the 'Three Revolutionary Sanctuaries' in China, along with Liao,, and Pinyu, thus earning the title 'New China came from here';

The village also sets up the Xibapo Central Committee Former Residence, the Xibapo Exhibition Hall, and the Xibapo Monument;

Foodies will also choose local specialties, such as,, high-quality thin-skinned hazelnut, Chinese large apricot, sour, and flower, beans, peanuts, sorghum, and barley;

Scenic spot location:

Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang City, Pingshan County, Central Xibapo Town, Xibapo Village

Finally, Da Zhi will take you to:

TOP5, Baolin Zen Temple

Baolin Zen Temple was built during the Han Dynasty, and before Great Compassion Bodhisattva Tang Sanzang traveled to India to obtain scriptures, he studied Buddhism with the Daoist Master Shen from this temple;

The main buildings of the temple include the Gate, Baolin Pagoda, and the Guangming Hall of Great Compassion;

The temple's main building, a majestic ten-ton jade Buddha statue of the Great Compassion Bodhisattva;

Baolin Zen Temple holds 'Life Zen Summer Camps' every year, open to the public;

Participants will live in the temple for seven days, participating in attending the temple lecture and chanting, meditation, listening to Buddhist lectures, tea and chatting, cloud walking and other activities;

Scenic spot location:

Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang City, Zhao County, Stone Tower East Road 23, Baolin Zen Temple

Today, Da Zhi's tour ends here, there are many other fun places in Shijiazhuang, wait for you to discover;

Let's all pack up and go to Shijiazhuang for a trip!

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