Zhaozhou Bridge in Shijiazhuang

The city of Shijiazhuang is filled with grand historical relics as well as charming natural beauty.

Zhengding, a national-level historical and cultural county, is located 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) north of Shijiazhuang. In this two-thousand-year-old county, one must visit the majestic Longxing Temple, which houses the largest copper figure of the thousand-armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva in China and the elaborately designed statue of Vairocana Buddha. Moreover, the four pagodas (Mu Pagoda, Qing Pagoda, Hua Pagoda and Zhuan Pagoda) are also worth a visit for their various architecture styles.

Another provincial-level historical and cultural place is Zhao County, which boasts the famous Zhaozhou Bridge. This 1400 year-old stone bridge is located 45 kilometers (28 miles) southeast of the urban area. It is quite an outstanding work in the history of China, and even world, bridge construction.

Lying west of Taihang Mountain, Shijiazhuang has picturesque scenery. 70 kilometers southeast of the urban area,the splendid Mt. Cangyan Scenic Area boasts one of China's three intriguing hanging temples.

Gazing from afar on Bridge

The Zhangshiyan Scenic Area, 100 kilometers (62.1 miles) southeast of the downtown district,   portrays images of the four seasons as well as the area's grand cliffs and remarkable landscape. Both are great places to visit during summer months.

Shijiazhuang is also revered for its place in the Chinese revolution of the 1900's. Xibaipo, 80 kilometers (49.7 miles) west of the downtown area, echoes the splendid history of China's revolutionary movement. The residences and relics here enable visitors to get in touch with this aspect of China's history.