Hebei Province, with its beautiful Capital, Shijiazhuang, is located to the north of the Yellow River, and to the east of the Taihang Mountains. Hebei is somewhat overshadowed by its neighbors, Beijing and Tianjin, whose vastness covers an area of 190,000 square kilometers (about 73,363 square miles), and its vibrant population is estimated to be at 67,440,000. Hebei's long and proud history can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC), which dates from 770 BC to 476 BC. At that time it was called 'The Land of Yan and Zhao', because its northern area was dominated by the Kingdom of Yan, while its southern area was occupied by the Kingdom of Zhao. Today, that same area is home to more than 50 minority ethnic groups, such as Han, Hui, Manchu, Mongolian and Korean.
When to Go
Hebei is also known for its moderate climate. The four seasons are felt and enjoyed. In spring it is arid and windy, hot and rainy in summer, balmy and fine in autumn and dry and cold in winter. The annual rainfall averages between 300 - 800 millimeters and its corresponding temperature ranges from 0 
Mountain Resort, Chengde 
C to 13C. So the best time to travel to Hebei is during autumn, when you can enjoy the clear and crisp climate.
What to See
The visitor to Hebei has the unequalled opportunity to view many relics that can be found in this beautiful province. The very famous Mountain Resort of Chengde used to be the largest royal summer resort of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Outside the surrounding wall of the Mountain Resort, the visitor will find a display of several brilliant and glistening temples. They are called 'Eight Outer Temples' and are the largest imperial temples in all of China. The Mulan Paddock in Hebei Province was used as the hunting place for the emperors of the Qing Dynasty. At the present time, it is one of the few natural grassland resorts and a very popular destination for those visitors who are after a bit of fresh air and peaceful countryside.
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In the tour to Hebei Province, tourists can not only have a long look at all the historical relics, but they also see all the beautiful natural landscapes that you can only dream of. In summer, tourists can enjoy the sunshine, beaches, and all the fresh air that blows in from the Bohai Gulf in the Beidaihe and Nandaihe Scenic Spots; In spring tourists can ride on the vast and magnificent grassland; In autumn, they can explore the fascinating Yesanpo Scenic Area in Baoding City. And in winter, another spectacular destination in Baoding City is the Baiyang Lake. The Baiyang Lake will be a very special attraction, because tourists can see very unique scenery of reeds and snows.
Hebei beckons and welcomes you.
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Travelers' Voices on Hebei Province
1.
Nov. 9,2009 06:43 Reply
Mr.Armin(Iran) said:
Hi,
Would you pls. inform me which is the nearest airpot to Anping County, Hebei? By the way, how can I found a suitable hotel overthere?
Regards. Armin
Nov. 11,2009 04:49
Mr.John replied:
Shijiazhuang Airport is the nearest. Get to the city center to find hotel there. Sorry, cannot help with this.
2.
Nov. 2,2009 08:51 Reply
Ms.GDAVID82(United States) said:
Hello, I would like to travel from Handan to Liuzhou. I do not think there is a flight to Liuzhou or Guilin. Is the train a more economical way to travel and if so how long will it take? Thank you
Nov. 5,2009 01:09
Mr.Paul replied:
Yes, train is a more economical way. Train T189 runs from Handan at 23:04 and arrive at Guilin 19 hours later and get to Liuzhou 21 hours later. This is the faster train.
3.
Oct. 29,2009 17:24 Reply
Mr.Abdulkadir Yusuf said:
What is the nearest International Airport to Zhangjiakou. A part from that i also like to know the Climate in December as it will be my first month of my 5 year planned studies in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province.
The last point i want to know is finding suitable continental dish, as i want to tackle homesick and food discomfort, i always like Chinese Food but in some cases i like to taste other continental food.
Hope you will respond!
Nov. 1,2009 02:59
Mr.Qi replied:
Beijing is the nearest international airport to Zhangjiakou. It is cold in Dec. The average temperature is below zero. It is northweat of Beijing, so to some extent, it is colder than Beijing. As the weather forecast showing now, it is snowy and the temperature is alway below zero.
4.
Oct. 16,2009 17:18 Reply
Mr.chris(usa) said:
i plan on going handan,hebei next year ,want to say for about three weeks ,help need i deals how to make it save trip
Oct. 18,2009 01:39
Mr.Jamie replied:
Life in Handan is cheap and it will save some money to find a proper hotel.
5.
Oct. 6,2009 12:23 Reply
Mr.huzefa(India) said:
I WANT TO GO FROM INDIA TO ANPING CITY WHAT IS THE EASY WAY
Oct. 9,2009 02:18
Mr.James replied:
You can fly to Beijing, and then take bus to Hengshui City, then change buses at Hengshuo to Anping. Beijing Zhaogongkou Long-distance Bus Station has buses to Hengshui or you can take train at Beijing West Railway Station.
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Oct. 3,2009 14:47 Reply
Mrs.Sue chamroo(uk) said:
Is there a small village called Liang Mian Jing in Hebei provence? cause i want to visit that place next month as i am travelling to China and how do i get there?
Oct. 9,2009 02:14
Mr.Qi replied:
Yes, there is a township actually called Liang Mian Jing in Zhangbei County, Zhangjiakou City. You can get to Beijing first and Beijing Yongdingmen Bus Station and Liuliqiao Bus Station both has buses to Zhangjiakou. THe journey is about 3.5 hours. Zhangjiakou Bus Station has buses to Zhangbei County.
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Sep. 3,2009 22:45 Reply
Mrs.Krupa(AUstralia) said:
HI,
I would like to know how much time does it take to travell from Beijing city to Hebei? and if there is a Bus/TRain service available.
Sep. 4,2009 03:58
Mr.Frank replied:
Actually, Beijing is surrounded by Hebei Province. Both of the train and bus are very convenient between them. Which city of Hebei Province are your going to go to? Well, you could search the train infor at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
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Aug. 27,2009 06:30 Reply
Mr.Mnasoor(IRAN) said:
Dear Sir/Madam
I wonder to know the distance between Tianjin and Shijiazhuang.And which is nearer to Xiangtai?How long does it take to reach to Xiangtai from these 2 cities?
Thanks a lot!
Aug. 29,2009 22:30
Mr.Colin replied:
Shijiazhuang is more closer to Xingtai.
Shijiazhuang to Xintai: 1.5 hours by oedinary train, 1 hour by faster train, 40 minutes by bullet train, bus about 2 hours (trains are cheaper)
Tianjin to Xingtai
Tianjin West Bus Station has buses to Xingtai, 4.5 hours.
Aug. 30,2009 05:34
Mr.saeid(iran) replied:
Dear Sir/Madam
I wonder to know the distance between Tianjin and Shijiazhuang.And which is nearer to Xiangtai?
I wonder to know the distance between hangzhou and Shijiazhuang.And which is nearer to Xiangtai?
How long does it take to reach to Xiangtai from these 2 cities?
Thanks a lot!
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Aug. 15,2009 05:00 Reply
Mr.ivor wilson(ireland) said:
dear sir/madam.
i want to travel from ireland to hengshui city in hebei province. kindly advse me on how to best get there by air and then train please.
thank you
Aug. 18,2009 03:29
Mr.richard(cn) replied:
Hi, i think you can go to London first and then take a flight to Beijing. Long-distance bus and trains are all available from Beijing to Hengshui.
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Aug. 5,2009 13:52 Reply
Mr.Ray(bangladesh) said:
Hi there, it's ray here, i want to go Yutian county, Tangshan city from Beijing, is there any air port there ?
How far from Yutian county to Shijiazhuang, how far ?
Thanks for the information.
Aug. 7,2009 22:13
Mr.Shan replied:
I doesnn't think Yutian County need airport~ Well, from Beijing, there are 6 trains departing from Beijing Railway Station to Yutian County everyday. The journey is just 1.5 hours and the fare is just 17RMB for a hard-seat. The trains detail:
1712/1713 0447~05:58; 1138/1139 04:55~06:20; K7731 08:40~10:29; K265 11:51~13:10; K339 12:06~13:31; 1467 19:55~21:12
The is distance between Yutian and Shijiazhuang is about 450kms, via Beijing. And, there is no direct train between them currently. so, it is suggested that you take train returning to Beijing firstly. Then, you could catch a train from Beijing West Railway Station to Shijiazhuang in 2~3 hours quiclky. For the train infor from Beijing to Shijiazhuang, please refer to: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/