Location: Hebi is located in northern Hebei Province, east to Taihang Mountain.

History: Dating back to the Xia Dynasty (21st - 16th century BC), Hebi was just three individual states belonging to different kingdoms. It was not until the West Han Dynasty (206BC-24) when the two counties Qixian and Junxian as well as Dangyinxian (today's Hebi inner city) formed. Later dynasties witnessed the change of the three areas, and finally in 1957, Dangyinxian was changed into Hebi City. In 1986, two more counties, Qianxian and Junxian, were brought under the control of Hebi City.

Physical Features: Mainly hills between Taihang Mountain and Northern China Plain

Climatic Features: Belongs to the temperate monsoon zone with four distinct seasons. Windy and dry in spring; hot and wet in summer; cool in autumn; cold and misty in winter.

Local Highlights: Hebi has two counties, Junxian and Qixian, which are respectively national and provincial historical and cultural city. Qi River, one of the unpolluted rivers in Northern China, traverses the city and brings beautiful scenery along the bank.

Special Local Products:
Handicrafts: stone statues, embroidery, willow knitting, wooden and mud dolls, copied ancient pottery, and natural stone tea set
Foods: Junxian tofu and Fenpi (sheet jelly made of bean or potato starch), Qi River crustaceans.

Scenic Spots:
Mt. Yunmeng: Located southwest of Qixian, it is famous for beautiful mountain scenery and its ancient strategic culture.

Mt. Dapi and Mt. Fuqiu: Located in Junxian, the two mountains stand face-to-face, famous for their Taoist temples and ancient architecture.

Qi River Natural Taichi Diagram: Located northwest of the urban city, it is the biggest natural Taichi diagram in China. With many historical sites and beautiful river scenery, it has become one of the most popular tourist resorts in Hebi.

Other Scenic Spots: Lingshan Temple, Wulongdong National Forest Park, Sanxing Kangle Village

Historical Sites: Ancient Great Wall Site of Warring States Period, Ancient Porcelain Kiln Site of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Ancient Coal Mine Site of the Song Dynasty

Tourist Tips: Hebi has convenient transportation options. Jingguang (Beijing- Guangzhou) Railway, Jingzhu (Beijing- Zhuhai) Highway and other branch railways and national highways connect in the city, making it easy to get to most of China's other cities. Long distance buses run between Hebi and other provincial cities every day. City buses and rented cars offer visitors more convenience for getting around the city.

To get to Junxian, get to Anyang Railway Station, then catch a bus to Junxian.