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.