How to Explore Zhengding Ancient City

Millennia of Ancient Charm, Discover Zhengding—A Cultural Journey Through History|||Zhengding, located in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, is a national historical and cultural city with a history of over 1,600 years. It is known as the city of nine towers, four pagodas, eight temples, and twenty-four golden archways. ✅Itinerary 1. Longxing Temple Highlights: Mani Hall, Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin Statue, Ming Dynasty Murals, Kangxi Imperial Stele. Recommended: Longxing Temple was built in the Sui Dynasty and is one of the top ten temples in China. The Thousand-Handed Guanyin is a masterpiece of art. 2. Guanghui Temple Pagoda Highlights: Octagonal dense-eave brick pagoda, Yuan Dynasty architecture Recommended: One of the four pagodas in Zhengding, it has a long history and unique shape, making it perfect for photos. 3. Linji Temple Chengling Pagoda Highlights: Origin of the Linji School, Tang Dynasty brick pagoda Recommended: A sacred place of Zen Buddhism with an ancient and solemn architectural style. 4. Zhengding South Gate Highlights: City tower, moat, ancient city wall Recommended: A landmark of Zhengding Ancient City, climb the tower for a panoramic view of the ancient city. 5. Great Buddha Temple Highlights: Maitreya Buddha, Tang Dynasty architecture Recommended: The temple houses a 21.3-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha, the largest indoor clay Buddha statue in China. 6. Kaiyuan Temple Bell Tower Highlights: Liao Dynasty bell tower, stone inscriptions Recommended: The oldest bell tower in Hebei, with high historical value. 7. Rongguo Mansion Highlights: Filming location of Dream of the Red Chamber, ancient garden architecture Recommended: A replica of ancient architecture based on Dream of the Red Chamber, perfect for photos. 8. Zhengding Night Market (Nanguan Pedestrian Street) Recommended snacks: Exploding tripe, lamb offal soup, sugar oil cake, tofu pudding Recommended: The night market has a lively atmosphere, offering authentic snacks and a taste of Zhengding's local life. 🚗Transportation High-speed rail: From Shijiazhuang Station, take a train to Zhengding Station (about 16 minutes), then take a taxi or bus to the attractions. Self-driving: About 30 minutes from Shijiazhuang, park in the parking lots around the ancient city. Bus: There are direct buses to Longxing Temple, Rongguo Mansion, and other attractions, making travel convenient. 🍜Zhengding Cuisine Zhengding Eight Bowls (braised pork, braised pork knuckle, crispy meat, etc.) Ganglu Baked Cake (crispy outside, tender inside) Donkey Meat Sandwich (solid texture, rich meat flavor) 🈯️Tips Best time to visit: Spring and autumn are the best seasons, avoiding the summer heat and winter cold. Clothing: Wear comfortable shoes, as there is a lot of walking in the ancient city. Notes: Some attractions do not allow drone photography, and please respect religious etiquette when entering temples.