An Underrated Treasure Ancient City!!!

Zhengding Ancient City: A One-Day Time-Travel Tour 🏯 Must-Visit Attractions • Longxing Temple 🏯: One of China's top ten famous temples, housing the upside-down Guanyin praised by Lu Xun as the "Eastern Goddess of Beauty," a Song Dynasty revolving sutra cabinet, and a bronze Thousand-Hand Guanyin. Admission is 50 RMB, opens at 8 AM, fewer crowds make it perfect for photos. • Zhengding Ancient City Wall 🏰: Ming Dynasty city wall ruins, climb up to overlook the entire ancient city, with beautiful light and shadow at dusk. The night light show on the wall is also worth watching. • Rongguo Mansion 🏰: Filming location of the 1987 version of "Dream of the Red Chamber," a replica of Ming and Qing dynasty classical gardens, great for Hanfu photo shoots. Admission is 40 RMB; night tours feature a moving performance for an immersive Red Chamber cultural experience. • Zhao Yun Temple 🏰: A must-visit for Three Kingdoms fans, Zhengding is the hometown of Zhao Yun, where you can feel the heroic spirit of the Three Kingdoms. Admission is 20 RMB. • The Four Pagodas of Zhengding 🏯: Including the Huata of Guanghui Temple, the Xumita of Kaiyuan Temple, the Chengling Pagoda of Linji Temple, and the Lingxiao Pagoda of Tianning Temple, these are treasures of ancient Chinese architectural art. The four pagodas are scattered but close to each other; visiting 2-3 nearby ones is sufficient. Food Recommendations • Wang’s Traditional Shaomai 🥟: Thin skin and full filling, paired with mutton soup, a local staple. • Hao’s Spare Ribs 🍖: A century-old shop, soy sauce-flavored spare ribs served with kiln-baked flatbread. • Chen’s Hebo Noodles 🍝: Buckwheat noodles topped with sauce, chewy texture. • Zhengding Eight Bowls Feast 🍽️: Traditional banquet dishes with four meat and four vegetable dishes, rich but not greasy. • Zhengding Kiln-Baked Flatbread 🍞: An intangible cultural heritage delicacy, crispy outside and soft inside, especially flavorful with pig head meat. Transportation Guide • High-Speed Rail 🚄: About 1.5 hours from Beijing or Tianjin to Zhengding Station. • Bus 🚌: Take Shijiazhuang Metro Line 1 to "Convention Center" station, then transfer to bus or taxi. • Self-Drive 🚗: All public parking lots in Zhengding County offer free parking, very convenient. Accommodation Recommendations • Homestays Inside the Ancient City 🏡: Such as "Jiaolin Tea Inn," next to Longxing Temple, featuring a new Chinese-style courtyard with pagoda views from the window, and Hanfu rental available. • Zhengding Hengyang Hotel 🏨: Newly opened in 2025, near the small commodities night market, with starry sky audio-visual rooms and family-themed rooms. Travel Tips • Best Time to Visit: Spring and autumn are the peak tourist seasons in Zhengding, with cool weather suitable for outdoor activities. • Night Tour Suggestions: South City Gate light show (every night at 8 PM in summer), Wangquan Ancient Street night market. • Avoid Pitfalls: Walking or using shared bikes inside the ancient city is more convenient; avoid crowded holidays.