[2025 Cangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Qingfeng Tower (Updated Apr)

|Cangzhou. It's Cangzhou's time to shine! Finally, Cangzhou is getting the recognition it deserves! This seriously underrated travel destination is less than an hour from Beijing by high-speed rail, making it the perfect weekend getaway. Cangzhou not only has a rich history and culture, but also boasts a dazzling array of culinary delights. Every bite is a flavor explosion, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more! Itinerary Cangzhou West Railway Station → Cangzhou Museum → Lion City Park → Qingfeng Tower → Langyin Tower → Nanchuan Tower → Nanchuan Old Street Must-See Attractions 1. Cangzhou Museum: With three floors and 10 exhibition halls, this museum offers a comprehensive overview of Cangzhou's history, culture, and traditional crafts. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Cangzhou's traditional Chinese medicine, the thrill of its martial arts, the charm of its acrobatics, and the thousand-year-old splendor of the Grand Canal. 2. Lion City Park: Don't miss the replica of the "Zhenhai Howl" (Iron Lion). Get up close and personal with the majestic Cangzhou Iron Lion and experience the awe-inspiring power of history. 3. Qingfeng Tower, Langyin Tower, and Nanchuan Tower: These three ancient towers stand tall, exuding an old-world charm. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Grand Canal. At night, the illuminated towers create a magical atmosphere, offering stunning photo opportunities. 4. Nanchuan Old Street: This charming "city parlor" is the heart of Cangzhou's authentic culture. Witness the thrilling performances of Wuqiao acrobatics and the powerful moves of Cangzhou martial arts. Experience the mysterious and entertaining "Luoquan Xiancai" ancient magic show, and feel transported back in time. Food Recommendations 1. Huo Guo Ji (Chicken Hot Pot): A signature dish of Cangzhou, this spicy and flavorful hot pot is a true culinary delight. Locals love to dip the tender chicken in sweet vinegar and minced garlic, enjoying it with a crispy shaobing (sesame flatbread). The perfect combination of spice and crunch, it's impossible to resist! 2. Lv Rou Huo Shao (Donkey Meat Sandwich): Made with carefully braised Bohai donkey meat tucked inside a crispy huoshao (baked flatbread), this sandwich is a burst of savory flavors. One bite is all it takes to fall in love. 3. Yang Chang Zi (Lamb Intestine Soup): A traditional Cangzhou delicacy, this soup is packed with ingredients and boasts a rich and flavorful broth. Topped with chili peppers, minced garlic, and cilantro, and served with a shaobing, it's the ultimate comfort food breakfast. 4. Niu Rou Ji Dan Zha Lao Hu (Deep-Fried Beef and Egg): Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, this deep-fried snack features a delicious combination of eggs and beef. The contrasting textures and flavors make it a perfect breakfast choice.

Cangzhou is a city in Hebei with a unique charm. The South Grand Canal flows through the city, giving rise to a rich canal culture and unique folk customs. Departing from Tianjin, it takes about 40 minutes by high-speed rail to reach Cangzhou West Railway Station, where you can start your one-day tour of Cangzhou. 1. Qingfeng Tower Located next to the Jiefang Bridge on the South Grand Canal, historical records indicate it was built during the Jin Dynasty. The original tower no longer exists. The current tower was rebuilt in 1992. 2. Nanchuan Tower Located on the banks of the South Grand Canal within Nanchuan Old Street. Built in the Ming Dynasty, it had fallen into ruins by the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. The current tower was rebuilt in 2021. 3. Langyin Tower Also located in Nanchuan Old Street, not far from Nanchuan Tower. The construction date is not recorded, but it had collapsed by the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty. The current tower was rebuilt in 2021. 4. China Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall Located in Cangzhou Garden Expo Park, it showcases the folk customs and culture of eight provinces and cities along the Grand Canal. Free admission with online reservation. 5. Dahua Industrial Heritage Cultural Park Formerly the Cangzhou Fertilizer Plant, the original site has been transformed into an industrial-style park. Visitors can climb the stairs to admire the huge industrial facilities up close. Free admission. 6. Cangzhou Museum Showcases the local history and folk culture of Cangzhou. Free admission with online reservation. 7. Shicheng Park, Cangzhou Iron Lion (Replica) The Cangzhou Iron Lion, also known as Zhenhai Hou, was cast in 953 AD. The original iron lion is located in Cang County, dozens of kilometers away, and there was no opportunity to see it this time. However, there is a replica in Shicheng Park in the city. 8. Cangzhou Confucian Temple Built in the early Ming Dynasty, it is the only remaining ancient building with Ming Dynasty beam-and-bracket structure in Cangzhou city. Free admission. 9. Cangzhou Catholic Church Built in 1902, it is a Catholic church in Cangzhou city. 10. Cangzhou Qingzhen North Grand Mosque Located in the Muslim residential area on Jiefang East Road, it was founded in the early Ming Dynasty and completed in 1420. The first Chinese translation of the Quran was born here. The mosque courtyard is open to visitors, but the prayer hall is not.

📍Attraction address: 220 meters south of the intersection of Diding Road and Jiefang Road, Cangzhou, Hebei 🚗 Transportation to attractions: 1.4 km walk to North China Commercial Building 👍️Must-see attractions: Langyin Tower, Qingfeng Tower and Nanchuan Tower complement each other and are all together. 🌈Attractions: The three famous towers in Cangzhou that have come from history have gone through the vicissitudes of time and stand tall in the Cangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal with a brand new look and quaint charm. There is a poem saying: It was a prosperous place in the Jin Dynasty, and now there is this building. The evening clouds extend over the sea and the mountains, while the bright moon fills Cangzhou. The returning birds fly by like clouds, and the flying stars brush against the tiles. Autumn is coming to an end in the south of the city, and the lotus-picking boat is lonely. A river flows for thousands of years, and the fireworks on both sides are endless. ✅ There is also a mythological story about Langyin Tower. Lu Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals, once came to Cangzhou and asked for more than a thousand buckets of Cangzhou wine. After drinking it all, he rode away on a crane. Later generations built a tower for this reason and made a statue of Lü Dongbin inside. Lü Dongbin once wrote a poem: "I got drunk three times in Yueyang and no one recognized me, my reciting poems flew over Dongting Lake", so this building was named Langyin Building. ✅ Many famous towers in history are famous for poetry and prose. Cangzhou Nanchuan Tower is famous all over the world for its salt and wine. When you first left me, I broke some willow branches, and on our return sail I brought some Changlu wine with me. Now I am returning to the south in early autumn, and I also buy some Cang wine and go to Cangzhou. Cangjiu is famous all over the world, and its secret is hidden in the Grand Canal under Nanchuan Building. There is a hidden spring in the middle of the riverbed of this section of the canal. The spring water is clear and sweet. The wine brewed with this spring water is the finest Cang wine. Riding on the favorable conditions of the construction of the Grand Canal Cultural Belt, Nanchuan Tower and Langyin Tower reappeared on the bank of the canal. The rebuilt Nanchuan Tower retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with carved beams and painted rafters, flying eaves and pointed corners, towering into the clouds. It is across the river from the Cangqu Book House on the ancient ferry of Nanchuan, and is also adjacent to the Langyin Tower and Qingfeng Tower to the north. The third floor is full of the city's colors, and the red and green fill the Whale River, making it a new landmark of Cangzhou culture. 🎟️Ticket related: Free 🆓 💗Other tips: You can enter the three buildings through the snack street

I knew Nanchuan Old Street was lively at night, but I didn't expect it to be this popular. It seems like half the city is here. Took a taxi to Qingfeng Tower, and the stalls on the bridge opposite stretched as far as the eye could see. There were all kinds of food, even insects. Walking towards the old street, there were pet sellers, ring toss shooting games, various DIY crafts, dazzling and overwhelming. Inside the old street, it was crowded with people. I got so dizzy and disoriented, but when I came back the next morning, I realized it wasn't that complicated. You can actually climb up to see the night view, but my mom couldn't keep up due to her stamina, so we just wandered around. There is a water curtain at Cangqu Bridge, showcasing the features of Cangzhou. Very nice!!

Cangzhou is a small city brimming with happiness! Travel guide: ♥ Day 1: Start your self-drive journey—Yinzhuo Hotpot Chicken—North China Department Store for shopping—Qingfeng Tower, Nanchuan Tower, Langyin Tower—Return to hotel ♥ Day 2: Donkey meat sandwich—Shicheng Maiken Fried Chicken—Pearl Morning Market for shopping—0317 Hotpot Chicken—Dahua Industrial Remains Cultural District—Shicheng Park—Return to hotel

|The bright moon shines on the high building, and the flowing light is lingering. Cangzhou·Canal Three Floors|The bright moon shines on the high building, and the flowing light is lingering. On the first night in Cangzhou, I ran to the canal to see the three reconstructed Mingfeng buildings. Qingfeng Building, on the side of the road, surrounded by small stalls; Langyin Building, the most stylish, facing the canal, backed by Nanchuan Ancient Street; Nanchuan Building, then to be inside, on the street of the ancient street. Night falls, the lights are bright. Just like Cao Zhi's poem: "The bright moon shines on the high building, and the flowing light is lingering." Not far from Qingfeng Building, there is the popular scenic spot of "Cangzhou Hongya Cave". After dinner, take a walk by the canal and blow the hundred-year-old canal breeze, isn't it fast?