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Zhengding Ancient City
Zhengding Ancient City is located 15 km north of Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province. Built according to traditional Chinese planning concepts and architectural styles, it embodies China's historical and cultural characteristics from the 5th to 19th centuries, showcasing the wisdom and perseverance of ancient laborers. Historically known as one of the "Three Northern Strongholds" alongside Baoding and Beijing, its southern gate still bears a stone inscription reading "Stronghold of Three Passes." Zhengding is also the hometown of Zhao Zilong, a renowned general from the Three Kingdoms period. The long and rich history has endowed Zhengding Ancient City with magnificent and uniquely styled cultural relics and historic sites, renowned for its "Three Invisible Mountains, Nine Non-Flowing Bridges, Nine Towers, Four Pagodas, and Eight Great Temples, along with Twenty-Four Exquisite Memorial Archways." "Three Invisible Mountains" refers to the fact that Zhengding was historically the administrative center of the Zhongshan State, Hengshan Commandery, and Changshan Commandery, yet the area itself has no mountains. "Nine Non-Flowing Bridges" describes a single-arched three-path stone bridge in front of the Longxing Temple, as well as the pan bridges (ancient pan bridges typically featured three parallel bridges) in front of the Prefectural Confucian Temple and the Zhengding County Confucian Temple—none of which have flowing water. "Nine Towers, Four Pagodas, and Eight Great Temples" refers to the original four gate towers, four corner towers, and the Yanghe Tower within the city; the four pagodas are the Tianning Temple Pagoda, Huata Pagoda of Guanghui Temple, Xumi Pagoda, and Chengling Pagoda of Linji Temple; the eight great temples include Longxing Temple, Guanghui Temple, Linji Temple, Kaiyuan Temple in Zhengding Ancient City, Tianning Temple, Hongji Temple, Sheli Temple, and Chongyin Temple—the latter three of which have been destroyed. Zhengding once boasted 24 magnificent memorial archways, including the Xu Family Archway, Liang Family Archway, Ancient Changshan County, Supreme Virtue Reaching Heaven, Virtue Matching Heaven and Earth, and Wooden Bell for All Affairs. However, due to historical changes, weathering, and especially the destruction during the decade-long Cultural Revolution, many precious cultural relics were damaged. Yet with 9 nationally protected relics, 6 provincially protected relics, and over 10 county-level protected relics, Zhengding still retains the grandeur of a renowned historical and cultural city. The ancient city of Zhengding was designated as a provincial-level historical and cultural city in 1990 and recognized as a national historical and cultural city in 1994. Zhengding's tourism features a unique blend of "modern and ancient," "elegant and folk" characteristics. Among its historical sites, the Longxing Temple, originally built in 586 AD during the Sui Dynasty and expanded under the decree of Emperor Zhao Kuangyin, the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, stands majestic and well-preserved. It enjoys high acclaim both domestically and internationally, praised by renowned architect Liang Sicheng as "the foremost temple beyond the capital." The temple's "Reclining Guanyin" mural sculpture was hailed by Lu Xun as "the Goddess of Eastern Beauty."Revolving Sutra LibraryDubbed by physicists as a prime example of Newton's laws in action, along with China's scripture cabinets. The Sui Dynasty Longzang Temple Stele is one of the country's renowned ancient stone inscriptions, showcasing the evolution from Han clerical script to Tang regular script, praised by Kang Youwei as "the finest Sui stele." Standing 22 meters tall, the grand Buddha statue is among China's earliest and tallest surviving bronze standing Buddhas. The cross-shaped Mani Hall exemplifies classic Song Dynasty architectural techniques. Zhengding's vicinity also boasts four famous pagodas, including Huagong Pagoda at Guanghui Temple—a brilliant fusion of diamond throne and floral pagoda styles. Tianning Temple's...Lingxiao PagodaIt is the foremost wooden pavilion tower in China. The symmetrical arrangement of the Tang Dynasty bell tower and ancient pagoda at Kaiyuan Temple in Zhengding Ancient City exemplifies the transition in Chinese Buddhist temple architecture from pagoda-centered to hall-centered layouts. The Chengling Pagoda at Linji Temple serves as the reliquary pagoda for Master Yixuan, founder of the Linji school of Buddhism, and has become a symbol of Sino-Japanese friendship. Located within Zhengding, the Zhengding Rongguo Mansion was meticulously designed and constructed according to descriptions in Cao Xueqin's literary masterpiece "Dream of the Red Chamber" while strictly adhering to China's "Great Qing Code", making it the country's first architectural complex replicating Ming-Qing architectural styles. Most scenes from the TV series adaptation of "Dream of the Red Chamber" were filmed here. The Qing Dynasty-style Ningrong Street by Rongguo Mansion's west gate stretches over 200 meters, where pivotal scenes like "Imperial Consort Yuan's Homecoming" and "Qin Keqing's Funeral" were shot. With over 1,600 years of history, Zhengding Ancient City's walls were originally earthen fortifications during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, rebuilt in stone during the Northern Zhou Dynasty, expanded into earthen walls during the Tang Dynasty, and finally reconstructed as 24-li (approximately 12 km) brick walls during the Ming Dynasty. The surviving 8,106-meter Ming-era walls feature four magnificent gates: Yingxu (later renamed Huancui) to the east, Changle to the south, Zhenyuan to the west, and Yong'an to the north. While time has eroded the western and northern gates, the eastern gate was entirely buried under 1960s military fortifications. In 2001, the southern gate tower and 50-meter flanking walls were restored through public donations of original bricks and a CNY 3.99 million investment.Zhengding · 24.2 km from Xinle
Longxing Temple
Longxing Temple, also known as the Great Buddha Temple, is one of China's most historically significant Buddhist monasteries with extensive architectural scale and remarkable preservation. This ancient architectural complex holds outstanding historical and cultural value as a monumental religious site. Longxing Temple traces its origins back to 586 AD during the Sui Dynasty, initially named Longcang Temple before being renamed during the Tang Dynasty. In 971 AD under Emperor Taizu of the Northern Song Dynasty, an imperial decree commissioned the casting of a magnificent 42-arm bronze statue of the Thousand-Hand Guanyin Bodhisattva within the temple, accompanied by the construction of the Great Mercy Pavilion. Subsequent expansions formed a Song Dynasty architectural complex centered around this pavilion. The temple underwent repairs and additions during the Jin, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties. Major renovations ordered during the reigns of Kangxi and Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty established its final layout: monastic living quarters in the east, Buddhist ceremonial spaces in the center, and imperial lodging in the west. In 1710, Emperor Kangxi personally inscribed the "Longxing Temple" plaque as a mark of reverence. From the late Qing through the Republic era, social upheaval and warfare led to the temple's decline. After the founding of New China, systematic restoration and preservation efforts by the government gradually restored the temple to its former grandeur. Longxing Temple boasts an expansive scale and diverse architectural styles, stretching approximately 600 meters from north to south and 200 meters from east to west. Its main structures are symmetrically arranged along a central axis, featuring key buildings such as the Heavenly King Hall, Mani Hall, Ordination Platform, Great Mercy Pavilion, Amitabha Hall, Vairocana Hall, and Dragon Soaring Garden from south to north. Visitors can explore along the central axis, with a complete tour typically taking 2–3 hrs. The temple is also known as the "Great Buddha Temple," a name derived from its enshrined 21.3-meter-tall Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin statue in the Great Mercy Pavilion. This majestic bronze statue, commissioned by Emperor Zhao Kuangyin during the Northern Song Dynasty, stands as one of China's most monumental ancient copper-cast Buddhist sculptures, earning the temple its nickname and making it a must-see attraction. The Mani Hall is another must-see highlight, featuring a vividly colored seated Avalokitesvara statue on its northern wall. This unique statue combines lifelike realism with divine beauty in its posture and vibrant hues. Lu Xun once praised it as "personifying divinity," earning it the title "Goddess of Eastern Beauty." The hall itself boasts distinct Song Dynasty architecture, with its original structure preserved. Its particularly special bracket set design was hailed by renowned architect Liang Sicheng as a "singular example" of Song-era construction, making it an architectural masterpiece of immense artistic and research value. Beyond these two main attractions, the temple houses other equally precious artifacts and structures. These include the Longxing Temple Ordination Platform in the Ordination Hall, the Northern Song Dynasty revolving sutra cabinet in the Revolving Sutra Cabinet Hall, the 7.4-meter-tall Northern Song wooden Maitreya statue in the Cishi Pavilion, imperial stele inscriptions by Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong in the Imperial Stele Pavilion, and the Sui Dynasty Longcang Temple Stele revered as the "origin of regular script"—all rare historical treasures worth admiring in detail. Additionally, the Dajue Liushi Hall ruins and Longteng Garden offer unique experiences, making them highly recommended stops for visitors.Zhengding · 23.8 km from Xinle
Rong Mansion Scenic Spot
Rong Mansion Scenic Spot in Zhengding was China's first film and television shooting base, built for the 1987 TV series "Dream of the Red Chamber." This ancient-style architectural complex features Ming and Qing dynasty designs, consisting of a mansion and street section. Construction began in December 1984 and opened to the public in July 1986. In 1983, China Central Television (CCTV) planned to produce the grand TV series "Dream of the Red Chamber" and sought local government cooperation to build a temporary outdoor set for Rongguo Mansion. The then Party Secretary of Zhengding County keenly recognized the business opportunity, contacted CCTV, and quickly reached an agreement where Zhengding would provide the land free of charge to construct the full-scale Rongguo Mansion set. In July 1986, after 1 year and 8 months of construction, the Rongguo Mansion attraction was completed, covering 55 acres with an investment exceeding CNY 3.5 million. The completion of Rongguo Mansion significantly boosted Zhengding's tourism industry, pioneering a national model that became known as "China's tourism, the Zhengding model." The Rongguo Mansion is designed and constructed based on the "Rongguo Mansion" depicted in the Chinese classical masterpiece "Dream of the Red Chamber." The main attractions include the Rongguo Mansion scenic area, Ningrong Street scenic area, and the Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall. Covering an area of 37,000 square meters with a building area of 6,400 square meters, the mansion features 212 rooms and 102 corridors. The entire estate is divided into eastern, central, and western sections, each designed as a five-courtyard quadrangle in Ming and Qing architectural styles. The central section serves as Jia Zheng's official courtyard, adorned with solemn imperial-style paintings, while the eastern and western sections are inner residential courtyards featuring vibrant Suzhou-style paintings. The interiors boast elegant floor-standing floral partitions and exquisite Ming and Qing-style furniture. With 23 scenes, 88 character figures, and over 1,600 antiques and calligraphy pieces, the mansion vividly recreates the grandeur of a "household of lavish feasts and a family steeped in poetry and literature." After Rongguo Mansion was completed, the 36-episode TV series "Dream of the Red Chamber" was filmed here for nearly two months, capturing over 2,000 scenes. Key sequences like "Yuanchun's Home Visit" and "Qin Keqing's Funeral" were shot on location. Since then, it has served as the filming site for 200 productions including "The Kangxi Dynasty," "Who Will Dominate," "Hai Tang Yi Jiu," and the child actor version of "Dream of the Red Chamber." Today, it has evolved into a premier attraction integrating film production, tourism, and the promotion of Red Chamber culture.Zhengding · 23.6 km from Xinle
Hebei Museum
Hebei Museum, formerly known as Hebei Provincial Museum, was established in 1953. It serves as a comprehensive provincial museum, a national patriotic education demonstration base, and a key museum jointly supported by central and local governments. The museum consists of three sections: the main campus, Jianhua campus, and Yucai campus. The main campus is located at Shijiazhuang Cultural Square, divided into north and south zones. The north zone was built in 1968 while the south zone is a newly expanded area, with both zones featuring harmonious and magnificent architecture that stands as a landmark cultural view of Shijiazhuang. The Jianhua and Yucai campuses serve as artifact storage facilities, housing a total collection of 310,000 items. Hebei Museum leverages the strengths of its provincial cultural and museum collections, drawing from the brilliant chapters of Hebei's history to present 10 permanent exhibitions: "Hebei in the Stone Age," "Shang Dynasty Civilization in Hebei," "Heroic Ballads – Stories of Yan and Zhao," "Power of the Warring States – Ancient Zhongshan State," "The Grand Finale of the Han Dynasty – Han Tombs at Mancheng," "Quyang Stone Carvings," "Northern Dynasties Murals," "Famous Kilns and Porcelain," "Flames of War Against Japan – Heroic Hebei," and " 'Enjoy Hebei' Intangible Cultural Heritage Living Room – Exhibition of Hebei Province's Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Achievements." Through over 5,000 exquisite artifacts and modern display methods, these exhibitions chronicle 2 million years of continuous human development in Hebei. Hebei Museum also hosts numerous temporary exhibitions each year covering history, art, nature, science and technology, current affairs, and folklore, greatly enriching people's spiritual and cultural lives. Over the years, Hebei Museum has made significant contributions to the collection, preservation, research, exhibition, public education, and international exchanges of cultural relics. In 2015, it was honored as a "National Civilized Unit," and in 2018, it earned the title of "National Innovative Museum." With its profound historical and cultural heritage, modern exhibitions, and clean, comfortable environment, Hebei Museum warmly welcomes visitors from all over the world.Shijiazhuang · 36.5 km from Xinle
Zhaoyun Temple
Zhaoyun TempleLocated in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, this temple was built to commemorate Zhao Yun, a renowned general of the Shu Han state during the Three Kingdoms period. Zhao Yun, also known as Zilong, was a native of Zhending (present-day Zhengding) in Changshan. He was famously known as the "Ever-Victorious General" for his bravery, military prowess, and unwavering loyalty. The temple was originally constructed during the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty and later rebuilt by the Zhengding County government on its original site in 1996. It officially opened to the public on April 13, 1997. Covering an area of approximately 12 acres with a construction area of 1,500 square meters, the temple features an imitation Ming-Qing ancient architectural style. It is divided into a front courtyard and a rear courtyard, with main structures includingTemple Gate, Hall of Four Righteousness, Hall of Five Tigers, Hall of Monarch and Subjects, and Hall of Marquis Shunping. Zhaoyun TempleThe architectural layout is meticulously designed, with the main hall aligned along the central axis and symmetrical side halls on both sides, showcasing a simple yet elegant overall style. The temple preserves historical relics such as the stele marking Zhao Yun's hometown and exhibits ancient weapons and pottery, including artifacts related to the Three Kingdoms period like the wooden ox and flowing horse (a legendary transport device) and the Red Cliff Heavenly Script. As a national AA-level tourist attraction, it not only boosts local tourism but also promotes the dissemination of Three Kingdoms culture and international exchanges. In recent years, the temple has attracted a large number of domestic and international visitors, becoming a significant cultural landmark of Zhengding County.Zhengding · 23.3 km from Xinle
The Palace Museum
The Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is also the symbol of ancient China. When you are in the majestic and orderly high walls and deep courtyards, you can truly feel its former glory. ▲The long history has left behind large-scale precious buildings and countless cultural relics, which have also become the main attraction of visiting the Forbidden City today. ▲Classic attractions: The Forbidden City Corner Tower is a polygonal building with a convex plane on all four sides. It is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing. The roof has three layers. The upper layer is a hip roof with vertical and horizontal intersections. It is composed of a gable roof with flowing water on two slopes and a hip roof with four slopes. Because there are nine main ridges on this roof, it is called the Nine-ridge Hall. ▲Sundials are divided into two types according to their installation principle: equatorial and horizontal. The sundial installed using the equatorial principle is called an equatorial sundial. The key points of its production are that it must have a time plate, a latitude arc and a gnomon. When operating, the time plate must be parallel to the equatorial plane of the earth, the gnomon must be in the same direction as the earth's axis, and the shadow cast by the gnomon on the gnomon is the desired time. ▲The Treasure House is located in the Ningshou Palace area. It has a rich collection of treasures, including Buddhist supplies, ornaments, daily utensils, and treasures for appreciation. Among them, the red coral lion about 14 cm high, the Dongzhu court beads about 130 cm long, and the gold "Fengtianzhibao" seal are all rare treasures. ▲The Clock and Watch Museum is located in the Fengxian Hall in the palace. Most of the clocks on display are British products, but there are also clocks from other countries such as France and Switzerland. In addition to the timing function, these clocks are decorated with figures, birds, beasts, flowers, etc., which can also make various different movements. They are very delicately made. Among them, the copper-plated gilded writing clock, the copper-plated gilded enamel gourd-top fishing and woodcutting farming clock, and the copper-plated gilded rotating flower running man rhinoceros carrying clock are very rare.China · Beijing
Universal Beijing Resort
Beijing Universal Studios is a highly anticipated theme park destination, including Universal Theme Park, Beijing Universal CityWalk, and two resort hotels. It features brand new selected Attraction and includes popular entertainment facilities and attractions from Universal Theme Parks around the world. ▲Universal Studios Beijing: Blending Chinese cultural elements to create a unique experience, it has seven theme Attraction, 37 rides and entertainment facilities and landmark attractions, 24 performances, 80 Dining and 30 retail stores. ▲Minion Land: It is a colorful world full of joy! At this moment, these naughty Minions are walking around the streets, ports and city centers, having fun all over the world without restraint! At the same time, Gru is also recruiting soldiers for the Minions Army, so hurry up and sign up at Gru's house! ▲The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Here you can leave the ordinary world behind and experience the wonderful rides and endless magical adventures, which will lead you step by step into a thrilling and interesting magical world! ▲Transformers Metrobase: This is a Cybertron-style base, which is transformed by Transformers the size of a city. If you are ready to become an agent, then accept Optimus Prime's recruitment, join the Beijing Nest Force, fight side by side with the Autobots, and fight against the Decepticons to protect the earth! ▲Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness: This is an ancient place like a paradise, and also a legendary place that combines the beauty of nature and craftsmanship. Come here to explore your own Kung Fu! There's also Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood, and Waterworld waiting for you to explore! ▲The Universal Studios Grand Hotel The Universal Studios Grand Hotel is located at the entrance of Universal Studios Beijing and offers Hollywood-themed accommodation and the privilege of Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance; NUO Resort Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the entrance. Guests can enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and spa center (NUO SPA). Guests can also enjoy Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance. Both hotels combine themed features with high-end facilities to create an immersive vacation experience.China · Beijing
Badaling Great Wall
The Badaling Great Wall is renowned as one of the Nine Strategic Passes under heaven, combining majestic cliffs with picturesque greenery to form the most spectacular section of the Ming Dynasty fortifications. Living up to the Chinese saying "He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true hero," this remains the premier choice for most Chinese visitors to experience the Wall. The fortress gate exhibits a trapezoidal shape, narrower on the east and wider on the west, featuring two gate towers. The eastern arch bears the inscription "Juyong Waizhen" (Frontier Town of Juyong), while the western gate displays "Beimen Suoyue" (Key to the Northern Gate). North of the fortress stretches the 12-tower Northern Wall section, while to the south lies the less crowded Southern Wall with 7 watchtowers. If time permits, we recommend exploring the Southern Wall first before tackling the more popular Northern section. ▲Walk Through Six Centuries of Golden History: A Visual Feast of Vermilion Foliage Blanketing the Great Wall ▲ As night descends, the Badaling Great Wall transforms into a gilded dragon winding through shadowed peaks, its illuminated battlements whispering tales of millennia - where imperial splendor meets enduring mystery beneath constellations of golden light. ▲Cloaked in winter's crystalline mantle, the Badaling Great Wall becomes a silver serpent coiled between snow-draped peaks, its ancient stones gilded by dawn's golden raysChina · Beijing
Buddhist Cultural Experiences in Shijiazhuang
The Buddhist cultural experience in Shijiazhuang is a spiritual journey through ancient and modern times. In this city, Longxing Temple, as a treasure of Buddhist culture, attracts countless tourists to worship with its thousand-year history and magnificent architecture. The Great Compassion Pavilion and the Thousand-handed and Thousand-eyed Guanyin statue in the temple are the pinnacle of Buddhist art, allowing people to feel the depth and breadth of Buddhism in solemnity. The religious murals of the Ming Dynasty in the Pilu Temple are another unique Buddhist cultural experience. These murals are colorful and smooth, vividly showing Buddhist stories and myths and legends, allowing people to appreciate the charm and wisdom of Buddhist culture in appreciation. In addition, the Buddhist culture of Shijiazhuang is also integrated into various festivals. On festivals such as Buddha's Birthday and the birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva, temples will hold grand ceremonies, in which tourists can participate, experience the solemnity and mystery of Buddhist culture, and feel the cleansing and tranquility of the soul. The Buddhist cultural experience in Shijiazhuang is not only a tracing of Buddhist history, but also an exploration of the inner world. Here, you can slow down, listen to Buddhist music, feel the peace and tranquility from the bottom of your heart, and let your soul receive a real baptism and sublimation.China · Shijiazhuang
National Museum of China
The National Museum of China is an institution that, on behalf of the country, collects, studies, displays and interprets representative material evidence that fully reflects China's fine traditional culture and advanced socialist culture. It is a national palace of history, culture and art and a cultural living room. The National Museum of China currently has more than 1.4 million collections, covering ancient cultural relics, modern and contemporary cultural relics, rare books and ancient books, and artworks. Among them, there are 815,000 pieces (sets) of ancient cultural relics, 340,000 pieces (sets) of modern and contemporary cultural relics, more than 240,000 pieces (volumes) of rare books and ancient books, and a total of nearly 6,000 first-class cultural relics. In recent years, especially since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the National Museum of China has increased its efforts to collect representative material evidence reflecting contemporary advanced culture, and publicly collected cultural relics collections from the society, collecting an average of about 50 sets of ancient cultural relics and more than 1,000 sets of modern and contemporary cultural relics, physical objects and artworks each year. The exhibitions of the National Museum of China include three series: basic exhibitions, special exhibitions, and temporary exhibitions, forming a three-dimensional exhibition system covering theme exhibitions, basic exhibitions, special exhibitions, and temporary exhibitions. Among them, "Ancient China", "Road to Rejuvenation" and "Road to Rejuvenation in the New Era" are the basic exhibitions of the National Museum, and are also important positions for promoting Chinese traditional culture, advanced socialist culture, and cultivating and practicing the core socialist values. The special exhibitions are mainly based on the collection of cultural relics, including more than ten special exhibitions such as ancient Chinese bronzes, Buddhist statues, jades, porcelains, modern classic works of art, and African wood carvings. Temporary exhibitions include two categories: self-planned exhibitions and introduced exchange exhibitions, covering historical culture, fine cultural relics, archaeological discoveries, classic works of art, regional culture, international exchanges and other aspects, with an average of more than 40 exhibitions held each year. The National Museum of China has rich research resources, a solid research foundation and strong research capabilities, and is the industry leader in the development of the domestic museum industry. Since 2018, in accordance with the principle of "not seeking to collect but to exhibit, open cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win", we have established strategic cooperative relations with many cultural and museum institutions, institutes, universities and colleges at home and abroad, jointly carried out academic research, held high-quality cultural relics exhibitions, convened seminars, launched postdoctoral research workstations, and took the lead in establishing two international organizations, the BRICS Museum Alliance and the Silk Road Museum Alliance, striving to play a greater role and make greater contributions in promoting the core socialist values, enhancing cultural confidence, promoting exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations, and building a socialist cultural power.China · Beijing
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What travelers say about Xinle
Anonymous userOctober 5, 2026
5.0
This is a Buddhist holy site well worth visiting. The Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Buddha and the mural of the Reclining Guanyin are historical and artistic treasures that have been preserved intact for future generations to appreciate and understand history! An even greater gain was visiting the memorial hall of Mr. Liang Sicheng, where I learned about the contributions he and Lin Huiyin made to the preservation of historical sites in my country and their transmission in education, so that we, the later generations, can appreciate these historical sites!
Zhengding Ancient City
Milky-wayOctober 24, 2026
5.0
The tour guide's two-hour lecture vividly and engagingly recounted the six wonders of Longxing Temple interwoven with historical stories, filling this trip to Zhengding Ancient City with reverence for cultural relics and historical sites. In particular, the ancient wooden architecture, which embodies the wisdom of the Chinese working people, sparked my keen interest in mortise and tenon joints.
Longxing Temple
Anonymous userOctober 9, 2026
4.0
📍Zhengding·Rongguo Mansion｜A Dream of Red Mansions Through the Ages, Cao Xueqin Forever
I first read *Dream of the Red Chamber* when I was probably only seven or eight years old.
My family had a 1972 edition, which my father kept on top of the bookshelf. Kids, the more you forbid them from seeing it, the more curious they become, so I climbed up to the top of the bookshelf and secretly peeked through it, hiding behind piano sheet music. I couldn't recognize all the characters, let alone understand the poems, but I just couldn't put it down. I was obsessed for many years afterward, reading it countless times and devouring many works on *Dream of the Red Chamber* studies. Later, my reading became more diverse, and I gradually put it down.
But some things are hard to let go of. For our generation, who wasn't raised on CCTV's *Journey to the West* and *Dream of the Red Chamber*? When I think of Bao and Dai, only Ouyang Fenqiang and Chen Xiaoxu's images come to mind; any other portrayal just doesn't feel right.
I've been to the Grand View Garden in Beijing a few times. This time in Zhengding, naturally, I wanted to see Rongguo Mansion at night.
This is one of China's earliest film and television shooting bases. In 1983, during the location scouting for the filming of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, Xi Jinping, then Secretary of the Zhengding County Party Committee, strongly advocated for the production team to choose Zhengding as the filming location, transforming what was originally planned as a temporary outdoor set into a permanent building. In 1986, the Rongguo Mansion was completed, and *Dream of the Red Chamber* was filmed there for nearly two months, with approximately 4,000 shots completed there, including key scenes such as "Imperial Concubine's Visit to Her Family" and "Qin Keqing's Funeral."
On May 2, 1987, the 36-episode television series *Dream of the Red Chamber* premiered on CCTV.
This year, 2026, marks the 40th anniversary of the completion and opening of the Rongguo Mansion. Next year will be the 40th anniversary of the broadcast of the 1987 television series *Dream of the Red Chamber*. Standing here tonight feels like keeping a 40-year promise.
Cao Xueqin lived less than fifty years, *Dream of the Red Chamber* was written approximately 270 years ago, the 1987 television series aired nearly 40 years ago, and the Rongguo Mansion was completed 40 years ago.
The numbers keep changing. But some things remain the same.
Standing before Rongxi Hall, I suddenly recalled the image of myself at eight years old, perched atop the bookshelf, flipping through books. Back then, I couldn't understand the lines, "Full of absurd words, a handful of bitter tears"... Cao Xueqin left posterity a story that will never end.
Dream of the Red Chamber will always be read, and there will always be those who push open their doors at night to experience this dream that has lasted for over two hundred years.
Rong Mansion Scenic Spot
望雁October 18, 2026
5.0
The Hebei Provincial Museum is definitely worth a visit. It boasts a rich and diverse collection of exhibits, arranged scientifically and logically. It also offers a wide variety of cultural and creative products and activities. It's not only suitable for teenagers but also for children.
Hebei Museum
135***16October 4, 2025
4.0
The Zhao Yun Temple, imitating the ancient architecture of the Ming and Qing dynasties, is divided into two courtyards. Key buildings include the temple gate, the Four Righteousness Hall, the Five Tigers Hall, the Hall of the Emperor and His Ministers, and the Hall of the Marquis of Shunping. While retaining and enriching the historical features of the original temple, it complements surrounding attractions like the Longxing Temple and the Rongguo Mansion.
Zhaoyun Temple
M14***56October 25, 2026
5.0
I was so lucky to meet such a wonderful and warm-hearted tour guide, Mr. Bai. After successfully booking, he called me at the right time, providing detailed contact information and the meeting point. His attitude was excellent and incredibly kind. During the tour, his explanations were meticulous, comprehensive, lively, and engaging, and he constantly interacted with the visitors. I hope that next time I bring my family to visit the Forbidden City, I can book another time with such a thoughtful, warm, and attentive guide like Mr. Bai! ✌🌹
The Palace Museum
ShereshOctober 25, 2026
5.0
We had an amazing time. Hopefully, we can go back another again😊
Universal Beijing Resort
Daniel_SuciuOctober 25, 2026
4.0
It's was very crowded place, make sure you get there as early as possible. Avoid Monday if possible (as all other attractions are closed everyone is going to Badaling to see the Great Wall - so it will get very crowded.
Badaling Great Wall
E43***44October 13, 2026
5.0
张洋导游讲解的非常好！All visitors should book the national Museum of China trip. It is not easy to book on your own, book through Trip.com and have a guide to share the history with you..
National Museum of China
