Things to do in She County

No. 12 of Best Things to Do in Hebei

Wahuang Palace

Wahuang Palace is a compound of palaces and temples built to honor the Chinese goddess Nüwa. It was built into the side of a steep cliff during the Northern Qi dynasty (550-577). Most of the buildings that remain today were built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, although visitors can still see the remains of Northern Qi dynasty stone engravings and Buddhist grottoes. The palace complex covers a large area – visitors can explore the buildings at the bottom of the mountain before ascending the cliff to visit the hillside temples.

No. 12 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Hebei

Taihang Wuzhi Mountain in Shexian County

The main peak of the Five Finger Mountain Scenic Area in Tai-hang is 1,283 meters above the sea level. It is known for its "majesty, oddity, steepness and beauty." It is even more amazing that there is a 3-kilometer-long ridge, just like a reclining Buddha crafted by the nature with auspiciousness. The natural oxygen bar means the virgin forest, and wild flowers can be found from time to time. There is a tranquil quadrangle courtyard, namely, Ziwei Villa. It possesses a square and restaurants, attracting people in favor of wild food.

No. 16 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Hebei

Dawa Village

Dawa Village is hidden deep in the Taihang Mountains in She County, Hebei, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing a river on the fourth. It is a stone village of more than 100 households, known as the Potala Palace of the Taihang Mountains. According to legend, during the Jiajing period of the Ming dynasty a family surnamed Zhang moved here and built houses from the local stone. Over generations the stone houses grew, one attached to the next, climbing halfway up the hillside, with courtyards and houses stacked and clustered in irregular tiers. Because Qingyang Mountain to the north links with Yanwa Cliff and Bijia Mountain to form the shape of a phoenix about to spread its wings, the village was once called Phoenix Nest. The cluster of stone houses stands beneath Confucius Peak, which resembles a statue of Confucius, and from afar the village looks like a cliffside stone fortress. Dawa Village's landmark is a single-arch stone bridge believed to be more than 500 years old, nicknamed the stone overpass. The entire bridge uses only stone, with no other materials. Pedestrians pass above while a stream flows beneath. A photograph of the bridge won a folk-category award at an international photography competition, and many photographers come specifically to capture it. Beyond the stone houses and stone paths, the village is dotted with old farming implements such as millstones, grinding stones, stone mortars, and stone troughs, as well as small stone temples dedicated to Guan Yu and the Dragon King. The Zhang ancestral hall and the former residence of a Qing dynasty county magistrate are tucked deep in the alleys, and wandering through them feels like visiting an open-air museum of Taihang dwellings. The stone houses are built into the hillside with thick walls, making them especially cool in midsummer. At dusk, smoke rises from household chimneys and meals carry the scent of mountain wood. At night the village lights come on, outlining the houses and the ancient bridge. Many visitors choose to see the stone architecture by day and enjoy the mountain village nightscape after dark. To appreciate the full scale of the stone-house cluster, stand below and look up or view it from a distance, only then can you truly see its layered, three-dimensional form.

No. 5 of Night Attractions in Handan

Chishuiwan Ancient Town

Chishuiwan Ancient Town is located in She County, Handan City, and is a key featured town project in China's Taihang Red Valley Cultural Tourism Economic Belt. The overall architectural style follows Huizhou design, where strolling through the ancient town reveals the beauty of Jiangnan with its blue-tiled roofs and white walls. Gliding across the emerald lake on a traditional awning boat evokes the sentiment: "The charm of Taihang's water town unfolds, making one forget the allure of Jiangnan." The town boasts numerous distinctive structures, such asJuxing Hall, Chongzhou County Office, Scholar's Mansion, Wenchang Pagoda, Zhuangyuan MansionThe Old Theater and other spots serve as popular photography locations for visitors to capture memorable moments.

Wahuanggong Square

Wahuanggong Square is located near Provincial Highway 213 in She County. It is an open area in front of Wahuang Palace that was later developed into various zones themed around Nüwa. The square's core features the Statue of Nüwa and Bu Tian Lake, which add many highlights to the scenic area.

Former Site of the 129th Division Headquarters of the Eighth Route Army

The former site of the 129th Division Headquarters is located in Chi'an Village on the west side of Shexian County, Handan City. In 1940, the Eighth Route Army's 129th Division advanced into the Taihang Mountains and established the Shanxi-Hebei-Luyu Base Area. The hillside in the center of Chi'an Village was once the seat of the 129th Division Headquarters. . The scenic spot of the former headquarters is now divided into three parts: the headquarters, the General's Ridge and the 129th Division Exhibition Hall. The headquarters is composed of three adjacent farmhouse courtyards built on the mountain, and now the three farmhouses are all laid out as they were when they were commanded. The lower house is the place where the headquarters works, the main room of the north house is the conference room, the west house is the office, the east house is the guard room, and the south house is the office. The lilac and redbud trees in the courtyard are very beautiful. The middle courtyard is the residence and office, and the south house is the former residence of the chief. The East House is a two-story building, and there is also an air-raid shelter in the southeast corner of the courtyard. The showroom of the 129th Division is the upper house. It used to be the location of the war room. Now it displays pictures, sand tables, sculptures and many cultural relics of the year, recording the period from the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War to the victory of the Anti-Japanese War in 1945. The older generation of revolutionaries led the soldiers of the 129th Division. The bloody Taihang revolutionary deeds reproduce the glorious history of the 129th Division in the Taihang Mountains. On the back of the General Mountain is the cemetery of the revolutionary martyrs. There are statues and monuments of the generals in the cemetery, and a memorial pavilion for the marshals has been built, where you can come to pay homage to the revolutionary predecessors.

Wangjinzhuang Colorful Terraced Fields Scenic Area

Hanwang Jiuzhai Scenic Area

No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Changzhi

Taihang Chibi Xuanliu Scenic Area

The Red Cliff Hanging Stream Attraction is a canyon area with red cliffs, with a total length of 3 kilometers. The whole canyon is winding, with cliffs facing each other, jagged and interlaced, like a knife-cut sword, and a work of nature; due to the rushing and turbulent Zhang River, the canyon is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, and it is unpredictable, forming a fairyland-like ecological landscape; pine trees, shrubs, mountain flowers, mosses, one step at a time, a new scene; mandarin ducks, wild ducks, carp, river shrimps can be seen everywhere. It combines the four characteristics of "divine, strange, classic, and elegant" in one, which is fascinating.

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Anyang

Red Flag Canal Scenic Area

The Red Flag Canal is an irrigation canal built by locals during the 1960s. It runs around the side of a cliff in the Taihang Mountains, which are known for their spectacular scenery. The visitor site is also home to a museum, which informs visitors about the canal's history.