Handan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

The cloud path on the Taihang Mountain in eastern Fujian is built on the ridge. It is like a dragonfly circling, walking through it, step by step, different scenery, sometimes walking through the valley, walking through the clouds, sometimes shocking experience, and then suddenly Cheerful, bringing a new travel experience...

East Taihang Scenic Area Guide

East Taihang Scenic Area Tour Suggestions 1️⃣ East Taihang Scenic Area Tour Suggestion I The East Taihang Scenic Area is located in Wu'an City, Hebei Province. The mountains here are steep, but with the help of the scenic area's South Heaven Gate cable car and four elevators, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Taihang Mountains and the Danxia landform relatively easily. Most of the mountain trails are gentle and suitable for ordinary tourists. When buying tickets at the visitor center, be sure to get a "Scenic Area Guide Map" and choose between routes A, B, and C based on duration and physical strength. 2️⃣ Route A does not include the important Tianpu scenic spot, and Route C to the highest northern peak is quite tiring and takes longer. It is recommended to take Route B (about 5-6 hours): Cableway → South Heaven Gate → Sifang Bridge → Sightseeing Elevator Up → Middle Heaven Gate → Flying Ship Restaurant → Take Taihang One Pillar Elevator (direction of Tianjing Lake) → Take Tianpu Elevator → Tianpu Producing Smoke, Tianjing Lake, return → Take Tianpu Elevator → Take Taihang One Pillar Elevator → Taihang One Pillar → Smart Bridge → Cloud Walk → Worship Elephant Platform → Take Hongyan Peak Elevator → Yifang Pavilion (Sunrise Hongyan) → Cableway Upper Station → Visitor Center. 3️⃣ At the South Heaven Gate fork, turn right for Route B; turn left to go to the glass plank road, which takes about 1 hour to return to the South Heaven Gate fork. 4️⃣ It is recommended to buy a ticket + round-trip cableway package (including elevator) for 150 yuan/person. If bought separately: ticket 100 yuan/person, half price for 60 years old, free for 70 years old; round-trip cableway (including elevator) 140 yuan/person. 5️⃣ The scenic area is well managed, clean, with signposts, and there are restaurants, snack bars, and restrooms along the mountain climbing route. 6️⃣ Parking lot: Navigate to "East Taihang Scenic Area Parking Lot", 10 yuan/day. Accommodation: High-end "Wu'an East Taihang Morning Hotel"; near the east gate of Jingniang Lake "Handan Wu'an Diboyuan Holiday Hotel" (enjoy the view of Jingniang Lake from the lake view room), you can buy a combined ticket for East Taihang + Jingniang Lake, each scenic area has its own characteristics.

So close, so beautiful, head to Hebei for the weekend

If you're in Handan or find yourself there, you must visit the Eastern Taihang scenic area at least once. Located within the Wu'an jurisdiction, it is a mountainous natural scenic area that combines the grandeur, strangeness, peril, and steepness of the Taihang Mountains with the beauty of unique rocks, sea of clouds, tranquility, and ever-changing vistas. Strolling along the plank walkways here, with clouds and mist swirling around, it truly feels like 'grasping the beauty of the ridge of heaven, wandering above the clouds,' and life suddenly becomes bright and clear. It is recommended to take the cable car up (unless you are a physically fit young person), because after taking the cable car, you start from the South Heaven Gate and mostly walk on the cloud-level plank walkways at an altitude of over a kilometer. The whole journey also takes more than 3 hours, and when you reach the Sky Beyond Sky and the Ridge of Heaven, you'll have to climb mountains. Along the way, the scenery is endless and breathtaking.

Visit East Taihang and experience the magnificent winter scenery like 'Jade Dragon Snow Mountain'

As winter arrives, the East Taihang scenic area is like a simple and elegant scroll, displaying the beautiful snow scenery in Huoshui Township, Handan City, Hebei Province. When the mountains are covered with snow, the cliffs are lightly wrapped in pine fluff, and the distant snow mountain ranges come like waves, as if you are in a fairyland like 'Jade Dragon Snow Mountain'. On the plank road of the East Taihang scenic area, jade trees and beautiful flowers are dotted in between, forming a large picture of the winter atmosphere, making you feel as if you are in a wonderful winter fairy tale. Instead of regretting that you have no chance to see the fantasy of 'Jade Dragon Snow Mountain', why not step on this magical land and look forward to the moment when the layers of snowflakes fall! This is the East Taihang scenic area, let's walk through the poetic and picturesque snow mountains together! 📍Scenic area address: East Taihang Scenic Area, Huoshui Township, Handan City, Hebei Province 🚗Travel method: Convenient self-driving or take bus No. 58 and get off at Wu'an Bus Station to reach East Taihang Scenic Area Station Come and feel the romance and magnificence of winter, visit East Taihang, and appreciate the beautiful scenery like 'Jade Dragon Snow Mountain'!

Even if you go nowhere else in Handan, you must visit this place

The experience of touring the Xiangtangshan Grottoes is really great. You can look as long as you want, take photos however you want, with no fences, barriers, or wire mesh, allowing for an immersive experience. You might miss the museum this year, but there will still be chances ten years later; however, if you don't cherish such a travel experience, who knows if it will still be available in the future. 🚗🚗🚗🚗 Because this attraction is quite popular, we went early in the morning and had no trouble enjoying the grottoes by ourselves. It was only when we were leaving that people started to arrive, proving that the early bird does indeed get the worm🤭. ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ The entire scenic area (North Xiangtang) is quite large, with three must-see spots: the grottoes, the museum, and the Chang Le Temple ruins, which took me a total of 4 hours. Other attractions such as the Tang Dynasty pagoda on the mountain top, the newly built Xiangtang Temple, the plaza park, and the children's playground are also worth a visit if you want to spend a whole day there. 📷📷📷📷 This article will only share about the grottoes. The natural lighting is quite dim, and the photos have a lot of noise, which is a concern for quality, but at least it has captured precious visual memories and an indescribable wonderful experience. If you ask me, I highly recommend it; it's so worth it.

Handan Xiangtangshan Grottoes

I have always wanted to visit the Xiangtangshan Grottoes, and I finally made the trip this week. Despite the uncooperative weather, I went anyway. In fact, I set out on Friday night, which gave me plenty of time. I didn't get to visit the Nuwa Palace or the ancient city of Guangfu. I personally think Handan is quite nice. The city is clean, with good greenery, and the food is economical. Vegetarian buns cost one yuan each, and the street vendors' steamed dumplings are 10-15 yuan per steamer. The noodles are indeed quite salty, which is due to the addition of broad bean sauce; the local taste tends to be strong. There are many snacks available at Xuebu Bridge, with spicy hot pot being particularly popular, and the sesame sauce is good. We stayed opposite Congtai Park, and it was a very short walk to the park and Xuebu Bridge. We set out for Xiangtangshan on Sunday morning. Perhaps due to the weather, there weren't many people, and the environment was very pleasant. I chatted with the staff who said that before, no one came and it was all dusty, but now it's much better. Due to the weather, it was very dark inside the grottoes, so I only took a few direct photos. It's better to see and experience it with your own eyes. The cultural and creative store offers free stamping; just bring your own notebook. Nan Xiangtang is not far away, so I went there too. The damage inside is very severe, with only a few caves remaining. You can decide for yourself whether to visit.

Pathfinder Episode 16: Nanxiangtang Mountain Grottoes

Handan, Nanxiangtang Mountain Grottoes. There are not many grottoes, a total of seven holes, most of the Buddha statues have no Buddha heads, some are also made up later. The Nanxiangtang Mountain Grottoes flourished in the Northern Qi Dynasty, and it has a history of more than 1500 years. Most of the Buddha statues have been touched by later generations to become black and shiny. From the structure, only the seventh cave is a corridor surrounding the central Buddha statue column, and the rest are single rooms. The grottoes are desolate! Even if it is as hard as a stubborn stone, it can't withstand the butcher knife of time, let alone the hundred pounds of flesh of you and me? Let go, let go... Break away from it

The renowned Xiangtangshan Grottoes overseas

The Xiangtangshan Grottoes are the largest existing treasure trove of stone carving art from the Northern Qi Dynasty in China. It belongs to the third phase of the Northern Dynasty stone carving art. In terms of carving art, it inherits the skills of the Northern Wei and Eastern Wei Dynasties, and initiates the new trend of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, thus creating a grotto art with Chinese national style and era characteristics. At that time, unknown Chinese artisans, based on mastering the traditional skills of their ancestors in painting, sculpture, architecture, etc., absorbed and integrated the techniques of Indian and Gandhara Buddhist sculpture art, and after the development of the first two phases, gradually blended into the traditional sculpture art of China. The form of the grottoes, the image of the statues, the face, the clothing, the patterns, etc., have basically completed the process of nationalization.

Under the spring temple fair, the Wa Huang Palace is crowded with people

Climbing to the top of Wa Huang Pavilion, one can experience the magic of the 'living building hanging temple'. Deep in the Taihang Mountains, surrounded by mountains and water, there is an ancient relic hanging on almost vertical cliffs by several iron chains. It seems to be teetering, but in fact, it has stood for a thousand years. This is the Wa Huang Palace. With the arrival of the rejuvenating spring season, Wa Huang Palace also welcomes its annual grand temple fair. Amidst the greenery and the blooming flowers, the sound of gongs and drums fills the air. The temple fair activities start from the first day of March and continue until the fifteenth. On the first day of March, Wa Huang Palace is packed with people and the incense is strong. This day is like a festival. In addition to local societies from Xie County, people who worship Mazu from surrounding areas including Changzhi, Yuci, and even Zhangzhou and Xiamen also come to Wa Huang Palace to participate in the Shangshe festival. This large-scale worship of the goddess Nüwa is also a traditional intangible cultural heritage. Following the Shangshe procession up the mountain, the green branches are adorned with red ribbons, which are the hopes left by each person who climbs the mountain to pray for blessings. Upon reaching the top of Wa Huang Palace, we can see Wa Huang Pavilion. The pavilion was built during the Northern Qi dynasty and is the main structure of Wa Huang Palace. The entire building hangs on the cliff, supported only by nine iron chains connected to the cliff face. The columns of the first floor are deeply embedded in the mountain cliff, ensuring a solid foundation; there is a gap between the second-floor pavilion and the mountain cliff; the third-floor pavilion is connected to the mountain cliff by iron chains. When the building encounters external forces, the foundation becomes unstable, the building shakes, and the nine iron chains immediately tense up, stabilizing the building. Therefore, it is also known as the 'living building hanging temple'. Wa Huang Pavilion has withstood countless geological disasters and remains standing, a testament to the superb and bold architectural skills that bear witness to the resilience and heritage of Chinese civilization.

Come to the Disney Fantasy World Concert and check in at Handan along the way

Date: 2024.01.26 Friday 19:30 Venue: Handan Grand Theater The Disney Fantasy World Concert that children love is coming! If you have nothing to do during the winter vacation, why not take your children to experience the wonderful world on site! When you come to Handan, take the opportunity to check in at the local attractions in Handan! 1. Guangfu Ancient City Guangfu Ancient City, also known as Yongnian City, is located on the northeast side of Handan City, Hebei Province, about 20 kilometers away from the downtown area of Handan, and is a famous ancient city with a history of more than 2600 years. The current ancient city architecture was mainly built during the Ming Dynasty, well-preserved, with a simple and grand style, and the ancient city is surrounded by water, with beautiful reed marshes and lotus ponds, making it a true northern water city. Visitors can visit ancient buildings, explore the former residences of famous people, and take pictures of the city walls surrounded by lakes, making it a great place to visit the past and play around Handan. 2. Wa Huang Palace Wa Huang Palace is located on the northeast side of Suobao Town, Handan County, about 11 kilometers away from the county town of She County, and is the earliest and largest ancient architectural complex in China dedicated to the worship of the goddess Nüwa. Wa Huang Palace was built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties in the Northern Qi period, and is built hanging on the mountainside of Tangwang Mountain on the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, and the architectural complex has been expanded and renovated over the dynasties, making it magnificent and spectacular. The current Wa Huang Palace mainly consists of Ming and Qing architecture, but there are also Northern Qi cliff carvings and grotto relics, which are very worth visiting. 3. Handan Fantawild Guose Tianxiang Handan Fantawild Guose Tianxiang Theme Park is based on Chinese historical civilization and Handan's historical and regional culture, innovatively displaying idiom culture, mythology culture, Handan historical culture, traditional art culture, folk customs culture, and other cultural features, using high-tech forms of expression as a means, and comprehensively using sound, light, electricity, digital technology, and other technologies to integrate cultural dissemination with interactive experience.

The ancient city of a thousand years—Handan

Handan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hebei Province, located in the southern part of Hebei Province. It is a national historical and cultural city, an excellent tourism city in China, a national garden city, a national model city for supporting the military, and the capital of Chinese idiomatic expressions. As of July 2023, Handan administers 6 districts, 11 counties, and 1 county-level city. Some introductions are as follows: - Historical Culture: Handan is an ancient city with a history of nearly three thousand years and was the capital of the State of Zhao during the Warring States period. It is the birthplace and growth place of Qin Shi Huang, and also the site of the story 'Learning to Walk in Handan' from the Warring States period. - Tourism Resources: Handan boasts numerous scenic spots, such as Huiche Alley, Xuebu Bridge, and Congtai Park. Among them, the Wahuang Palace in She County is known as the 'Ancestral Temple of China' and is the largest and earliest ancient building dedicated to the worship of the ancient goddess Nüwa in China. - Economic Development: Handan is a heavy industrial city dominated by steel, coal, electricity, and building materials. It has large steel enterprises such as Handan Iron and Steel and Tiangang, and is also one of China's important cotton-producing areas and textile bases. - Transportation: Handan is the only mega-city at the junction of four provinces, bordering Shanxi, Shandong, and Henan provinces. It is an important transportation hub in North China, with complete transportation facilities including railways, highways, and aviation.

Handan

Handan is a big city, which existed more than 3100 years ago. During the Warring States Period (403 BC - 222 BC), it was the capital of the Zhao State, lasting for as long as 158 years. Handan is also quite impressive in that it has given birth to nearly 1600 idioms, making it the true 'Capital of Idioms' in China. So, the first thing to do when you get to Handan is to learn, learn, and learn again. If you don't learn, you might not be able to walk, dream, or even dress. Such important things, we must note down: 1⃣📌Dream: When in Handan, it doesn't matter if you don't have a yellow beam, dreaming is a must. Otherwise, the trip would be in vain. 2⃣📌Learn to walk: In Handan, if you don't learn to walk, you're done for. The road is long and the horse is strong, walking depends on learning. If you don't learn, you're done for. 3⃣📌Learn to dress: In Handan, you have to learn to dress. If you don't wear Hu clothes, how can you rise? Wearing Hu clothes, eating Hu meals, speaking Hu language, only when you have mastered the 'Three Hus', can you ascend to the Western Paradise. If you can't master it, you're really done for!

The creation of humans by Nüwa took place nearby, a landmark of Handan for 3000 years

Ticket🎫 Wuling Congtai and the Seven Sages Stele Forest joint ticket 5 yuan 👍Highly recommended: The park is quite large, it is recommended to visit for two hours Congtai: A place where King Wuling of Zhao during the Warring States period summoned his generals and watched performances, with a history of over two thousand years. It has survived countless floods, wars, and has been repaired through the ages. In modern times, it has undergone several major restorations. The Seven Sages Temple: Built in honor of the seven sages of the State of Zhao during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, namely Han Jue, Cheng Ying, Gongsun Chujiu, Lian Po, Lin Xiangru, Zhao She, and Li Mu, hence the name Seven Sages Temple. The temple is a brick-wood structure with a rolling shed and resting hill style. It is five bays wide and one bay deep. The courtyard is paved with blue brick paths, and there is a side door to the west that leads to the stele forest. The roof is covered with yellow glazed tiles in the resting hill style, and there are four red round columns under the corridor, with the front face being wooden carved arch windows. On the east and west sides of the wall are the well-known deeds of the seven sages, such as Zhao She's 'impartial law enforcement', Lian Po and Lin Xiangru's 'returning the jade to Zhao', 'asking for punishment with a thorn bush', 'harmony between generals', and the three loyal acts of Han Jue, Cheng Ying, and Gongsun Chujiu sacrificing themselves to save 'the orphan of Zhao'. The stele forest corridor to the west of the Seven Sages Temple is called 'Handan Stele Forest'. Inside the corridor, there are dozens of steles inscribed by calligraphers from various dynasties, with high artistic value. China's largest Tang dynasty epitaph, 'The Epitaph of He Hongjing', is also stored here. The epitaph is engraved with the four gods Qinglong, Baihu, Zhuque, and Xuanwu on the front, accompanied by auspicious cloud patterns, creating an imposing atmosphere. This epitaph has survived thousands of years and is still well preserved, truly a national treasure. 🌟Highlights: In China, there is an ancient city that has created miracles. It has not changed its name for over 3000 years. Legend has it that Nüwa mended the sky and created humans here. Its history is even older than that of Nanjing, yet it is often forgotten by the world. It was once the number one city in the north, the capital of the Zhao state, one of the seven warring states, known as a city rich enough to rival any in the world. Countless people have left their mark here with their writings. In this city, every step is history, with more than half of China's idioms originating from here, recognized as the hometown of idioms. But after 3000 years, it has been submerged for a long time, becoming an inconspicuous little city. Have you guessed where I am talking about? Yes, it is my hometown, Handan in Hebei. Today, I will introduce you to this ancient city that cannot be bypassed in history with a note, not just to understand a city, but to revisit a profound history. You can like and save this, because I believe, in your lifetime, you will have the opportunity to step into this ancient city. Walking in Handan, you will feel an indelible sense of historical vicissitudes. Today's landmark of Handan, Congtai Park, was built more than 2300 years ago during the Zhao state, and Handan, as the ancient capital of Zhao, one of the seven warring states, became the most powerful state in the north after King Wuling of Zhao adopted the military reforms of wearing Hu clothing and archery on horseback. I remember when I was in elementary school, I would go to Congtai Park almost every day.

The ancient city of a thousand years—Handan

Handan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hebei Province, located in the southern part of Hebei Province. It is a national historical and cultural city, an excellent tourism city in China, a national garden city, a national model city for supporting the military, and the capital of Chinese idiomatic expressions. As of July 2023, Handan administers 6 districts, 11 counties, and 1 county-level city. Some introductions are as follows: - Historical Culture: Handan is an ancient city with a history of nearly three thousand years and was the capital of the State of Zhao during the Warring States period. It is the birthplace and growth place of Qin Shi Huang, and also the site of the story 'Learning to Walk in Handan' from the Warring States period. - Tourism Resources: Handan boasts numerous scenic spots, such as Huiche Alley, Xuebu Bridge, and Congtai Park. Among them, the Wahuang Palace in She County is known as the 'Ancestral Temple of China' and is the largest and earliest ancient building dedicated to the worship of the ancient goddess Nüwa in China. - Economic Development: Handan is a heavy industrial city dominated by steel, coal, electricity, and building materials. It has large steel enterprises such as Handan Iron and Steel and Tiangang, and is also one of China's important cotton-producing areas and textile bases. - Transportation: Handan is the only mega-city at the junction of four provinces, bordering Shanxi, Shandong, and Henan provinces. It is an important transportation hub in North China, with complete transportation facilities including railways, highways, and aviation.

So this is what the birthplace of my handsome and charming ancestor looks like

Qin Shi Huang Birthplace Memorial Hall Not far from the south gate of Congtai Park, there is a Qin Shi Huang Birthplace Memorial Hall. There is a group of antique buildings from the main road, and the south gate is bypassed to the south, with the sign of 'Qin Shi Huang Birthplace Memorial Hall' above. Enter the main entrance, there are stables, flower ponds, rockeries, pavilions and other antique facilities in the courtyard. I think this courtyard is probably built based on the imagined proton house. The house facing the gate of the courtyard is the exhibition hall. The exhibition hall introduces the origin of Qin Shi Huang and Handan and the life of Qin Shi Huang in the form of exhibition boards. Qin Shi Huang, as an emperor of all ages, can be said to be too legendary, and his origin with Handan is also very deep. Tracing back, it can even be associated with Zhao Wuling King and Mi Yue across time and space. There are many mysteries about Qin Shi Huang.

The Handan Wuling Congtai Hanfu has become popular

The towering Congtai stands in the ancient city of Handan, originally with many connected gatherings, hence the name Congtai. It is said to have been built during the time of King Wuling of Zhao, also known as Wuling Congtai. The king of Zhao built the platform for military reviews and for pleasure in music and dance. There were verses about the beauty of the music on the platform and the shining warriors below. The ancient platform originally had a sky bridge, snow cave, flower garden, and decorated pavilions, with a strict structure and wonderful decorations that were famous among the countries. Recently, the Handan Congtai Hanfu has become popular, and many beautiful young ladies are taking pictures in Hanfu. It's quite cold recently, so it's recommended for young ladies who want to take pictures in Hanfu to dress warmer. It's really photogenic, and you can go back to the Warring States period in a second. There are Hanfu travel photography at the park entrance. Also, give a score to my hometown Handan, welcome everyone to Handan! A city that has been waiting for you for three thousand years.

Xingtai self-driving 2h | Stay amidst the mountain scenery

| Stay amidst the mountain scenery. Wuan Mannin Homestay Xingtai self-driving 2h | Stay amidst the mountain scenery Hidden in the mountains, this homestay hotel is great for a weekend getaway to relax and unwind! Breathe fresh air and gaze at the blue sky and white clouds. Location: Handan Wuan, within 2 hours' drive from Xingtai Accommodation: Wuan Mannin Resort Hotel (book early on weekends) Dining: Morning buffet (included in the room rate), lunch and dinner at the hotel restaurant (simple meals with two vegetarian dishes and one meat dish, around 140 per meal, overall price is acceptable) The hotel service is good, and the room facilities are excellent, fully automated, including a swimming pool and a playground (both are small but fun enough). If several families come together, you can choose the private hot spring room type, with an independent small courtyard where you can soak and even have a barbecue. Nearby attractions include Huaxi Valley and Qibu Gorge, etc. You can choose to stroll and take photos at the hotel for leisure, or visit the surrounding attractions. A short weekend trip is quite worthwhile!

Drive 2h from Xingtai and stay in the mountain scenery

Drive 2h from Xingtai and stay in the mountain scenery. A hidden homestay hotel in the mountains, it's great for a weekend getaway to relax! Breathe fresh air, look at the blue sky and white clouds. Location: Wu'an, Handan, within 2h drive from Xingtai Accommodation: Wu'an Mannin Resort Hotel (Book early on weekends) The hotel's service attitude is good, the room facilities are very good, fully automated, with a swimming pool and playground (both are not big but enough to play) If several families come together, you can choose the private soup room type, independent small courtyard, you can soak, and also barbecue. Nearby attractions, such as Huaxi Valley, Qibu Gully, etc., you can choose to stroll around the hotel and take leisurely photos, or you can visit nearby attractions, a short trip on the weekend is quite worthwhile

Hebei's most beautiful rural tourism recommendation: Maning Homestay

If beauty can heal the soul, please leave me in the Taihang Mountains. Ancient trails in the mountain streams, stone ladders on the cliffs, Winding paths, steep stone paths, I don't know how much distance I've covered, Spring, summer, autumn and winter, dawn and dusk, Only then am I fortunate to appreciate the majestic Taihang. Here, there are the majestic views from the top of Taihang, There are dense primeval forests, There are geological parks with strange rocks and dangerous peaks, There are magnificent and beautiful grand canyons; The water is as clear as jade, and the mountains are as beautiful as poetry and painting. Where there are mountains, there are wonders, where there are waters, there are beauties, It's a work of nature, a wonderful landscape. Looking up, it's the sky shrouded in clouds and mist, Looking down, it's the majestic Taihang in full view, It gathers the beauty of all provinces, and the wonders of all seas, Streams, mountains, and forests, all in different colors. The land is rich and nourishing, fostering all kinds of beauty, Everything is in harmony, forming a poetic picture of water and wood, I think, as long as you come, you will surely fall in love with this place.

Hebei's mountains are surprisingly beautiful with fresh air, a getaway from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou

The name 'Man Ning' is derived from one character of the names of the couple who own the guesthouse, adding a romantic atmosphere. The scenery here is picturesque, and tourists can spend a long time just taking photos. Each small courtyard has its own style, and every corner is filled with a romantic aura.