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Shijiazhuang

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About Shijiazhuang

Shijiazhuang is the provincial capital of Hebei. This is a modern city full of skyscrapers and bustling streets. The history of the city is waiting to be discovered. Zhaozhou Bridge, outside the city, was built during China's Sui Dynasty. It has more than 1,400 years of history. If you are interested in the classical Chinese novel "Dream of the Red Chamber", then the Rongguo Manor and Ningrong Street are two places to visit. They were built entirely in accordance with descriptions in the novel. Do you enjoy natural scenery? Shijiazhuang won't let you down, Tianzhu Mountain and Baodu Fort are excellent places to go mountain climbing and sightseeing.

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Shijiazhuang City Zoo

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Zoo

The Shijiazhuang City Zoo is a place suitable for animal lovers of all ages. It is also a good place for day trips with friends and family. The Shijiazhuang City Zoo is divided into several different areas including Flamingo Island, the Children’s Educational Animal Planet, the High Mountain Zone and the Fierce Predators Zone. All kinds of animals from Asia, Africa and Australia live here, such as flamingos, Siberian tigers, Asian elephants, giraffes and chimapanzees.

Manshanhua Valley Scenic Area

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Forest

Grassland

Manshanhuaxi Valley Scenic Area in Lingshou County, Shijiazhuang City features forests, grasslands and mountain springs. Entering the scenic area, visitors can see lush forests, a clear stream running through the entire valley, and plenty of small waterfalls. From April to November, there are hundred kinds of flowers blooming in the scenic area. If you are an adrenaline junkie, please try the aerial glass rafting here. It is quite unique of its kind.

Zhaozhou Bridge

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Bridge

Historical Site

The Zhaozhou Bridge is a circular-arc-shaped stone bridge, located on the Xiao River in Zhao County, Hebei Province. It was built in the Sui Dynasty, between the years of 595 and 605 AD, by the famous architect Li Chun. It has a history of more than a thousand years. Today, the bridge still competely preserves the ancient single-hole open-shoulder stone arch. It has stood on the Xiao River across time and even floods.

Longxing Temple

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Temple

Longxing Temple is also known as Big Buddha Temple. It is located in Zhengding Town in Shijiazhuang's Zhengding County. Construction on Longxing Temple began in the Sui Dynasty. It was highly valued by many emperors. Inside Longxing Temple sit a number of gilded Bodhisattvas, built per the orders of Song Emperor Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin), as well as all sorts of handwritten inscriptions and plaques by Qing-era emperors. The architectural style inside the temple is primarily from the Song and Jin Dynasties. A trip to this ancient Buddhist monastery is sure to be memorable.

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