Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
Shijiazhuang
Zhengding

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Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding
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Best time to visitApr-Jun, Oct(Open all year)

Introduction Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding

Introduction
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Located in the central Hebei Plain, the ancient city of Zhengding carries the spiritual and elegant spirit of the thousand-year-old Buddhist vein. It is home to many national-level Buddhist relics such as Longxing Temple and Linji Temple, forming a unique Zen cultural landscape. Entering Longxing Temple, the Song Dynasty building complex stands tall, the 21.3-meter-high bronze Thousand-armed Guanyin looks down on all living beings with compassion, the inverted Guanyin statue is known as the "Oriental Beauty Goddess", and the wooden structure of the Wheel of Revelation is amazing. Linji Temple is the ancestral home of the Zen sect. Under the ancient blue brick tower, you can listen to the morning bell and evening drum, and experience the clear state of meditation. The Tang Dynasty bell tower and Xumi Tower of Kaiyuan Temple form a "half-Tang structure" wonder, and the relief of the strong man on the Hua Tower of Guanghui Temple fully displays the charm of Liao Dynasty carving. Visitors can participate in experience projects such as copying scriptures, Zen tea, and Buddhist music appreciation, and feel the Zen enlightenment of "Let's have tea" in the thousand-year-old temple. The Buddhist Culture Festival held every year also uses activities such as the Lantern Festival and vegetarian tasting to allow modern people to touch the spiritual core of Chinese Buddhist culture through the three dimensions of architecture, art, and rituals. This "ancient art treasure house" is waiting for the destined people to start their spiritual journey with the Zen spirit of traveling through time and space.

Trip Moments Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding

Buddhist Culture Experiences in Zhengding Trip Moments
Loyal and righteous, look at me, General Zhao Yun, Zhao Zilong

Loyal and righteous, look at me, General Zhao Yun, Zhao Zilong

Arrived in Zhengding, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, shouted in front of the battle in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms: I am Changshan Zhao Zilong, Changshan is here, come to worship the loyal and righteous General Zhao Yun, walk about five hundred meters along the navigation of Longxing Temple, you can see a majestic stone statue of Zhao Zilong with one hand holding a horse and the other holding a silver spear. The ticket for Zhao Yun Temple is twenty yuan, give the general some incense, the inside is not big, a two-entry courtyard, posthumously titled Shunping Marquis, the stone tablet records the life of General Zhao Zilong, the well-known life, white horse silver spear, invincible in battle, loyal to one master until death, in any era, it is worth singing and admiring.
CHARLES HUBBARD
CHARLES HUBBARD
Niche self-driving route Beijing——Shanxi

Niche self-driving route Beijing——Shanxi

Beijing——Zhengding Ancient City Zhengding Ancient City——Huangyadong Huangyadong Cultural Tourism Area——Shanxi Hukou Waterfall Shanxi Yellow River Hukou Waterfall Tourist Area——Xiaoxitian Xiaoxitian——Qikou Ancient Town (Lijia Village) Qikou Ancient Town——Yanmenguan Yanmenguan Scenic Area-Viewing Platform——Datong Yungang Grottoes——Beijing Each self-driving segment takes about 2-5 hours. Some sceneries can only be appreciated by self-driving. Compared to trains and planes, each has its own hardships and joys. To see the cultural relics on the ground, go to Shanxi. There are many self-driving routes from Beijing to Shanxi that can be explored. In the next article, we will share another self-driving trip from Beijing that spans Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, and Hebei before returning to Beijing.
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Rongguofu Night Market in Zhengding, Shijiazhuang is free for 10 days

Rongguofu Night Market in Zhengding, Shijiazhuang is free for 10 days

⌚Night market opening hours: 9.18~9.28, every night from 7 to 9 o'clock 🎉Performance: Yuan Chun's visit to the province at half past seven, Bao Dai's initial meeting at half past eight, in addition to other activities such as night patrol 🎫Normal ticket collection during the day, free at night, and the night view is really beautiful after the lights are on! 📍Address: No. 51, Xingrong Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province
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Zhao Yun Temple in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang

Zhao Yun Temple in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang

🏯Hebei Shijiazhuang Zhao Yun Temple Zhao Yun Temple is located in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, and was officially opened to the public in 1997. Zhao Yun, also known as Zilong, was a native of Changshan Zhengding (now the area around Ancient City East Road in Shijiazhuang City), a famous general of the Three Kingdoms period, known as the 'Invincible General'. The newly built Zhao Yun Temple is magnificent, covering an area of 12 mu, with a total construction area of 1500 square meters. The temple adopts the structure of Ming and Qing ancient buildings, divided into a courtyard and a second courtyard. The main buildings include the temple gate, Siyi Hall, Wuhu Hall, Junchen Hall and Shunpinghou Hall, which basically retain and enrich the historical appearance of the original temple, and complement the surrounding famous attractions such as Longxing Temple and Rongguo Mansion. Zhao Yun Temple was built to commemorate Zhao Yun, a brave general during the Three Kingdoms period, promoting Chinese national culture and showing Zhao Yun's bravery. Zhao Yun (? - 229 AD), a native of Changshan Zhengding (now Hebei Zhengding), also known as Zilong, was a famous general of the Shu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period. He began to follow Liu Bei after leaving Gongsun Zan. He fought in many battles without a single defeat, and was known as the 'Invincible General'. Zhao Yun 'followed the benevolent government', had distinct political views; was loyal and brave to save the young master; was honest and admonished, modest and cautious; was fair and unselfish, did not favor private interests; was strict in military discipline, cared for the people; became famous as a young man, lived a long life and died well. Zhao Yun's life was full of military achievements and glory. His deeds such as saving Huang when he was born, fighting in Changban, refusing to marry in Guiyang, marrying in Dongwu, intercepting the river to seize the fight, going up the river to settle Shu, the strange strategy of the empty village, cutting off the general in his old age, and refusing the reward in Jigu Valley are all well-known and known to all. He is undoubtedly the 'Invincible General, the perfect model'. 📍Detailed address: No. 77, Xingrong East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. 🚉Travel strategy: Self-driving is the most convenient, Zhao Yun Temple has a free parking lot, with plenty of parking spaces. 💰Ticket price: Zhao Yun Temple ticket 20 🌟Highlights: The vegetation has been trimmed into two pairs of soldiers holding weapons, some say the vegetation looks like a row of Big Bear and Second Bear, some say it's too fat and round 📝Note tips: Overall, it's a small and not very crowded attraction, it can be visited in 30 minutes, children and the elderly are free.
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Zhengding: Longxing Temple

Zhengding: Longxing Temple

I came to Shijiazhuang for the second time, intending to appreciate the style of the ancient city of Zhengding, especially the unique style of Longxing Temple. Longxing Temple is very famous, a nationally renowned temple. It was expanded by the order of Zhao Kuangyin in the Song Dynasty and was originally named Longzang Temple. Just the ancient bridge in front of the temple and the glazed red walls tell its extraordinary history. I first came to the Mani Hall built in the Northern Song Dynasty. Breaking through the traditional rigid shapes of Buddha statues, the reverse-seated Guanyin statue was praised by Mr. Lu Xun as the "Goddess of Oriental Beauty." Its eyes are recessed, so it looks kind and gentle from different angles. It is the most famous Buddha statue in Longxing Temple. Walking further, I passed the Paifang Gate, which Mr. Liang Sicheng praised as a "treasure." The temple has a precept platform, which is a place for ordination ceremonies. There are only a few in the country. If a temple does not have a significant influence, it is not qualified to have a precept platform. The double-sided bronze Buddha built in the Ming Dynasty is rare in the country. Facing south is Amitabha, and facing north is the Medicine Buddha. The Zhuanlun Pavilion from the Yuan Dynasty can be understood as an ancient semi-automated library. The wooden Maitreya Buddha is carved from a single piece of wood. The Great Compassion Pavilion is grand and majestic, three stories high, with three connected pavilions. The suspended corridors between the pavilions are very distinctive. Inside, there is a tall and solemn bronze statue of the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin, watching over the world with infinite merit. The Longzang Temple Stele is the earliest existing regular script stele in China, with a long history, known as the "ancestor of regular script," and is praised as the first of the Sui Dynasty. Pilu Temple was cast by Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty for his biological mother. The four-faced Buddha has a unique shape, with a total of 1,072 Buddhas on the statue, subtly corresponding to his mother's age of 72, showing exquisite design. There is also an exhibition of Liang Sicheng's cultural relics protection history here, with Liang Sicheng's work marks in Zhengding and sketches from his youth abroad. I remember that the Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang houses Liang Sicheng's manuscripts, and I admire him immensely. A great person is indeed great. Traveling in Zhengding, I mention Longxing Temple separately because of its long history and the intriguing "treasures" inside. It breaks through the simplicity and solemnity of previous temples. Its exquisiteness showcases the cultural heritage of different eras, with Buddhist culture from the Sui and Tang Dynasties to the present, with inheritance, development, and innovation.
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Cooper Ethan@29
Shijiazhuang Hotel|Hebei Hotel·An Yue Hotel

Shijiazhuang Hotel|Hebei Hotel·An Yue Hotel

|Hebei Hotel·An Yue Hotel. Hebei Hotel·An Yue Hotel is designed based on the ancient city of Zhengding, blending Chinese ancient architectural elements and current social needs. The hotel is part of the Zhengding Li comprehensive project. -Surrounding environment Just a few minutes' drive from Zhengding South Gate, the hotel is opposite the Hutuo River, with a nice surrounding environment and fresh air. It takes about thirty minutes to get here from the city center via Xincheng Avenue or Sports Street. The street lights in Zhengding are very beautiful at night, and the planning is getting better and better~ -Hotel environment As a designer, I pay more attention to the style and details of the hotel. Personally, I think it is one of the hotels in Shijiazhuang with newer decoration and more aesthetic sense. The surrounding environment is very good, the overall color tone is warm light and light coffee color, and the wood decoration is more coordinated with Zhengding ancient city. The hotel has complete facilities, such as gym, swimming pool, etc., which can be used when checking in, and there are few people. The intelligent planning in the room is also very convenient. The bathroom uses Hansgrohe sanitary ware, and the handling of many details is very exquisite. For this price, it is really good. Maybe I pay more attention to style, I feel better than some old hotels in the city, and you can see the opposite plants, Hutuo River, clouds from the window, without other buildings appearing in your sight, I like this feeling.
Mr. Luigi Russel Jr.
Mr. Luigi Russel Jr.
How to get to Zhengding Rongguofu?

How to get to Zhengding Rongguofu?

Zhengding Rongguofu is a Ming and Qing-style ancient building complex strictly designed and built according to the Chinese classical novel "A Dream of Red Mansions". Here is a travel guide for you: Scenic Area Address Rongguofu is located at No. 51 Xingrong Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. Transportation Guide • Take bus No. 31 or No. 201 from Shijiazhuang Railway Station to Zhengding Bus Station, and transfer to bus No. 1 in Zhengding City to the scenic area. • Or take bus No. 164 from Shijiazhuang North Station to Zhengding Table Tennis Base Station and walk 200 meters west. Opening Hours Rongguofu is open from 08:00 to 17:00. Ticket Price The regular ticket price is RMB 40, and the child ticket (height 1.2m–1.4m) is half price, and children under 1.2m are free. Seniors over 60 and officers can buy half-price tickets with relevant certificates. Seniors over 70 in Hebei Province are free with certificates, and students and teachers can buy half-price tickets with teacher and student IDs. Recommended Tour Route • West Route: Chuan Hall - Feng Sister's House - Flower Hall - Jia Mu's Main House - Chuihua Gate • Middle Route: South Hall - Rongxi Hall - Inner Gate - Rear House - Outer Gate • East Route: Jia She Courtyard - Wang's Courtyard. Scenic Area Features Rongguofu is divided into two parts: Rongguofu and Ningrong Street, covering an area of 22,000 square meters, with a construction area of 4,700 square meters, 212 rooms, and 102 corridors. The entire mansion is divided into middle, east, and west routes, each with five courtyards. The middle route is Jia Zheng's office courtyard, and the east and west routes are inner courtyards, using bright Su-style paintings, elegant and atmospheric floor-to-ceiling flower screens, and exquisite and luxurious Ming and Qing-style furniture. Scenic Area Activities Rongguofu's "April Flower Festival" is one of the scenic area's featured activities. Nearby Attractions • Zhengding Longxing Temple • Zhengding Ancient City • Zhao Yun Temple • Tianning Temple Lingxiao Tower • Zhengding Kaiyuan Temple • Linji Temple Chengling Tower • Guanghui Temple Hua Tower • Zhengding City Wall. We hope this guide will help you better plan your trip to Zhengding Rongguofu. Have a great trip!
LucianME
LucianME
Hebei & Shijiazhuang·Zhengding Ancient City

Hebei & Shijiazhuang·Zhengding Ancient City

Shijiazhuang·Zhengding Ancient City Address: Yanzhao South Street, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City Opening Hours: All day Attraction Tickets: Free for the ancient city Zhengding was formerly known as 'Changshan', the hometown of the famous general Zhao Yun from the Three Kingdoms period. Historically, this place was a strategic location for defending the Central Plains, equipped with complete city defense facilities. The remaining city walls were built during the Ming Dynasty. There are many Hanfu shops in the ancient city, with clothing + styling costing around 100 yuan. Each shop has different prices, and you can also experience the same hairpin flowers worn by the actress Zhao Liying (this is currently a very popular activity in the ancient city)
ESTELLA LUCAS
ESTELLA LUCAS
【Zhengding Ancient City】Four towers stand tall, guarding a city

【Zhengding Ancient City】Four towers stand tall, guarding a city

|||🔶Tour route: The four towers of Zhengding are not far apart. When the weather is cool, you can start the citywalk mode. You can first climb the ancient city wall of Changle Gate on the south side of the city and take a 💯three towers in one💯 photo. Then head north, visiting Guanghui Temple➡️Linji Temple➡️Yanghe Tower➡️Kaiyuan Temple➡️Tianning Temple in turn. Tianning Temple is a bit far away, at the far north. If the weather is hot, like in summer, there is not much shade on this route. If you want a "luxury tour", you can take a taxi, with each stop being a three to five minute drive. 🔶About self-driving: You can navigate to the parking lot of Guanghui Temple, or navigate to Chengling Temple. There are many parking spaces nearby. On holidays, many streets in the ancient city will become pedestrian streets and prohibit driving after about eight o'clock in the evening, making parking very inconvenient, with no-entry signs everywhere. 🔶Record of the Four Towers: 1️⃣Tianning Temple Lingxiao Tower A nine-story brick and wood mixed structure tower, the most unique feature is that the first to third floors of the tower body are brick-imitation wood structure, the fourth floor is a brick and wood mixed structure, and the fifth to ninth floors are wood structure. It is said that the fourth floor retains the tower core column structure composed of nine round columns. Among the existing ancient towers in China, only the Lingxiao Tower of Tianning Temple still has this structure. Unfortunately, climbing the tower is now prohibited, and we can only admire the wisdom of the ancients from the introduction. 2️⃣Kaiyuan Temple Sumeru Tower The whole body is made of brick, and the stone plaque on the front of the tower is engraved with the four characters "Sumeru stands tall". Apart from the stone tower door hole with some carvings, there are no other decorations, which is slightly simple compared to the other three ancient towers. 3️⃣Guanghui Temple Hua Tower A relic of the Jin Dynasty, it is a three-story octagonal tower that looks like a blooming flower. The upper half of the tower is carved with tigers, lions, elephants, dragons, bodhisattvas and strong men, etc., with exquisite workmanship and lifelike, it is my favorite among the four towers. 4️⃣Linji Temple Chengling Tower It is an octagonal nine-story solid brick tower with a delicate overall design, beautiful shape, rich decoration, and a structure full of changes. The tower body is obviously inward, showing a delicate state, and it is the most delicate among the four towers in the ancient city.
BenjaminReynolds82
BenjaminReynolds82
Zhao Yun Temple in Zhengding: A Hero's Legend, A Spirit That Lives On Forever

Zhao Yun Temple in Zhengding: A Hero's Legend, A Spirit That Lives On Forever

[Zhao Yun Temple in Zhengding: A Hero's Legend, A Spirit That Lives On Forever] In the ancient city of Zhengding, with its long history, there is a solemn and dignified temple - Zhao Yun Temple. It carries countless legends and glories, witnessing the immortal achievements of a hero. Zhao Yun, styled Zilong, was a famous general of Shu Han. He was loyal and brave throughout his life, and wrote a magnificent chapter in the troubled times with his white horse and silver spear. Zhengding, as Zhao Yun's hometown, Zhao Yun Temple is a deep memory and respect for this hero. Entering Zhao Yun Temple, the first thing that comes into view is the majestic mountain gate. The vermilion gate is inlaid with golden door nails, showing the solemnity and majesty of the temple. The three big characters "Zhao Yun Temple" on the door lintel are vigorous and powerful, as if telling the story of the hero. The buildings in the temple are simple and elegant, with a rigorous layout. In the main hall, a tall and mighty statue of Zhao Yun stands in the center. He is wearing armor, holding a long spear, with bright eyes and awe-inspiring. The statue is lifelike, as if it can make people feel Zhao Yun's bravery on the battlefield. The side halls on both sides display historical relics and materials related to Zhao Yun, allowing people to have a deeper understanding of the life of this hero. From his first appearance to follow Liu Bei, to Changbanpo's single-handed rescue of the Lord, and then to countless battles in his life, each story makes people's blood boil and admiration for Zhao Yun arises spontaneously. In the courtyard of Zhao Yun Temple, there are green trees and flowers. The stone stele is engraved with Zhao Yun's famous sayings, such as "I am Zhao Zilong of Changshan!" which makes people feel his boldness and confidence. Here, people can take a quiet walk, feel the breath of history, and remember the hero's deeds. Zhao Yun Temple in Zhengding is not only a temple to commemorate heroes, but also a monument to inherit historical culture. It inspires future generations to take Zhao Yun as an example, to be loyal and brave, and to strive for progress. In the long river of time, Zhao Yun's spirit will always shine brightly and live on forever.
ThomasJohansen
ThomasJohansen
Shijiazhuang | Zhengding Night Market Food and Photography Guide

Shijiazhuang | Zhengding Night Market Food and Photography Guide

So close, so beautiful, a weekend trip to Hebei, just 3 hours away from Beijing, and you'll find this bustling night market in Shijiazhuang, a true paradise for foodies. Start your escape from Beijing plan now and join the foodie tour mode 📷Photography Guide: The overhead panoramic view of the first picture was taken from the rooftop parking lot on the fourth floor of the small commodities building. You can take the elevator directly to the fourth floor and walk down to take pictures layer by layer. ❤️Warm Tip: Photos turn out better after it gets completely dark. 🍰Food Guide: The night market's snacks feature delicacies from all over the country 🐔Iron Plate Chicken Rack: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, best eaten hot for the perfect texture 🍜Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles: There's a long queue, but the taste is good 🦑Explosive Grilled Squid: Highly recommended, the ingredients are very fresh. I tried grilled squid from two places, and although the sauces were different, the taste was consistently delicious. You can order blindly without worry 🐷Chengdu Brain Flower: Tin foil grilled brain flower, sizzling with oil 📍Location: Zhengding Small Commodities Market, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City 🎫Tickets: Free admission, no tickets required ⏰Market Hours: Starts at 17:30 🚘Transportation: 🚄The night market is near the Zhengding Railway Station. If you come by train, you can walk from Zhengding Station. 🚌Bus Bus 131 starts from Xibai Plaza West and gets off at Zhengding Railway Station Bus 156 takes you from Zhengding Airport/Airport High-speed Railway Station to Zhengding Railway Station ❤️Warm Tips: 1️⃣Traffic can be very congested during peak hours, and it's not easy to hail a taxi 2️⃣Be sure to take care of your personal belongings, and hold onto your phone📱!
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Great news! The Rongguofu in Zhengding, Shijiazhuang is open for free tonight

Great news! The Rongguofu in Zhengding, Shijiazhuang is open for free tonight

Shijiazhuang has one more good place to stroll at night! September 18th—September 28th 19:00--21:00 [pa Rongguofu night view is open for free Night activities: (1) Yuanfei's visit Time: 19:30 Location: Rongxi Hall Courtyard (2) Baodai's first meeting Time: 20:30 Location: Jia's Mother's Courtyard on the West Road (3) Night patrol Time: 18:00--21:30, one show every half an hour Location: Patrol Road (4) Guzheng music performance Time: 18:30--21:30 Location: Fengjie Courtyard, Chuantang Courtyard (5) Ancient style Hanfu experience Time: 18:00--21:30 Location: Tourist Center, Inner Yi Gate Courtyard on the Central Road (6) Intangible cultural performance such as sugar blowing Time: 18:00--21:30 Location: Rear Surrounding Houses on the East Road
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