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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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
In Shijiazhuang, there is a place that is like a fairyland on earth.

In Shijiazhuang, there is a place that is like a fairyland on earth.

Here, nature and art blend perfectly. The sparkling Hutuo River and the unique design of the hotel complement each other. When you step into this world, it's like entering a dreamy art world. The hotel is surrounded by green trees and fresh air, allowing you to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. In the room, the comfortable layout and exquisite decoration complement each other. Every detail shows quality and care, bringing you the warmth and comfort of home. Looking out of the window, you can see the beautiful scenery of the Hutuo River, allowing you to feel the charm of nature in tranquility. The hotel's ecological environment is even more intoxicating. In the garden, flowers are in full bloom and butterflies are dancing. Walking in it, breathing fresh air, feeling the breeze, your body and mind will be completely relaxed. Here, you can also taste a variety of delicious dishes. The chefs in the restaurant use superb cooking skills to present you with local specialties and exquisite creative dishes. Whether it's a family gathering or a business banquet, it can meet your needs. Hutuo River Art Eco Resort Hotel is not only a place to stay, but also an ideal place for you to experience art, get close to nature, and enjoy life. Come here and start an unforgettable vacation!
Poppy Dreamy Hugs
Poppy Dreamy Hugs
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Awakening from a dream, the Red Mansion is empty, a city for the niche

Awakening from a dream, the Red Mansion is empty, a city for the niche

A treasure of a small city🌆 Nine floors, four towers, eight temples, twenty-four golden archways That is Hebei Zhengding - This is the hometown of Zhao Zilong Also an ancient military stronghold Here, there are ancient buildings with a history as long as Shanxi's In the early years, due to Zhengding Airport's policy I have taken many flights here But never took the time to thoroughly explore this small city I didn't expect it to bring me such a big surprise - 🌴Zhengding citywalk one-day tour route Airport - Ancient City - Longxing Temple - Rongguo House - Tianning Temple - Confucian Temple - Kaiyuan Temple - Yanghe Tower - Linji Temple - Guanghui Temple - Zhengding South Gate City Wall to watch the sunset 🌴Attraction recommendations 🔸Longxing Temple A temple worth visiting in Zhengding city, one of China's ten famous temples, a monastery outside the capital, attracting Mr. Liang Sicheng to visit four times, with a Northern Song Dynasty hall, a suspended sculpture of Guanyin that Mr. Lu Xun called 'the beauty of the East', the oldest revolving scripture cabinet, the tallest and oldest bronze cast Thousand-Hand Guanyin, and the earliest regular script stele. It's really worth a visit 🔸Rongguo House The filming location for the 1987 version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', where you can go to take photos in the same style 🔸Tianning Temple With Song Dynasty ruins, it has the country's earliest ancient pagoda with a central pillar structure 🔸Yanghe Tower If you're tired, you can rest here, there are many cultural and creative shops, snacks, and beverage stores, and you can also go to the second floor for a panoramic view 🔸Linji Temple The ancestral court of the Buddhist Linji school, one of the five major schools of Zen Buddhism 🔸Guanghui Temple The flower pagoda here is really distinctive and very beautiful, Liang Sicheng called it 'a unique example overseas' 🔸South Gate City Wall You can watch the sunset here, and you can see four towers, with a telephoto lens you can capture three towers in one frame - 🏨About accommodation: It's good to stay inside the ancient city, living in Zhengding small city is very cheap 🍔About food: There are many night markets, I recommend going to the one at Zhengding small commodity market which is right opposite Zhengding station, other options include donkey meat sandwiches, hohhot noodles, rib noodles, Zhengding's eight great bowls, hot cut meatballs, etc., you can also try the northern meatballs and steamed dumplings, which are different from the southern sticky rice dumplings
AUGUSTINE STEELE
AUGUSTINE STEELE
Baoding-Dingzhou-Shijiazhuang Trip

Baoding-Dingzhou-Shijiazhuang Trip

🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary: Day1: China Ancient Animal Museum (Baoding Natural Museum) → Governor's Office of Zhili → Ancient Lotus Pond → Zhengding Ancient City → Jianguo Puyin Hotel (Zhengding Ancient City, Shijiazhuang) Day2: Hebei Museum → Tianning Temple → Longxing Temple → Kaiyuan Temple → Linji Temple Chengling Pagoda → Linji Temple → Zhengding County Confucian Temple → Guanghui Temple Pagoda → Dabeige → Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda → Dingzhou Ancient City → Song Street → Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda Square → Anyu Song Street | Chinoiserie Archaic Rhyme Hotel·Guofeng Guryun Hotel (Dingzhou Song Street Museum Store) Day3: Dingzhou Museum → Dingzhou Gongyuan → Confucian Temple → Zhongshan Han Tomb
LUCIA WEBER
LUCIA WEBER
Longxing Temple, a thousand-year-old temple.

Longxing Temple, a thousand-year-old temple.

Hebei is not just Baoding, Chengde, and Qinhuangdao. If you've been to Saihanba in the north and Baiyangdian in the south, then you must visit Zhengding. Here is a thousand-year-old temple, Longxing Temple, where the famous bronze Buddha is located. This Buddha is 26 meters high and weighs 40 tons, making it the largest ancient indoor bronze standing Buddha in the world. In Longxing Temple, there is also the tallest wooden structure building in China, the Mani Hall, the earliest revolving sutra library in China, the oldest Guanyin statue in China, and the earliest existing Vajra Bodhisattva statue in China🤩. If you want to learn about the evolution of ancient Chinese architecture, you can come to Zhengding. If you want to see the craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen, come to Longxing Temple! This thousand-year-old temple hides too many secrets waiting for you to discover😝
ScarlettKing
ScarlettKing
Shijiazhuang is really a seriously underrated tourist city

Shijiazhuang is really a seriously underrated tourist city

✅ Shijiazhuang, definitely a hidden gem in the tourism industry of northern cities! As the capital city of Hebei Province, its tourism value is really underestimated~ After reading this note👇🏻👇🏻, I hope this 'city brought by train' can be added to your travel list~✨✨ ✅ For our stay, we chose the 📍Hutuo River Art Ecological Island Resort Hotel, where we had an amazing 3-day and 2-night vacation, and were truly amazed! 💓 ✅ 27 Nordic pastoral villas are nestled between the Hutuo River banks and the woods, each with a garden design, just like Shijiazhuang's 'Swedish Town'‼️ From the hotel entrance to the lobby, you are accompanied by flowers all the way, with blooming begonias, magnolias, and purple-leaf plums, and occasionally you can see the azure Hutuo River, the romantic vacation atmosphere is perfectly captured! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✅ We stayed in a riverside king room, the 40㎡ space was very comfortable for two people‼️ The huge panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows allowed us to admire the stunning manor lakeside view from the bed💕 The room facilities were complete, with a smart guest control system, fresh air system, room mini bar, coffee, and a full set of high-quality toiletries! The breakfast on the second day was room service, with a variety of nutritious options😀😀 ✅ After checking in, we went to the Hutuo River Art Ecological Island, 💓pink beach, barbecue camping, ✨a vast lawn, and we were not tired at all after a whole day! I heard that there is a hot air balloon theme carnival and a 'Peacock Flying Southeast' event during the May Day holiday‼️ ✅ There are also many hidden gem spots around the hotel, listed below, you can choose to visit according to your time🙋🏻‍♀️ Zhengding City Wall South Gate 21 minutes by car Kaiyuan Temple 25 minutes by car Rongguo House 26 minutes by car Longquan Ancient Town 56 minutes by car
JAYSON TOWNSEND
JAYSON TOWNSEND
Longxing Temple, Zhengding.

Longxing Temple, Zhengding.

Longxing Temple, also known as the Great Buddha Temple, is one of the earliest, largest, and best-preserved Buddhist temples in China. It is an ancient building and historical monument. Located at 109 Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, Longxing Temple was built in the sixth year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty (AD 586) and covers an area of 82,500 square meters. More than ten halls and pavilions are distributed along the central axis and its sides, creating a magnificent and well-arranged layout. It is a typical example for studying Song Dynasty Buddhist temples. The temple houses a large number of artistic treasures, including sculptures, murals, and steles from the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Six of these cultural relics are considered the best in China, and the temple was praised by Liang Sicheng as the "foremost famous temple outside Beijing." The Dragon Pavilion Garden, with its pavilions and water features, is integrated with the temple buildings, adding to the charm of Longxing Temple.
NomadSoul
NomadSoul
【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
[Zhengding County, Hebei - Hutuo River Ecological Tourism Area]

[Zhengding County, Hebei - Hutuo River Ecological Tourism Area]

⛰[Travel Guide] The recent TV series "Hometown Soil" focuses on "land" and "food" and tells the story of three generations of farmers represented by Liang Chuangen, Chunxue, Maicha, and Tianjiao, who remain true to their original aspirations, take root in the countryside, and create a better life. Through the great changes along the Hutuo River, the series reflects the difficult process and great achievements of rural reform and opening up, and through the struggle stories of ordinary people, it reflects the people's yearning and pursuit for a better life. It was because of this TV series that I came to visit the Hutuo River! With the arrival of winter, nature seems to have changed into a new picture, and the Hutuo River Ecological Tourism Scenic Area has a unique flavor. This meandering river not only nourishes the land along the banks but also shows a quiet and mysterious beauty in winter. The first thing that catches your eye is the Hutuo Flower Sea. Although the flowers have withered in winter, the withered branches still show a different kind of beauty. Next is the Leaf Square, a landmark building in the scenic area. It is not only unique in appearance but also a place for various cultural activities. Here, you can take a break or participate in interactive activities on the square to experience the unique charm of Hutuo River culture. Strolling along the banks of the Hutuo River, you can admire the Hutuo Imprint, which features a series of sculptures and landscapes that showcase the historical and cultural heritage of the Hutuo River. Through these artworks, you can gain a deeper understanding of the historical origins of this river with Shijiazhuang and even Hebei.
aurorin_2437
aurorin_2437
A Spot Full of Happiness
weekendgetaways

A Spot Full of Happiness

Have you ever visited a place with history, but also offer a beautiful night view? Here is my recommendation. The name of it is Zhengding Ancient Town. Located in Zhengding, approximately 13 km from downtown of Shijiazhuang. It's pretty on day and even prettier at night since the lanterns will turned on! Please be prepare on your physical strength (especially your feet), since walk around this area would be a long march 🐱 #weekendgetaways
Travelwithfei
Travelwithfei
Zhengding ancient city is a great place to shoot night scenes

Zhengding ancient city is a great place to shoot night scenes

🌈Attraction features: Strolling through Zhengding ancient city at night, stars twinkle against the ancient walls. Lanterns lit, walking on the stone paths. Feel the profound depth and weight of history. Ancient streets and alleys, one of the three great towns of the north, Changshan Zhao Zilong. 🎟️Ticket information: Free admission 🕐️Opening hours of the scenic area: 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM 💗Other tips: Visiting the night view of Zhengding ancient city, the unique lighting effects at night add poetry and romance to the ancient city. You can also choose to relax in a local bar or teahouse.
wyvernix_5366
wyvernix_5366
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Wangquan Ancient Street

Wangquan Ancient Street

Wangquan Ancient Street relies on a large number of tourist attractions such as Longxing Temple, and the ancient street mainly provides cultural characteristic catering services. Here, it offers unique dining, shopping and cultural experience formats, allowing diners to understand the historical appearance of Zhengding Ancient City, food culture and local customs while enjoying delicious food. Every night, the lights are brilliant, and there are many tourists, providing a good place for leisure and entertainment for the general public and tourists. The southern part of Wangquan Street is 2279 meters long, connecting Guanghui Road and Hebei Avenue, solving the traffic congestion problem on the southeast side of the county, and opening up the inner loop of the central road in the ancient city.
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Wang Family Mansion

Wang Family Mansion

The former residence of Wang Shizhen, built in 1912, is a typical northern Chinese courtyard house from the Republic of China era. Wang Shizhen (August 19, 1861 - July 1, 1930), styled Pinqing, also known as Guanru, was from Niujiazhuang in Zhending, Zhili (now Zhengding, Hebei). A modern political figure, he was one of the three prominent leaders of the Beiyang government. With his extraordinary intelligence and outstanding political achievements, he won the favor of Yuan Shikai and held various military and political positions, eventually becoming the Minister of the Army, Chief of the General Staff, and Prime Minister. In 1918, he retired from politics and lived in seclusion in Beijing. In May 1926, he took on roles such as the Chairman of the Beijing Temporary Security Council and the Chairman of the Beijing Relief Association. In July 1930, he died of liver cancer in Beijing at the age of 70.
elara_6376
elara_6376