1. [Exploring the Mysteries of the Millennium Ancient Capital Zhengding]
⛩️Morning: Longxing Temple (No. 109, Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Praised by Liang Sicheng as a "famous temple outside Beijing," this temple features three must-see treasures:
👉The world's tallest bronze Thousand-Armed Guanyin statue at 21.3 meters✨
👉The Northern Song Dynasty's Wheel of Revelation (the oldest surviving one!)
👉The painted sculpture of the reclining Guanyin (even Lu Xun praised it as unique)
🍚Lunch: Wang's Traditional Shaomai (Yanzhao South Street, Zhengding County, 35 RMB per person)
This century-old restaurant must-try the beef shaomai and Zhengding Benggan (an intangible cultural heritage dish). Snacks)
🏯Afternoon:
❶Rongguo Mansion (51 Xingrong Road, Zhengding County, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
The filming location of the 1987 version of "Dream of the Red Chamber," beautiful in all seasons📸
❷Kaiyuan Temple (Changshan West Road, Zhengding County)
A thousand-year-old Tang bell and China's largest Beixi (a Chinese bixi) bear witness to history
❸Hua Pagoda at Guanghui Temple (Guanghui Road, Zhengding County)
A stunning flower-shaped pagoda, home to Liang Sicheng's manuscripts
🌇Evening: South City Gate (Nanguan Street, Zhengding County)
Climb the Ming Dynasty city wall and be sure to stop at 6:30 PM to see the sunset over the four towers!
🏡Overnight: Yunju Lake B&B in Zhengding (Garden-style Courtyard, 300-500/night)
Day 2 [Ancient Zhao County Visit + Foodie Spots]
🌉Morning: Zhaozhou Bridge (Zhaozhou Bridge Scenic Area, Zhao County, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
This Sui Dynasty single-arch stone arch bridge, with its thousand-year-old wheel tracks, is truly stunning!
🚌Transportation: Shijiazhuang Bus Terminal → Zhao County Bus (1.5 hours/25 RMB)
🥮Lunch: Shita Shaobing (Shahedian Town, Zhao County)
Baked in a traditional vat oven, the five-spice and sesame candies are incredibly fragrant (2 RMB/piece)
🙏Afternoon: Berlin Zen Temple (23 Shita East Road, Zhao County)
An ancient temple from the Eastern Han Dynasty, we recommend experiencing Zen tea (reservations required)
⚠️Note: Wear long pants and avoid stepping on thresholds!
🍜Return trip food:
Red Star Baozi (Zhongshan West Road) Pork and Scallion Buns (yyds)
Gao Jianmin Restaurant: Donkey Meat Hot Pot and Millet Porridge (perfect combination)
Day 3 [Red Holy Land Xibaipo]
📍All day 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ID card required for ticket exchange)
🚌Transportation: Take the shuttle bus from North Bus Station (2 hours/30 yuan)
❶Former Site of the CPC Central Committee: Journey back to the revolutionary era
❷Memorial Hall: Amazing sand table displays of the three major battles!
❸Stone Carving Garden: Must-see authentic works of 100 generals
🎁Recommended souvenirs:
Gaocheng Palace Lanterns, Golden Phoenix Braised Chicken, Zanhuang Jujubes
[Must-Try Foods]
🌟Three Intangible Cultural Heritage Sets:
1️⃣Zhengding Ma's Braised Chicken (Secret Recipe with 28 Herbs)
2️⃣Wuji Noodles (The Perfect Buckwheat Noodle and Lamb Combination)
3️⃣Shenze Xihe Meat Cake (Delicious Hot or Cold)
💯Specialty Banquets:
Songji Eight Bowls (Traditional Wedding Dish)
Hao's Spare Ribs (A Century-Old Secret Recipe!)
[Travel Tips]
🚄Transportation: Zhengding Airport High-Speed Railway Station is closer to the ancient city.
🌸Best Season: April-May Pear Blossom Festival / September-October Red Leaf Season
🎫Discount: Zhengding Four Temples Pass for a Super Value of 100 RMB
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