Hebei Tour
Hebei (河北) is a unique province in that almost circles Beijing and Tianjin with its east area extending to the Bohai Sea. "Hebei" literally means "North of the Yellow River", named after its location north of the second longest river - the Yellow River in China. Hebei Province has a long history and enjoys a profound culture with abundant tourism resources. Hebei is the only province that combines plain,grasslands, coast, lakes, hills, mountains and highland. Many of its tourist destinations in Hebei Province are easily accessible from Beijing and Tianjin to Chengde, Qinhuangdao, Zhangjiakou, Shijiazhuang, Baoding, Handan and Cangzhou.
Hebei is Beijing's backyard where you are immersed in a charming environment and splendid culture. Walk through the ancient walled towns in Jimingyi and Shanhaiguan, hike the magnificent Great Wall, play with sand along the beach at Beidaihe, stand appalled at the wooden colossus of Guanyin at Punning Temple in Chengde and the list could be much longer.
So leave your home of Beijing and enter the beautiful backyard of Hebei!
Hebei Tourist Map ( including Beijing and Tianjin )
Hebei Destination Tours
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The Ming Great Wall crosses the northern part of Hebei including the notable sections of the Great Wall - the coast at Shanhaiguan (Shanhai Pass), Jiaoshan Great Wall, Jiumenkou Great Wall, Xiaohekou Great Wall, Panjiakou Great Wall, Huangyaguan Great Wall and etc. Huangyaguan Great Wall and Eastern Qing Tombs Day Tourfrom US$ 135 p/p Hebei Great Wall 2 Day Tour from US$ 220 p/p Hebei Great Wall 3 Day Tour from US$ 310 p/p |
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Qinhuangdao is a coastal city in Hebei, 300 km east of Beijing, on the Bohai Gulf. Qinhuangdao is the splendid blend of the Great Wall culture, beach holidays, bird-watching and historical surveys.
Beidaihe is one of the three urban districts under the jurisdiction of Qinhuangdao City. Beidaihe is one of nine famous sun-rise watching spots in China! Shanhaiguang is well known for the "First Pass Under Heaven", considered the No.1 pass of the Great Wall and the eastern end of the Great Wall, stretching 23 meters into the sea like a dragon drinking water, hence its name - the "Old Dragon's Head." Shanhaiguan's most exciting activity is a hike up the Great Wall's first peak - Jiaoshan Great Wall. Beijing Shanhaiguan Great Wall Culture One Day TourFrom US$ 139 p/p Beijing Shanhaiguan Great Wall Culture 2-Day TourFrom US$ 209 p/p Beijing Beidaihe Bird Watching 3-Day TourFrom US$ 299 p/p Beijing Qinhuangdao Classic 3-Day TourFrom US$ 299 p/p |
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250 km northeast of Beijing lie two UNESCO world heritage sites - Eight Outer Temples listed 1994 and Mountain Resort listed in 1997 under the jurisdiction of Chengde, a prefecture-level city in Hebei province.
Most of the eight outlying temples were built in Tibetan style after the palace and temples in Lhasa during the reign of Qing Dynasty ( 1644-1911 )。 The Mountain Resort was the secondary political center just after Beijing for about 200 years in Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911) as a frontier of safeguiding the inland China and exchanging with the minority nationalities. Beijing Chengde Jinshanling Great Wall 2 Day Tour from US$ 215 p/p Beijing Chengde Eastern Qing Tombs 2 Day Tour from US$ 290 p/p Beijing Chengde 2 Day Tour by Train from US$ 210 p/p Beijing Chengde One Day Tour by car or van from US$ 110 p/p |
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Listed as World Cultural Heritage, the Tombs of the royal family in Qing Dynasty ( 1644-1911) are mainly located in two burial areas: Zunhua (Eastern Tombs) and Yixian (Western Tombs). These two day tours take you to Zunhua ( 120km northeast of Beijing ) and Yixian ( 190km south of Beijing ) to visit both the Eastern Tombs of Qing Dynasty and Western Qing Tombs. Beijing Eastern Qing Tombs Day Tour from US$85 p/p Beijing Western Qing Tombs Day Tour from US$79 p/p |
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Tangshan is famous for its porcelain production. The major attractions include the largest imperial buirl grounds at the Eastern Qing Tombs, the submerged Great Wall at Panjiakou, Luowenyu Great Wall, the Earthquake Site and more. Beijing Eastern Qing Tombs Day Tour from US$85 per person |
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Zhangjiakou is a famous ancient city beyond the Great Wall. The attractions in Zhangjiakou include Dajingmen Great Wall, Jimingyi ancient postal station, Xuanhua ancient city and skiiing resorts in Chongli. Beijing Jimingyi Xuanhua Cultural Day Tour from US$60 per person Beijing Wanlong Ski Resort 2 Day Package from US$375 p/p Beijing Wanlong Ski Resort 3 Day Package from US$515 p/p |
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Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province, is 280km south of Beijing and 270km from Tianjin. Plentiful attractions around Shijiazhuang include Longxing Temple at Zhengding, Cangyan Mountain at Jingxing, Xibaipo Revolutionary Base before liberation, the notable stone village - Yujiacun Village and the oldest stone arch bridge - Zhaozhou Bridge. Beijing Baoding Shijiazhuang 2-day Tour from US$150 per person |
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Baoding is a famous historical and cultural city. The big draws in Baoding include Zhili Governor's Office, one of the best preserved government construction in China; the Western Qing Dynasty Tombs; the Mancheng Han Tomb, where two jade garments sewn with gold wire were discovered and more. Beijing Baoding Shijiazhuang 2-day Tour from US$150 per person |
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Wuqiao is a county under the jurisdiction of Cangzhou City. Wuqiao is a world famous place for practicing acrobatics. People in Wuqiao today, young or old, often possess amazing acrobatic ability. It is no wonder that the county has produced many of the best acrobats. Wuqiao performers can be found in acrobatic troupes throughout China and across the world. Beijing Wuqiao Acrobatics One Day Tour from US$155 per person |
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Handan is loated in the south of Hebei. It is a one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China. Its historical sites include Wulingcong Stand, a relic of the ancient Zhao Kingdom; Xiangtangshan Grottoes and many more. It is also the land of proverbs and idioms while thousands of Chinese idioms and proverbs are originated here. | ||
Hebei Travel Information
Hebei Major Road mileage
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| Beijing - Chengde 230km | Beijing - Weichang 320km | Beijing - Jimingyi 136km |
| Beijing - Xuanhua 170km | Beijing - Zhangjiakou 203km | Beijing - Eastern Qing Tombs 123km |
| Beijing - Qinhuangdao 291km | Beijing - Western Qing Tombs 142km | Beijing - Baoding 158km |
| Beijing - Shijiazhuang 294km | Beijing - Wuqiao 300km | |
| Chengde | ||
| Chengde - Eastern Qing Tombs 141km | Chengde - Beijing 230km | Chengde - Weichang 150km |
| Qinhuangdao | ||
| Qinhuangdao - Beijing 291km | Qinhuangdao - Eastern Qing Tombs 214km 266km | |
| Zhangjiakou | ||
| Zhangjiajou - Beijing 203km | Zhangjiakou - Wanlong Ski Resort 60km | Zhangjiakou - Hohhot 306km |
| Zhangjiakou - Datong 210km | ||
| Shijiazhuang | ||
| Shijiazhuang - Beijing 294km | Shijiazhuang - Zhengding 30km | Shijiazhuang - Baoding 151km |
| Shijiazhuang - Yujiacun Village 60km | Shijiazhuang - Zhaozhou Bridge 52km | |
When to Visit
Hebei Province has the most diverse geography among the provinces in China - coast, plain, lakes, hills, mountains, grassland and highland. But influnced by monsoon, Hebei Province has a distinct four seasons with comfortable but windy spring, hot and bumind sumnmer, pleasant autumn and dry and cold wainter.
Generally speaking, summer and autumn are the best seasons to visit Hebei Province. Consindering the diversity of its geography, Different seasons present unique views in different parts of Hebei. For summer, you may go to Beidaihe and Bashang Grassland; For winter, you may choose Zhangjiakou for skiing at Wanlong Ski Resort. For autumn, the best season to visit Hebei, you have loads of choices - Bashang Grassland, Great Wall hiking and etc.
Get There & Around
Hebei surrounds Beijing and Tianjin, two of the municipalities in China. Beijing and Tianjin are definitely the most convenient springboards for exploring Hebei. Many railway lines (high speed trains ) radiating from these two cities pass through the major cities in Hebei. The Beijing–Guangzhou Railway Line passes Baoding, Shijiazhuang, Xingtai and Handan.
Shijiazhuang's Zhengding Airport is Hebei Province's air transportation hub, with plentiful domestic and international flights. Parts of Hebei will also be served by the new Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, which is currently under construction and said to be finished by 2017.
The highways and expressways connect the cities within Hebei and other provinces.
Top 10 Places in Hebei
1. Great Wall in Hebei: The Ming Great Wall crosses the northern part of Hebei including the notable sections of the Great Wall - the coast at Shanhaiguan (Shanhai Pass), Jiaoshan Great Wall, Jiumenkou Great Wall, Xiaohekou Great Wall, Panjiakou Great Wall, Huangyaguan Great Wall and etc. 2. Chengde: 250 km northeast of Beijing lie two UNESCO world heritage sites - Eight Outer Temples listed 1994 and Mountain Resort listed in 1997 under the jurisdiction of Chengde, a prefecture-level city in Hebei province.
3. Bashang Mulan Weichang Grassland: the nearest grasslands destination from Beijing, have long been one of the ideal places to escape the city's summer heat.
4. Qinhuangdao (Shanhaiguan and Beidaihe): Qinhuangdao is a coastal city in Hebei province. It is situated about 300 km east of Beijing, on the Bohai Gulf. Shanhaiguang is well known for the "First Pass Under Heaven", considered the No.1 pass of the Great Wall and the Beidaihe is famous for the beautiful beaches and sunshine. The Beidaihe beach resort stretches 10 km.
5. East and West Qing Dynasty Tombs: Listed as World Cultural Heritage, the Tombs of the royal family in Qing Dynasty ( 1644-1911) are mainly located in two burial areas: Zunhua (Eastern Tombs) and Yixian (Western Tombs). These two day tour take you to Zunhua ( 120km northeast of Beijing ) and Yixian ( 190km south of Beijing ) to visit both the Eastern Tombs of Qing Dynasty and Western Qing Tombs.
6.Yujiacun (Yujia Village): Yujiacun is also known as Stone Voillage since nearly everything from houses to furnitures are made from the local stones. It is secluded on the Hebei - Shanxi border. It is a peaceful and well preserved little settlement far from the modern urbanity of Beijing and Shijiazhuang.
7. Wanlong Ski Resort in Zhangjiakou: Wanlong Ski Resort is located at Honghualiang, 12km east of Chongli County in Zhangjiakou City, about 260km northwest of Beijing. Currently, Zhangjiakou and Beijing have joined hands to bid for the 2020 Winter Olympic Games.
8. Jimingyi: Jimingyi, 150km west from Beijing, is the place where an ancient post station is located, dating back to the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368).
9. Wuqiao: Located 350km to the southeast Beijing, Wuqiao County in Hebei province is recognized internationally as the birthplace of Chinese acrobatics. The history of Wuqiao acrobatics dates back to about two thousand years ago. It is said that the local people from doddering grand parents to toddling infants can all perform some incredible acrobatics!
10. Handan: Handan is loated in the south of Hebei. It is a one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China. Its historical sites include Wulingcong Stand, a relic of the ancient Zhao Kingdom; Xiangtangshan Grottoes and many more. It is also the land of proverbs and idioms while thousands of Chinese idioms and proverbs are originated here.
Where to Stay
Hotels in ShijiazhuangHuiwen Hotel: 6 Zhanqian Street, Shijizhuang Tel: 0311 - 87865999
World Trade Plza Hotel: 303 Zhongshan Road, Shijiazhuang Tel: 0331 - 86678888
Hilton Shijiazhuang: No.5 East Main Street, Chang'an District, Shijiazhuang
InterContinental Shijiazhuang: No.119 Huai'an East Road, Yuhua District, Shijiazhuang
Jinjiang Inn Shijiazhuang Yunheqiao Bus Station: No.175 Shengli North Street, Qiaodong District, Shijiazhuang
Hotels in Chengde
Mountain Vill Hotel: 11 Lizhengmen Dajie, Chengde Tel: 0314 - 2091188
Yunshan Hotel: 6 Nanyuan East Road, Chengde Tel: 0314 - 2055588
Ming's Dynasty Hostel: Huilong Plaza, Xinjuzhai, Chezhan Road, Chengde Tel: 7610360
Huanyu Hotel, Tourism Bridge East, Chengde 86-314-2130899
TianBao Holiday Hotel, No.1 Xinhua Road, Chengde 86-314-2090888
Chengde Hotel, No.19 Nanyingzi Main Street, Chengde 86-314-5901888
Shenghua Hotel, No.22 Wulie Road, Chengde 86-314-5907188
Hanming Hotel, No.12 Banbishan Road, Chengde
Qianyang Hotel, No.18 Pule Road, Chengde 86-314-5907188
Jinjiang Wenguan Hotel, 99 Shuangqiao District, Chengde 86-314-2295588
Jingcheng Hotel, +86-314-2255999
Puning Temple Shangketang Hotel, Western yard of Puning Temple, 86-314-2058888
Huanyu Hotel, Tourism Bridge East, Chengde 86-314-2130899
Hotels in Qinghuangdao ( Shanhaiguan & Beidaihe )
Shanhai Holiday Hotel: Bei Mada, Shanhaiguan, Tel: 0335-5352888
Friendly Cooperate Hotel: 4-1 Nanhai West Road, Shanhaiguan Tel: 0335-5399777
Beidaihe International Club, 50 Binhai Avenue (Binhai Dadao), Tel: 0335-4181777
Jin Shan Hotel, 4 Dongsan Road, Beidaihe, tel: 0335-4041338
Beidaihe Friendship Hotel, 1 Ying Jiao Road, Beidaihe Tel: 0335-4048558
Beidaihe Xinhua Holiday Hotel, 2 An'er Road, Beidaihe, Tel: 0335-4280888
Beidaihe Jiaohai Hotel, 97 Dongjing Road, Beidaihe, Tel: 0335-4024388
Hotels in Baoding
Power Valley International Hotel: No.1888 Chaoyang North Street, Xinshi District, Baoding
Xiu Lan Hotel: No.388 Lekai South Street, Xishi District
Hanting Express Baoding Train station: No.733 Yuhua West Road, Beishi District, Baoding
Hotels in Zhangjiakou
Hanting Express Zhangjiakou Mingde North: 56 Mingde North Main Street, Qiaoxi District, Zhangjiakou
Eaka Hotel Zhangjiakou Wuyi East Avenue: No.13 Wuyi East Avenue, Qiaodong District, Zhangjiakou
Jinjiang Inn (Zhangjiakou People's Park): No.2 Gongyuan Road, Qiaoxi District, Zhangjiakou
Shiqi Business Hotel: Westeast Crossroads, Huangshan Management Office, Chabei District, Zhangjiakou
Hotels in Handan
Congtai Grand Hotel: No.126 Renmin East Road, Handan
Zhao Wang Hotel: No.19 Fuxing Road, Fuxing District, Handan
Handan Hotel: No.74 Zhonghua North Main Street, Congtai District, Handan
Qianhong Business Hotel: No.34 Lingyuan, Hanshan District, Handan
Hebei Food
Hebei cuisine has roughly three assortments due to its diverse geography - Middle and South food, East Coastal Sea Food and Chengde Summer Resort Royal Cuisine. The Middle and South Hebei food is the most typical of Hebei local food, which is mainly based upon Baoding cuisine. It boast a wide choice of raw materials and make use of mountainous wild game, fish from Baiyangdian, shrimps and crabs. The dishes taste strong and savory and are always served with soup.
Chengde Summer Resort Royal Cuisine was originated from the royal food and the local Chengde dishes. East Hebei Seafood Cuisine is based on Tangshan cuisine and Qinhuangdao, and is well known for using fresh seafood as its basic ingredients.
Notable dishes: the Braised Chicken (Paji) of Shijiazhuang, the Motley Noodles (Zamian) of Xiaoyang, the Honey Twist (Fengmi mahua) of Tangshan, the Prawns (Duixia) & Sea Crabs (Haixie) of Qinhuangdao and the Songhua Duck Eggs (Songhua dan).
What to Buy
Shijiazhuang shopping centers: Beiguo Xian Tianxia, Address：No.326 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang Tel：0311-966118
Xin Bai Plaze: Address：No. 139 Zhongshan West Road, Shijiazhuang Tel：0311—87023640
Dongfang City Plaza Shopping Center: Address：No.83 Zhongshan West Road, Xinhua District, Shijiazhuang Tel：0311-88611010
Qinhuangdao shopping centers:
Qinhuangdao Shangcheng Shopping Center, Address：NO.152 Hebei Dajie,Haigang District,Qinhuangdao.Tel：0335-3280448
Qinhuangdao Modern Times Shopping Plaza, Address：NO.44 Minzu Road,HaiGang District, Qinhuangdao Tel：0335-3288155
Qinhuangdao Shangcheng Shopping Center, Address：Intersection of Huaian Road and Jianhua Street ,Yuhua District, Shijiazhuang Tel：0311-85058888
Zhangjiakou Shopping
Zhangjiakou Tidus Shopping Plaza
Address：No.8 Shengli Road, Qiaodong District ,Zhangjiakou
Tangshan Shopping
Tangshan Department Store Group
Address：No.125 Xinhua East Road, Lubei District,Tangshan Tel：0315—3727627
Tangshan Yuan Yangcheng Mall
Address：Intersection of Jianshe Road and Changning Road,Tangshan
Local products:
Yishui Inkstone, Shell carvings, Tangshan longda bone porcelain, Reed Knitting, Quyang Stone Carvings, shadow puppetry, willow knitting crafts.
Nightlife in Hebei
Chengde Nightlife:After a good time in the daytime, you will have a enjoyable nightlife which is rich variety of leisure in Chengde. The life is especially lively on Friday and Saturday Summer nights, when the weekenders are here.
You can find nightclubs in most of the local hotels here. The main shopping drag, Nanyingzi Dajie, is a good place to come in the evening and walk around when a night market stretches all the way down it. Many of the vendors sell antiques and knick-knacks.
Folk singing and dancing, bowling, karaoke are wonderful, fullbodied folk color. While strolling through the night market or just enjoying a coffee or maybe a bottle of wine in a quiet bar will add yet more pleasure and romance to your travels far from home.
Qinhuangdao:
The nightlife in Qinhuangdao ends up a little earlier. Almost the supermarkets and stores close before 19:00. The whole city presents gentle and silence. If you are still excited enough, you could go to some Bars, Cafes, Teahouses, and cinemas to spend some time, drawing a intact full stop for the whole day's happiness.
Matsa Club
Address: No. 70-80, Wenhua Road
Open time: 18:00-02:00
The Perfect Life Bar
Address: 20 meters east of Hebei Zhengquan, Middle Section of Hebei Street
Open time: 18:00-02;00
Bus Route: Bus No. 6, 31, 32, 34
Beidai River Biluo Tower Bar Park
Address: Donghai Road, Qinhuangdao
Open time: 10:00-24:00
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