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Departing from Beijing, 2h to Handan, the potential is too great and seriously underestimated|||

|||.✨Hidden Gem Around Beijing✨ Handan: A Three-Thousand-Year-Old Ancient City, Waiting for You to Encounter!🚀 Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, only 2 hours by high-speed train🚄, directly from Beijing to Handan—a historical city gently treated by time but often underestimated. It lies quietly on the land of Yan and Zhao, waiting for every traveler to explore and discover.🔍 📍Handan, an ancient city with a three-thousand-year history, has a profound cultural heritage, no less than Datong. The Xiangtangshan Grottoes are a brilliant pearl in Chinese grotto art, on par with Longmen and Yungang, and are exemplary of royal grottoes!🌟 🚗Travel Plan: Depart from Beijing in the morning, take the high-speed train directly to Handan, only 2 hours, easy and fast. Upon arrival, you can choose to rent a car or take a shuttle bus to freely shuttle between ancient sites and modernity. If you are a "special forces" with a tight schedule, a round trip to Xiangtangshan Grottoes on the same day will also be rewarding. If you want a leisurely tour, a weekend is enough for you to savor the charm of this ancient city. 📍【Xiangtangshan Grottoes】: The Treasure of Grotto Art, the Whisper of History Known as the "Fifth Largest Grotto in China", it is on par with Longmen and Yungang, showcasing royal style. After 1500 years of weathering, although some Buddha heads are missing, the exquisite carvings and intricate patterns are still breathtaking. The North Xiangtangshan Grottoes are most shocking with the Great Buddha Cave, the three-sided Buddha statue on the central square column, and the legend of "Gao Huan's Tomb" on the top adds a mysterious touch. The South Xiangtangshan Grottoes are famous for the Thousand Buddha Cave, with the top reliefs of lotus and flying apsaras, colorful and vivid, even Premier Zhou Enlai praised them highly. 🎟️Ticket Information: North Xiangtangshan Grottoes: 60 yuan/person, shuttle bus 40 yuan/person South Xiangtangshan Grottoes: 15 yuan/person ⏰Tour Suggestions: It is recommended to arrange 3-4 hours for the North Xiangtangshan Grottoes, first visit Changle Temple, then climb the mountain to the grottoes, and after descending, visit the Digital Museum to feel the charm of the integration of technology and tradition. 👣Nearby Exploration: Guangfu Ancient City: Stroll along the ancient city wall and feel the weight and tranquility of history. Congtai Park: Lush greenery, a great place to relax and unwind. Yecheng Archaeological Museum, Handan Museum: Gain an in-depth understanding of the glorious history of Handan and ancient Chinese civilization. This weekend, give yourself a chance to step into Handan, listen to those stories spanning thousands of years, and feel the unique charm that has been underestimated.👣✨
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Posted: Aug 12, 2024
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