Things to do in Zhengding

This is a Buddhist holy site well worth visiting. The Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Buddha and the mural of the Reclining Guanyin are historical and artistic treasures that have been preserved intact for future generations to appreciate and understand history! An even greater gain was visiting the memorial hall of Mr. Liang Sicheng, where I learned about the contributions he and Lin Huiyin made to the preservation of historical sites in my country and their transmission in education, so that we, the later generations, can appreciate these historical sites!

The Hebei Provincial Museum is definitely worth a visit. It boasts a rich and diverse collection of exhibits, arranged scientifically and logically. It also offers a wide variety of cultural and creative products and activities. It's not only suitable for teenagers but also for children.

No reservation is required for Zhengding Museum. You only need to go through a simple security check and show your ID card to enter. As a famous historical and cultural city, Zhengding cannot have too little museum content. There are exhibition halls on the first floor and the second floor. I only visited the first floor and the second floor for three hours and I couldn't see any more. The first floor tells the history of Zhengding in a timeline, and the second floor tells the history in topics such as porcelain, historical celebrities, folk specialties, and statues and stone carvings.

The Shijiazhuang Liberation Memorial Hall is a major revolutionary historical memorial in Shijiazhuang, commemorating the city's liberation in 1947. After renovations, the memorial reopened in April 2023 at its new location (formerly the old Shijiazhuang Railway Station), becoming a key revolutionary landmark in the provincial capital. The Shijiazhuang Liberation Memorial Hall is more than just a historical museum; it is a spiritual center that carries on the revolutionary legacy and inspires future generations. Through detailed historical materials and modern exhibition techniques, visitors can deeply understand the extraordinary significance of Shijiazhuang's liberation, experience the heroic spirit of its revolutionary predecessors, and witness the city's glorious journey from "the founding city" to a modern metropolis. For visitors seeking to understand the history of Shijiazhuang and the history of China's Liberation War, this is a must-see.

【Environment】 🚗There is a parking lot in front of the city wall, and it is free. It is much better than the domestic attractions where you have to park your car far away and take a paid shuttle bus. It saves a lot of energy. 🏠It is not very tiring to climb the city wall. You can overlook the ancient city of Zhengding from above. The scenery is pretty good. The display board introduces the history of the ancient city of Zhengding and the attractions in the ancient city. Some pavilions on the city wall are still under repair. . 【Service】 🚾There is a public toilet under the city wall. It is very clean and has air conditioning and sofas for tourists to rest. 🍵There is a direct drinking water point, which provides direct drinking water of different temperatures. It is very convenient, unlike most domestic ones that can only enjoy this service at the tourist service center.

Linji Temple was built in the second year of the Xinghe era of Emperor Xiaojing of the Eastern Wei Dynasty (540 AD). In the eighth year of the Dazhong era of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty (854 AD), Yixuan, the founder of the Linji school (who received ordination from Zen Master Huangbo Xiyun), came to Linji Temple as abbot. Zen Master Yixuan used methods such as "Three Mysteries, Three Essentials, Four Comparisons, Four Guests and Hosts, Four Shouts and Eight Sticks" to guide his disciples. His style was strict and rigorous, attracting many followers, thus establishing a school. Because Linji Temple was located in the southeast corner of Zhenzhou City, Hebei Province, on the side of the Hutuo River, it was named Linji, one of the five schools of Zen Buddhism. Zhengding Linji Temple is the ancestral temple of the Linji school.

I never imagined the old Shijiazhuang Railway Station area could be so interesting to explore! I strolled to Jiefang Square in the evening and caught the sunset. The orange-pink sky paired with the old buildings and monuments was absolutely stunning; every snapshot looked beautiful. Shiguang Platform is a must-see. A green train is parked there, exuding a strong retro vibe. Walking around and taking photos on the platform is incredibly photogenic. I recommend arriving half an hour before sunset to see the changing colors of the sky and wait for the lights to come on—the atmosphere is even more amazing. It's right next to Jiefang Square Station on Metro Line 1. After exploring, you can also visit Zhengtai and Wanli Temple, which offer everything you need for food, drinks, and entertainment. I would definitely recommend it to friends.

Yanghe Tower is located in the middle section of Yanzhao South Street in Zhengding County, Hebei Province. It is a core building of the ancient city's "Nine Towers, Four Pagodas, and Eight Great Temples". The brick platform spanning the street is shaped like a city gate. There are steps on the east side for going up and down, and circular arched gates on the left and right to separate pedestrians and vehicles. There is a stele pavilion on each side. The tower is a seven-bay single-eave hip roof structure. The plaque "Yanghe Tower" hangs on the south side, and the plaque "Guangda Gaoming" from the Ming Dynasty hangs on the north side. In the center is a square stone inscribed with "Rongxi" by Zhu Xi.

The gray-white square building stands at the end of the square. The stone steps are wide, but few people step on it. There are two antique stone beasts standing at the door. The carvings are rough and look like they are newly carved. The air-conditioning in the museum is turned on fully, and the pottery figurines in the glass cabinet are glowing with bluish-white light. The arrowheads of the Warring States Period, the tiles of the Han Dynasty, and the Buddha statues of the Northern Dynasties all lie silently under the spotlights. The small characters on the labels are dense, but few people stop to read them carefully. The most lively place is the electronic screen in the interactive area. Children rush to click and piece together the patterns of thousands of years ago into funny patterns. The corridor on the second floor is hung with photos of the revolutionary history of the region, and the glass reflects the blurred reflections of tourists. An old man trembled and pointed at a yellowed image, saying something to his grandchildren, but the children were only fiddling with the beverage bottle in their hands. The souvenir counter at the exit lists bronze chariots and horse ornaments, and the numbers on the price tags are more eye-catching than the exhibit numbers. When I turned around, I caught a glimpse of the red slogan hanging from the dome of the hall, which was so new that it was dazzling.

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