Hebei province has all kinds of landscapes – mountains, highlands, hills, plains, lakes and seaside. There are 304 ancient historical monuments here, and 58 cultural sites are included in the list of historical monuments protected by the state.
According to Ehotelat, Chengde is located 200 km northeast of Beijing.. Once it was the second most important city in the Qin Empire, and later a summer mountain resort for the royal family of the Qing Dynasty. In its vicinity is the mountain Imperial residence, built by Emperor Kangxi in 1703. The area it occupies is 560 hectares. Three quarters of the territory, especially its center and west, are occupied by mountains and hills. In the northeast there are meadows, in the southeast – plains and lakes. The residence is known for its natural landscapes: dense forests, deep valleys, waterfalls, lakes, long ridges of hills. The palace itself is located in the southeastern part. It has 3 courtyards around which buildings are symmetrically located. The roofs of the buildings are covered with unglazed tiles, and the columns are devoid of any decorations and carvings, which is typical of the traditional architectural style. northern China. More than 20 Buddhist temples were once located along the eastern and northern borders of the residence, but only 8 of the largest have survived to this day. Since these temples were built for the use of high-ranking leaders from Tibet, Mongolia and elsewhere, Tibetan and Mongolian motifs were used in their construction, sometimes combined with elements of the Han (Chinese proper) architectural style. The mountain residence with its surrounding temples was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.
Baoding is 137 kilometers south of Beijing. In the past, the city was called the South Gate of Beijing. and served to protect him. Worth visiting here is the Hebei Provincial Museum, located in the former governor’s mansion, the Lotus Pond Garden in the city center, an elegant northern-style garden known for its long history and unique water pavilion. In Baoding, the ancient traditions of healing have been preserved. Tourists who decide to visit this city can join martial arts, try a tonic diet, traditional massage, and swim in hot springs. An hour’s drive south of Baoding is Anguo, the largest herbal center in Northern China.. The main attractions are the market, herb plantations and the temple of the Herb King. Many interesting historical monuments are located outside of Baoding. These are the Yicihui stone column (562) 80 km northwest of the city, the small city of Zhuozhou 80 km north with relics of the Three Kingdoms era; Kaiyuan Pagoda, 80 km to the south, the tallest existing pagoda in the country, built of brick and wood; monastery of the North Mountain with valuable frescoes 110 km to the south.
Qinhuangdao is a resort on the coast of the Liaodong Bay of the Yellow Sea. In its resort area of Beidaihe, there are great opportunities for ecotourism – 70% of the coast is covered with forest, where you can observe a huge number of bird species. It is also home to China ‘s largestSafari Park. During the summer, Beidaihe hosts the Great Wall Cultural Festival, the Sea Carnival, and the Sea Bird Festival.
The monuments of the Warring States era are located in the north of the province, where part of the Yan kingdom was located, which is one of the strongest in this era. Yan’s capital was modern Beijing, which at that time was surrounded by powerful walls that stretched 8 km from west to east and 4 km from north to south. In Hebei, fragments of the fortress walls, fragments of the foundation of an ancient palace, 23 graves belonging to members of the royal family have been preserved.
At a distance of about 120 km to the west and east of Beijing are the tombs of 9 emperors of the Qing Dynasty. (4 emperors – in the west, 5 – in the east). This dynasty ruled from 1644 to 1911. Also, 76 members of the royal family are buried in these territories. Yesanpo Landscape Park has state status. Here you can see the Bailixia and Shisuanxia Gorges, the Juma River, the Haitang Valley, the caves and the settlements of the Miaochan.
Hebei is home to the most architecturally characteristic sections of the Great Wall of China., including a 2,000 km section built in the Ming era. There are 286 crossings and fortifications in this section, including Shanhaiguan, the first crossing on the wall, Shanhaiguan, the easternmost point of the wall where it meets the sea, Jinshanling, where the wall looks most majestic, and Panjiakou, at which it intersects with vast expanses of water. Walking or cycling along the wall will leave you with a lasting impression.
Baiyangdian Lake is a popular ecotourism destination. It covers an area of 366 km2 and consists of 141 small lakes.
