1-Day Zhao County Discovery: Ancient Wonders

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by Ariana

May 8, 2024 · 1 min read

Zhao County 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a one-day adventure in Zhao County, where history and spirituality intertwine. Begin your journey with a visit to the Zhaozhou Bridge, an architectural marvel that has stood the test of time for over 1,400 years. Allocate two hours to appreciate its grandeur and significance as a monument. Next, find peace within the sacred walls of Bailin Temple, a serene sanctuary that promises to enrich your spirit in just an hour. Conclude your day with a two-hour exploration of Longxing Temple, often referred to as the 'First Temple under Heaven,' where you'll be captivated by its rich history and cultural significance. This itinerary is designed to offer a fulfilling experience of Zhao County's most revered attractions, all within the span of a single day.

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Itinerary at a Glance
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1 Day in Zhao County Itinerary: Day 1

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Zhaozhou Bridge

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Begin your Zhao County adventure with a visit to the iconic Zhaozhou Bridge, an architectural marvel just 2.5 km south of the county's heart. As the morning sun casts its golden hues, spend a couple of hours exploring this ancient monument. Known as the oldest standing arch bridge in China, its storied stones whisper tales of the Sui Dynasty, beckoning history buffs and culture enthusiasts alike to marvel at its enduring strength and elegant design.

Attraction Info

  • 2.5 km south of Zhao County, Shijiazhuang City
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-4 hour
  • Open from 8:30am-5:00pm

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Bailin Temple

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Next on your itinerary, after soaking in the historical ambiance of Zhaozhou Bridge, make your way to the serene Bailin Temple. Located at No. 23, Shita East Road, this spiritual sanctuary offers a tranquil retreat. Dedicate an hour to wander through its sacred halls, where the air is thick with incense and the sounds of chanting monks. The temple's peaceful atmosphere provides a reflective space to ponder the ancient wisdom that has permeated through its walls over centuries.

Attraction Info

  • No. 23, Shita East Road, Zhao County, Shijiazhuang City
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open from 8:00am-4:00pm

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Longxing Temple

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Conclude your day with the spiritual grandeur of Longxing Temple, nestled at No. 109, Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County. As your second temple visit of the day, allow another two hours to be captivated by its historical significance and architectural beauty. Known as the 'Great Temple of the Universe,' Longxing Temple houses a treasure trove of Buddhist art and cultural relics. Its sprawling complex and exquisite statues are a testament to the profound religious heritage that has shaped Zhao County through the ages.

Attraction Info

  • No. 109, Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
  • Open from 8:30am-5:30pm

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Top Things to Do in Zhao County-2024

TOP 1
Zhaozhou Bridge
Zhaozhou Bridge
4.3/5 · 1,600 review
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Highlights:
The Zhaozhou Bridge is a circular-arc-shaped stone bridge, located on the Xiao River in Zhao County, Hebei Province. It was built in the Sui Dynasty, between the years of 595 and 605 AD, by the famous architect Li Chun. It has a history of more than a thousand years. Today, the bridge still competely preserves the ancient single-hole open-shoulder stone arch. It has stood on the Xiao River across time and even floods.
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Longxing Temple
Longxing Temple
4.8/5 · 2,637 review
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Highlights:
Longxing Temple is also known as Big Buddha Temple. It is located in Zhengding Town in Shijiazhuang's Zhengding County. Construction on Longxing Temple began in the Sui Dynasty. It was highly valued by many emperors. Inside Longxing Temple sit a number of gilded Bodhisattvas, built per the orders of Song Emperor Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin), as well as all sorts of handwritten inscriptions and plaques by Qing-era emperors. The architectural style inside the temple is primarily from the Song and Jin Dynasties. A trip to this ancient Buddhist monastery is sure to be memorable.
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Zhengding Ancient City
Zhengding Ancient City
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Highlights:
Zhengding Ancient City is located 15 kilometers north of Shijiazhuang City, the capital of Hebei Province. It is a city built according to traditional Chinese planning ideas and architectural styles. It embodies the historical and cultural characteristics of China from the 5th century to the 19th century. The crystallization of perseverance. In history, it was once called "Northern Sanxiong Town" together with Baoding and Beijing, and the stone forehead of "Sanguanxiong Town" is still embedded in the south gate. Zhengding is the hometown of Zhao Zilong, a famous general of the Three Kingdoms. The long history has left the ancient city with magnificent and unique cultural attractions, known as "three mountains are missing, nine bridges are not flowing, nine floors, four towers, eight temples, and twenty-four golden archways". "Three Mountains Not Seen" refers to the fact that Zhengding used to be the seat of Zhongshan State, Hengshan County, and Changshan County in history, but there are no mountains in Zhengding. "Nine bridges do not flow" refers to a single-hole three-way stone bridge in front of Longxing Temple, a Pan bridge in front of the Fu Confucian Temple and the county Confucian Temple hall (the ancient Pan bridges are all in the form of three bridges side by side), but both No running water flows. "Nine floors, four towers and eight great temples" refer to the four gate towers, four corner towers, and Yanghe Tower in the original city; the four towers are Lingxiao Tower, Hua Tower, Xumi Tower, and Chengling Tower; Bada Temple refers to They are Longxing Temple, Guanghui Temple, Linji Temple, Kaiyuan Temple, Tianning Temple, Hongji Temple, Sheli Temple and Chongyin Temple. The last three temples have been destroyed. "Twenty-Four Gold Memorial Archways" refers to the 24 large and small golden archways in Zhengding in the past, such as the larger Xujia Archway, Liangjia Archway, Changshan Ancient Commandery, Shengde Tongtian, Depei Tiandi, Muduo Wanshi, etc. .
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Longquan Ancient Town · Drama Illusion City
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The Longquan Ancient Town Attraction is located in Luquan District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It is located in the heart of the North China Plain and has been rated as one of the "Top Ten Cultural Industry Projects in Hebei Province in 2020". The total area is 948 acres. The ancient town buildings are a large cluster of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China, which were reorganized and rebuilt in different places. It has extremely high social value for studying the architecture, folk customs, and marriage customs during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China. It has played a positive role in the inheritance, protection and development of culture.

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Hebei Museum
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Highlights:
Formerly known as the Hebei Provincial Museum, Hebei Provincial Museum is located in the downtown area of ​​Shijiazhuang. It is a comprehensive museum of Hebei Province. There are a large number of precious cultural relics in the museum. The treasures unearthed from the Tombs of the Han Dynasty, the relics of the Yan and Zhao Dynasties, the famous kiln in ancient Hebei, and the anti-Japanese war relics in Hebei Province. The number and exquisiteness of the exhibits are ranked in the national museums. The forefront is a great place to learn about the history of Hebei. Traveling to Shijiazhuang must not be missed.
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Zhao County 1 Day Itinerary