4 Days in Cangzhou Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Wuqiao Acrobatics World

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 160 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: No. 1 Jingfu Road, Wuqiao County, Cangzhou

Wuqiao County is known worldwide as the birthplace of Chinese acrobatics. Wuqiao Acrobatics World stages a wide range of traditional Chinese acrobatics shows. Visitors need approximately one day to watch all of the shows on offer. In addition to the acrobatics shows, visitors can also enjoy a leisurely stroll around the park, which contains a number of traditional Chinese buildings.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Ancient Government Office of Hejian nearby is the top choice before you leave Wuqiao Acrobatics World and hit the road.

Ancient Government Office of Hejian

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00

Ticket Price: 40 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Hongpailou St, Hejian Shi, Cangzhou Shi, Hebei Sheng, China

The Ancient Government Office of Hejian was established in the second year of the Daguan period of the Northern Song Dynasty. According to records, the old government office of Hejian faced south. When you visit here, the first thing that comes to the fore is the big screen wall. Continue to go inside, and you will reach the side door, the place where officials worked. If you go towards the north, you will see the lobby, the place where the official government handled the cases. The back of the lobby is the hallway, the place to hear confidential cases. It has fully preserved the historical features of the Ancient Government Office of Hejian and contains a large amount of precious inscriptions and historical materials. It is also a must-see place for understanding the history and culture of Hejian.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Ancient Government Office of Hejian, Xinfanghua Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Xinfanghua Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

Guest User: The first time I stayed here, I am absolutely repeat customer. The front desk ladies and sisters are responsible for intimate details. The details of the store are very convenient. In short, I will stay here again later. I am absolutely iron powder.

Guest User: The room is clean and comfortable, the hotel is convenient for parking, the breakfast is rich, the restaurant is clean, the front desk service is warm, the check-in is very fast, and I will choose to stay at this hotel next time.

Day 2 | Morning

Cangzhou Lron Lion and old city site park

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31(Winter Time),9:00am-4:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Summer Time),9:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Cangxian, Cangzhou, Hebei, China

The Cangzhou Iron Lion is located in the southeast of Cangxian County. It is called "Zhenhai Roar" by the people. It was cast during the anniversary of the Five Dynasties. According to legend, the iron lion was built to prevent tsunami floods. It is the oldest and larger cast-iron lion in China. The iron lion is 5.78 meters tall, 5.34 meters long, and 3.17 meters wide. It is said to be the Manjusri Bodhisattva sitting on the back of a giant basin. The lion's body faces south and its head faces southwest. The two left feet are in front and the two right feet are behind, in a forward-looking posture. Majestic, swagger, and lifelike. In 1957, the competent department supplemented the toes, built a pool and built a pavilion, and there were iron fences around it. After the pavilion was built, the pavilion was demolished in 1972 because the iron lion could not see the sunlight and oxidized quickly. Now coming to the scenic spot, in addition to watching the towering and ancient iron lions, there is also a coin museum next to it, which can be visited together.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Cangzhou Lron Lion and old city site park, you can head to Ji Xiaolan Cultural Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Ji Xiaolan Cultural Park

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 307 National Rd, Cangxian, Cangzhou Shi, Hebei Sheng, China

To promote Ji Xiaolan culture, Ji Xiaolan Cultural Park displays Ji Xiaolan's life and writings through architecture, paintings, calligraphy and re-creation of real objects. This cultural park has Three Halls, the Courtyard, the Coin Eye Crossing and other attractions built based on Ji Xiaolan's works, interests, hobbies and legends. It integrates sightseeing with leisure entertainment and combines architectural art with history and culture to create a unique cultural landscape.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Ji Xiaolan Cultural Park? Huayi Hotel (Cangzhou Jixiaolan Cultural Park) is one of your top choices.

Huayi Hotel (Cangzhou Jixiaolan Cultural Park)

The Huayi Hotel (Cangzhou Jixiaolan Cultural Park) is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Cang County will find that the Huayi Hotel (Cangzhou Jixiaolan Cultural Park) is a fantastic accommodation choice.

From the hotel, Botou Railway Station is approximately 27km away. The nearest railway station is Botou Railway Station, approximately 27km away. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including 紀曉嵐故里, Tomb of Ji Xiaolan and Ji Xiaolan Cultural Park.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. Guests of this Cang County hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Day 3 | Morning

Shengtai Hot Spring World

Ticket Price: 68 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Jianshe St, Huanghua Shi, Cangzhou Shi, Hebei Sheng, China

As the first professional health and wellness club in Huanghua City, Cangzhou, Shengtai Hot Spring World offers various health preservation experiences in hot springs. The indoor sheds have multiple hot spring pools, irregular swimming pools and geothermic squares. At the same time, to cater to the different health needs of visitors, the sheds are filled with green plants. With sunshine passing through the luxurious transparent glass dome, visitors release tension and enjoy life.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Shengtai Hot Spring World, don’t forget pay a visit to Cangzhou Zoo.

Cangzhou Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31,8:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Cangxian, Cangzhou, Hebei, China

Cangzhou New Zoo is located in the southeast of the main urban area of Cangzhou City, adjacent to National Highway 104 in the east and Haifeng Avenue in the west. It covers an area of about 700 mu and has a total investment of about 590 million yuan. It focuses on animal protection and popular science education, and integrates viewing and leisure. Strive to create a space where people and nature blend. On the basis of the original topography of the park, with the water system as the link of the overall layout, it is divided into a zoo part of about 500 mu and an amusement park part of about 200 mu. This area is located in the south of the park, and there will be more than 700 rare animals of more than 100 species on display. In order to provide these new friends with a happy home, we have built more than 20 animal venues. The large-scale playground built in the north of the zoo has more than 20 items of amusement facilities and equipment. Among them, the height of the sightseeing bus is 88 meters, which is the third highest in North China. The scale is huge. The amusement park area as a whole creates a happy atmosphere with various rich elements and colors. Let the tourists experience the special liveliness and joy, and bring colorful holiday enjoyment.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: This is a very nice zoo with a modern amusement park next door. There is a panda house the zoo that is sure to be popular with visitors. The amusement park next door has a giant Ferris wheel and roller coasters.

Day 3 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Cangzhou Zoo? Cangzhou Global B & B is one of your top choices.

Cangzhou Global B & B

The Cangzhou Global B & B is one of the newest hotels in Cangzhou, having opened in 2019.

The hotel offers easy access to Cangzhou Railway Station, just 7km away. Seeing Cangzhou's sights from this hotel is easy with Qingshuiwan Hanzheng Square, Qingfeng Tower and Cangzhou Confucian Temple all close by.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Cangzhou hotel provides parking on site.

When it comes to Cangzhou hotels, the Cangzhou Global B & B is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 4 | Morning

Beida Mosque

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-4:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 14 Jiefang E Rd, Xinhua Qu, Cangzhou Shi, Hebei Sheng, China, 061001

Located on Jiefang Road, Xinhua District, Cangzhou City, it has a long historical tradition and profound cultural heritage. Beida Temple was built in the last year of Jianwen in the Ming Dynasty, that is, in 1402 AD. It has a history of 611 years. It is one of the largest temples in North China and is now a cultural relics protection unit in Hebei Province. The temple is a typical Chinese classical architecture, including the worship hall on the west side, the bathing room and the moon-watching building on the south side, the opposite hall on the east side and the lecture hall on the north side. The main hall is solemn and grand, consisting of three halls, the front, the middle and the back, and an ancient shed. Each floor of the hall is a top, and there are "five ridges and six beasts" on the top of the hall, which are finely carved and lifelike. There are three pavilions in the back kiln, which are high in the middle and low on both sides. The inner frame of the entire hall is a wooden structure, which completely preserves the original appearance of the Ming Dynasty. There are 81 pillars, commonly known as 9981 rooms, which can accommodate more than 1,000 people to worship at the same time. a nail.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Beida Mosque, Dongguang Iron Buddha Temple next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Dongguang Iron Buddha Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 59 Puzhao St, Dongguang Xian, Cangzhou Shi, Hebei Sheng, China

Dongguang Iron Buddha Temple is located in the county seat of Dongguang County, Cangzhou City. It is a famous Buddhist temple in Cangzhou with a history of thousands of years. In Cangzhou, there has been a saying that "Cangzhou Lion Jingzhou Pagoda, Dongguang County's Iron Bodhisattva" has been around since ancient times. Local people will choose this place to pray to Buddha. The Iron Buddha Temple was built in the Song Dynasty and was destroyed later. The monuments and ancient iron Buddhas in the temple have long since disappeared. Today's Iron Buddha Temple was rebuilt in the 1990s. However, the temple after construction is solemn and atmospheric, and there are many myths and legends during the construction, which makes the Tiefo Temple still flourishing today. When playing in the Iron Buddha Temple, you can focus on watching the huge Iron Buddha in the temple. The Iron Buddha is about 8 meters high, which is very spectacular. There are also many Buddhist halls in the temple, which can be visited one by one. In addition, there is the memorial hall of the famous Peking Opera star Xun Huisheng, which you can enter to find out. When offering incense and kowtowing in the temple, you are usually asked to give a little incense money, about 10-20 yuan per person.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.