Shijiazhuang has ancient towns with no admission fee

Tumen Pass, however, is as famous as Shanhaiguan and Tongguan, one of the 'Nine Strategic Passes of the World', a vital throat passageway. Tumen Pass was quite renowned in ancient times, but it's a pity that no one can remember any poem or appellation related to it, and its history is little known. Tumen Pass ancient town is relatively small, mainly because it naturally formed as a resting town due to the postal route pass. One can imagine that in ancient times, this place was full of hurried merchants and travelers. I have seen many ancient towns, big and small, and in terms of style, Tumen Pass does have its own characteristics. It very much fits the local customs of the Taihang people and the feeling of the postal route rivers and lakes. For example, the traditional layout in restaurants, with low tables and stools placed at the storefront, where everyone squats and gathers to eat by the roadside at noon. This 'earthiness' is very nostalgic and resonates with memories. Compared to other ancient towns in Hebei that imitate the architecture of the Jiangnan area, it is much better. 📍The address is in Luquan, Shijiazhuang, and it's easy to find. It's not far after getting off the highway. It's about 30 minutes from Shijiazhuang city center and a little over an hour from Baoding city center. Tumen Pass is divided into the North and South areas. The North area focuses on traditional food and folk customs, mainly Hebei local and Shanxi-Shaanxi cuisine. I had a beef paomo, and it tasted quite good. Don't be surprised why you can eat Shaanxi cuisine here, because this place was once a major thoroughfare connecting North China to Shanxi and Shaanxi, so naturally, there would be a culinary exchange. The South area mainly features guesthouses, coffee shops, and other modern establishments. 👀Good places need to be looked at with wide eyes, otherwise, they are easily missed. Interesting and photogenic spots include the Zhishu Academy and the Teacher's Shop. Additionally, in the evening, you can listen to storytelling at the Tumen Pass stage for free. However, once you reach the outskirts of the town, those 20 yuan entertainment projects are quite jarring and ruin the atmosphere, making one glad that there is no admission fee and no parking fee. In short, I highly recommend coming here for a visit and a stroll when you have some free time!