Zhangjiakou Xuanhua Ancient City Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
The ancient city of Xuanhua in Zhangjiakou is praised as the "No. 1 Prefecture in Western Beijing". There are as many as 13 national and provincial key cultural relics protection units, each of which fully reflects the historical origins of Xuanhua. The rich and profound ancient city, architecture, Buddhism and Liao Dynasty tomb culture enable people to gain knowledge and broaden their horizons while visiting, stimulating interest in history and pride in national heritage. For tourists who are full of nostalgia, love classical architecture, and are keen to study history, Xuanhua Ancient City is a huge treasure with high gold content.Attractions distribution:
Xuanhua Ancient City is 28 kilometers southeast of Zhangjiakou. It is mainly divided into Xuanhua District and Xuanhua County based on the urban area. The main attractions in the ancient city include Qingyuan Tower, Zhenshuo Tower, Zhang Shiqing's Tomb in Xiabali, Wulongbi Brick Carvings, Lihua Temple Tower, Berlin Temple Stone Tower, "the first in western Beijing", Gongji Tower, and the former site of the Chahar Provincial Democratic Government. , the old city wall, Shi'en Temple and other key cultural relics protection units. In addition, the former residence of General Zhang Zizhong and the palace where Ci Qing traveled to the west are also extremely valuable cultural tourism resources.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A level scenic spots and cultural relics protection unitsScenic spot features:
Visit ancient times, history and culture, religion, ancient cities, monuments, architectureScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Hebei Province>Zhangjiakou City>Xuanhua District
How to get there:
Zhangjiakou: Tourists from all over the country can arrive at Zhangjiakou by plane or train, and long-distance buses from surrounding cities; after getting off the bus, take a bus to Xuanhua (about 2 hours).
Xuanhua: You can take the train directly to Xuanhua Station. After getting off, you can take Xuanhua Road 11 directly to the center.
Ancient City Center Line:
1. Bus route: Take Xuanhua Road 8 and get off at Bell Tower East or Zhenshuo Tower, and get off at Xuanhua Road 11 at the Catholic Church.
2. Self-driving route: Take Badaling Expressway → Beijing-Zhangjiakou Expressway in the direction of Beijing, exit from Xuanhua North/Shengli Road exit, and drive along Shengli Road → Xuanchi Road → Dadong Street.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Xuanhua ticket prices:
Each city gate: 5 yuan/person
Liao Dynasty mural tombs: 50 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Must-visit attractions:
1. National key cultural relics protection units: Qingyuan Tower, Zhenshuo Tower, Liao Tomb Mural.
2. Provincial key cultural relics protection units: Gongji Tower, former site of the Chahar Provincial Democratic Government, Wulongbi brick carvings, old city walls, Shi'en Temple, the second area of Liao Dynasty mural tombs, etc.
3. "No. 1 in the West of Beijing": the first bell tower, Qingyuan Tower, the first drum tower, Zhenshuo Tower, the first tomb of Zhang Shiqing in Bali, the first brick carving and five dragon wall brick carvings, the first day monk The pagoda is the Lihua Temple Pagoda, the first stone pagoda is the Berlin Temple Stone Pagoda, etc.
Tour route:
Recommended route: (departing from the train station) People’s Park → Gongji Tower → Catholic Church → Former Site of the Democratic Government of Chahar Province → Wulong Wall Brick Sculpture → Zhenshuo Tower → Qingyuan Tower → Daxinmen → Liao Dynasty Mural Tombs
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Specialties) Mushrooms, bracken, tribute rice, milk grapes, longan grapes, Great Wall dry white wine, parrot mung beans, etc.
(Food) Yiwosi, fried lamb, yam fish, mutton on hand, roasted north and south.
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