10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Hebei That You Shouldn't Miss

May 22, 2021 Karren Gelb

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Restaurants in Hebei

1. Jinshanling Great Wall

Chengde Shi, Luanping County 068250 China +86 314 883 0222 http://www.jslcc.com/index.php
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5.0 based on 648 reviews

Jinshanling Great Wall

Jinshanling Great Wall is located in Luanping County, Chengde, Hebei Province, 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of Beijing. It used to be a sound defensive system including barrier walls, battlement walls, watchtowers, gun emplacements, shooting holes, horse blocking walls, and branch cities. Today, it is renowned as the "Paradise of Photographers" and a popular tourist destination because of its magnificent appearance and intoxicating scenery.

Reviewed By C7513ZBsued - Worcester, United Kingdom

We did a day trip to Jinshanling from Beijing as part of a 3 week trip to China. That day was the absolute highlight of the holiday. The scenery was breathtaking, the autumn colours stunning and there were so few people around. We were also very fortunate with the weather on the day we were there, 23 October, we were in T-shirts, the sun was out, the sky clear blue, we could see for miles - the perfect setting to see the Great Wall in its full glory. The journey from Beijing took about 2 hours in a private minibus. We hiked from the West Gate to the East Gate, which took just under 4 hours although that did include frequent photo stops, pauses to admire the view and also, at times, a chance to get our breath back after a clamber up a particularly steep bit or to brace ourselves for the next climb! Those challenging sections went towards making it such an amazing experience. I would not recommend the walk unless you are fit. Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water although you can buy water and souvenirs along the route.

2. Xian County Han Mausoleums

Leshou Town, Xian County 062250 China http://www.bmy.com.cn
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Xian County Han Mausoleums

3. Eastern Royal Tombs of the Qing Dynasty

Northwest of Zunhua, Zunhua 064200 China +86 315 694 4467
Excellent
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

Eastern Royal Tombs of the Qing Dynasty

4. Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort

North of Shuangqiao District, Chengde 067000 China +86 314 202 9771 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 427 reviews

Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort

China's largest imperial garden and the former summer capital of the Qing dynasty is surrounded by lakes, forest and mountains.

5. Temple of Universal Peace (Puning si)

North of Chengde Mountain Resort , Shangqiao District, Chengde 067000 China +86 314 202 4548
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Temple of Universal Peace (Puning si)

6. Great Wall at Shanhaiguan Pass (Zhendong Gate)

Northeast of Shanhaiguan District, Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao 066200 China http://www.shgjq.com
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Great Wall at Shanhaiguan Pass (Zhendong Gate)

This is an important and famous section of The Great Wall originally built in 583 AM that played a significant role in the military defense of the Ming Dynasty. Shanhaiguan Pass is located in the small harbor town of Qinhuangdao by the Sea.

Reviewed By Jaxomsyd79

Having been to the Great Wall in the Beijing area on a previous trip, we went for an alternative experience at Shanhaiguan to see the Wall from the sea and into the mountains. We visited with a private day tour with a long train trip from and back to Beijing. The tour was quite helpful for us as tourists only speaking English as getting around from the train station in other areas in Shanhaiguan, while not impossible for tourists, would be challenging. In the off season there were no crowds which was nice. The museum is worthwhile and informative. It has English translation for English-speaking visitors. The wall and gate at the Pass is great. Quite expansive in its' rebuilt/maintained form and worth a good amount of time walking about and on top of. The town surrounding the wall is also quite interesting. Just nearby we did a tour of a large family house/compound once owned by a local wealthy family. Our guide in his childhood had lived there after it was converted to communal housing by the local Party redistribution of land in the area in the 50s and gave us some interesting insight. For photo taking purposes, just be mindful that if you visit during a bad pollution period for Beijing, the area between Shanghaiguan and Beijing is where a lot of steel production and other industry happens and so don't expect the pollution to dissipate at all. We earlier climbed the wall in the mountains nearby and visited the Dragon's Head as the Wall starts at/reaches the sea. Both great for visits and recommended.

7. Longxing Temple

No.109 Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County 050800 China
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Longxing Temple

Reviewed By AJD_CK - Beijing, China

This temple is somewhat confusingly called Big Buddha Temple (大佛寺) by locals (and on some maps and the bus stop), but in fact its official name is Longxing Temple (隆兴寺). A beautiful and very large temple, set in lovely grounds, you should allow at least an hour for your visit. The huge copper Guanyin after which the temple is named is extremely impressive. Unlike the other temples in Zhengding which are lit up and stay open until 11pm, this one closes at 5.30. It’s very easy to get to, being only a 20-minute cab ride from the centre, or take bus 177 from the medical university bus stop (河北医大) north of the stadium on Zhongshan Road to Zhengding Nanmen (正定南门; if using a transport card you’ll be asked to pay a second time when leaving the previous payment zone). Then walk into the walled town to see a map with specific directions to the temple (and all the others in Zhengding).

8. Wanlong Ski Area

Honggaoliang District, Chongli County 076350 China +86 313 461 6784 http://www.wlski.com
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Wanlong Ski Area

Reviewed By stefanh181 - Stuttgart, Germany

Nice skiing area with a lot of ski tracks, good for beginner, advances and experts. A restaurant is also available with a lot of possibilities. Rental part with locker available

9. Nanhu Garden

Jianshenan Road, Lunan District, Tangshan 063000 China
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Nanhu Garden

Reviewed By AdrianB394 - Shanghai, China

Tangshan is a great place to visit. I would say this park is one of the best in Tangshan. Great place for a picnic with friends and family.

10. Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head)

93 Haikou Rd, Qinhuangdao 066206 China
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4.0 based on 262 reviews

Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head)

Reviewed By alej0cr - Beijing, China

Great place you have to visit,see the Great Wall ends at the sea,nice beach,amazing view,cheap ticket $6 in summer, inside you will find many option to eat some local dishes. If you have kids this is a great place for them,for couples have a nice walk and enjoy the view

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