Location: Zhengding County
Top Things to do in Zhengding County
Top Hotels in Zhengding County
- 1. Guohao Hotel
- 2. Huayang Holiday Inn
- 3. Home Inn Shijiazhuang Zhengding Yanzhao North Main Street
- 4. Golden Star Holiday Hotel
- 5. Eaka 365 Zhengding Yanzhao North Main Street
- 6. Thank You Inn Zhengding Changshan West Road
- 7. Home Inn Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Small Commodity City
- 8. IU Hotel Zhengding Airport
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10 Sights & Landmarks in Zhengding County That You Shouldn't Miss
Zhengding, originally Zhending (Chinese: 真定) and formerly romanized as Chengting, is a county of southwestern Hebei Province, China, located approximately 260 km (160 mi) south of Beijing. It comes under the administration and is located just to the north of the urban core of Shijiazhuang and has a population of 594,000. Zhengding has been an important religious center for more than 1,000 years, from - at least - the times of the Sui dynasty to the Qing dynasty. It is the founding place of several major schools of Chan Buddhism, however, many former religious building complexes have been severely damaged throughout history. A noted temple is the Longxing Monastery, where the historical building ensemble has been preserved almost intact. Furthermore, four famous pagodas, each with its own architectural style, are still standing.
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1. Pneumatic Monument of Tang Dynasty
2. Moni Palace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By liucy752 - Taipei, Taiwan
Located in the Longxing Temple, Moni Palace is the world's only structure with its “Song Dynasty architecture". Other than its architecture, the frescos and the colorful wooden carving of Guanyin sitting in a grotto inside the hall are also of high value. It is ranked as "the most beautiful Guanyin Buddha" in China. A marvelous and valuable historical and cultural relic.
3. Kai Yuan Si
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By AJD_CK - Beijing, China
Kaiyuan Temple is really interesting. Not only does it have the only remaining Tang Dynasty bell tower in China, but it also has one of the largest Bixi (turtle base for a stela) ever found in China, and part of the massive stela next to it. The size and weight of these is just incredible. There's also the unusual San Men pavilion, which looks very unlike other Chinese buildings. As with all the temples in Zhengding (except Longxing aka Big Buddha Temple) it stays open until 11pm and is brightly lit up, making it ideal for night photography. Entry is 10RMB. Right next to the temple you can see part of the archaeological excavation of Zhengding left uncovered with signs explaining the different features (in Chinese only unfortunately). It’s very easy to get to, being only a 20-minute cab ride from the centre of Shijiazhuang, 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 twice when leaving the previous payment zone). Then walk into the walled town and see the map with specific directions to this temple and the others in Zhengding.
4. Big Buddha
5. Linji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Hawkdai007 - Hong Kong, China
Went there with my family and in laws. We all thoroughly enjoyed visiting Li Jin temple which is the birthplace of Lin Ji school on Buddalism .
6. Qing Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By AJD_CK - Beijing, China
This pagoda is inside Linji Temple, which confusingly has a separate entry on TripAdvisor. Linji Temple (临济寺) is a peaceful working Tang Dynasty temple with a park in front.There are unfortunately no signs in English though. The temple is free to enter. As with all the temples in Zhengding (except Longxing aka Big Buddha Temple) it stays open until 11pm and is brightly lit up, making it ideal for night photography. It’s very easy to get to, being only a 20-minute cab ride from the centre of Shijiazhuang, 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 twice when leaving the previous payment zone). Then walk into the walled town and see the map with specific directions to this temple and the others in Zhengding.
7. Brick Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By AJD_CK - Beijing, China
This pagoda is inside Kaiyuan Temple, which confusingly has a separate entry on TripAdvisor. It appears to have several names - the Brick Pagoda, Goose Pagoda, Sumeru Tower, and in Chinese, Xumi Pagoda. The impressive Tang Dynasty structure (built in 636) reminded me of the Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, but you can't climb this one (if you want a view over Zhengding you can climb the pagoda in nearby Guanghui Temple, or climb the city wall at the south gate). The temple itself is fascinating - though there's not much left of the actual temple buildings. Not only does it have the one remaining Tang Dynasty bell tower in China, but it also has one of the largest Bixi (turtle base for a stela) ever found in China, and part of the huge stela next to it. The size and weight of these is just incredible. There's also the unusual San Men pavilion, which looks very unlike other Chinese buildings. There are English signs explaining each feature of the temple. Entry is 10RMB. As with all the temples in Zhengding (except Longxing aka Big Buddha Temple) it stays open until 11pm and is brightly lit up, making it ideal for night photography. Right next to the temple you can see part of the archaeological excavation of Zhengding left uncovered and on display with signs explaining the different features (in Chinese only unfortunately). It’s very easy to get to, being only a 20-minute cab ride from the centre of Shijiazhuang, 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 twice when leaving the previous payment zone). Then walk into the walled town and see the map with specific directions to this temple and the others in Zhengding.
8. Longxing Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
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).
9. Guanghui Temple and Huata Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By AJD_CK - Beijing, China
This is a beautiful and strikingly well-preserved Tang Dynasty pagoda set in a small temple (Guanghui Temple 广惠寺) with lovely manicured grounds. There's a collection of stele found during excavations in Zhengding that relate to the temple at the back. There are signs with basic explanations in English. The temple is free to enter and you can climb up to just below the 'flower' part for 15RMB. As with all the temples in Zhengding (except Longxing aka Big Buddha Temple) it stays open until 11pm and is brightly lit up, making it ideal for night photography, or even a night visit if you want to avoid the heat of the summer. 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 twice when leaving the previous payment zone). Then walk into the walled town and see the map with specific directions to the temple and the other sites in Zhengding.
10. Journey to the West Palace
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
