Zhengding Ancient City

A magnificent ancient city with over 1600 years of history known as the Treasure House of Ancient Architecture

Key Information

Historical Period

Northern Wei Dynasty to Qing Dynasty

Main Architectural Styles

Tang Song Yuan Ming and Qing Dynasties

Famous Pagodas

Four Major Pagodas each from different dynasties

UNESCO Status

Part of the Grand Canal World Heritage Site

Best Time to Visit

Spring and Autumn seasons

Local Specialty

Zhengding Meat Pie and traditional pastries

Zhengding Ancient City located in Shijiazhuang Hebei Province is one of Chinas most wellpreserved ancient cities with a history dating back to the Northern Wei Dynasty 386534 AD The city is renowned for its exceptional collection of ancient architecture including temples pagodas and city walls that showcase the evolution of Chinese architectural styles through various dynasties Often called the Treasure House of Ancient Architecture Zhengding boasts nine nationallevel cultural relics and numerous provinciallevel protected sites The citys layout follows traditional Chinese urban planning principles with a central axis and symmetrical arrangement reflecting ancient cosmological beliefs

Things to Do

Explore the magnificent Longxing Temple with its 21meter high bronze Guanyin statue
Climb the ancient city walls for panoramic views of the historic cityscape
Visit the unique Kaiyuan Temple with its Tang Dynasty architecture
Admire the exquisite wood carvings at Linji Temple
Discover the rare Yuan Dynasty murals at Guanghui Temple
Walk through the ancient streets and traditional courtyard houses
Experience local folk culture and traditional crafts
Photograph the four famous pagodas each representing different architectural styles