Hebei Historical Sites

Pilu Temple (毗卢寺), located in Shijiazhuang, China, has a rich history dating back to the Tang Dynasty during the Tianbao era (742-755 AD). Over the centuries, it underwent numerous renovations under the Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. However, its most significant restoration occurred between 1495 and 1535 AD. The temple occupies an expansive […]

Linji Temple (临济寺), also known as Linji Ta Yuan, was established in the year 540 CE. Located in Zhengding County, it stands beside the Luhu River, from which it derives its name. In the eighth year of Tang Xuanzong’s reign (854 CE), the founder of the Linji Zen School, Master Yixuan, resided in this temple.

Kaiyuan Temple (开元寺), located in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang, is a venerable Buddhist sanctuary with a rich history dating back to 540 BC during the East Wei Dynasty. Originally known as Jingguan Temple, it has stood as a testament to spiritual devotion for centuries. In 738, during the Tang Dynasty, it was aptly renamed Kaiyuan Temple

Spanning gracefully over the serene waters of the Jiao River in the southern region of Zhao County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, stands a testament to ancient Chinese engineering and artistic brilliance – the Anji Bridge (安吉桥), also renowned as the Zhaozhou Bridge (赵州桥). This remarkable stone arch bridge, designed and constructed during the Sui Dynasty (581

In the heartland of China, nestled within the bustling city of Shijiazhuang, stands an ancient sentinel of history, the Zhengding City Wall (正定城墙). This majestic fortification, initially constructed in 352 A.D. during the East Jin Dynasty, has borne witness to over a millennium of dynastic ebbs and flows, embodying the enduring spirit of Chinese civilization.

In the heart of Zhengding, Shijiazhuang, a captivating relic of China’s architectural history stands tall – the Guanghui Temple’s Hua Pagoda (广惠寺华塔), affectionately known as the Duobao Pagoda or the Multi-Treasure Pagoda. This extraordinary structure, nestled within the annals of time, serves as a poignant reminder of the region’s rich cultural heritage and resilience, despite

Rongguofu, commonly referred to as Rongguo Mansion (荣国府), is an architectural gem situated in Zhengding, Shijiazhuang, China. Erected in 1986, this splendid mansion was meticulously crafted to replicate the enchanting scenes from “The Dream of the Red Chamber,” a prominent classic in Chinese literature. Serving as a faithful backdrop for the adapted TV series of

Longxing Temple (隆兴寺), originally named Longcang Temple, was established in the sixth year of the Sui Dynasty’s Kaihuang era (586 AD). In the forty-ninth year of the Kangxi era (1710), it was bestowed the name “Longxing Temple,” a title that has endured to the present day. This temple stands as one of the oldest, largest,