2026 Quyang Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

🚄 Departure from Beijing｜Dingzhou-Quyang One-Day Ancient Site Tour🗺️|| Meticulously organized!! A 1-hour direct ancient site route from Beijing West Station! Unique and upscale~ ⏰ Itinerary: Saturday 8:30 AM Beijing West → Dingzhou East (1h) Get off and take a taxi to start the treasure hunt✨ 📍 First Stop: Dingzhou Museum 🏠 Address: No. 160 Zhongshan Middle Road, Dingzhou City ⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays) 💫 Highlights: - The top county-level museum! The exhibits are so thoughtfully arranged! - Must-see treasure: Artifacts from the Han Zhongshan King’s Tomb🔮 - Northern Dynasties Buddhist statues are breathtaking! The underground relics of Jingzhi Temple are stunningly beautiful💘 📍 Second Stop: Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda 🏠 Address: No. 328 Zhongshan Middle Road, Dingzhou City ⏰ Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 💫 Highlights: - One of the first nationally protected Song Dynasty pagodas! Tower admission only 20 yuan, great value! - Tips: Secretly telling you, the south gate entrance is a bit of a detour😉 📍 Third Stop: Zhongshan Han Tomb 🏠 Address: No. 73 Mingyue Street, Dingzhou City 💫 Highlights: - Off the beaten path but absolutely amazing! You can explore the underground palace🏺 - The park has hundreds of stone carvings from various eras that are incredibly impressive!! 🚕 Take a taxi to Quyang before 3:00 PM (30 minutes) 📍 Fourth Stop: Xiude Temple Pagoda 🏠 Address: 500 meters southwest of Beiyue Temple, Quyang County 💫 Highlights: - A mixed Song Dynasty pagoda with floral tower and pavilion style! Perfect for photos📸 📍 Fifth Stop: Beiyue Temple 🏠 Address: No. 18 Beiyue Road, Quyang County ⏰ Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 💫 Highlights: - Yuan Dynasty wooden structure is legendary! The park has over 200 ancient steles, a real treasure! - Unfortunately, the Denning Hall is usually closed😭 No chance to see the murals 🎒 Travel Tips: 1. Book high-speed train tickets in advance on Trip.com for cheaper prices 2. Bring a power bank and camera📷 3. Keep warm in winter

Unlock the scenery of Mount Heng with your kids～This light luxury family guide to Hunyuan lets you experience the suspended ancient temple and the magnificent Mount Heng in style, all comfortably without hassle 🥳 【📍2 days 1 night essential itinerary】 ▫️Day 1: Hanging Temple of the Northern Wei → Shenxi Wetland Natural Oxygen Bar → Ancient city night view + upscale Shanxi cuisine ▫️Day 2: Light hike on Mount Heng (Northern Peak) → Turtle City and Snake Street ancient architecture stroll → Finish with local snacks 【🌟Must-visit recommendations】 📍Hanging Temple: Located in Jinlong Gorge of Mount Heng (Address: Daciyao Township, Hunyuan County, Datong City), a millennium-old Northern Wei relic, a stunning fusion of three religions! Recommended to arrive before 9 AM to avoid crowds. Watch out for steep steps when bringing kids, and wear non-slip shoes 👟 📍Mount Heng (Northern Peak): Take the shuttle bus to mid-mountain (ticket 20 RMB/person), about 2 hours of light hiking to the summit to experience the grandeur of the "Five Great Mountains" 🌄. Remember to bring a light jacket as the weather on the mountain can change quickly～ 【🌊Family treasure spots】 💦Shenxi Wetland (Address: Shenxi Village, Hunyuan County): The northern water town healing vibes max! Reed marshes and lakes are perfect for photos, kids can feed small fish and chase ducks 🦆 🏯Hunyuan Ancient City (free admission): "Turtle City and Snake Street" full of ancient charm! Don’t miss the Yuanjue Temple Brick Pagoda (Address: West Yong’an Street), where wood and brick carvings let kids appreciate ancient architecture beauty 【🚗Transportation tips】 🚙Self-drive: Fly from Chengdu to Datong, rent a car upon arrival and reach Hunyuan in 1 hour (car rental available at West City Auto Repair Shop). Attractions are scattered, so driving is most convenient! 🚌Bus: Shared ride from Datong South Station 50 RMB/person, 1 hour direct to the county 【🍽️Food highlights】 🌟Hengyue Family Banquet (Address: East Street, Hunyuan County): Must order clay pot baked bass 💰128 RMB, Northwest turtle fish 🐟, book window seats in advance (reservation phone 0352-xxxx) 🍜Old brand cold noodles: Guo Laoliu Cold Noodles (Address: West Gate Street), sour and spicy, endlessly appetizing! 【⚠️Avoid pitfalls】 ❗Hanging Temple may close temporarily due to strong winds, check weather in advance! ❗Mount Heng cable car stops in wind, recommend early departure ❗For souvenirs in the ancient city, trust dried astragalus root, try tea before buying 【🏨Accommodation recommendations】 Recommended to stay in a four-star chain hotel in the county, within walking distance to the ancient city, stable hot water supply, more comfortable for kids～Standard room about 💰400+/night Millennium-old relics + magnificent mountains and waters, Hunyuan family trip is forever the best! If budget allows, just go for it with eyes closed～ For a more detailed guide, comment "1" below 👇

Julong Cave is located in Lingshan Town, Quyang County, formed about 500 million years ago during the Cambrian period. It is a rare large limestone karst cave group in North China. The entire cave system stretches over 3,000 meters, divided into five upper and lower levels. The cave's structure is complex, with passages crisscrossing like an underground maze. According to geological experts, Julong Cave was formed by the long-term dissolution of soluble rocks by groundwater. After billions of years of sedimentation, calcium carbonate continuously precipitated, forming various stalactites, stalagmites, stone curtains, and stone flowers. These natural sculptures shimmer under the lighting, as if entering a dreamy crystal palace. Even more astonishing, Julong Cave is not only a natural wonder but also carries profound cultural history. It is said that a famous monk from the Tang Dynasty once practiced here, and ancient stone carvings and Buddhist shrine remains are still preserved inside the cave. During the War of Resistance, it also served as a hidden base for the Eighth Route Army, making significant contributions to the revolutionary cause. The blend of nature and culture adds a sense of depth and legend to Julong Cave.

Lingshan Julong Cave is located 2 kilometers northeast of Lingshan Town, Quyang County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, at the foot of Lotus Mountain. It is a fissure-type natural karst cave group, named for its long dragon-like cave body and numerous dragon-shaped formations inside, representing a typical northern karst landscape. The cave has a total length of 2,800 meters, with about 2,000 meters developed, divided into three parts: Ancient Ape Cave, Julong Hall, and the Underground Maze. The temperature inside is constant at 17-18°C, featuring over a hundred natural attractions such as Yunxi Huajing and Dinghai Shenzhen. Inside the cave, 12-meter-long ancient ape ash deposits and 260,000-year-old ancient animal fossil accumulations were discovered, marking the first archaeological find in Hebei Province. This cave group was formed over hundreds of millions of years of crustal changes. Historical figures such as Dou Jiande and Su Shi visited from the late Sui Dynasty to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. The existing Su Shi "Penglai" stone inscription relics are preserved here.

Here is a two-day, one-night travel guide for Beiyue Hengshan with a budget of about 1000 RMB, helping you easily explore this magnificent one of the Five Great Mountains. Beiyue Hengshan Two-Day One-Night Travel Guide (Budget: About 1000 RMB) 1. Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive at Hengshan, climb to the summit and tour, overnight at the foot or on the mountain Day 2: Continue sightseeing, return in the afternoon 2. Transportation Suggestions Transportation methods: Train/High-speed rail: From your city to Datong City, Shanxi Province (train tickets can be purchased in advance) Bus/Long-distance coach: There are shuttle buses from Datong to Hengshan Self-driving: Convenient and flexible, but consider budget and traffic convenience After arriving in Datong: You can take a bus or taxi (about 20-50 RMB) to the entrance of Hengshan Scenic Area 3. Tickets and Transportation Item Cost (RMB) Notes Hengshan Entrance Ticket 100 Price may vary slightly by season Cable Car (Beiyue Temple to Nantianmen) 70 Round trip cable car, saves energy Other Attraction Tickets 50 Main attractions overview, adjust according to itinerary **Total Tickets + Transportation:** About 220 RMB 4. Accommodation Suggestions Accommodation at the foot or base of the mountain: Budget hotels/inns: 200-300 RMB/night Specialty homestays: Slightly more expensive but better experience Accommodation on the mountain: Needs to be booked in advance, higher price (400-600 RMB), if budget is limited, staying at the foot or base is recommended Suggestion: Choose budget accommodation at the foot or base of the mountain, keep budget within 200-300 RMB 5. Dining Budget Meals: About 50-80 RMB per day Eat at fast food restaurants near the scenic area or at the foot of the mountain Limited dining options on the mountain, it is recommended to bring some snacks and water **Total Meal Cost:** About 150 RMB 6. Detailed Itinerary Day 1 Morning: Depart for Datong, it is recommended to buy train tickets in advance Noon: After arriving in Datong, take a bus or taxi to Hengshan Scenic Area (about 30 minutes) Afternoon: Buy tickets and take the cable car (70 RMB) up the mountain Visit Beiyue Temple, Hanging Temple (combined tickets about 150 RMB) Climb to Nantianmen, enjoy the spectacular view of Hengshan Evening: Stay overnight at the foot or base of the mountain, enjoy dinner Day 2 Morning: Get up early, continue to visit other Hengshan attractions (such as Yuntai, Wulong Palace) Noon: Have a simple meal, prepare to descend Afternoon: Take the cable car down, return to Datong or next destination 7. Budget Summary Item Cost (RMB) Transportation (train/high-speed rail/bus) 300 Tickets and cable car 220 Accommodation 250 Meals 150 Others (souvenirs, emergencies) 80 Total About 1000 RMB 8. Warm Tips Book in advance: accommodation and train tickets to ensure a smooth trip Bring gear: hiking shoes, rain gear, sufficient water and snacks Weather: cold in winter, cool in summer, dress accordingly Safety first: pay attention to mountain road safety, follow scenic area regulations Hope this guide helps you enjoy the grandeur and beauty of Hengshan! Have a pleasant trip!

#September2025 In Baoding's Mancheng District, lies a mysterious and spectacular underground world—Lingshan Julong Cave. This naturally formed karst cave is renowned for its breathtaking stalactites, stalagmites, and stone curtains, earning it the nickname "an underground art palace." Inside, the lights illuminate the myriad stalactites, creating a vibrant, dreamlike experience, like stepping into a fairytale. Every feature here resembles a work of art meticulously crafted by nature. The air inside the cave is refreshing, warm in winter and cool in summer. This is a journey of exploration into this geological wonder, allowing you to experience the unparalleled wonders and boundless charm of nature.

#September2025 Tiger Mountain gets its name from its majestic silhouette, resembling a crouching tiger. Its winding paths are shrouded in mist and clouds. As you ascend, you'll admire towering ancient pines, and the mountain breeze, carrying the fragrance of the trees, is refreshing. Occasionally, a cascading spring cascades down the cliffs, its clear sound like jade beads spilling into a verdant valley. From the summit, the view unfolds, resembling a crouching giant beast, a majestic spectacle. From the summit observation deck, you can see the undulating peaks. In the twilight, the rocks gleam golden, like the sharp eyes of a tiger. This place is not only a hiking destination but also a photography enthusiast's paradise. In the afterglow of the setting sun, the pine trees lining the mountain and the clouds in the sky complement each other, creating a scene that will leave you spellbound.

#September2025 Quyang Beiyue Temple stands quietly amidst the Cangshan Mountains, its ancient cypresses towering above, and the air of time lingers within its halls. Upon entering the mountain gates, the first thing that catches your eye is the intricately carved stone archway and the heavy blue brick and red walls, shrouded in morning mist, adding a touch of solemnity. Built during the Northern Wei Dynasty, this temple, dedicated to the deity of Hengshan, one of the Five Sacred Mountains, has been a constant source of worship throughout the ages, witnessing the passage of countless dynasties. Slowly ascending the bluestone path, you'll find layers of ancient temples, their painted beams still visible. The vicissitudes of time are etched within the magnificent splendor. The curling air of incense and the clatter of wooden clappers within the halls create a tranquil and natural atmosphere. Looking up, the soaring eaves of the roof seem to reach the sky, echoing against the distant mountains. As you leave, the long, lingering sound of the bells still lingers in your ears, leaving this ancient charm deeply engraved in your heart.

Last week, I drove to Baoding and finally visited Quyang County to see the Northern Sacred Mountain Temple (Beiyue Temple) that I had been longing to visit. Before the Ming Dynasty, all sacrificial ceremonies for Mount Heng, the Northern Sacred Mountain, were held at Beiyue Temple in Quyang. It wasn't until the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty that ceremonies were moved to Hunyuan, Shanxi. This shows the temple's significant role in imperial ceremonies from its establishment during Emperor Xuanwu's reign in the Northern Wei Dynasty until the Shunzhi period. At Beiyue Temple, there are three highlights you shouldn't miss: the Dening Hall, the Heavenly Palace mural, and the stone inscriptions. The Dening Hall, the largest and highest-ranking surviving Yuan Dynasty official wooden structure, served as the main hall for official ceremonies to the Northern Sacred Mountain. While inheriting architectural traditions from the Song and Jin dynasties, it features distinctive Yuan Dynasty characteristics. The exquisite Heavenly Palace mural inside the hall is a masterpiece. Known for its artistic excellence and ethereal style, the mural depicts 286 deities arranged in hierarchical layers around the central figure of the Great Emperor of the Northern Peak. This grand Taoist scene, together with the murals in the Sanqing Hall of Yongle Palace in Shanxi, are known as the Twin Treasures of Yuan Dynasty Taoist Murals. On the lawn and along the pathways of Beiyue Temple, over 100 stone inscriptions from seven dynasties - Northern Wei, Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing - are displayed. These form a tangible textbook of Chinese calligraphy history and an open-air museum of calligraphic art. The inscriptions include works by masters such as Zhao Mengfu, Huaisu, and Dong Qichang, serving as stone archives of historical documents. ☀️Useful Tips☀️ 1️⃣Beiyue Temple has a Quyang Museum which, though small, is worth visiting. It's hidden and easy to miss. 2️⃣Admission is 40 yuan per person, but sometimes it's reduced to 20 yuan when Dening Hall is closed for maintenance.

✨The highlight of Beiyue Temple is the giant murals on the east and west sides of the Dening Hall—🎨Wu Daozi's "Heavenly Palace Map", ➡️"Clouds and Rain" on the east side, and "Peace in All Nations" on the west side, with a total of 73 characters, each with a unique image.⬅️ The god Zhong Kui on the west side has a ferocious face and strong muscles, holding a spear and galloping in the air. ✅ Pass through the Stone Bridge and the Archway, to the Chaoyue Gate, Yuxiang Pavilion, Lingxiao Gate, Sanshan Gate, Feishi Hall, and finally the main building Dening Hall. ✅ On both sides of Dening Hall are the Forest of Steles, Stele Pavilion, and Stone Carvings, which have unique artistic value. ✅ Ancient architecture, painting, calligraphy, stone carving, and Ding porcelain are all in one, with rich connotations.

😜 Today, I'm going to introduce you to Quyang Beiyue Temple! Although it's not as popular as Dingzhou, it has the largest existing wooden structure from the Yuan dynasty! 😲 The murals are also a masterpiece. Locals believe they were painted by Wu Daozi, a famous painter, but they were actually painted by a Yuan dynasty artist. They are still worthy of praise! 👏 The architecture, murals, and stone inscriptions make this place a treasure trove that carries the wishes of a thousand years. 🤩 Come to Quyang and experience its unique charm!

❤Recommendation reason: Beiyue Temple is located in the west of Quyang County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. It was first built during the Jingming and Zhengshi years of the Northern Wei Dynasty during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Before Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty, Beiyue Temple had always been the place where feudal emperors of all dynasties worshipped Beiyue. 🌟Highlights: The Beiyue Temple's architectural layout is symmetrical in traditional form, facing south and centered on the central axis. The main building, the Dening Hall, is located at the north end of the central axis. To the south, there are the Fei Shi Hall, Sanshan Gate, Lingxiao Gate, Yuxiang Pavilion, Chaoyue Gate, archway, stone bridge, etc. 👍Most Recommended: The most spectacular feature of Beiyue Temple is the murals in the Dening Hall, where there are tall murals on the east and west walls. The eastern mural is painted with a title of "Clouds Bringing Rain", which depicts many gods in heaven and on earth creating clouds and rain to bring down sweet rain for the benefit of the people; the western mural is painted with a title of "All Nations in Peace and Happiness", which depicts the scene of the gods returning to the palace in triumph after successfully completing the task of creating clouds and rain. 📝Note tips: [1:00] Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 [○] Ticket price: Full price 40 yuan

San Shan Men, the fourth gate of Beiyue Temple, is five bays wide and three bays deep, with a single-eave hanging mountain roof. On the walls outside the gate, there is a stone stele with a 'Quyang Ghost' painted on each side, with robust muscles and fierce looks, said to be the authentic work of Wu Daozi. Inside the gate, on the wall, is the famous 'Zhongshan Songlao Fu' stele, created by Su Dongpo when he served as the governor of Dingzhou. He visited Beiyue Temple and was inspired to write after making pine wine from the resin of ancient pines in the temple courtyard.

Beiyue Temple is located in Quyang County, Hebei, a county famous for its stone carvings. Before the Qing Dynasty, Beiyue was always the Da Mao Mountain within the territory of Quyang County, until the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty, when it was changed to worship Mount Heng in Hunyuan County, Shanxi. Today's Beiyue Temple is famous for its ancient architecture and murals. The entire architectural complex includes, from south to north, the remains of the wooden archway, Chaoyue Gate, Yuxiang Pavilion, Lingxiao Gate, Sanshan Gate, the remains of the Feishi Hall, and the Denning Hall, among other structures. The main building of Beiyue Temple—the Denning Hall—is the largest existing Yuan Dynasty wooden structure in China. Approaching it, one can feel the grandeur of the hall. The hall is six bays deep, nine bays wide, and 25 meters high, with a double-eaved nine-ridged wudian-style roof, which is also the highest grade of ancient architecture. Among the ancient buildings we can see today, there are only about twenty places with double-eaved wudian-style roofs, including the three main halls of the Forbidden City, the Tai Temple, the Ling'en Hall of Changling, the Dacheng Hall of the Confucius Temple in Qufu, the main hall of Dongyue Temple, Tiankuang Hall, and the main hall of Zhongyue Temple, Junji Hall. Another marvel of Beiyue Temple is its murals. On the east and west walls of the main hall are painted 'Heavenly Palace' murals, with the east wall depicting 'Cloud Movement and Rain Dispensing' and the west wall 'Universal Peace'. Each is 8 meters high and 18 meters long, with numerous figures and an extraordinary momentum, depicting the gods lining up to travel before dispensing rain, and the scene of returning to court after the rain. Some say these are works by the Tang Dynasty artist Wu Daozi. But upon careful consideration, this is impossible. The hall was built during the Yuan Dynasty, so how could Wu Daozi have painted on it? It is most likely that these are copies of Wu Daozi's works, or based on sketches made by him. Among these divine images, the Quyang ghost is the most famous. This image is at the top of the mural on the left side of the main hall, and its stone carving replica is on the Sanshan Gate. Indeed, it is full of dynamism and very lifelike. In the courtyard, there are also inscriptions from the Tang to the Qing dynasties, recording sacrifices or repairs to Beiyue Temple, whose calligraphy is also a treasure left to us. ——Travel tips—— ☑️Opening hours: 9 am to 5 pm. ☑️Tour time: about 2 hours. ☑️Ticket price: 40 yuan, children free. ☑️Tourism and protection level: National 2, 4A scenic area. ☑️Surroundings: A 10-minute walk in front of Beiyue Temple, you can visit the Xiude Temple Pagoda, the most beautiful compound-style pagoda, not to be missed.

Baoding Quyang Beiyue Temple | A thousand years of Quyang stone carving Quyang is located in the southwest of Baoding, Hebei, on the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains, and is named for its location on the curved sunny side of the ancient Beiyue Hengshan (now Damao Mountain). Speaking of the sunny side, some people may not be familiar with it. As the old saying goes, the south of the mountain and the north of the water are called Yang. The so-called sunny side is actually the south. Quyang is located in the ancient Yan and Zhao regions, and is a major transportation route from the Central Plains to Shanxi and the northern frontier. It has always been a battleground for strategists. Its development and the ceremonies of Beiyue Hengshan and Beiyue Temple are inseparable. Starting from Emperor Wu of Han, there has been a tradition of worshiping Beiyue Temple. According to the 'Quyang County Chronicles' and the inscriptions of Beiyue Temple, from the Han Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, the emperor and his officials went to Beiyue Temple for worship more than 300 times. The ceremony brought people to Quyang, and the people brought development. Against this background, it is natural for Quyang stone carving to flourish. When Quyang stone carving shapes images of unclear gender like Buddha, it emphasizes the depiction of the inner world of characters, and pays attention to the echo between characters and between characters and animals. The modeling of Quyang stone carving is not only similar in shape, but also removes complicated details, captures the spirit and structure of people, uses subtraction, and strives to achieve the requirement of vividness in dynamic structure. The shapes of Quyang stone carving works are varied, and the composition images are different. Due to the primitive means of stone mining, it is impossible to control the thickness, thinness, square and round of the stone volume. Quyang stone carvers shape according to the shape, and based on these different types of stones, they develop rich imagination and carve various stone carving works. Beiyue Temple

📍Baoding Fuping Nijia Wa Village Wang Kuai Reservoir 🕚10 am to 3:30 pm (Gull time as told by others) We arrived at two-thirty and left after three! It was already full of people! 🐦‍⬛In just a few days, Baoding, you've become terrifyingly unfamiliar! Haha! 🐦‍⬛There really are a lot of people coming to see the seagulls, not too many in number, but very beautiful, with mountains and waters sharing the same color of the sky! A friend said the second picture has the artistic conception of a lone boat and an old man in a straw raincoat and hat! My pictures have filters added!! Netizens' spicy comments on Baoding Erhai dividing the sea🤣🤣