Things to do in Ci County

I enjoyed a fantastic trip on the first day of National Day, off-peak, during the holiday season! It was my first time at a Fantawild theme park, and I expected it to be just like any other domestic park. I was surprised by how captivating and engaging the show was, showcasing the Chinese culture to its fullest! Nuwa mends the sky, The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, The Charm of the Nine Provinces, The Yellow Millet Dream, Meng Jiangnu, and Crazy Idioms—all excellent shows! Highly recommended! Fantawild National Colors Spring and Autumn was a truly worthwhile experience!

It's a bit unbelievable that such a beautiful Jiangnan garden wasn't rated! The actors' performances were very energetic and professional, but their interaction with the audience was lacking; silence would have been more effective! The consideration for the elderly and disabled was not comprehensive enough; these groups could only admire the scenery from afar in most situations. Hopefully, this can be improved!

The scenic area staff will contact you the afternoon beforehand to create a WeChat group. Around 8 PM, they will send out the vehicle license plate and location. The boarding point at the High-Speed ​​Railway East Station is (on your left when facing Handan East Station, on your right when facing away from it). You'll see a police station; walk forward and you'll see a supermarket/fast food/burger shop with a red sign. There are three pick-up points: the High-Speed ​​Railway Station, the Grand Theatre, and the intersection of Renmin Road and Zhonghua Street. The electric shuttle bus costs 20 RMB round trip (no one-way; recommended for those taking the guided tour to save time). After getting off the shuttle bus, you need to walk 200 steps to the entrance (where a second ticket check is required). The hike uphill is estimated to take about 25 minutes. Guided tours of the South Resonant Hall cost 20 RMB per person (minimum 5 people). The North Resonant Hall costs 50 RMB per person (minimum 6 people). After visiting the South Resonant Hall, take a shuttle bus to the restaurant. Those not planning to eat can explore the scenic area on their own; it's about a 10-minute walk. The restaurant offers a buffet with one meat dish, one vegetable dish, and one cold dish for 20 RMB per person. You can also order stir-fries, noodles, dumplings, etc. After visiting the North Echo Hall, if you're not taking the shuttle bus, it's recommended to return via the same route you took uphill, rather than the downhill path (which is quite steep).

The group was formed at the last minute, and we were fortunate to meet Professor Ruan. With his solid foundation in history and literature, he eloquently recounted the stories behind the Shang Dynasty, oracle bone inscriptions, and bronzes, without resorting to rigid scripts. He made complex history vivid and easy to understand. His pacing was perfect, and he patiently answered our questions, bringing warmth to the otherwise cold artifacts. Following his explanations, we were immersed in the charm of the Shang civilization from three thousand years ago. The trip was incredibly rewarding and well worth it. Highly recommended!

Longdong Zhuquan is one of the sources of the Fuyang River. The spring water gushes out from the rock crevices, crystal clear, with koi swimming around it, and shimmers with a blue-green light under the sunlight, earning it the nickname "Jiuzhaigou of Hebei".

The North and South Xiangtang Grottoes are definitely worth a special trip; I'll never forget them after seeing them. Reference visit time: North Xiangtang takes about 2-2.5 hours, allowing for a leisurely ascent and careful exploration of the grottoes; South Xiangtang can be visited in about 1 hour. These are truly national treasure-level grottoes, radiating a profound sense of history. Seeing the stone carvings in person is truly awe-inspiring. Those who appreciate historical sites and grottoes should not miss this opportunity to experience the charm of Northern Qi stone carvings up close.

I bought a package ticket, which includes four parts of the museum: the Yin Ruins Museum, the Yin Ruins Site (including the Tomb of Fu Hao), the Tombs of the Shang Dynasty Emperors, and the Cao Cao Mausoleum. There are shuttle buses between these sites, which are free with the package ticket; otherwise, you need to pay. Since I was driving, I navigated there myself.

The Ye City Ruins, located in Ye Town, Linzhang County, Handan City, Hebei Province, covers a core protected area of ​​30 square kilometers. It served as the capital of six dynasties: Cao Wei, Later Zhao, Ran Wei, Former Yan, Eastern Wei, and Northern Qi. The Ye City Ruins are rectangular in plan, with an east-west avenue dividing the city into north and south sections. The north section measures approximately 2400 meters east-west and 1700 meters north-south, with seven gates; the south section measures approximately 2800 meters east-west and 3460 meters north-south, with fourteen gates. Ye City, having served as the capital of six dynasties, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese capital city planning and holds significant historical importance in the development of ancient Chinese capital cities, earning it the reputation of being a "model of ancient Chinese capital city architecture." In 1982, the Ye City Ruins were designated as a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit by the Hebei Provincial People's Government. In January 1988, the Yecheng Ruins were designated as a third batch of national key cultural relics protection units by the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

The water rafting is really good, and it doesn't get your clothes wet. It's over 3,000 meters long, and it's a combination of excitement and comfort. It's a great value for all ages

The Handan Museum was fantastic! 👍 It gave me a detailed understanding of the long history of Handan, and introduced many idioms related to it. It greatly enriched my knowledge. The exhibits were diverse and the layout was scientific and reasonable. It was a truly wonderful experience!