Zhangjiakou, known as the gateway to the capital, is a place where many ethnic groups live together and where Mongolian and China cultures meet. So far, there are a large number of cultural relics with various historical periods and cultural characteristics of various ethnic groups, such as ancient sites, ancient buildings, the Great Wall, ancient tombs, ancient inscriptions and temples.

The Dajingmen of the ancient Great Wall is the pass of the Great Wall and the symbol of Zhangjiakou City. Fanshan Mountain in Zhuolu County is the ancient battlefield of the Yellow Emperor's war and is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation. Every year, many descendants of the Chinese people come here to seek roots and worship their ancestors. In addition, there are Wang Cheng Han Group (ticket) in Yuxian County, Han Group in Huai 'an County, mural tomb in Xuanhua Liao Dynasty, jellyfish palace in urban area, Yunquan Temple and Qingyuan Pavilion, all of which are worth seeing.

besides, you can also go sightseeing, vacation, mountain climbing, fishing, summer vacation, taste delicious food beyond the Great Wall and enjoy the scenery of cattle and sheep. Zhongdu Grassland, located in Zhongdu, Zhangbei, is a natural grassland near Beijing. In summer, the climate is cool and the grasslands are lush. You can also experience Mongolian customs here, which is a summer resort.

A fun place in Zhangjiakou

Dajingmen

Located in the north of Zhangjiakou City, it is an important pass of the Great Wall and a symbol of Zhangjiakou City, and is famous for its steep terrain. Dajingmen was built in the first year of Shunzhi in Qing Dynasty (1644). The tower is built in the valley between the East and West Taiping Mountains, and the four characters of "Great Rivers and Mountains" are hung on the forehead of the middle door, with vigorous brushwork.

Zhangjiakou has 1 ancient Great Wall sites in six historical periods: Warring States, Qin, Northern Wei, Northern Qi, Jin and Ming. These sites are the witness of many important battles in history, and this area is also the main trading place for the exchanges between various ethnic groups in northern China.

ticket: 1 yuan/person

transportation: take bus No.16 in Zhangjiakou city.

address: dajingmen scenic spot, qiaoxi district, north of Zhangjiakou city.

Yunquan Temple

In the morning of late autumn, the clouds cleared and the Eight Great Halls of Hui Jin shone brightly. Carved eaves, painted buildings, carved bamboo pavilions, magical ice-water wind tunnel. Liu Yuanming explores the ancient times, incense fills the air, and he is in love with Buddha. Xiufeng Guanyin Blessing Place, the first mountain of Great Wall Temple.

The poem above is about Yunquan Temple on the eastern slope of Cier Mountain in the west of Zhangjiakou. Cier Mountain is more than 1 meters above sea level, majestic and tall, with mist all year round and endless springs in the mountain. Yunquan Temple was built in the 26th year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (1393), with a history of more than 6 years. Ming and Qing dynasties rebuilt and built. The upper part of the temple is a Taoist temple, and the lower part is a Buddhist temple, which combines Buddhist and Taoist cultures. There are three natural caves in the west cliff of the temple from north to south, including wind tunnel, north water cave and south ice cave. Although the three caves are close at hand, they have different scenery and can't help but be amazing.

Admission: 1 yuan/person

Address: qiaoxi district West, Zhangjiakou City

Jellyfish Palace

Jellyfish Palace has a history of more than 2 years and is located at the foot of Woyun Mountain in the northwest of Zhangjiakou City. Legend has it that when the jellyfish queen passed this mountain, Ceng Dian became a spring, and later generations built Shui Mu Palace here to commemorate it. The palace building is simple and solemn, and there is a statue of jellyfish with colorful canopy in the hall. There is a spring gushing out from under the temple. There is a forest park next to the Jellyfish Palace, a villa and statue of patriotic general Feng Yuxiang in the southeast, and the Ji Hongchang Martyrs Memorial Hall in the southwest.

Admission: 5 yuan/person

Transportation: Take bus No.2 to Zhangjiakou.

Zhangjiakou Bao

Zhangjiakou Fort, commonly known as Zhangjiakou Bunker, also known as Xiabao, is the birthplace of Zhangjiakou City and the mother of Zhangjiakou. It is a historical witness of Zhangjiakou's gradual growth and prosperity after 58 years of vicissitudes. It was built in the fourth year of Xuande in Ming Dynasty.

Zhangbashang Grassland is located in the north of Zhangbei County, Zhangjiakou City, 25 kilometers away from Beijing. This used to be the place where the Qing emperor went hunting in autumn. The air here is pure, with little pollution, and it is a well-preserved natural grassland. The grassland in summer is cool, with flowers everywhere and white clouds fluttering. At this time, it is the best time to visit the grassland scenery. You can live in a unique yurt, or you can bring your own tent and return to nature. This is a good place to feel the grassland.

transportation: driving from Beijing. After leaving Beijing-Zhangjiakou Expressway, take National Highway 11. The journey takes about 4 hours. You can also take the train to Zhangjiakou first, then transfer to minibus to Zhangbei County, and finally take the bus to the scenic spot.

Jiming Post

Ji Ming Post is one of the most important post stations in Gyeonggi area in history, and it is called Jichong. It is a post-postal building complex with the largest building scale, the most complete functions, the most distinctive features and the most complete preservation, which has extremely high historical, artistic, scientific, cultural and social values. Ji Ming Post is a living fossil of postal archaeology and confidential archaeology in China. It is not only in a leading position in the postal history of China, but also plays an important role in the study of the world's ancient architectural history, ancient traffic history, ancient military history and even postal history. It is a cultural treasure.

Address: Jimingyi Village, Jimingyi Township, Huailai County

Huangyangshan National Forest Park (AAAA)

Huangyangshan National Forest Park is now a first-class forest park. Liang Qing Temple in the park is a temple with a history of thousands of years, which was built in the Western Han Dynasty. There are more than 5 original works of literati in the temple, such as Daxiong Hall, Jingtang Hall, Four Heavenly Kings Hall, Dizang King Hall and Bell and Drum Tower. The Dragon King Hall was built in Liao and Jin Dynasties and is located halfway up the mountain. The Dragon King Hall is connected to the ground through a ladder, and there are murals covering birds and animals on both sides of the hall. There is a spring at the foot of the mountain that is said to cure all diseases. People call it divine water. On the flat ground in front of Jing Ling Temple in Ta (Piao) Scenic Area, there are seven ancient wells, three bright spots and four dark spots, which are interconnected. In the layout of the Big Dipper, they are called the Seven Wells of the Big Dipper. According to legend, Huang Boyang dug it when he built the temple, which has its own mystery.

address: 5km northwest of Zhuolu county.

Xiaowutaishan Nature Reserve

The highest mountain range around Beijing is located in the southeast of Zhangjiakou, spanning Yuxian and Zhuolu counties. It is named Xiaowutai Mountain because of its five outstanding peaks in the east, south, west, north and middle. Its highest peak, Dongtai, is 2882 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in Hebei Province. Xiaowutai Mountain has always been a paradise for mountain climbers in North China.

Transportation: If you leave Beijing, you can take a long-distance bus from Lianhuachi to Yuxian. The fare is 5 yuan, about 7 hours' drive. Take CMB from Wei Line to Xiaowutai Mountain. Fare, 1 yuan. You can also take the train from Beijing West Railway Station to Baotou, Inner Mongolia, and get off at the next garden to transfer to a coach or CMB. If you drive from Beijing to Jinhekou Scenic Area, it takes about 5 hours by car and only 3 hours to Yangjiaping Scenic Area.

the above is for reference only.