What is there to do in Cangzhou, Hebei?

Interesting places in Cangzhou, Hebei include: Mazu Temple, Mozhou Bianque Temple, Dongguang Tiefo Temple, Muslim Beida Temple, and Hejian Government Office.

1. Mazu Temple

Located in Houtangbao Village, Nanpaihe Town, Huanghua City, it is said that Mazu lived with fishermen in the Houtang area, guiding fishermen to go fishing. The wind and waves guide the course and help local fishermen eliminate disasters and cure illnesses. The local fishermen respectfully call him master. After the master passed away, a grave was built to commemorate him and seek blessings.

In 1995, in order to restore the traditional cultural heritage, Houtang Village initiated and raised 600,000 yuan to build a Mazu temple at the master's grave to worship Mazu and other six masters. After that, on the first day of each lunar month, On the 15th, the surrounding fishermen offered incense to pray for blessings, and exchanged materials by the way, thus forming a large-scale temple fair.

2. Mozhou Bian Que Temple

Mozhou, a Chinese medicine resort and the hometown of Bian Que, a Chinese medical doctor, is located in Renqiu City on the North China Plain. Renqiu is located in the golden triangle of Beijing, Tianjin and Shanxi, where famous Chinese medicine masters from past dynasties have left their footprints.

Honoring China's top ten famous doctors and the medical sage Bian Que, the largest Yaowang Temple in the world is located in Renqiu. It is the birthplace of ancient Chinese medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, and it is from here that Chinese medicine goes to the world.

3. Dongguang Iron Buddha Temple

Located in Dongguang County, Cangzhou City, it is the most famous Buddhist temple in Cangzhou with a history of thousands of years. In Cangzhou, there has been a "Cangzhou Temple" since ancient times. "Lion Jingzhou Tower, Iron Bodhisattva of Dongguang County", many locals choose this place to worship Buddha and pray for blessings.

The Iron Buddha Temple was built in the Song Dynasty and was later destroyed. The monuments and ancient Iron Buddha in the temple have long since disappeared. The current Iron Buddha Temple was rebuilt in the 1990s. However, the temple after construction was solemn and majestic, and many myths and legends were produced during its construction, making the Iron Buddha Temple still popular today.

4. Mosque Beida Temple

It is located on Jiefang Road in Xinhua District, where the Hui people live in the southeast of Cangzhou City. It has a long historical tradition and profound cultural heritage. Beida Temple was built in the last year of Jianwen of the Ming Dynasty, that is, in 1402 AD, and has a history of 611 years.

The whole temple covers an area of ??more than 8,000 square meters, with a construction area of ??3,500 square meters. It is one of the largest mosques in North China and one of the four largest ancient mosques in the country. It is now a key cultural relic protection unit in Hebei Province.

5. Hejian Government Office

It is an ancient government office with a long history. It was built in the second year of Daguan in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is majestic and famous far and wide. It is known as "the first in southern Beijing". The reputation of "mansion".

According to records, the old Hejian government office faced south and was majestic. It was divided into three roads: east, middle and west. The first thing you see is the big screen wall, and then you step into the gate. Walking inside is the Yimen Gate. There are official offices on the east and west sides, where the officials work. Continuing to the north, you will find the lobby, which is where the government offices tried cases in ancient times

Tourism Notes:

1. Eat properly during travel and avoid overeating, overeating or gluttony.

2. In order to prevent acclimatization during the trip, tourists should bring some commonly used medicines in case of emergency. Never take medicines provided by others at will.