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Top Ten Must-see Attractions in Handan Recommend the most interesting tourist attractions in Handan.

There are many tourist attractions in Handan, Hebei Province, which are worth visiting and punching in. When you travel, you must not miss these good places! Then let's take a look at the top ten must-see attractions in Handan, Hebei. See below for details.

1, Congtai

Congtai is a symbol of the ancient city of Handan and a key cultural relic protection unit in Hebei Province. It is said that it was built in the Warring States period, when Zhao Qihao and Wuling were kings. Congtai, built in the Warring States Period (325 BC), is located in the middle section of Zhonghua Street in Handan City. It is the place where Zhaoling inspects troops and watches songs and dances. The ancient platform is magnificent and has been well-known in many countries as early as the Warring States Period. Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and other literati have performed poems on the stage many times, and now they have become the symbol of the ancient city of Handan. There are pandas, tigers and other animals in the animal area of the park, which is very suitable for children to play. How to get there: Take the bus and get off at the First Hospital Station.

2. Xiangtangshan Grottoes

Xiangtangshan Grottoes are located in Fengfeng Mining Area, Handan City. Xiangtangshan Grottoes were excavated in the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 500). There are still 16 grottoes and more than 4,000 exquisite Buddha statues, which are called the fifth largest grottoes in China. Tang Yongjingbei, located next to the third cave of Beixiangtang, has the same artistic and historical value as Wang Xizhi's Preface to the Lanting Pavilion, which is the most worth seeing. How to get there: Xiangtangshan Grottoes are divided into north and south parts. Take the bus to Beixiangtang Temple Station or Zhifang Station respectively.

3. Jingniang Lake

Jingniang Lake is located in the north of Koukou Village, Wu 'an City, about 60 kilometers away from Handan. According to legend, this is the place where the story of "Seeing a Beautiful Girl in a Thousand Miles" happened in Zhao Kuangyin, Song Taizu, hence the name. The scenic spot covers an area of 2,500 mu, and crimson cliffs surround the green lake. The scenery is magnificent and fantastic, and it is known as the "Taihang Three Gorges". How to get there: Take bus No.808 from Handan West Bus Station to Wu 'an Bus Station, and then transfer to the shuttle bus to Jingniang Lake.

4. Ancient Wudang Mountain

The ancient Wudang Mountain is located in the depths of Taihang Mountain in the northwest of Wu 'an City, 70 kilometers away from Handan. With beautiful natural scenery and numerous cultural relics, the scenic spot has been the birthplace of Taoist holy land and myth "Travel Notes to the North" since ancient times. It is recommended that tourists with good physical strength climb mountains on foot. The motorcycle bridge, Sanfeng Bridge and other scenic spots along the way are wonderful. The whole journey takes about 5 hours, and you can only take the cableway to the scenic spots on the top of the mountain.

5. Wagong

Gong Xian, located in Huangshan Mountain in Shexian County, was founded in Beiqi. It is the earliest and largest ancient architectural complex dedicated to Nu Wa in China, and is known as the "Chinese Ancestral Temple". When visiting, don't miss the Cliff Sutra of Beiqi outside the Emperor Pavilion at the top of the mountain, with the content of10.3 million words, which is known as "the first wall sutra group in the world". After the tour, you can ride the exciting pulley down the mountain. How to get there: Take the shuttle bus from Handan Bus Terminal to Shexian County, and then take a taxi to the scenic spot. The fare is around 30 yuan.

6. Zhao Handan Ancient City

Zhaowangcheng, located in the southwest suburb of the main city, is the site of Zhaowangcheng during the Warring States Period, with a total area of 5.05 million square meters. It is the only well-preserved Warring States city site in China and the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units.

7. Zhao Wang Monument

Wang Zhao Monument is located in the northwest of Handan County, 20 kilometers away from Handan City. It is a national key cultural relics protection unit and the oldest tomb in Hebei Province and even the whole country.

8. Yecheng Site

Yecheng site is located on the north bank of Zhanghe River, 20 kilometers southwest of Linzhang. Cao Cao lived in Yecheng for 16 years, making it the political, economic and cultural center of the north at that time, and Jian 'an literature was born here. Many separatist regimes in history built their capitals here, such as Cao Cao's Wei State. It was used from the ninth year of Jian 'an (204) to the demise of the Northern Qi Dynasty in the first year of Chengguang (577). The Sui Dynasty was almost deserted and completely destroyed. The most famous here are 2895 Easter stone statues.