Cangzhou

Understand

Cangzhou is the hometown of martial arts and acrobatics in China, and was awarded the title of the hometown of Chinese calligraphy in 2009. In 2021, the original Shijiazhuang Yongchang Football Club moved to Cangzhou and changed its name to Cangzhou Lions, becoming the first Chinese top league club in Cangzhou.

Cangzhou is the largest residential area of the Hui ethnic group in North China. As of 2023, the city has 47 ethnic minority groups with a population of 287,500.

Cangzhou is located in the Bohai Sea state and has rich resources and an important geographical location. Cangzhou is one of the areas with the densest railway and highway network in China. It has Huanghua Port and has become China's second largest coal export port. Cangzhou has huge economic development potential and broad future development prospects. It can undertake the transfer of Beijing and Tianjin markets and develop modern industries and modern service industries. Cangzhou is also the hometown of martial arts and has rich cultural and historical relics. Cangzhou is also very famous for its delicacies, such as Cangzhou lion head, Hejian donkey meat barbecue, etc.

Climate

Cangzhou has four distinct seasons, moderate temperature and plenty of light. The weather is dry and windy in spring. It is hot and rainy in summer. Autumn is cool. Winter is dry and cold. The average annual temperature is 12.5℃, and the average annual precipitation is 581 mm.

History Cangzhou was named after the Bohai Sea since the Warring States Period. The Western Zhou Dynasty was Qingzhou, and the Spring and Autumn Period was Yan, Qi, Jin, Zhao and other states. Cangzhou is named after its proximity to the Bohai Sea. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was the territory of Yan, Qi, Jin, Zhao and other countries. During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Julu County and Luobei County. In the Han Dynasty, it belonged to Jizhou and Youzhou. In the Qing Dynasty, it initially belonged to Hejian Prefecture of Zhili Province, and later most of it belonged to Tianjin Prefecture. On June 1, 1961, Cangzhou Prefecture was restored and Cangzhou City (county level) was restored. In July 1993, the prefecture and city were merged into Cangzhou City.

Getting there

Cangzhou is in the Heilonggang Basin in southeast Hebei and east of Hebei Plain. The city is 120 km north of Tianjin, 240 km from Beijing, and 220 km southwest of the provincial capital Shijiazhuang.

1 Cangzhou West Railway Station (沧州西站), The west end of Jiefang West Road. One of the stations of the Beijing-Shanghai Railway. The Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway passes through Cangzhou and stops at Cangzhou West Railway Station. It only takes 50 minutes to reach Beijing directly. ￥100 to Beijing. (updated Nov 2024) The stations of the Beijing-Kowloon Railway in Cangzhou City include Xinzhongyi Station, Suning Station, Wangzuo Station, Hejian West Station, Beiluzhuang Station and Renqiu Station, and the South. Expressway: National Highway 105 and National Highway 307 run through the city.

2 Cangzhou West Passenger Terminal, No. 85, Xinhua West Road, Yunhe District, ☏ +86 0317-2152111. Cangzhou West Passenger Terminal takes buses to and from various cities in Hebei Province, as well as to Beijing or Shandong. ￥60 to Beijing. (updated Nov 2024)

Getting around

You can choose to take public transportation when walking in Cangzhou City. The bus routes to the main attractions are: No. 333, passing through Cangzhou Museum, Lion City Park, Cangzhou Garden Expo Park, and Canal Park. Route 29. Pass by Nanchuan Old Street and Cangzhou West Station. At the same time, you can take bus 16 or 31 from Cangzhou West Railway Station to Qingfeng Tower. Secondly, taxis are also a convenient way of transportation. The starting price of a taxi is 6 yuan, which is a good choice for short distance travel or in a hurry. There are also shared bicycles that can be seen everywhere on the roads in Cangzhou city. You need to download Alipay or the special bike-sharing software Hello to scan the QR code and pay for them. This is a good choice if you are traveling for a short distance, as it allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the road without reservation.

See

Cultural landscape 1 Iron Lion of Cangzhou statue (沧州铁狮子), Inside Cangzhou Iron Lion and Old City Heritage Park. The majestic Cangzhou Iron Lion was built during the Five Dynasties.The Cangzhou Iron Lion is 5.78 meters tall, 5.34 meters long, 3.17 meters wide, and weighs about 40 tons. There are "Lion King" cast on the top of the head and under the neck, and the text of "Diamond Sutra" is cast all over the abdomen. However, due to the age, the writings are many and incomplete. The words "Made in the third year of Guangshun in the Great Zhou Dynasty" are cast on the right side and the side, and the five characters "Made by Li Yun in Shandong" are cast on the right rib. Carrying a huge basin on its back, it faces south and tail north, with its head held high, its mouth wide open, and its limbs walking.[7] The Cangzhou Iron Lion is the oldest and largest cast iron lion in existence in China. It fully demonstrates the wisdom and great creativity of ancient craftsmen. It is cast using the clay mold and open casting method. It occupies an important position in the history of world metallurgy and is of milestone significance. It shows the high achievements of ancient Chinese casting technology and is an important material material for studying ancient Chinese casting technology. It is also an important material material for studying the development level of social productivity and Buddhism at that time. (updated Nov 2024) In 2011, the new Cangzhou Iron Lion (新滄州鐵獅子) was built in the Lion City Park. This new iron lion is bigger than the original one (1.32 times the original size) and weighs about 120 tons. 2 Qingfeng Building (清风楼 (沧州)), Jiefang West Road, Yunhe District. It is a modern reconstruction of a building constructed in the Jin Dynasty (266–420 AD). It was built in 1992, with 5 floors and a height of 30 m on the bank of the Grand Canal. It is an important symbol of Cangzhou City. The first floor displays historical and cultural materials of Cangzhou City. The top floor is an observation deck and the exhibition hall of modern Cangzhou achievements. The remaining three floors are teahouses that display ancient Qingfeng Tower Poems and history. (updated Feb 2023) 3 Nanchuan old street (南川老街‌), No. 2, Yuhong Road, Yunhe District. 24. Nanchuan Old Street is located in the core area of ​​Yunhe District, Cangzhou City, Hebei Province. It borders Nanhu Lake in the east and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in the west. The scenic spot covers a total area of ​​about 274 acres. It covers two restored monuments, Nanchuan Tower and Langyin Tower, as well as 46 co

Do

Event exhibition 1 China Wuqiao International Acrobatic Art Festival (吴桥国际杂技艺术节), Wuqiao County. It is held every two years, each session is held from October to November of that year and lasts for 9-5 days. With the participation of acrobatic troupes from more than a dozen countries and regions. Wuqiao Acrobatics World brings together all traditional Chinese acrobatics performances. The festival is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the People's Government of Hebei Province. It is held every two years. It has been successfully held for 14 times since its inception in 1987. More than 500 programs from more than 50 countries and regions have participated in the competition. It is the national-level international art competition and cultural festival with the longest history, largest scale, highest standard and most widespread influence in the field of acrobatic art in China. It is one of the three most famous acrobatic competition venues in the world. There are Gold Lion Award, Silver Lion Award, Bronze Lion Award and Special Award. The judges are composed of famous experts from the International Acrobatic Circus Festival. The festival is a national-level international art event and cultural festival with the longest history, the largest scale, the highest standard, and the most widespread influence in the field of acrobatic art in China. Acrobatic competition venue" reputation (updated Nov 2024) 2 Cangzhou Garden Expo (沧州园博会), Cangzhou Expo Park (No. 66, Qingchi North Avenue, Yunhe District). A large-scale garden event held in Hebei Province. The 6th Hebei Garden Expo 2023 will be held in Cangzhou from May 26 to August 26, 2023. The venue is Cangzhou Garden Expo Park, located in Yunhe District, Cangzhou City, close to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. There are rich and diverse attractions in the park, and every corner reveals a strong historical atmosphere and unique natural scenery. For example: Jiangnan Water Town Scenic Area, Western Region Scenic Area, Cangzhou Scenic Area, etc., to display and spread the traditional culture of the local and surrounding areas. (updated Nov 2024) 3 Cangzhou Culture and Art Center, No. 33, Fuyang South Avenue, Yunhe District. Its purpose and business scope is to "undertake the daily management and facility maintenance of the Municipal Cultural and Art Center, and provide venues for conferences and performance activities." (updated Nov 2024) 4 Cangzhou Art Museum, Inside the Celebrity Botanical Garden on Xueyuan Road, Canal District. It is a non-governmental public welfare organization established by Cangzhou l

Buy

Specialty 1 Cangzhou Shadow Puppet, Cangzhou Shadow Puppet Cultural Industrial Park (Xianxian Industrial Park. Cangzhou shadow puppets are made of cow, donkey, and sheep skins, and are made through complex procedures such as skin scraping, leather making, carving, painting, and color application. They have exquisite shapes, bright colors, delicate carvings, and lifelike features.Feature recommendation: Cangzhou shadow puppets take classic stories such as "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin" as their themes, showing distinctive cultural characteristics of Yan and Zhao. (updated Nov 2024) 2 canal ship model, Ancient Canal Culture Street, Yunhe District. The canal ship model is made of wooden materials and is made through meticulous carving, painting, assembly and other processes. Its shape is realistic, rich in details, and has high artistic value.Collection value: The canal ship model is not only an exquisite handicraft, but also a precious historical relic with high collection value. (updated Nov 2024)

Shopping places 3 Cangzhou Credit Building Commercial Building, No. 10, Qingchi South Avenue, Yunhe District. This is a comprehensive shopping mall where you can buy clothing, accessories, toys and eat. (updated Nov 2024) 4 North China Commercial Building, No. 7, Xinhua Middle Road, Yunhe District. This is a long-established local shopping mall where you can buy what you need at relatively affordable prices. (updated Nov 2024) 5 Lion City Shopping Mall (Railway West Street Store), No. 118, Dongfeng West Road, Hua District. (updated Nov 2024) 6 RT-Mart supermarket, Renqiu City Battles North Road Xinyuhua Market. (updated Nov 2024) 7 North Ring Market, Xian County. This is a farmer's market located in a residential area, focusing on fresh food and local specialty snacks. (updated Nov 2024)

Eat

Specialties Hejian donkey meat roasted on fire Hejian donkey meat roasted on fire is a traditional delicacy in Hejian City, Hebei Province. The taste is hot on the outside and refreshing on the inside, refreshing and mellow. In fact, donkey meat roasting in Hejian has a long history, which can even be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. The cold meat is sandwiched between pancakes and topped with donkey jelly, which melts in your mouth. Cangzhou winter vegetables Cangzhou winter vegetables are made from high-quality cabbage produced locally in Cangzhou. The leaves and roots are removed, cut into small cubes, seasoned, and then naturally fermented. Fried tiger Fried tiger is a famous breakfast noodle along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. People in Cangzhou call it fried tiger, and people in Linqing call it fried pouch. Cangzhou hot pot chicken Cangzhou hot pot chicken is a famous traditional dish with full color, flavor and flavor, which belongs to Hebei cuisine. This dish originated from Cangzhou City, Hebei Province. Made with vegetable chicken, tomatoes, bean paste, garlic, aniseed and chili.

Restaurant 1 Cangzhou Grand Canal Guest House (沧州大运河迎宾馆), No. 21 Yongji East Road, Yunhe District, ☏ +86 0317-5523333. Here you can taste authentic Cangzhou cuisine, as well as choose from a variety of dishes such as Western food. (updated Nov 2024) 2 Jinwei Zhailao Restaurant (津味斋老菜馆), opposite the south gate of Xinruyuan, No. 8, Huanghe Road, Yunhe District, ☏ +86 15510424238. This is a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. The restaurant is small but affordable. Many locals and tourists will choose this place. Special dishes include Bazhen tofu, fried mutton with green onions, etc. (updated Nov 2024) 3 Fulike Hotel (福来客饭店), Diagonally opposite the Sixth Prison at the intersection of Hebei Street and Xinsheng Road, Park Street, Canal District. (updated Nov 2024) 4 0317 Hot Pot Chicken (0317火锅鸡), Next to the southeast gate 1 of the Civil Air Defense Building in Canal District. (updated Nov 2024) 5 Yipin Mutton Hotpot BBQ (壹品羊肉火锅烧烤), 100 meters southwest of the intersection of Kaiyuan South Avenue and Jiefang West Road auxiliary road, Canal District. (updated Nov 2024)

Drink & nightlife

Specialty Shili Xiang Liquor, a specialty product of Botou City, Hebei Province, is a national geographical indication product of China. Shili Xiangjiu has a long history, and historical records date back to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Cangzhou dried sweet potato liquor Cangzhou Shugan Baijiu is the first national-level high-quality liquor in Hebei Province and one of the nine national-excellent liquors in the second famous liquor selection.

Bars 1 SEVEN CLUBBar (SEVEN CLUB酒吧), 120 meters north of the intersection of Jianshe Street and Jiefang West Road, Botou City. (updated Nov 2024) 2 Lost Bar (迷路酒吧), Lost Bar, Yongan Street, Botou City. (updated Nov 2024) 3 Second floor bar (贰楼酒吧), 119, District B, Yihe New World, Canal District. (updated Nov 2024) 4 Thirty Years Tavern (三旬酒馆). (updated Nov 2024)

Cafes 5 Lanmao Time Cat Cafe (揽猫时光猫咖), No. 28, 1st Floor, Yuhe Community, Yuhe District, Yunhe District. The specialty of this cafe is that there are several pet cats in the store, allowing customers to interact with the cats while drinking coffee. This is a good place to relax for people who like drinking coffee and also like cats. (updated Nov 2024) 6 Tims Tianhao Coffee (Tims天好咖啡), B-1-101, Nanchuan Old Street, Canal District. (updated Nov 2024) 7 Bai Xiaobai's cafe (白小白的咖啡馆), Southwest corner of the double-engine entrepreneurial incubation base, No. 22 Shuiyuesi Street, Yunhe District. (updated Nov 2024)

Sleep

1 Golden Lion International Hotel ((金狮国际酒店）), No. 18 Yingbin Avenue, Yunhe District, ☏ +86 317-5630888. It is a five-star hotel that can receive foreign guests. Guests staying here can enjoy the buffet and pick-up and drop-off services provided by the hotel. (updated Nov 2024) 2 Cangzhou Vienna International Hotel (（沧州维也纳国际酒店）), Hongyu Building, Beijing Road, Yunhe District, ☏ +86 317-563999. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. This hotel is very close to the high-speed rail station, making it easy to enter or leave by high-speed rail. (updated Nov 2024) 3 Capita Hotel (Cangzhou High Speed Railway West Station), Block B, Building 1, Jinggui Center, Shicheng Avenue, Cangxian County. (updated Nov 2024) 4 Arcadia International Hotel, No. 33, Huanghe West Road, Yunhe District. (updated Nov 2024) 5 Cangzhou Bohai Hotel Tower B (沧州渤海酒店B座), Guanye Building, No. 10 Beijing Road, Yunhe District. (updated Nov 2024) 6 Cangzhou Hongtai Hotel (沧州宏泰大酒店), No. 11, Fuyang South Avenue, Yunhe District. (updated Nov 2024) 7 Kunlun International Hotel Residence No. 1 (昆仑国际酒店1号公馆), 200 meters westbound from the intersection of National Highway 106 and Jinbao Road, Xihuan Road, Renqiu City. (updated Nov 2024)

Go next

Tianjin- you can take the high-speed rail or drive yourself. Tianjin has a rich food culture, a combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles, and a wealth of tourist attractions. Beijing-you can choose to take the high-speed train from Cangzhou, which takes about an hour. Beijing is the capital of China and a very famous tourist destination. It is the political and cultural center of China. Yudu Mountain-Address: North of Yuhuangmiao Village, Zhangshanying Town, Yanqing District, Beijing. Driving from Cangzhou, drive along the Jingli Expressway - Jingtai Expressway or Beijing-Shanghai Expressway. The whole journey is estimated to take 4 and a half hours.