Shijiazhuang Travel Guide

Chinese Name: 石家庄 (shí jiā zhuāng)
Population: 10,951,600
Area: 14,464 square kilometers (5584 square miles)
Location: in the south-central of Hebei Province, north China
Administrative Division: 8 districts (Chang’an, Qiaoxi, Xinhua, Yuhua, Jingxing Mining, Gaocheng, Luquan, Luancheng);11 counties (Jingjing, Zhengding, Hangtang, Lingshou, Gaoyi, Shenze, Zanhuang, Wuji, Pingshan, Yuanshi, Zhaoxian); 2 city-level counties (Jinzhou, Xinle)
Area Code: 0311
Zip Code: 050000
GDP (2019): CNY 580.99 billion (USD 84.21 billion)

Located in the vicinity of the North China Plain, Shijiazhuang is the capital of Hebei Province, neighboring Beijing and Tianjin to the north. It also borders the Bohai Sea to the east and lies against the continuous Taihang Mountain to the west. This city is often referred to as being lucky in recent Chinese history. Once a small village, it developed under modern railway construction.

A century ago, when the Lu-Han Railway stretched to the former Shijiazhuang Village, it brought new opportunities, opening an industrial chapter in this city. Now, it is a city where the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Shijiazhuang-Taiyuan Railway, Shijiazhuang-Dezhou Railway and Shuozhou-Huanghua Railway meet. Among them, Beijing-Guangzhou Railway is important to Chinese and foreign exchanges, and Shijiazhuang-Taiyuan Railway is the main channel for Shanxi coal transportation. All of those make it one of China’s main railway transport hubs.

As the economic, political, cultural and scientific center of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang is becoming more and more beautiful with recent urban development. A jade-like moat embraces the city gently, bordered by 20 charming parks. This beautiful city is filled with culture and development, attracting visitors with new features daily.

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Zhaozhou Bridge

Though it is a relatively young city, it is located on fertile land that boasts splendid cultural history. As such, the city is home to many significant cultural relics, such as the oldest stone-arch bridge in China, Zhaozhou Bridge, and one of China's three hanging temples Qiaoloudian Hall (Bridge-Tower Hall). Moreover, the grand Taihang Mountain, which lies to the west, provide charming natural scenery. Mt. Cangyan Scenic Area and Zhangshiyan Scenic Area also attract visitors from all over China and the world.

 Famous Attractions:
Anji Bridge (Zhaozhou Bridge)

Xibaipo Village

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From December 28th, 2017, citizens of some countries and regions such as USA, UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, and Netherlands are granted a visa-free stay of not more than 144 hours when making an international transfer via Zhengding Airport.

Local Modern Buildings and Malls

 Useful Numbers:
Time Inquiries: 117
Telephone Number Inquiries: 114
Weather Forecast: 121
City-bus Inquiries: 87218888
City-bus Service: 86012572
Taxi Complaints: 83622882
Tourist Complaints: 86061719; 86061715
Consumer Complaints: 12315
China Mobile Service Tel: 10086
China Union Service Tel: 10010; 10011
China Telecom Service Tel: 10000

 Banking Services:
A foreign exchange service is available at the Bank of China. Below are listed some of the major branches in this city:
Provincial Branch: No.80, Xinhua Road
Zhongshan Road (West) Branch: No.691, Zhongshan Road (West)

Meiji Street Branch: No.413, Yuhua Road (East)
Tinan Branch: No.265, Tiyu Dajie (South)
Yucai Branch: No.180, Yucai Street

Branch Office of China Post

 Post Offices:
Fanxi Road Branch: No.3, Fanxi Road
Jiangshenan Branch: No.23, Jianshe Dajie (South)
Yuhua Road (West) Branch: No.243, Yuhua Road (West)

 Hospitals:
Peace Hospital (Bethune International Peace Hospital)
Address: No.398, Zhongshan Road (West)
Bus routes: 1, 15, 38

The First Hospital of Shijiazhuang City
Address: No.36, Fanxi Road
Bus routes: 10, 30, 26, 6

 Internet Bars:
Stratagem Fiend
Flagship Branch
Address: No.225, Jianshe Dajie (North)
Bus routes: 2, 31, 41, 112
Zhonghua Branch:
Address: No.265, Zhonghua Dajie (North)
Bus routes: 8, 17, 23, 118

 Book Stores:
Book Building
Address: No.166, Zhongshan Road (East)