Tianjin

5A attractions: Panshan Mountain Scenic Spot, Tianjin Ancient Culture Street Tourist Area, Italian Style Tourist Area; 4A attractions: The Tientsin Eye, Wudadao Culture Tourist Area; National Ocean Museum

Panshan Mountain Scenic Spot

Located 15 kilometers northwest of Jixian County, Tianjin, covering an area of 106 square kilometers, Panshan Mountain Scenic Spot is also known as "The First Mountain East of Beijing" due to its majestic position to the east of Beijing. Formerly known as Wuzhong, Xuwu, Sizheng, and Panlong, the mountain is said to have been named Panshan after Tian Chou, a renowned scholar from Wuzhong who refused imperial honors and chose to live in solitude here during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. It is a national scenic area and a 5A-level tourist attraction, renowned for its blend of natural landscapes and historic sites, as well as its integration of Buddhist and imperial cultures, making it an ideal destination for leisure and tourism.

For more information: http://www.chinapanshan.com

Tianjin Ancient Culture Street Tourist Area

Also known as Gongnan and Gongbei Streets, this area stretches from Tongbei Road in the north to Shuige Street in the south. It is a commercial pedestrian street that integrates folk culture, tourism, commerce, shopping, leisure, dining, and accommodation. It is also the birthplace of Tianjin culture, recording the formation process of the old city district of Tianjin and harboring rich cultural connotations and historical values.

For more information: http://fw.whly.tj.gov.cn/wlsj/mtjj/202303/t20230317_6142270.html

The Tientsin Eye

The Tientsin Eye is situated atop Yongle Bridge, where Zhu Di led his troops across the river centuries ago. It is the only ferris wheel built across the river and integrated with the bridge in the world, serving both tourist and transportation purposes. Standing at 120 meters tall, the wheel is equipped with 48 transparent cabins, each capable of accommodating 8 people. The cabins are spacious and equipped with air conditioning, allowing 384 people to enjoy the view simultaneously. Operating hours vary according to the season. At the peak of the ride, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding area spanning tens of kilometers, with the scenery of Haihe River clearly visible. Located in the heart of the prime area of the Three Forks of the Haihe River, the Tientsin Eye is the most concentrated area of traditional and folk cultures in Tianjin.

For more information: http://fw.whly.tj.gov.cn/lytj/lhjg/csgg/202303/t20230326_6150331.html

Italian Style Tourist Area

Known as the "Exposition of International Architecture", the "Wudadao" area is the most well-preserved collection of foreign-style buildings in Tianjin and even China today. The "Italian Style Area" boasts original and century-old Italian-style buildings, preserving their authentic charm and history.

For more information: http://fw.whly.tj.gov.cn/lytj/lhjg/whjq/202009/t20200921_3741055.html

Wudadao Culture Tourist Area

Wudadao in Tianjin refers to a rectangular area located south of Chengdu Road, north of Machang Road, east of Xikang Road, and west of the intersection of Machang Road and Nanjing Road in Heping District, Tianjin. It has a total of 22 roads with a total length of 17 kilometers and a total area of 1.28 square kilometers. Historically, it was once the "outside extended area" of the British concession, with low-lying land that was later filled in. Architects from various countries built houses here one after another. Since the 1960s, Tianjin"s urban construction department has collectively referred to the east-west roads in this area, including Chengdu Road, Chongqing Road, Changde Road, Dali Road, Munan Road, and Machang Road, as the "Wudadao" area for unified management. Today, "Wudadao" has become synonymous with small Western-style buildings in Tianjin.

For more information: http://iwudadao.cn/wzsy

National Ocean Museum

The National Ocean Museum is located in Sino-Singapore Eco-City, Binhai New Area, Tianjin, with a land area of 15 hectares and a building area of 80,000 square meters, including 23,000 square meters of exhibition space.

The three-story main building of the National Ocean Museum, with a four-story part, focuses its exhibition content on the theme of "Oceans and Humanity". It is divided into three sections: "Ocean Humanities", "Ocean Nature", and "Ocean Ecology", with a total of six exhibition areas and 15 exhibition halls. At the same time, it is equipped with public service facilities such as museum shops, restaurants, cafes, and cinemas.

For more information: https://www.nmmc.cc

Tianjin tourism advisory service system: http://fw.whly.tj.gov.cn/

Hebei Tourism information network: https://www.hebeitour.com.cn/

Zhangjiakou 

4A: Dajingmen Scenic Area, Jiming Mountain Scenic Area, Thaiwoo Ski Resort; Nuanquan Town, Grassland Sky Road, Bashang Grassland)

Jiming Mountain

Jiming Mountain, a peak in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, stands majestically and solitarily on the east side of Xiahuayuan, 2 kilometers away from Zhangjiakou City, and 50 kilometers away from the downtown area of Zhangjiakou. Towering and verdant, it is a magnificent, mysterious, and spiritual mountain. Formed by a massive earthquake over a billion years ago, it stands at an elevation of 1,128.9 meters and covers an area of 17.5 square kilometers. With its abrupt mountain terrain, lush vegetation, solitary peak piercing the clouds, and its splendid scenery, it is known as the "Pillar Reaching the Sky". Due to its magnificent scenery, rich history, beautiful landscapes, and profound cultural heritage, it is hailed as the "Little Mount Tai Beyond the Great Wall."

For more information: https://www.hebeitour.com.cn/c/2021-11-22/501487.html

Thaiwoo Ski Resort

Drawing on the successful experience of large-scale mountain resorts in Europe and America, the Chongli Thaiwoo Ski Resort leverages the excellent natural conditions and convenient transportation advantages of Chongli to create a four-season resort that integrates skiing as its core activity with fashion sports, boutique culture, and leisurely pacing. The project encompasses four major areas: the ski town, scenic lake, mountaintop restaurant, and greenway.

For more information: https://www.hebeitour.com.cn/c/2021-11-14/508641.html

Dajingmen

Transporting us back to those tumultuous times, Dajingmen silently narrates the story of Zhangjiakou as an important ancient border town. As one of the many passes on the Great Wall, Dajingmen has not only witnessed the prosperity of countless merchants traveling to and fro but also bears the heroic history of resisting foreign aggression and defending the homeland. Standing beneath the city gate, one can almost hear the echoes of history and feel the heavy sense of responsibility and mission.

Nuanquan Town

Nuanquan Ancient Town boasts a long history. Archaeological materials such as Paleolithic artifacts discovered in the Hutou River valley and numerous Neolithic sites indicate that the town dates back to the Paleolithic Age, over 20,000 years ago.

For more information: https://www.hebeitour.com.cn/c/2020-03-17/499800.html

Grassland Sky Road

The "Grassland Sky Road" starts from Yehuling on the southern side of Zhangbei County in the west and ends at Huapiling in Chongli County in the east, with a total length of 132.7 kilometers. It is an important passage connecting Chongli Ski Area, Chicheng Hot Spring Area, and Zhangbei Grassland Scenic Area! Although the Grassland Sky Road appears to be just an ordinary asphalt highway on the Zhangbei Bashang Plateau, it has an altitude of around 1,000 meters. Stretching for hundreds of miles, it twists and turns, with dramatic ups and downs, creating a serene and profound atmosphere that seems to lead to the other side of dreams. Along the way, there are seas of flowers, grass as picturesque as paintings, sheep frolicking, and terraced windmills keeping them company.

Zhangbei Bashang Grassland

Located 70 kilometers northwest of Zhangjiakou City in Zhangbei County, Zhangbei Grassland boasts vast skies and expansive horizons, with grass reaching several feet high, birds chirping in unison, and flowers blooming everywhere, leaving visitors feeling refreshed and at peace. The Grassland Sky Road in Zhangbei, known as "China's Highway 66", is the top destination on my must-visit list. Here, you can breathe in the fresh air to your heart"s content, allowing your soul to soar freely in the vast expanse of heaven and earth.

Chengde 

5A: Chengde Mountain Resort, the Jinshanling Great Wall; 4A: Saihanba National Nature Reserve; 3A: Yudaokou Grassland Forest Scenic Area

Chengde Mountain Resort

The Chengde Mountain Resort was initially constructed in 1703 (the 42nd year of Kangxi's reign) and completed in 1792 after 89 years of work spanning the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong reigns. Covering an area of 5.64 million square meters, it is the largest existing imperial garden in the world. In 1961, it was designated as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council. The resort was designed according to China's geographical features, with the northwestern mountainous area, southeastern lake area, and northern plain area forming a miniature of China"s territory. The garden incorporates natural elements without artificial adornment, with over 120 sets of buildings nestled among the landscape, water, mountains, and vegetation, creating a magnificent spectacle that integrates the elegance of the south with the grandeur of the north and brings together famous scenic spots from across the country. The Mountain Resort and its surrounding temples were inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1994. Visiting the Mountain Resort area allows one to appreciate the profound garden art and rich cultural heritage.

Beyond the continuous palace walls of the Mountain Resort, twelve magnificent and splendid imperial temples stand guard, including Potuo Zongcheng Temple, Xumi Fushou Temple, Anyuan Temple, Pule Temple, Puren Temple, Pushan Temple, Guang"an Temple, Shuxiang Temple, Luohantang, Guangyuan Temple, Puning Temple, and Puyou Temple. Currently, five of these temples are open to the public: Potuo Zongcheng Temple, Xumi Fushou Temple, Anyuan Temple, Pule Temple, and Puning Temple.

For more information: https://www.hebeitour.com.cn/c/2023-03-05/499892.html

The Jinshanling Great Wall

The Jinshanling Great Wall is a section of the Great Wall built during the Ming Dynasty. It stretches across the Yanshan Mountains, the branch mountains of the Yanshan Range, at the junction of Luanping County, Hebei Province, and Miyun County, Beijing. Starting from the historic pass of Gubeikou in the west and ending at the towering Wangjinglou in the east, it has a total length of 10.5 kilometers. Along the way, there are five major passes, 67 watchtowers, and two beacon towers. Renowned worldwide for its open vistas, dense watchtowers, unique landscapes, exquisite architectural artistry, comprehensive military defense system, and well-preserved condition, it was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987 and is a national key cultural relic protection unit, a national scenic area, and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

For more information: https://www.hebeitour.com.cn/c/2021-11-22/499890.html

Saihanba National Nature Reserve

Saihanba National Forest Park is the largest forest park in northern China, located in the Bashang area of Chengde. It was once part of the famous imperial hunting ground, "Mulan Hunting Ground," during the Qing Dynasty. The forest park covers a total area of 4.1 million acres, including 1.06 million acres of forest landscapes and 2 million acres of grassland landscapes, with a forest coverage rate of 75.2%. Its unique climate and rich history have created special natural and cultural landscapes here.

For more information: https://www.hebeitour.com.cn/c/2020-03-17/499888.html

Yudaokou Grassland Forest Scenic Area

Located on the northern side of Weichang County, Chengde City, and adjacent to Saihanba National Forest Park, Yudaokou Grassland Forest Scenic Area is a place that travelers will pass through when heading to Saihanba National Forest Park. It takes approximately half a day to explore Yudaokou Scenic Area on its own. Driving into the grassland area, visitors will find meadows, lakes, springs, pavilions, and other scenic spots. The environment is exceptionally beautiful, making it an ideal place for photography, picnics, and sightseeing on the grasslands. Additionally, the area offers recreational activities such as horseback riding. Yudaokou Scenic Area primarily serves as a prelude to Saihanba Forest Park, allowing visitors to continue northwards and indulge in the breathtaking grassland and forest scenery of Saihanba after their visit.

For more information: https://www.hebeitour.com.cn/c/2020-04-17/501505.html