Cities Men Must Visit with Their Wives and Children

Chengde •Must-visit attractions: The Mountain Resort is a Qing Dynasty imperial garden outside the Great Wall, where you can take a scenic car ride; The Temple of Potaraka Doctrine is known as "Little Potala Palace" with magnificent architecture; Banchui Peak is shaped like a pestle and can be viewed from the Mountain Resort; Puning Temple is a temple combining Han and Tibetan styles, with unique characteristics; Saihanba National Forest Park features a beautiful mix of forests and grasslands. •Food recommendations: Qianlong Cabbage at Xin Qianlong Restaurant has a refreshing taste; Beile Stir-fried Lamb at Jindi Fuyuan allows you to experience Manchu culinary culture; local home-style dishes at Impression Chengde Kitchen are also very popular. •Accommodation suggestions: For luxury options, consider Chengde Zhaofeng International Hotel, Chengde Xinggong Hotel, etc.; For boutique B&Bs, consider Chengde Kairen Huafu Inn, Qianyuan Valley Home Private B&B, etc. Shijiazhuang •Must-visit attractions: Hebei Provincial Museum is free to enter, requires advance reservation, and offers insights into Hebei's history and culture; Zhengding Ancient City has beautiful night views, numerous ancient buildings, and nearby Halal snacks and Zhongshuge bookstore; Baodu Village offers views of sunrise and sunset, and night climbing is free; Longquan Ancient Town features architecture from the Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods. •Food recommendations: Shijiazhuang has many local snacks, such as Ganglu Shaobing, Donkey Meat Roujiamo, Anhui Banmian, etc., which can be tasted in Fanggu Hutong, Wanda Train Station Pedestrian Street, and other places. •Accommodation suggestions: It is recommended to choose hotels near Metro Line 1 for convenient travel, such as Hilton Shijiazhuang, InterContinental Shijiazhuang, etc. Zhangjiakou •Must-visit attractions: Thaiwoo Ski Town is a snow fairy tale resort town, suitable for ski enthusiasts; Wanlong Ski Resort is known as "Powder Snow Paradise"; Dajing Gate is one of the four major passes of the Great Wall, where you can climb the Great Wall to admire historical relics; Sanggan River Grand Canyon offers high-altitude cable cars, cliff swings, and other activities, suitable for family fun. •Food recommendations: Roasted lamb at Cunlixiang Farmhouse Cuisine is fresh and delicious; Dongkou Wharf 1909 combines Chinese cuisine features with a nostalgic atmosphere; Xiangyuanlou specializes in local dishes and is very popular among locals. •Accommodation suggestions: For luxury options, there are Chongli Moxy Hotel, Chongli InterContinental Hotel, etc.; For hot springs, you can choose Zhangjiakou Tangyin Hot Spring Holiday Hotel. Tangshan •Must-visit attractions: Hetou Old Street offers picturesque canal views, as well as a food market and intangible cultural heritage performances; Eastern Qing Tombs is an imperial tomb complex with exquisite architecture; Domale Park is a unique fishing culture theme park, suitable for family fun; Tangshan Nanhu Kailuan Tourist Area is a national 5A-level scenic spot, covering multiple attractions and unique businesses. •Food recommendations: Gufeng BBQ offers a wide variety of exquisite grilled skewers; Xiangheshun Dry-Braised Fish serves authentic dry-braised fish; you can also visit Tangshan Banquet Cultural Tourism Hotel to enjoy the Tangshan Food Culture Museum. •Accommodation suggestions: For luxury options, there are Tangshan Guofeng Veegle International Hotel, Shangri-La Hotel, Tangshan, etc.; Pullman Tangshan is adjacent to Nanhu Tangshan Banquet, offering a beautiful environment.