[2024 Handan Attraction] Travel Guide for Congtai Park (Updated May)

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#Congtai Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

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Address:

Congtai, Handan, China

Opening times:

Opens at 05:30-21:00

Recommended sightseeing time:

2 hour

Phone:

0310-3026820

Congtai Park, a landmark of Handan city, is also an example of ancient Chinese platform-style architecture

It is said that the purpose of building Congtai during the reign of King Wuling of Zhao was to watch song and dance performances and military drills, but the current Congtai was built in the late Qing Dynasty, reflecting the imagination of later generations about the prosperity of Zhao at its peak. Entering the park, the main gate presents the splendid garden style of the Qing Dynasty. King Wuling's Congtai towers at the center of the park, surrounded by a lake, with corridors, rainbow bridges, and pavilions scattered in an orderly fashion. There's also a stele of Emperor Qianlong's imperial poetry, blooming pink paulownia flowers, and people of all ages dressed in Warring States robes and horse-face skirts, making it a blooming backyard garden.

Gastronomy Globetrotter

Step into the birthplace of Qin Shi Huang

❤️ The Qin Shi Huang Birthplace Memorial Hall is located in the southwest part of Congtai Park in Handan City, Hebei Province. According to Volume 6 of 'Records of the Grand Historian', 'The Basic Annals of Qin Shi Huang', Qin Shi Huang was born in Handan in the 48th year of King Zhao of Qin's reign, in the first month, in the area of Zhujia Alley to the east of the city's central street and southwest of Congtai Park. 🧡 The memorial hall is styled after Qin Dynasty architecture, with courtyards featuring scenery reminiscent of small bridges over flowing water, exuding an ancient charm. It is filled with the atmosphere and elements of historical culture, making it particularly suitable for taking photos in Hanfu. 💜 The exhibitions in the display hall are also fascinating, detailing the life of Qin Shi Huang from his birth to his unification of China, and then to his death, as if history is being brought back to life before our eyes. Whether for beginners with little knowledge of history or history enthusiasts, everyone can gain more knowledge about Qin Shi Huang's unification of China here. 💛 The Qin Shi Huang Birthplace Memorial Hall not only commemorates the history of Qin Shi Huang's birth and early growth in Handan but also highlights the historical and cultural heritage of the ancient city of Handan.

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The Wuling Congtai that has waited for you for a thousand years

🌺 Congtai Park, located in the center of Handan City, Hebei Province, is one of the earliest constructed and large-scale historical and cultural parks in Handan. The park's grand and elegant ancient-style gate is inscribed with 'Congtai Park' by Guo Moruo. 🌸 The park is named after the Wuling Congtai in its center, which is said to have been built during the reign of King Wuling of Zhao (325–299 BC) and has a history of over 2000 years. 🏵️ The park is open to the public for free. In spring, stepping into Congtai Park, you will see a riot of flowers blooming under the Congtai, the lake embracing the Congtai, and the lakeside is adorned with ancient pines and green willows, pavilions and towers, reflecting the mountain scenery and the shimmering lake, with light boats dotted about, creating an enchanting landscape. 🌼 Congtai is a symbol of the State of Zhao, a place where the kings of Zhao reviewed their troops and enjoyed song and dance performances. Throughout the long years, it has endured countless natural and man-made disasters, but it still retains its unique classical pavilion style. It stands as a testament to the history of Zhao's capital and a symbol of the ancient city of Handan. A visit to Handan would not be complete without seeing this place.

MIRANDA FERNANDEZ

Handan, the ancient capital of the Zhao state, is the birthplace of Qin Shi Huang and a city rich in idiomatic expressions

Handan is the only historical and cultural city in China that has never changed its name or location since ancient times, boasting a history of over three thousand years. During the Warring States period, it was the capital of the Zhao state. It is also the birthplace of Qin Shi Huang and is known as the 'city of idiomatic expressions.' It is said that there are thousands of idioms related to Handan, with well-known ones including 'learning to walk in Handan,' 'wearing Hu's clothing and shooting on horseback,' and 'returning the jade intact to Zhao.' Visiting Handan, one can go to Congtai Park in the city to see the Wuling Congtai from the time of King Wuling of Zhao, or to Zhao Yuan Park to tour the Idiom Garden and experience the charm of traditional culture. Walk across the Learning-to-Walk Bridge and try to imitate the graceful walking posture of the people of Zhao, but remember not to forget how to walk when you return! After exploring history, don't forget to visit the modern Meile City. Since Teresa Teng's ancestral home is in Daming County, Handan, there is a Teresa Teng Garden on the rooftop terrace here, which is themed around Teresa Teng's life story and musical art. From the rooftop, you can also overlook the Handan city area, with the Handan Grand Theater in full view!

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Congtai Park

Congtai Park is located in the center of Handan city, with an excellent location. Centered around the Wuling Congtai, the park combines cultural relics, garden landscapes, exhibition halls, and leisure entertainment into one comprehensive park. Although not large in size, it offers a pleasant environment.

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The creation of humans by Nüwa took place nearby, a landmark of Handan for 3000 years

Ticket🎫 Wuling Congtai and the Seven Sages Stele Forest joint ticket 5 yuan 👍Highly recommended: The park is quite large, it is recommended to visit for two hours Congtai: A place where King Wuling of Zhao during the Warring States period summoned his generals and watched performances, with a history of over two thousand years. It has survived countless floods, wars, and has been repaired through the ages. In modern times, it has undergone several major restorations. The Seven Sages Temple: Built in honor of the seven sages of the State of Zhao during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, namely Han Jue, Cheng Ying, Gongsun Chujiu, Lian Po, Lin Xiangru, Zhao She, and Li Mu, hence the name Seven Sages Temple. The temple is a brick-wood structure with a rolling shed and resting hill style. It is five bays wide and one bay deep. The courtyard is paved with blue brick paths, and there is a side door to the west that leads to the stele forest. The roof is covered with yellow glazed tiles in the resting hill style, and there are four red round columns under the corridor, with the front face being wooden carved arch windows. On the east and west sides of the wall are the well-known deeds of the seven sages, such as Zhao She's 'impartial law enforcement', Lian Po and Lin Xiangru's 'returning the jade to Zhao', 'asking for punishment with a thorn bush', 'harmony between generals', and the three loyal acts of Han Jue, Cheng Ying, and Gongsun Chujiu sacrificing themselves to save 'the orphan of Zhao'. The stele forest corridor to the west of the Seven Sages Temple is called 'Handan Stele Forest'. Inside the corridor, there are dozens of steles inscribed by calligraphers from various dynasties, with high artistic value. China's largest Tang dynasty epitaph, 'The Epitaph of He Hongjing', is also stored here. The epitaph is engraved with the four gods Qinglong, Baihu, Zhuque, and Xuanwu on the front, accompanied by auspicious cloud patterns, creating an imposing atmosphere. This epitaph has survived thousands of years and is still well preserved, truly a national treasure. 🌟Highlights: In China, there is an ancient city that has created miracles. It has not changed its name for over 3000 years. Legend has it that Nüwa mended the sky and created humans here. Its history is even older than that of Nanjing, yet it is often forgotten by the world. It was once the number one city in the north, the capital of the Zhao state, one of the seven warring states, known as a city rich enough to rival any in the world. Countless people have left their mark here with their writings. In this city, every step is history, with more than half of China's idioms originating from here, recognized as the hometown of idioms. But after 3000 years, it has been submerged for a long time, becoming an inconspicuous little city. Have you guessed where I am talking about? Yes, it is my hometown, Handan in Hebei. Today, I will introduce you to this ancient city that cannot be bypassed in history with a note, not just to understand a city, but to revisit a profound history. You can like and save this, because I believe, in your lifetime, you will have the opportunity to step into this ancient city. Walking in Handan, you will feel an indelible sense of historical vicissitudes. Today's landmark of Handan, Congtai Park, was built more than 2300 years ago during the Zhao state, and Handan, as the ancient capital of Zhao, one of the seven warring states, became the most powerful state in the north after King Wuling of Zhao adopted the military reforms of wearing Hu clothing and archery on horseback. I remember when I was in elementary school, I would go to Congtai Park almost every day.

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The ancient city of a thousand years—Handan

Handan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hebei Province, located in the southern part of Hebei Province. It is a national historical and cultural city, an excellent tourism city in China, a national garden city, a national model city for supporting the military, and the capital of Chinese idiomatic expressions. As of July 2023, Handan administers 6 districts, 11 counties, and 1 county-level city. Some introductions are as follows: - Historical Culture: Handan is an ancient city with a history of nearly three thousand years and was the capital of the State of Zhao during the Warring States period. It is the birthplace and growth place of Qin Shi Huang, and also the site of the story 'Learning to Walk in Handan' from the Warring States period. - Tourism Resources: Handan boasts numerous scenic spots, such as Huiche Alley, Xuebu Bridge, and Congtai Park. Among them, the Wahuang Palace in She County is known as the 'Ancestral Temple of China' and is the largest and earliest ancient building dedicated to the worship of the ancient goddess Nüwa in China. - Economic Development: Handan is a heavy industrial city dominated by steel, coal, electricity, and building materials. It has large steel enterprises such as Handan Iron and Steel and Tiangang, and is also one of China's important cotton-producing areas and textile bases. - Transportation: Handan is the only mega-city at the junction of four provinces, bordering Shanxi, Shandong, and Henan provinces. It is an important transportation hub in North China, with complete transportation facilities including railways, highways, and aviation.

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So this is what the birthplace of my handsome and charming ancestor looks like

Qin Shi Huang Birthplace Memorial Hall Not far from the south gate of Congtai Park, there is a Qin Shi Huang Birthplace Memorial Hall. There is a group of antique buildings from the main road, and the south gate is bypassed to the south, with the sign of 'Qin Shi Huang Birthplace Memorial Hall' above. Enter the main entrance, there are stables, flower ponds, rockeries, pavilions and other antique facilities in the courtyard. I think this courtyard is probably built based on the imagined proton house. The house facing the gate of the courtyard is the exhibition hall. The exhibition hall introduces the origin of Qin Shi Huang and Handan and the life of Qin Shi Huang in the form of exhibition boards. Qin Shi Huang, as an emperor of all ages, can be said to be too legendary, and his origin with Handan is also very deep. Tracing back, it can even be associated with Zhao Wuling King and Mi Yue across time and space. There are many mysteries about Qin Shi Huang.

BeautyBliss

The Handan Wuling Congtai Hanfu has become popular

The towering Congtai stands in the ancient city of Handan, originally with many connected gatherings, hence the name Congtai. It is said to have been built during the time of King Wuling of Zhao, also known as Wuling Congtai. The king of Zhao built the platform for military reviews and for pleasure in music and dance. There were verses about the beauty of the music on the platform and the shining warriors below. The ancient platform originally had a sky bridge, snow cave, flower garden, and decorated pavilions, with a strict structure and wonderful decorations that were famous among the countries. Recently, the Handan Congtai Hanfu has become popular, and many beautiful young ladies are taking pictures in Hanfu. It's quite cold recently, so it's recommended for young ladies who want to take pictures in Hanfu to dress warmer. It's really photogenic, and you can go back to the Warring States period in a second. There are Hanfu travel photography at the park entrance. Also, give a score to my hometown Handan, welcome everyone to Handan! A city that has been waiting for you for three thousand years.

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Hebei·Handan｜Congtai Park

🔥 Congtai Park, located in the city center of Handan, Hebei Province, is the earliest constructed and quite large park in Handan, centered around Wuling Congtai, and has been developed into a large-scale historical and cultural park. 🔅Congtai Park is named after Wuling Congtai in the park center, which is said to have been built during the period of King Wuling of Zhao (325-299 BC), and has a history of more than 2000 years. The total area of Congtai Park is 360 acres, with classical buildings, pavilions, and towers hidden among the green pines and willows, reflecting the mountain scenery and lake light, and reflecting the light boats. Today's Congtai Park has become a symbol of Handan city. 🎫Visiting Congtai Park does not require a ticket. But if you want to climb Wuling Congtai and experience the feeling of King Zhao's army, you need to pay 5 yuan for the platform fee. ➕On the right side of Wuling Congtai is a stele forest-style museum, if you have bought the ticket to climb Wuling Congtai, you can visit it together.

Wyatt.Roberts@73

Handan Wuling Congtai

Wuling Congtai, located in the center of Congtai Park on the west side of Zhonghua Street in Congtai District, Handan City, Hebei Province, is the main building in the park. It is an important group of buildings in the ancient city of Handan in Zhao State, and also the symbol of the ancient city of Handan. According to the unearthed cultural relics, it was built during the Warring States Period of Zhao Wuling King (325 BC - 299 BC), and was the place where the king of Zhao reviewed the army and watched the song and dance. It has a history of more than 2,000 years. After Zhao Wuling King ascended the throne, he implemented the Hu clothing and horse riding, which made Zhao State ranked among the 'Seven Heroes' of the Warring States. The place where he practiced at that time was in Wuling Congtai. Wuling Congtai is named after its many towers and not a single gathering. Over the past two thousand years, Wuling Congtai has attracted politicians, literati and poets from all dynasties to climb the tower and reminisce about the past, write poems and express their aspirations. According to statistics, there are more than fifty recorded. Congtai Park

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