[2024 Bazhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Shengfang Ancient Town (Updated Oct)
Ancient Towns
Address:
Langfang, Hebei Province
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
0316-7627997
Da Bei Chan Temple
Da Bei Chan Temple in Shengfang Ancient Town
Da Bei Chan Temple is located in the north of Shengfang Ancient Town, also known as "North Temple". It was built in the late Yuan Dynasty and is a large and spectacular Buddhist architectural complex. The predecessor of Da Bei Temple has a history of more than 500 years. The temple was rebuilt and funded by local believers. Da Bei Temple covers an area of more than 100 acres. It is a rectangular courtyard with a north-south layout. The related buildings are stone archways, main gates, and giant Guanyin Bodhisattva. The Han Baiyu sculpture introduces the Buddha Hall, the Three World Buddha Hall, etc. along the central axis. The entire temple is well-built, with exquisite carvings and magnificent momentum. It is a rare Buddhist art building. Whenever a major Buddhist event is held, the chanting of the Buddha's name and the incense curling up is a place for the Shengfang to pity the people and rest in peace.
William Miller 234.
Shengfang Ancient Town! Don't come here~
Shengfang Ancient Town, with its long history and rich culture, has many well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, such as Shengfang Ancient City Wall and Wenchang Pavilion, showcasing a unique style and antique charm.
Since 2018, we have almost come here every year to check in. We love the atmosphere of the ancient town, and most importantly, it has everything for eating, drinking, and playing, making it a great place for nearby kids to visit during the New Year. The historical temple fairs are extraordinary, where you can see many intangible cultural heritage performances.
Main attractions: Xilou, Wenchang Pavilion, Wang Family Courtyard, Zhang Family Courtyard, Shengfang Museum, etc., all free to visit.
Famous snacks: Beiqiao Fried Cake, Donkey Rolling, Crispy Lu, Sincere Lotus Root Soup Dumplings, Xue's Pastries, Lu's Preserved Eggs, Beishao Distillery Wine, etc. The prices are affordable and down-to-earth, with tastes varying from person to person.
On the main central street, there are many stalls selling small firecrackers, lanterns, and toys. Children will have a great time here 🥰!
BenjaminMacIntyre43
Shengfang Ancient Town
Langfang Shengfang, an ancient town founded at the end of the Spring and Autumn period 2400 years ago, was originally a water town. It was officially named Shengfang during the Song dynasty, meaning 'fragrant victory over water, eternally renowned'. It was listed as one of the six major towns in Zhili during the Qing dynasty. Today, Shengfang still retains some cultural relics and architecture: Wen Chang Pavilion, the Wang Family Courtyard with its classic European architecture, and the ruins of the Zhang Family Courtyard. The open Shengfang Museum and other sites along the town's main street recreate the bustling scenes of the ancient town of Shengfang. Sculptures and restorations also allow you to appreciate the diverse trading culture of Shengfang~
AlexanderGriffi
Shengfang Ancient Town! Don't come! Discouraged
Shengfang is located to the east of Bazhou City, Hebei Province, and is a town with a long history and profound cultural heritage. There are many well-preserved Ming and Qing buildings, such as the Shengfang Ancient City Wall, Wenchang Pavilion, etc. These buildings have a unique style and are full of an ancient charm!
I really like the atmosphere of the ancient town, and the key point is that it has everything for eating, drinking, and playing, making it very suitable for the nearby 'treasures' to visit during the New Year! (Especially from the eleventh to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, during the temple fair, it is extraordinarily lively, and you can see many intangible cultural heritage performances: stilt walking, lion dancing, etc.)
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🩷Main attractions: the opera tower, Wenchang Pavilion, Wang's Courtyard, Zhang's Courtyard, Shengfang Museum, etc. All are free to visit.
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🩷Time-honored snacks: Beiqiao fried cakes, donkey rolls, crispy Lv, Chengxin lotus root powder dumplings, Xue's pastries, Lu's preserved eggs, Beishao pot wine, etc. These snacks are affordably priced, quite down-to-earth, and the taste varies from person to person. (Specific food introductions will be detailed in the next note)
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🩷Central Main Street
There are many stalls selling small firecrackers, lanterns, toys, and the kids will have a great time🥰!
✅100 yuan bought a big bag of small firecrackers for the baby, enough for him to set off a few times.
✅The lanterns are local specialty handicrafts, including Pig Bajie lanterns, duck lanterns, sedan chair lanterns, etc.
✅Toys of various kinds, reasonably priced, including intangible cultural heritage toys, made of glass, blown by mouth, I forgot the name, and there are also small ducks and chicks for sale, which children like very much.
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‼️The main streets and alleys are quite narrow, and it can be easy to get stuck when cars meet.
✔️It is recommended to park at
the small square on the west side of Wenchang Pavilion, free
on both sides of the road after crossing the bridge on the south side of the ancient town, free
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🩷I come here every year not because it is luxurious, but because I like to experience the local atmosphere and the festive mood of the New Year