Handan

The city of idiom origins and the ancient capital of Zhao, where you can visit Guangfu tai chi ancient town and the Xiangtangshan Caves.

Handan lies at the southernmost tip of Hebei, where Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong and Henan meet. It was the capital of the Zhao state during the Warring States period, and idioms such as "learning to walk in Handan" and "returning the jade intact to Zhao" are tied to it. Main attractions include the Zhao King City ruins, Congtai Park, Guangfu Ancient City in Yongnian (birthplace of Yang-style tai chi), the Xiangtangshan Caves, Wahuang Palace and the Cizhou kiln sites, while the Taihang Mountains in the west offer scenery such as Jingniang Lake in Wu'an. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit. Reach the city via Handan Airport or Handan East Station on the Beijing–Guangzhou high-speed railway.

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