Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Hebei, China

1. 5.0 Xian County Han Mausoleums (25 reviews)
   - Simply stunning
   Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins
   
   
   I am still surprised that this place has no advertisements at all. I found it to be the highlight of my tour/trip to Xi'an (it was actually an addition to my tour of visiting the terra-cotta warriors and the city wall of Xi'an). Being fairly close to the airport made it easy to access before my return flight to Beijing. My tour guide and me arrived right before closing and had the whole museum to ourselves. When I first entered the underground museum I was just in awe. Right under my feet were gazillions of small statues - I kneeled down to take pictures through the glass floor. The detail of each small statue was just mind blowing and it raised the question of how long were people working on creating and recreating those pieces of art. I am glad I was able to see this amazing place - which turned out to be the highlight of my day. Thank you Lilly Wang! See more..
   
2. 4.5 Lulong Great Wall (81 reviews)
   - 放松休闲的好去处
   Historic Sites
   
   
   不虚此行 有一种心旷神怡的感觉， 人可以自由自在的融入其中，抛却繁杂 ，静静感受一种历史沉淀的美好， 而且可以增长很多见识哦 See more..
   
3. 4.5 Eight Outer Temples in The Bishu Villa (76 reviews)
   - Definately worth travelling to visit these superb temples
   Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Beach & Pool Clubs
   
   
   The 8 temples are easily reached by taxi from central Chengde - 10 -15mins at most. Entrance fees are a standard 80RmB but the tickets usually cover two or more temples as long as you visit them on the same day. The bigger temples have lots of Chinese tour parties so they can be crowded and noisy. The earlier in the day you visit the better. Allow a morning or afternoon for each temple. When we visited (Oct 2011) two of the smaller temples (Pu Ren & An Yuan temples) were closed for restoration. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Temple of Universal Peace (Puning si) (67 reviews)
   - Great tibetan style temple
   Thursday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
   
   
   Tip : buy the combined ticket for 280yuans (Mountain resort, Potala and Punning Temple) if you're going to visit the main sights. You can add HammerRock the price would be 320yuans if I remember. Really nice temple, dont miss the largest bouddha in a piece of wood (22m), very impressive. Few monks around, and people praying. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Baili Canyon Resort (66 reviews)
   - Beautiful Gorge and Waterfalls
   Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   What a beautiful place to see! We spent a whole morning in the gorge and took many many photos. Numerous waterfalls. Steep narrow cliffs. Spectacularly clean and well kept! It was not crowded and we found ourselves alone at times, even sharing a kiss in the romantic setting between the rock facings. There are trails for both the daring and the squeamish up the mountain side. Well worth the three hour train ride from Beijing. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Eastern Royal Tombs of the Qing Dynasty (64 reviews)
   - Qing Tombs in Summer, better than Ming tombs
   Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Cemeteries
   
   
   I went to the Qing tombs with my family in summer 2013 and were lucky enough to be driven there by family in China. While it's quite faraway from the rest of the Beijing sites, it's worth a day's trip to Zunhua to see these tombs. After seeing the site in Beijing I was quite disappointed with the fake and refurbished state of the sites, and the inability to get up and close to the site. The Qing tombs have no been refurbished, but this does not take anything away from its grandness. You are able to get up to the buildings and there is very little people around, allowing you to take your time and not feel rushed by the people around you. The underground sites were amazing, very detailed and beautiful marble carvings. It's cold in there, even in the middle of summer, so do bring something to wear. Better to go to this site than the Ming tombs. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Nandaihe Entertainment Center (64 reviews)
   - Развлечения на весь день
   Game & Entertainment Centers
   
   
   Огромная территория, гулять-неперегулять. Кроме аттракционов тут есть и красивейшая зона отдыха. Пруды с лотосами и яркими карпами, изящные беседки, храм лотосов, красивые статуи. Так что можно получить дозу адреналина, а после погулять или отдохнуть в тени. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Museum of Summer Resort (56 reviews)
   - Qing History at a Glance
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   It was a lovely tour with a very learned tour guide. However the tourists were all over the place and a few "strays" came to join our group and listened to the tour guide. Those in my group who do not understand Mandarin took a back seat and walked quietly with the group. The museum is a must - see tourist spot, even without a tour-guide. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Hebei Provincial Museum (55 reviews)
   - High-class collections
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
   
   
   High-class museum on collections, especially the ground floor ‘Princess Tomb’. When visit China’s provincial city, it’s advisable to spend at least 2 hours to visit its own Provincial Museum. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Xibai Hillside (52 reviews)
    - 春访西柏坡
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites
    
    
    作为革命圣地，西柏坡的历史地位非常重要，是中共中央进京前的所在地，共产党打赢三大战役，召开七届二中全会都在这个不起眼的小山村。参观分纪念馆、旧址和安全教育馆三个部门，很有收获，讲解员素质挺高，旧址（复制）维护也很好。人很多，宣誓的一拨又一拨，红色产业值得发展。 See more..
    
11. 4.5 Wanlong Ski Area (48 reviews)
    - Great skiing, a lot of fun!
    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas
    
    
    It’s been a while since we’ve been skiing, but this place didn’t disappoint. The manufactured snow wasn’t too bad & this time of year it wasn’t very crowded. The rental equipment was in good condition. There is a limited amount of English spoken, but we were able to get by with a few English speaking employees & the trusty translate app. My 12 year old son had a 2 hour lesson with an English instructor that was great!! There seem to be a lot more intermediate & advanced runs here, but there’s one long green that was nice. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Acient Lotus Flower Pond Resort (39 reviews)
    - Beautiful when the Lotus Flowers are in full bloom
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Awesome, peaceful park, and stunning when the masses of huge lotus flowers are in bloom. Highly recommend at the right time of year. I first visited in the first half of 2002 and again in Sept 2010. Fantastic both times. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Great Wall Museum (35 reviews)
    - Very informative
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    A definite must visit if you are interested in the history of the Great Wall! It's free and visit it only after you went to the First Pass Under Heaven as you will not be able to get into the First Pass Under Heaven after you exited. From there you can follow the road out and take a taxi or those small 3-wheeled electric car (taxi could be rare so this car, although slower makes a good alternative! and I paid only 10RMB to get to Laolongtou) to Laolongtou See more..
    
14. 4.5 Great Wall at Jiaoshan (34 reviews)
    - The "First Mountain" that the Great Wall ascends up from where it meets the Bohai Sea in the East.
    Ancient Ruins
    
    
    Restored in the early 1990's, this piece of wall is approximately 10 kilometers inland and accessible by public transport (bus). Chairlift runs from the base to the top. Views to the ocean from the top and no crowds. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Longxing Temple (33 reviews)
    - Marvelous!! A must visit in Zhengding
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    
    
    The monastery was originally built in the Sui Dynasty (586 AD). Most of the present buildings were reconstructed during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). Other than beautiful architectures, there are lots of valuable artworks. For example, a 22-meter bronze statue of Thousand Hands Guan Yin, a colorful wooden carving of Guan Yin sitting in a grotto, statues of bronze Buddha, and historical stone tablets. What a marvelous historical spot!! It is a must visit for architecture researchers, religious art lovers, artist, and history buffs. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Congtai Park (32 reviews)
    - Another great Handan Park...
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks
    
    
    A great city centre park, always some activity to watch or join in with or perhaps just wander round taking in all the sights... See more..
    
17. 4.5 Western Qing Tombs (32 reviews)
    - Huge Complex of multiple Qing Dynasty Tombs
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ancient Ruins • Cemeteries
    
    
    The Western Qing tombs received far fewer visitors than the Eastern Qing tombs or the Ming Tombs. The tomb site itself is huge, and a driver is needed to go between the different tombs. Tai Ling tomb is the biggest and most impressive tombs, with a processional avenue over a mile longs. Chang Ling tomb has an impressive echo wall, where anything you say is bounced back seven times. Much of Chang Ling tomb was closed, but this meant the the whole place was abandoned. It was great to get photos of huge marble statues, bridges and processional roads without a single individual in sight. Chong Ling tomb has an impressive underground vault with huge carved doors. You can still see the holes were treasure hunters and tomb robbers broke their way in. Mu Ling tomb is small, and was being repaired when I visited. Yong fu temple is a scenic change to the numerous tombs. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Mulan Paddock (32 reviews)
    - muito bom
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    achei as pessoas um poco frias uma com as outras mesmo nao sendo turista.Talvez é porque aqui o povo é afavel e caliente See more..
    
19. 4.5 Saihanba National Forest Park (31 reviews)
    - Not easy to get to, but well worth the effort.
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Drives • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
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20. 4.5 Wulonggou Great Wall (31 reviews)
    - 雄伟长城
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
    中国的骄傲!毫无疑问，长城是我国乃至人类建筑史上的一项奇迹。我们的先民在极其贫乏的物质条件下，以最原始、最简单的工具完成了如此浩大的工程，显示了他们的智慧、力量和决心。但是要把长城说成是中华民族共同的象征，歌颂它在中国历史上超过如何大的作用，就违背了历史事实。 See more..
    
21. 4.5 Bashang Hongshanjun Horse track (30 reviews)
    - 茫茫的大草原啊
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Horse Tracks • Beach & Pool Clubs
    
    
    第一次看草原，感觉还是蛮震撼的！不管好不好看，但是别有一番风味！第一天到达将军泡子，骑马讲价40每小时，贵了，这是后话。第二天租越野车，由于同行的朋友跟老板是熟客，讲价500两辆车半天，一开始觉得挺贵的，等跑了一圈发现还真是不贵啊，那些路真的是挺毁车的呢，至少我是这么觉得的，而且还跑了好大一圈呢，听过瘾。路上碰上好几拨放马的，骑马讲到20~30一小时，具体多少忘了。路上见到一拨骑马的，见识到为什么骑马的时候马主人总是告诫骑马的别让马靠近水，以前以为是马一喝水没完呢，没想到，嘿嘿，看到一个游客的马进水里喝水，然后倒地打滚，还好他身手矫健就湿了半身，呵呵！总体来说还是很好玩的！我是6月20日左右去的！ See more..
    
22. 4.5 Nanhu Garden (29 reviews)
    - South Lake Park
    Parks
    
    
    This is a major receration and ecologicalparkland in Tangshan. It is one of the largest artifical lakes in Asia, formed in part by flooded coalmines. It is well worth a visit if you like peaceful walks and plants. Many local people go there and are friendly to foreigners. It is too big to walk around, so exploring small parts on foot, or using bicycles may be options. South Lake Park is actually several lakes, and a main road seperating the main parts. There is a hill in the south of the northern part, worth a climb for the view. See more..
    
23. 4.5 Dajing Gate (26 reviews)
    - Wonderful Great Wall
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    It was a cool day to visit this lovely Gate and its surrounding. Walking around the place was good exercise for every one after a long private coach ride. You can even get a ride on a horse!!The sun was just ride as we enjoyed watching locals and tourists enjoying themselves taking photographs in front of the gate while others started to climb the hill from behind the wall. The souvenir shop is rather small. I would have loved to see more items to buy and bring home for friends and relatives. The guy in charge was extremely friendly, though non English speaking. The icecream sticks were delicious!! I would like to come back and visit in the near future. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Temple of Universal Happiness (Pule si) (24 reviews)
    - Interesting
    Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    
    
    Also called the Round Pavilion, this structure was built in 1766 for the representatives of the Kazak, Khalkhas and other dignitaries of minority cultures who wished an audience with Emperor Qianlong. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Hengshui Lake (22 reviews)
    - Privileged local ecology
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water
    
    
    Standing by the lake, I felt the breeze coming from its water space so vast that it were like the Lake Michigan by the Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. The ducks on the water told us that the water quality was good. The locals are very much privileged for having such a large water surface, the blue sky resulting from it, and the rich resource for irrigation. See more..
    
26. 4.5 Lerthai Center (21 reviews)
    - Awesome, Hilton n Lerthai are landmark to City!!
    Spent 2-3 hours Department Stores • Shopping Malls
    
    
    I live near by to Lerthai Shopping center, we (w/wife n son) visit this place quite often, especially for the colorful fountains on top, spice spirit restaurant, ice skating, tea shops on entry and UNI QLO fashion house.... The basement super market is just outstanding. You will find almost everything here, that you were searching in the city for so many days. It has an imported goods section ( now almost all shopping complex has one ) Come Enjoy, shop, eat n have a quality time with your loved ones Must visit!! See more..
    
27. 4.5 Baishi Mountain Resort (20 reviews)
    - Hidden treasure. Totally recommend it
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Mountains • Parks
    
    
    Highly recommended! ¥45 entry fee for us students to climb. 2 or 3 hours to get to the top. Take warm cloths, water and food for the top. ¥40 to ride gondola (not sure it this is just for students). The mountain and landscape of the mountain is amazing. The high pillars of rocks, steep sharp cliffs and valleys really make it 'China like', at one point I even compared it to the movie Avartar. I don't want to blow expectations out of the water but it was really beautiful. These pictures here don't show it justus. A highlight for many was the 'glass sky walk' which is literally built on the side of a huge cliff. It was quite cloudy the day I went but it was still worth it. I feel not many Chinese know about the beauty of this mountain. I'd go as far to say it's the most beautiful mountains I've climbed. The cliff walks make it all the better. See more..
    

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.