Day 1 Beijing → Berlin Zen Temple → Zhaozhou Bridge → Chishuiwan Ancient Town
07:00
7:00-7:30｜Exit A of Gongzhufen Subway Station and walk 200 meters north to the entrance of Xinxing Hotel. Check in and get on the bus.
07:30
We set off on time. During the ride, the tour leader introduced the itinerary and precautions, led everyone to interact, and sang and laughed all the way to the destination.
11:00
Arrive at [Berlin Zen Temple], located in Zhaozhou Town, Zhao County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It was first built during the Jian'an Period of the Eastern Han Dynasty (196-220 AD). It was called "Guanyin Temple" in ancient times, "Yong'an Temple" in the Southern Song Dynasty, "Berlin Zen Temple" in the Jin Dynasty, and "Berlin Zen Temple" since the Yuan Dynasty.
After the tour, go to taste the special donkey meat banquet~
13:00
We boarded a bus and arrived at the Zhaozhou Bridge, the world's oldest surviving open-shoulder stone arch bridge and a UNESCO Landmark of Human Wisdom. As the first monument to human mechanics, it continues to teach the world how to gracefully cross—the Zhaozhou Bridge, where every arc becomes a symbol of wisdom.
Photography experts showed off their skills, arranging group photos, friendship photos, individual photos, and concave poses~
5:00 PM
Arrive at Chishuiwan Ancient Town, a millennium-old elegance nestled amidst the waters of the Taihang Mountains. Hui-style architecture meets Zhao culture, reimagining the aesthetics of Eastern living on the banks of the Qingzhang River. Check in at the hotel and enjoy dinner.
After the meal, take a stroll in the ancient town to explore its soul, wander through the alleys, and experience its folk customs.
Day 2 Chishuiwan Ancient Town → Beixiangtang Grottoes → Dawa Village →
08:30
8:00-8:30｜After breakfast, take a bus to the Memorial Hall of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army. Located in Chi'an Village, She County, on the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains and the banks of the Qingzhang River, the Memorial Hall of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army, a red sacred place that carries the national blood and revolutionary fire, silently tells the immortal legend of "9,000 soldiers entered She County and 300,000 troops left Taihang."
09:30
Depart by bus for the Beixiangtang Grottoes. At the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains, atop Gushan Mountain, lies the Beixiangtang Grottoes, a millennium-old Buddhist shrine carved into the rock face. Its imperfect beauty tells the story of the rise and fall of the Northern Qi Dynasty. Excavated under the supervision of the imperial family, these grottoes are not only a masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist art but also a secret history of the dynasty, etched in stone.
12:30
After lunch, head to Dawa Village. Hidden in the folds of the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains lies a millennium-old village carved from stone. Built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, this "Stone Kingdom" has been carved into the cliff face over 500 years, earning it the nickname "Potala Palace of the Taihang Mountains."
5:00 PM
Enjoy dinner in Dawa Village, savoring local specialties and post-meal photo opportunities. As night falls over the Taihang Mountains, Dawa Village transforms from a quaint stone epic into a dreamy theater of light and shadow. This "Stone Kingdom" hidden deep in the mountains uses the 500-year-old stonework as its canvas, illuminated by lights that cast a galaxy of stars against the cliffs, transforming the ancient streets and alleys into a flowing poem. Whether it's the dappled glow of the cobblestone pavement, the twinkling lights of the cliffside courtyards, or the bustling world of life on and under the stone bridges, Dawa's night is an immersive journey through time and space.
7:00 PM
Take the bus to [Chishuiwan Ancient Town] to check in and rest after check-in.
Day 3 Chishuiwan Ancient Town → Guangfu Ancient City → Beijing
08:00
After breakfast, we will take a bus to Guangfu Ancient City. This "Water Great Wall" is known as the "living specimen of northern China's water towns" for its unique combination of "ancient city, water city, and Tai Chi city." Every brick and stone is imbued with the ink fragrance of "Shui Jing Zhu" (Annotations to the Classic of Waterways), and every blue wave ripples with the philosophy of Tai Chi.
10:00
Arrive at Guangfu Ancient City, tour the city and taste the local delicacies.
1:30 PM
We took the bus back to Beijing. The activities ended after we arrived at Gongzhufen. We waved goodbye and kissed each other with tears in our eyes. We look forward to meeting again next time.
