Cangzhou

Cangzhou (沧州 Cāngzhōu) is a city of 7.4 million people (2015) in the south-eastern part of Hebei province in China，It is also the largest residence of the Hui people in North China.It is the southern gateway between Beijing and Tianjin.

Cangzhou is the city with the longest length of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, accounting for one eighth of the total length of the canal.

Cangzhou was historically the northern starting point of the "Maritime Silk Road". Cangzhou is one of the birthplaces of Chinese martial arts. It is the first prefecture-level city named "Hometown of Martial Arts" by the state. It is also recognized as the first hometown of martial arts in the Chinese martial arts circle. There are 52 types of martial arts and boxing weapons originating or spreading in Cangzhou. Wuqiao County in Cangzhou is the birthplace of Chinese acrobatics and is known at home and abroad as “the best acrobatics town in the world” and “the cradle of acrobatics in the world.”

Understand

Cangzhou city view

Cangzhou is the hometown of martial arts and acrobatics in China, and was awarded the title of the hometown of Chinese calligraphy in 2009.

In 2021, the original Shijiazhuang Yongchang Football Club moved to Cangzhou and changed its name to Cangzhou Lions, becoming the first Chinese top league club in Cangzhou.

Cangzhou is the largest residential area of the Hui ethnic group in North China. As of 2023, the city has 47 ethnic minority groups with a population of 287,500.

Cangzhou is located in the Bohai Sea state and has rich resources and an important geographical location. Cangzhou is one of the areas with the densest railway and highway network in China. It has Huanghua Port and has become China's second largest coal export port. Cangzhou has huge economic development potential and broad future development prospects. It can undertake the transfer of Beijing and Tianjin markets and develop modern industries and modern service industries. Cangzhou is also the hometown of martial arts and has rich cultural and historical relics. Cangzhou is also very famous for its delicacies, such as Cangzhou lion head, Hejian donkey meat barbecue, etc.

Climate

Cangzhou has four distinct seasons, moderate temperature and plenty of light. The weather is dry and windy in spring. It is hot and rainy in summer. Autumn is cool. Winter is dry and cold. The average annual temperature is 12.5℃, and the average annual precipitation is 581 mm.

History

Cangzhou was named after the Bohai Sea since the Warring States Period. The Western Zhou Dynasty was Qingzhou, and the Spring and Autumn Period was Yan, Qi, Jin, Zhao and other states.

Cangzhou
Climate chart (explanation)
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Cangzhou is named after its proximity to the Bohai Sea. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was the territory of Yan, Qi, Jin, Zhao and other countries. During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Julu County and Luobei County. In the Han Dynasty, it belonged to Jizhou and Youzhou. In the Qing Dynasty, it initially belonged to Hejian Prefecture of Zhili Province, and later most of it belonged to Tianjin Prefecture. On June 1, 1961, Cangzhou Prefecture was restored and Cangzhou City (county level) was restored. In July 1993, the prefecture and city were merged into Cangzhou City.

Get in

Cangzhou is in the Heilonggang Basin in southeast Hebei and east of Hebei Plain. The city is 120 km north of Tianjin, 240 km from Beijing, and 220 km southwest of the provincial capital Shijiazhuang.

• 1 Cangzhou Station (沧州站). One of the stations of the Beijing-Shanghai Railway. The Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway passes through Cangzhou and stops at Cangzhou West Railway Station. It only takes 50 minutes to reach Beijing directly.  

The stations of the Beijing-Kowloon Railway in Cangzhou City include Xinzhongyi Station, Suning Station, Wangzuo Station, Hejian West Station, Beiluzhuang Station and Renqiu Station, and the South.

Expressway: National Highway 105 and National Highway 307 run through the city.

• Cangzhou Passenger Terminal, No. 3, Jiaotong Street (No. 185, Nantian Road, Linxiang District, Lincang City), ☏ +86 8832123227. ＄12to Shijiazhuang. (updated Nov 2024)

Cangzhou Passenger Terminal takes buses to and from various cities in Hebei Province, as well as to Beijing or Shandong.

Get around

Firstly, the public transportation system in Cangzhou includes trains and long-distance buses. Cangzhou Railway Station is located on Xinhua East Road in Cangzhou City and can be reached by multiple buses. It provides train services to multiple cities including Beijing, Jinan, Dezhou, Tianjin, Xuzhou, Hefei, and Qingdao. In addition, there is a long-distance bus station in Cangzhou that provides some long-distance bus services both inside and outside the province.

Secondly, taxis are also a convenient way of transportation. The starting price of a taxi is 6 yuan, which is a good choice for short distance travel or in a hurry.

See

Iron Lion of Cangzhou

Qingfeng Building

• 1 Iron Lion of Cangzhou statue (沧州铁狮子). The majestic Cangzhou Iron Lion was built during the Five Dynasties.  
  • In 2011, the new Cangzhou Iron Lion (新滄州鐵獅子) was built in the Lion City Park. This new iron lion is bigger than the original one (1.32 times the original size) and weighs about 120 tons.
• 2 Qingfeng Building (清风楼 (沧州)), Jiefang West Road, Yunhe District. It is a modern reconstruction of a building constructed in the Yongkang Dynasty. It was built in 1992, with 5 floors and a height of 30 m on the bank of the Grand Canal. It is an important symbol of Cangzhou City. The first floor displays historical and cultural materials of Cangzhou City. The top floor is an observation deck and the exhibition hall of modern Cangzhou achievements. The remaining three floors are teahouses that display ancient Qingfeng Tower Poems and history. (updated Feb 2023)

Do

• China Wuqiao International Acrobatic Art Festival (吴桥国际杂技艺术节), Wuqiao County. It is held every two years, each session is held from October to November of that year and lasts for 9-5 days. With the participation of acrobatic troupes from more than a dozen countries and regions. Wuqiao Acrobatics World brings together all traditional Chinese acrobatics performances. The festival is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the People's Government of Hebei Province. It is held every two years. It has been successfully held for 14 times since its inception in 1987. More than 500 programs from more than 50 countries and regions have participated in the competition. , is the national-level international art competition and cultural festival with the longest history, largest scale, highest standard and most widespread influence in the field of acrobatic art in China. It is one of the three most famous acrobatic competition venues in the world. There are Gold Lion Award, Silver Lion Award, Bronze Lion Award and Special Award. The judges are composed of famous experts from the International Acrobatic Circus Festival. The festival is a national-level international art event and cultural festival with the longest history, the largest scale, the highest standard, and the most widespread influence in the field of acrobatic art in China. Acrobatic competition venue" reputation (updated Nov 2024)

• Cangzhou Garden Expo (沧州园博会), Cangzhou Expo Park (No. 66, Qingchi North Avenue, Yunhe District). A large-scale garden event held in Hebei Province. The 6th Hebei Garden Expo 2023 will be held in Cangzhou from May 26 to August 26, 2023. The venue is Cangzhou Garden Expo Park, located in Yunhe District, Cangzhou City, close to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. There are rich and diverse attractions in the park, and every corner reveals a strong historical atmosphere and unique natural scenery. For example: Jiangnan Water Town Scenic Area, Western Region Scenic Area, Cangzhou Scenic Area, etc., to display and spread the traditional culture of the local and surrounding areas. (updated Nov 2024)

Sleep

• Golden Lion International Hotel ((金狮国际酒店）), No. 18 Yingbin Avenue, Yunhe District, ☏ +86 317-5630888. It is a five-star hotel that can receive foreign guests. Guests staying here can enjoy the buffet and pick-up and drop-off services provided by the hotel. (updated Nov 2024)
• Cangzhou Vienna International Hotel (（沧州维也纳国际酒店）), Hongyu Building, Beijing Road, Yunhe District, ☏ +86 317-563999. Check-in: 14：00, check-out: 12：00. This hotel is very close to the high-speed rail station, making it easy to enter or leave by high-speed rail. (updated Nov 2024)

Buy

• Cangzhou Shadow Puppet Production process: Cangzhou shadow puppets are made of cow, donkey, and sheep skins, and are made through complex procedures such as skin scraping, leather making, carving, painting, and color application. They have exquisite shapes, bright colors, delicate carvings, and lifelike features.Feature recommendation: Cangzhou shadow puppets take classic stories such as "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin" as their themes, showing distinctive cultural characteristics of Yan and Zhao.Recommended place to buy: Cangzhou Shadow Puppet Cultural Industrial Park (Xianxian Industrial Park, Cangzhou City).

• canal ship model Production process: The canal ship model is made of wooden materials and is made through meticulous carving, painting, assembly and other processes. Its shape is realistic, rich in details, and has high artistic value.Collection value: The canal ship model is not only an exquisite handicraft, but also a precious historical relic with high collection value.Recommended place to buy: Cangzhou Canal Culture Exhibition Hall (Ancient Canal Culture Street, Yunhe District, Cangzhou City).

Eat

• Hejian donkey meat roasted on fire Hejian donkey meat roasted on fire is a traditional delicacy in Hejian City, Hebei Province. The taste is hot on the outside and refreshing on the inside, refreshing and mellow. In fact, donkey meat roasting in Hejian has a long history, which can even be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. The cold meat is sandwiched between pancakes and topped with donkey jelly, which melts in your mouth.
• Cangzhou winter vegetables Cangzhou winter vegetables are made from high-quality cabbage produced locally in Cangzhou. The leaves and roots are removed, cut into small cubes, seasoned, and then naturally fermented.
• Fried tiger Fried tiger is a famous breakfast noodle along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. People in Cangzhou call it fried tiger, and people in Linqing call it fried pouch.
• Cangzhou hot pot chicken Cangzhou hot pot chicken is a famous traditional dish with full color, flavor and flavor, which belongs to Hebei cuisine. This dish originated from Cangzhou City, Hebei Province. Made with vegetable chicken, tomatoes, bean paste, garlic, aniseed and chili.

Dining room

• Cangzhou Grand Canal Guest House（沧州大运河迎宾馆） Here you can taste authentic Cangzhou cuisine, as well as choose from a variety of dishes such as Western food.The address is No. 21 Yongji East Road, Yunhe District, Cangzhou City, Hebei Province. You can call 0317-5523333 to make a reservation.
• Jinwei Zhailao Restaurant（津味斋老菜馆）This is a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. The restaurant is small but affordable. Many locals and tourists will choose this place. Special dishes include Bazhen tofu, fried mutton with green onions, etc. The address is opposite the south gate of Xinruyuan, No. 8, Huanghe Road, Yunhe District, Cangzhou City, Hebei Province. You can call this number to order food +86 15510424238.

Drink

• Shili Xiang Liquor, a specialty product of Botou City, Hebei Province, is a national geographical indication product of China. Shili Xiangjiu has a long history, and historical records date back to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.
• Cangzhou dried sweet potato liquor Cangzhou Shugan Baijiu is the first national-level high-quality liquor in Hebei Province and one of the nine national-excellent liquors in the second famous liquor selection.

Connect

Cangzhou Post Office.Phone number +86 317 305 5603

Cangzhou City Post Office Postal Area Central Bureau.

Go next

• Tianjin you can take the high-speed rail or drive yourself. Tianjin has a rich food culture, a combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles, and a wealth of tourist attractions.
• Beijing you can choose to take the high-speed train from Cangzhou, which takes about an hour. Beijing is the capital of China and a very famous tourist destination. It is the political and cultural center of China.
• Yudu Mountain Address: North of Yuhuangmiao Village, Zhangshanying Town, Yanqing District, Beijing.Driving from Cangzhou, drive along the Jingli Expressway - Jingtai Expressway or Beijing-Shanghai Expressway. The whole journey is estimated to take 4 and a half hours.