1. Wuqiao Acrobatics World
Visitor Impressions
The performances are spectacular, and the acrobatic shows inside are amazing. The park is especially lively during holidays. It is arguably the only theme park in the world dedicated to acrobatics and magic. Watching the old performers' skills gives you a strong sense of the old Beijing Tianqiao culture.
About Wuqiao Acrobatics World
Known as the cradle of Chinese acrobatics, Wuqiao has a long history and exquisite skills. In 1954, Premier Zhou Enlai named it the "Hometown of Acrobatics".
The park features eight main attractions, including Jianghu Culture City, Acrobatics Wonders Palace, Magic Illusion Palace, and Little Mount Tai. It combines entertainment, participation, cultural exchange, performances, and dining, showcasing the essence of folk customs.
The central Jianghu Culture City covers 19,200 m², recreating the performance styles and street culture of four historic hubs: Beijing Tianqiao, Tianjin Sanbuguan, Shanghai Great World, and Nanjing Confucius Temple. Visitors can fully appreciate the unique skills of Wuqiao acrobats, enjoying performances like acrobatics, circus, magic, qigong, folk arts, one-man shows, peep shows, and mouse training.
- Type: Park
- Recommended Stay: 1 day
- Ticket: 160 CNY
- Hours: Summer/Autumn: 08:30–18:00; Spring/Winter: 08:30–17:30
- Address: No.1 Jingfu Road, Wuqiao County, Hebei Province
- Phone: 400-6336-5678
2. Nandagang Wetland
About Nandagang Wetland
With an elevation ranging from 2.9m to 5.4m, the wetland consists of lagoons, shallow depressions, ridges, and high plains. 90% of its vegetation is reeds. A 30km-long, 10m-wide belt of 60,000+ trees surrounds the wetland.
It lies at the intersection of north-south and east-west migratory bird routes. 168 bird species have been recorded, including first-class protected species like red-crowned cranes, white cranes, white-naped cranes, white storks, Chinese mergansers, and great bustards. Large flocks of whooper swans migrate here annually.
To protect the reeds, fish, birds, and wildlife, a 6m-wide, 4m-deep drainage canal encircles the wetland for seasonal water storage and regulation.
The reserve offers vast views, lush greenery in summer, and fresh air, making it a serene escape.
- Type: Wetland
- Best Time: March–November (spring/autumn for migration; summer is cool and humid)
- Recommended Stay: 4 hours
- Ticket: 50 CNY
- Hours: 09:00–17:00
- Address: Nandagang, Huanghua, Cangzhou, Hebei Province
3. Cangzhou Confucian Temple
About Cangzhou Confucian Temple
Originally built in the early Ming Dynasty, the existing complex includes three main halls and east-west corridors. It is the only surviving Ming Dynasty timber-framed, bracket-structured ancient building in Cangzhou, and a key cultural relic under provincial and municipal protection.
The main buildings retain their original Ming Dynasty style. The layout and architecture embody the core of Confucian ideology, serving as vital material for studying Ming architectural history and Confucian development.
A major restoration project, the largest in Cangzhou’s history, began in 2009 to preserve its 600-year heritage.
- Address: Cangzhou, Hebei Province, 061000
4. Cangzhou Qianzhong Shrine
About Cangzhou Qianzhong Shrine
Located 25km southwest of Yanshan County, Qianzhong City is the historic departure point for Xu Fu’s voyage to Japan over 2,000 years ago. In Japan’s Saga Prefecture, Xu Fu is enshrined at Kimpoku Shrine, with a 50-year pilgrimage tradition continuing to this day.
Yanshan County, as the hometown of Qianzhong City, holds a unique place in Sino-Japanese relations.
In 210 BC, Xu Fu, a Qin Dynasty alchemist, was ordered by Emperor Qin Shi Huang to sail east in search of the elixir of immortality. Recruiting thousands of boys and girls, artisans, and soldiers in Yanshan, he set sail with provisions and ships, successfully reaching Japan. He introduced advanced Qin culture and technology, laying the foundation for Sino-Japanese friendship and cultural
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