The Shijiazhuang diet, like most Beijing and northeastern cuisines, is based largely around starches, with noodles and chewy pancakes making frequent appearances. Mutton and various bean dishes are common. The chefs of Hebei province tend to make a heavier ... Read More>>

Shijiazhuang can be considered an "off-the-beaten-path" city. Although it's considered relatively young by Chinese standards, it has already made its mark in Chinese history. Xibaipo Village, located 80 km outside of Shijiazhuang, was the northern ... Read More>>

Shijiazhuang is the provincial capital of Hebei Province, located approximately 280 km (174 miles) southwest of Beijing. The city rests against the Taihang Mountain Range and borders Shanxi Province to the west. In addition to being a political and ... Read More>>

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) Shijiazhuang Zhengding Airport is located approximately 32 km northeast of the city's center. The airport has over 43 flight routes, including those from Shijiazhuang to Harbin (2 hrs), Xi'an (1 hr 20 ... Read More>>

The city of Shijiazhuang is connected to other cities by an intricate road system. The city is easily reached by bus from Beijing (approximately 3 hrs). Although there are five major bus stations, most travelers use two major long-distance bus stations in ... Read More>>

Shijiazhuang Railway Station Shijiazhuang has a comprehensive railway network, with 13 rail lines connecting to various parts of China through the city's two railway stations. The most common destinations include Beijing (2 hrs 15 min), Zhengzhou (3.5 hrs), ... Read More>>

Taxi fares are based on mileage with a starting price of 5 RMB for the first 2 km, and a surcharge of 1.6 RMB per km beyond the first two. Trips over 6 kms have a per km charge of 1.8 RMB per km. There are extra surcharges for long-distance and late-night ... Read More>>

Visitors coming to the city can rent an automobile as long as they have a valid Chinese driver's license. Individuals interested in renting a car without a driver's license can choose to hire a car with driver. Daily auto rental prices range from 150 RMB to ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Shijiazhuang City Code Number: 0311 Postcode: 050000 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Local Telephone Directory: 114 Weather Report: 12121 Report a Traffic Accident: 122 China ... Read More>>

Shijiazhuang has a temperate monsoon climate quite similar to Beijing’s. The best time to travel here is during the spring and fall. Shijiazhuang has four distinct seasons, with winter being the longest season and fall the shortest. The average annual ... Read More>>