Shijiazhuang is not only an economic center but also a transportation hub of Hebei Province. The city is easily reached by land and air, but not by water (even though there are many rivers that traverse it). In terms of transportation, Shijiazhuang is ... 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>>

Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB 206.4 billion GDP per Capita: RMB 21,969 Economic Growth Rate: 13.2% Population: 2.31 million (urban) – 7.08 million (rural) FDI: US$494 million Annual Average Wage: RMB 19,573 Government Effectiveness Rating: 42nd ... Read More>>

Bus fares are extremely economical in Shijiazhuang, only 1 RMB for non air-conditioned buses. Air-conditioned bus tickets are 2 RMB. In the summer months (June, July and August) and the winter months (November, December, January and February) the ... 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>>

Entertainment in Shijiazhuang, like most other metropolitan cities in China, relies heavily on nightclubs, bars and KTVs. The city does offer some unique performing arts such as Hebei Bangzi (clapper opera), Pingju Opera and Wuqiao acrobatics. Performances ... Read More>>

QingzhenSi (Mosque) Street 清真寺小吃街 Make your way down to Shijiazhuang Middle School No. 2, and you’ll find an entire street lined with Muslim restaurants and barbecue snack stalls. Pop over for a delicious bite of kebab, or even better try some ... Read More>>

Shijiazhuang holds its own in the commercial sector with a carefully cultivated array of local products. The city's largest industries include ceramics, paper cuttings (mainly depicting famous scenes from Chinese history and literature), Liuling ... 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>>

South Garden Pedestrian Walking Street 南花园商业步行街 South Garden Pedestrian Walking Street is located in the central business district of Shijiazhuang. It mainly consists of shopping mall, large-scaled restaurant, supermarket, financial street as well ... Read More>>

Shijiazhuang City proper is approximately 15,800 square kilometers. A recent census indicates that the city proper population has reached 10.16 million. Males account for a population of 5.09 million (50.06%) and females account for a population of 5.08 ... Read More>>

• GDP: RMB 400 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 20,120 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 12% (2011) • Resident Population: 10.16 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 3.79% (2011) • Enrollment ... Read More>>

Jinmao Shizi Yu 金毛狮子鱼 Cucumber Banquet 黄瓜宴 Chrysanthemum-shaped Sleeve Fish 菊花鱿鱼 Hui’s Braised Chicken (Majia chicken) 马家鸡 Jinmao Shizi Yu 金毛狮子鱼 This dish was invented by famous chef of Zhonghua Restaurant in Shijiazhuang in the ... Read More>>

Shijiazhuang is situated in the south central part of Hebei province on the Huabei Plain, 38°04' north latitude and 114°29' east longitude. The city borders Shanxi province, with Beijing and Tianjin to the north and the Bohai Sea and Huabei Oil ... 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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>