Jize County Tourism

Hebei Handan Jize County - hometown of Warring States famous scholar Maosui, China's chili hometown, integrating Maosui Park, Chili Cultural Industrial Park, Jize Museum, blending historical culture and modern agricultural scenery. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour decodes Maosui spirit and chili culture, appreciating the unique charm of southern Hebei plain.

2000+

Years of Maosui Historical Anecdotes

300+

Years of Chili Cultivation History

Core Attractions

10+

Specialty Foods

Maosui Park - Maosui Statue

Cultural theme park centered on the "Maosui Recommends Himself" historical anecdote, featuring 11.09-meter high Maosui statue inside park, showcasing the heroic demeanor of Warring States scholar, iconic cultural landscape of Jize County

Jize County Two Days One Night Cultural Experience Tour

Trace Maosui's hometown spirit, explore chili hometown charm, appreciate circular water system scenery, taste authentic Jize foods, unlock the historical heritage and folk customs of southern Hebei plain

                        
Trip Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                        
Main Destinations
Maosui Park, Chili Cultural Industrial Park, Jize Museum, Circular Water System

                        
Suitable For
History and culture enthusiasts, food lovers, family trips, leisure tourists

                        
Per Person Budget
¥200-¥400

Maosui Spirit

Maosui Park · Jize Museum · Golden Chicken Source Park

Trip Highlights

Morning visit Maosui Park to experience the "self-recommendation" spirit, view Maosui statue and cultural corridor, afternoon visit Jize Museum to systematically understand local history, evening stroll through Golden Chicken Source Park to appreciate city night scenery.

Attraction Arrangements

Maosui Park

Iconic cultural park of Jize County, themed on Maosui's "self-recommendation, daring, responsibility" spirit, includes Maosui statue, self-recommendation platform, idiom and allusion wall and other landscapes, important venue for inheriting historical culture and citizen leisure.

Jize Museum

Comprehensive local museum, collection of over 500 cultural relics, themed on "Maosui culture" and "chili culture", systematically displays Jize's development from pre-Qin to modern era through cultural relic exhibits, scene restoration, etc.

Golden Chicken Source Park

Urban park themed on Jize's "Golden Chicken" legend, equipped with music fountains, fitness squares, children's playgrounds and other facilities, dazzling night lights, good place for citizen leisure, entertainment, and night scenery appreciation.

Practical Information

Accommodation Recommendations

County center hotels
Cultural theme homestays
Business budget hotels

Food Recommendations

Chili feast
Jize stir-fried pancakes
Smoked chicken
Crispy fish
Sugar buns

Travel Tips

Maosui Park often has tai chi enthusiasts in early morning, can participate and experience
Museum provides free tour guide service (hourly)
Golden Chicken Source Park music fountains open weekends (19:30-20:00)

Chili Hometown Charm

Chili Cultural Industrial Park · Circular Water System Park · Maosui Hometown Site · Return Trip

Trip Highlights

Morning visit Chili Cultural Industrial Park to understand chili cultivation history and processing techniques, experience chili food making, afternoon stroll through Circular Water System Park to appreciate ecological scenery, visit Maosui Hometown Site, purchase chili products and return.

Attraction Arrangements

Chili Cultural Industrial Park

Modern agricultural park integrating chili cultivation, processing, display, and experience, includes chili museum, picking garden, product exhibition and sales center, etc., can understand Jize chili's 300+ years cultivation history, experience chili food making.

Circular Water System Park

Ecological landscape belt surrounding county town, composed of multiple lakes, green spaces, and landscape bridges, planted with various trees and flowers, equipped with cycling and walking paths, ideal place to experience Jize's ecological beauty.

Maosui Hometown Site

Hometown site of Warring States famous scholar Maosui, existing remains like Mao Clan Ancestral Hall, Maosui Tomb, showcases Mao clan's historical origins and Maosui culture inheritance lineage, important physical evidence for studying Maosui's life.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Chili Cultural Industrial Park about 8 km from county town, Bus Route 5 direct
Circular Water System can tour by cycling, county town has shared bike points
Taxi between attractions starting fare 5 yuan

Ticket Information

Maosui Park: Free
Jize Museum: Free
Chili Cultural Industrial Park: 30 yuan (includes experience items)
Maosui Hometown Site: Free

Travel Tips

Chili Industrial Park picking best season August-October
Circular Water System cycling recommend renting mountain bikes (20 yuan/hour)
Chili products have limited shelf life, need attention to storage after purchase

Must-Try Foods in Jize County

Jize Chili Feast

Series of dishes made with Jize specialty horn peppers as ingredients, includes over ten varieties like tiger skin peppers, chili stir-fried meat, stuffed chili, spicy and delicious, unique flavor, showcases dietary characteristics of "China's Chili Hometown".

Jize Stir-Fried Pancakes

Jize traditional noodles, pancake strips stir-fried with eggs, bean sprouts, vegetables, etc., chewy texture, savory and delicious, daily staple favored by local residents, commonly seen at street food stalls.

Jize Smoked Chicken

Jize specialty marinated food, uses locally free-range native chickens, marinated through multiple processes then smoked with cypress wood, bright red color, firm meat, rich aroma, famous local specialty.

Chili Sauce

Jize iconic condiment, made with horn peppers as ingredient, produced using traditional fermentation process, bright red color, spicy with aroma, excellent seasoning for meals, called "Number One Sauce in Southern Hebei".

Jize County Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Spring (April-May): Circular Water System flower viewing, spring outing
Summer (July-August): Chili Industrial Park sightseeing, experience picking
Autumn (September-October): Chili harvest season, can participate in harvest festival activities
Winter (December-February): Taste specialty foods, experience folk culture

Must-Try Foods

Chili feast
Jize stir-fried pancakes
Smoked chicken
Crispy fish
Sugar buns

Budget Reference

Tickets: About 30 yuan (only Chili Industrial Park charges)
Accommodation: 80-120 yuan/night
Dining: 20-50 yuan/day
Transportation: About 20 yuan
Total: 200-400 yuan

Common Questions

Where to eat chili feast? → County town chili theme restaurants (recommend "Jiaoxiang Shifu")
Where to buy most authentic Jize chili products? → Chili Industrial Park exhibition and sales center or county town specialty shops
Does Maosui Park have tour guide explanations? → Holidays have volunteer free explanations
How long from Jize to Handan city center? → About 1 hour drive, intercity bus every 20 minutes