Qiuxian County Travel

Handan Qiuxian County, Hebei - Ancient site of Ping'en County, integrating Xiangchenggu Battle Site, Qiuxian Museum, and Xinglin Lake, blending red culture with plain scenery. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour decodes the history of the War of Resistance and the ancient charm of Ping'en, appreciating the unique charm of the southern Hebei plain.

80+

Years of Xiangchenggu Battle History

National-Level War of Resistance Site

Core Attractions

10+

Specialty Foods

Xiangchenggu Battle Site, Qiuxian County, Handan City

Xiangchenggu Battle Monument

Built to commemorate the victory of the "Plain Annihilation Battle" achieved by the Eighth Route Army at Xiangchenggu in 1939, it is a national patriotic education demonstration base, witnessing the arduous years of the War of Resistance in southern Hebei

Qiuxian County Two Days One Night Red Culture Tour

Recollect the arduous years of the Xiangchenggu Battle, appreciate the ancient charm of Ping'en culture, admire the ecological scenery of Xinglin Lake, taste authentic Qiuxian foods, unlock the red memories and local customs of the southern Hebei plain

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Xiangchenggu Battle Site, Qiuxian Museum, Xinglin Lake Park, Ping'en Park

                    
Suitable For
Red history learners, culture enthusiasts, family trips, leisure tourists

                    
Average Budget
¥300-¥500

Red Memories

Xiangchenggu Battle Site · Qiuxian Museum · Ping'en Park

Highlights

Morning visit to Xiangchenggu Battle Site to revisit the history of the War of Resistance in southern Hebei, experience the heroic deeds of the Eighth Route Army's plain annihilation battle, afternoon visit Qiuxian Museum to systematically understand Ping'en culture, evening stroll Ping'en Park to experience the new look of the ancient city.

Attractions

Xiangchenggu Battle Site

National key cultural relics protection unit, in 1939 the Eighth Route Army 129th Division achieved the famous "Xiangchenggu Ambush Battle" victory here, known as the "First Plain Annihilation Battle", with existing monument, memorial hall, ambush battlefield site, etc., an important red education base.

Qiuxian Museum

Local comprehensive museum, themed "Ancient Charm of Ping'en", systematically displays the historical culture of Qiuxian from Shang and Zhou dynasties to present through cultural relics exhibits, scene restorations, etc., especially featuring Ping'en County cultural relics from the Han and Wei periods and revolutionary cultural relics from the War of Resistance period.

Ping'en Park

Urban park named after Qiuxian's ancient name "Ping'en", integrating historical culture with modern landscape, featuring Ping'en Pavilion, cultural corridor, fitness square, etc., displaying Qiuxian's historical celebrity stories and folk culture, a good place for citizens' leisure and cultural experience.

Practical Information

Accommodation Recommendations

Hotels in county center
Red-themed homestays
Business express hotels

Food Recommendations

Qiuxian Crispy Fish
Chencun Bean Sheet Jelly
Lamb Braised Hand-pulled Noodles
Crispy Baked Cakes

Travel Tips

Xiangchenggu Battle Site offers free guided tours (requires 10+ people reservation)
Flash photography prohibited in museum
Ping'en Park has folk performances in the evening (weekends)

Ecological Leisure

Xinglin Lake Park · Qiuxian Planning Museum · Chencun Ecological Agricultural Park · Return Trip

Highlights

Morning stroll Xinglin Lake Park to appreciate lake scenery and garden landscape, visit Qiuxian Planning Museum to understand urban development, afternoon explore Chencun Ecological Agricultural Park to experience farming fun, purchase specialty agricultural products and return.

Attractions

Xinglin Lake Park

Qiuxian's landmark ecological park, centered on a lake, planting large areas of apricot trees, weeping willows, etc., featuring lakeside walkways, viewing pavilions, children's playgrounds, etc., with beautiful scenery when apricot blossoms bloom in spring, ideal place for leisurely walks.

Qiuxian Planning Museum

Professional venue showcasing Qiuxian's urban planning and development, presenting Qiuxian's historical changes, current appearance, and future blueprint through scale models, multimedia interactions, etc., an important window to understand Qiuxian.

Chencun Ecological Agricultural Park

Modern agricultural park featuring green planting and picking experiences, mainly planting organic vegetables, grapes, strawberries, etc., with parent-child picking areas, farming experience zones, and agricultural product exhibition and sales areas, allowing visitors to experience the fun of rural life.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Xiangchenggu Battle Site about 10km from county town, Bus Route 3 direct
Scenic spots within county town accessible by walking or shared bikes
Chencun Agricultural Park recommended for self-driving (5km from county town)

Ticket Information

Xiangchenggu Battle Site: Free
Qiuxian Museum: Free
Xinglin Lake Park: Free
Chencun Ecological Agricultural Park: Free (picking charged by weight)

Travel Tips

Best visiting period for Xinglin Lake Park: Apricot Blossom Festival in spring (mid-late March)
Planning Museum requires 1-day advance reservation for group visits
Agricultural park picking recommends wearing comfortable sports shoes and casual clothes

Must-Try Foods in Qiuxian County

Qiuxian Crispy Fish

Qiuxian traditional famous dish, using fresh crucian carp or carp, prepared through multiple curing processes then slow-cooked until crispy, bones are crispy, meat is tender, salty and fragrant, said to have a century-old history, essential dish for local banquets.

Chencun Bean Sheet Jelly

Qiuxian Chencun specialty, made with high-quality mung beans using traditional techniques, thin as cicada wings, smooth texture, resistant to boiling without getting mushy, can be cold mixed, stir-fried, or used in soups, a famous local pollution-free agricultural product.

Lamb Braised Hand-pulled Noodles

Qiuxian classic noodle dish, hand-pulled noodles are chewy and smooth, served with braised soup made from local mountain goat meat, sprinkled with coriander and garlic sprouts, rich flavor, favorite staple among local people.

Crispy Baked Cakes

Common street snack in Qiuxian, made with flour, oil paste, sesame, etc., baked with charcoal fire, crispy crust, soft interior, can be filled with meat or vegetables, convenient specialty food for carrying.

Qiuxian County Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Spring (March-April): Apricot blossom viewing at Xinglin Lake, spring outings
Summer (June-August): Agricultural park picking, farming experience
Autumn (September-October): Pleasant climate, suitable for red tourism
Winter (December-February): Taste winter specialty foods, fewer tourists

Must-Try Foods

Qiuxian Crispy Fish
Chencun Bean Sheet Jelly
Lamb Braised Hand-pulled Noodles
Crispy Baked Cakes
Salted Donkey Meat

Budget Reference

Tickets: Free (some experience items charged)
Accommodation: ¥80-¥150/night
Food: ¥30-¥60/day
Transportation: About ¥30
Total: ¥300-¥500

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Xiangchenggu Battle Site have guided tours? → Yes, groups of 10+ can reserve free guided tours
Where to buy authentic Chencun Bean Sheet Jelly? → County town farmers' market or Chencun production direct sales points
Can we have picnics at Xinglin Lake Park? → Allowed in designated areas, need to clean up garbage
Is transportation from Qiuxian to Handan city center convenient? → Convenient, intercity bus every 30 minutes, 1-hour journey