Shenzhou City Travel

Shenzhou City, Hengshui, Hebei Province — the Hometown of Honey Peaches in China, integrating thousand-year imperial peach culture, ancient temple charm and Shanxi merchant relics, and combining pastoral scenery with historical heritage. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour decodes the essence of central Hebei culture and appreciates the unique charm of the integration of characteristic agriculture and humanistic history.

2000+
Years of honey peach cultivation history
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4A-level Scenic Area
8+
Core Scenic Spots
15+
Specialty Foods
Shenzhou Honey Peach Sightseeing Garden, Hengshui City
Shenzhou Honey Peach Sightseeing Garden - Hometown of Thousand-Year Imperial Peaches
A national 4A-level scenic area and a famous honey peach producing area in China. The garden is full of peach trees and bears abundant fruits every summer, making it a core place to experience picking fun and learn about honey peach culture.

2-Day 1-Night Cultural and Food Tour of Shenzhou City

Taste the sweetness of thousand-year imperial peaches, explore the history of ancient temples and banks, savor authentic Shenzhou flavors, and unlock the beauty of pastoral scenery and cultural heritage

Itinerary Duration
2 days 1 night
Main Destinations
Shenzhou Honey Peach Sightseeing Garden, Xinglong Temple, Dadechang Bank, Dongshan Botanical Garden, Shenzhou Old Commercial Street
Suitable for
Fruit lovers, history and culture enthusiasts, food explorers, family with kids
Per Capita Budget
¥500-¥800
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Hometown of Peaches
Shenzhou Honey Peach Sightseeing Garden · Dongshan Botanical Garden · Old Commercial Street
Itinerary Highlights

In the morning, stroll through the Honey Peach Sightseeing Garden to learn about the thousand-year cultivation history and experience picking fun. In the afternoon, visit Dongshan Botanical Garden to enjoy the urban green lung. In the evening, wander around the Old Commercial Street to taste special local foods.

Attraction Arrangement
Shenzhou Honey Peach Sightseeing Garden
A national 4A-level tourist attraction and a famous honey peach producing area in China, with a cultivation history of over 2000 years, known as the "Peach Town of Northern China". The garden has a honey peach culture museum, picking areas and sightseeing trails.
Dongshan Botanical Garden
The largest comprehensive park in Shenzhou urban area, themed on plant science popularization and leisure fitness. The garden is shaded by green trees, with water features, fitness trails and children's play areas, making it a great place for citizens to relax.
Shenzhou Old Commercial Street
An old street carrying a century of commercial memories of Shenzhou, preserving many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the Republic of China, and gathering a number of time-honored shops. It is the first choice for buying local specialties such as Shenzhou crisp candy and braised chicken.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Downtown Hotels
  • Homestays around Honey Peach Sightseeing Garden
  • Characteristic Inns on Old Commercial Street
Food Recommendations
  • Shenzhou Honey Peach
  • Shenzhou Crisp Candy
  • Old Tofu
  • Hengshui Lake Roasted Duck Eggs
Travel Tips
  • Peach picking season is July-August, the best time for experience
  • Old Commercial Street is lively in the evening, suitable for taking photos and shopping
  • Dongshan Botanical Garden is open for free, with many citizens doing morning exercises
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Historical Exploration
Xinglong Temple · Dadechang Bank · Shenzhou Cultural Center
Itinerary Highlights

In the morning, visit Xinglong Temple to experience the historical heritage of the ancient temple, explore Dadechang Bank to learn about Shanxi merchant culture. In the afternoon, visit Shenzhou Cultural Center to systematically understand local history, purchase specialties and return.

Attraction Arrangement
Xinglong Temple
An ancient temple first built in the Sui Dynasty, with a history of more than 1400 years. The temple preserves buildings such as the Ming Dynasty pagoda and the Qing Dynasty main hall, with towering ancient cypresses and prosperous incense, making it an important Buddhist cultural site in central Hebei.
Dadechang Bank
A financial institution established by Shanxi merchants in Shenzhou in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, it is one of the best-preserved ancient bank sites in southern Hebei. The interior retains the counters, vaults, accounting rooms and other facilities of that time, showing the development history of modern finance.
Shenzhou Cultural Center
A comprehensive venue integrating local historical display, intangible cultural heritage inheritance and cultural activities, with Shenzhou history exhibition hall, honey peach culture exhibition area, intangible cultural heritage workshop, etc., systematically showing the development context of Shenzhou.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Urban attractions can be reached by bus No.1 and No.3
  • Xinglong Temple is about 15 km from the urban area, it is recommended to take a taxi or drive by yourself
  • Taxi fare between attractions is about 10-20 yuan
Ticket Information
  • Shenzhou Honey Peach Sightseeing Garden: 30 yuan/person (Picking is charged separately)
  • Xinglong Temple: 10 yuan/person
  • Dadechang Bank: 20 yuan/person
  • Dongshan Botanical Garden: Free
Travel Tips
  • Dadechang Bank has professional explanations (reservation required)
  • Shenzhou Cultural Center often holds intangible cultural heritage experience activities on weekends
  • You can purchase specialties such as peach crisp candy on the Old Commercial Street before returning

Must-Try Foods in Shenzhou City

Shenzhou Honey Peach

A Chinese geographical indication product with a cultivation history of more than 2000 years, famous for its "large size, thin skin, abundant juice and sweet taste". It was a royal tribute during the Ming and Qing dynasties, known as the "King of Peaches".

Shenzhou Crisp Candy

A traditional famous pastry in Shenzhou, originated in the Qing Dynasty. Made with sesame, white sugar and maltose through multiple processes, it has a crispy and sweet taste, melting in the mouth, and is a necessary dessert for local festivals.

Shenzhou Old Tofu

A local specialty breakfast, made of high-quality soybeans to make tofu curd, served with special marinade, sesame paste, leek flower and other seasonings. It has a smooth and tender taste and a mellow flavor, and is a classic breakfast loved by Shenzhou people.

Hengshui Lake Roasted Duck Eggs

A specialty adjacent to Hengshui Lake, marinated and roasted using traditional techniques. The egg yolk is oily, the egg white is firm, and the saltiness is moderate, making it a popular specialty food in Shenzhou and surrounding areas.

Shenzhou City Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • Summer (July-August): Honey peach ripening season, suitable for picking experience
  • Spring (April-May): Peach blossoms in full bloom, beautiful scenery in Honey Peach Sightseeing Garden
  • Autumn (September-October): Cool climate, suitable for visiting historical attractions
Must-Try Foods
  • Shenzhou Honey Peach
  • Shenzhou Crisp Candy
  • Shenzhou Old Tofu
  • Hengshui Lake Roasted Duck Eggs
  • Shenzhou Braised Chicken
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About 80 yuan (main attractions)
  • Accommodation: 100-200 yuan/night
  • Catering: 40-80 yuan/day
  • Transportation: About 30 yuan
  • Total: 500-800 yuan
Frequently Asked Questions
  • When is Shenzhou honey peach the sweetest? → Mid-to-late August for the best ripeness
  • What etiquette should be noted in Xinglong Temple? → Take off your hat when entering the main hall and keep quiet
  • Where to buy authentic Shenzhou crisp candy? → "Deqinglong" time-honored shop on Old Commercial Street
  • Can peaches be mailed by express? → The Sightseeing Garden provides professional packaging and express delivery services

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