Xinle City Travel

Hebei Shijiazhuang Xinle City - A thousand-year-old ancient county, an important activity site for Fuxi, the humanistic ancestor of China, home to the National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit Fuxi Terrace, and known as the "Hometown of Chinese Watermelons". A 2-day, 1-night in-depth tour to experience the unique charm of Fuxi culture, ancient architecture, and pastoral delicacies.

2200+

Years of County History

National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit (Fuxi Terrace)

Core Attractions

10+

Specialty Foods and Products

Shijiazhuang City Xinle City Fuxi Terrace Scenic Area

Fuxi Terrace - Chinese Root Vein

A landmark cultural site in Xinle City, a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, said to be the place where Fuxi drew trigrams and developed the Eight Diagrams. Existing remains include Fuxi Terrace, Ancestral Temple, Eight Diagrams Terrace, etc., with many Neolithic artifacts unearthed. It is an important relic for studying Fuxi culture and early civilization.

Two-Day One-Night Fuxi Culture Tour in Xinle City

Visit Fuxi Terrace to trace Chinese roots, explore ancient temples to appreciate historical charm, taste Xinle Watermelon to enjoy pastoral sweetness, and feel the cultural depth and living atmosphere of the ancient county

                        
Trip Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                        
Main Destinations
Fuxi Terrace, Mosque, Confucius Temple, Watermelon Industrial Park, Museum

                        
Suitable For
Cultural Root Seekers, History Enthusiasts, Family with Children, Food Experience Seekers

                        
Per Person Budget
¥260-¥500

Fuxi Cultural Legacy

Fuxi Terrace Scenic Area · Xinle Museum · Xinle Mosque

Trip Highlights

In the morning, visit Fuxi Terrace to trace the ancient legend of Fuxi drawing trigrams; in the afternoon, visit Xinle Museum to systematically understand local history from the Neolithic Age to modern times; in the evening, go to the Mosque to feel the charm of multicultural integration.

Attraction Arrangement

Fuxi Terrace Scenic Area

A National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, with Fuxi Terrace (also known as the "Ancestral Temple") as its core, said to be where Fuxi began drawing the Eight Diagrams and taught people fishing and hunting. Existing remains include the Eight Diagrams Terrace, Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams Formation, Ancestral Hall, etc. Neolithic pottery and stone tools have been unearthed. The "Fuxi Drawing Trigrams" sculpture group vividly recreates ancient legends.

Xinle Museum

A comprehensive museum housing over 800 cultural relics, featuring Fuxi culture-related remains and Ming-Qing folk artifacts. It includes exhibition areas like "Fuxi Culture Special Exhibition", "Xinle Historical Development Exhibition", and "Folk Craft Exhibition". Among them, Neolithic painted pottery and Han Dynasty stone reliefs are particularly valuable.

Xinle Mosque

A Hebei Provincial Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, originally built in the Ming Dynasty. Existing structures include the prayer hall, moon-viewing tower, and lecture hall, blending Chinese hip-and-gable roofs with Islamic patterns, with exquisite brick and wood carvings. It is a testament to multicultural coexistence in Xinle and serves as the local Muslim activity center.

Practical Information

Accommodation Recommendations

Hotels in Xinle city center
B&Bs around Fuxi Terrace
Budget hotels on Xianyu Street

Food Recommendations

Xinle Kiln Baked Cake
Pagao
Soybean Pudding
Donkey Meat Firecake

Travel Tips

Fuxi Terrace Scenic Area offers free guided tours (10:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily)
Museum offers parent-child study activity reservations (need to book 3 days in advance)
Visiting the Mosque requires long sleeves and pants, shoes must be removed before entering the prayer hall

Ancient Architecture and Sweetness

Xinle Confucius Temple · Xinle Watermelon Industrial Park · Specialty Food Street · Return Trip

Trip Highlights

In the morning, visit Xinle Confucius Temple to experience Confucian cultural heritage; in the afternoon, visit the Watermelon Industrial Park to taste the National Geographical Indication product "Xinle Watermelon"; finally, explore the specialty food street, purchase local products, and conclude the Xinle cultural tour.

Attraction Arrangement

Xinle Confucius Temple

A Hebei Provincial Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, originally built in the Song Dynasty. The existing Dacheng Hall is a Ming Dynasty structure, with five-bay width and three-bay depth, retaining Ming Dynasty color paintings and wood carvings. The hall houses a statue of Confucius and preserves stone inscriptions such as the Qing Dynasty "Record of Rebuilding the Confucius Temple". It is an important carrier of Confucian culture in Xinle.

Xinle Watermelon Industrial Park

Xinle is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Watermelons". The industrial park covers over 50,000 mu, with "Xinle Watermelon" as a National Geographical Indication Product, famous for its "thin skin, sandy flesh, and high sweetness". June to August is the picking season, where visitors can experience picking fun, visit the Watermelon Culture Museum, and taste products like watermelon juice and watermelon sauce.

Xinle Specialty Food Street

A food district centered on Xianyu Street, gathering century-old baked cake shops, traditional Pagao stores, watermelon specialty shops, etc. Visitors can taste specialties like Kiln Baked Cake with meat, chilled watermelon, and purchase vacuum-packed Pagao, watermelon sauce, and other souvenirs.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Confucius Temple: Take Xinle Bus Line 1 to Yucai Street Station
Watermelon Industrial Park: Take Xinle Bus Line 5 to Dugu Station
Food Street: Walkable or bikeable within the city center

Ticket Information

Fuxi Terrace: ¥20/person
Museum: Free
Mosque: Free (registration required)
Confucius Temple: ¥10/person
Watermelon Industrial Park: Free (picking charged by weight)

Return Trip Guide

Xinle City is about 35 km from downtown Shijiazhuang, a 45-minute drive
Xinle Bus Station has buses to downtown Shijiazhuang (every 15 minutes)
Xinle East High-speed Railway Station is 8 km from the city center, 12-minute high-speed train ride to Shijiazhuang

Must-Try Foods in Xinle City

Xinle Kiln Baked Cake

A traditional Xinle staple food, made from flour and sesame, baked in a special kiln oven. The crust is crispy with a burnt aroma, the inside is layered and soft. It can be eaten plain or stuffed with donkey meat or eggs. It is a must-have for locals' breakfast and travel. "Old Ma's Baked Cake" on Xianyu Street has a century-old history.

Xinle Pagao

A classic Xinle snack, mainly made from buckwheat flour, boiled with water and condensed into a block, cut into strips and dipped in seasonings like mashed garlic, vinegar, and sesame sauce. It has a chewy texture and sour-spicy flavor, appetizing and relieving heat in summer. Sold fresh-cut at street stalls, it represents local street flavor.

Xinle Watermelon

A National Geographical Indication Product with over a thousand years of cultivation history. Due to sandy soil and temperature conditions, it features "thin skin, thick flesh, sandy texture, and high sweetness". Matures from June to August, refreshing and cooling when chilled in summer, it is a symbolic summer food in Xinle.

Donkey Meat Firecake

A popular snack in Xinle, made by chopping marinated donkey meat and stuffing it into freshly baked firecakes. The firecake is crispy outside and soft inside, the donkey meat is fragrant but not greasy. Even better when paired with donkey offal soup. It is a common choice for local lunch and dinner, with unique flavor.

Xinle City Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Spring (March-April): Fuxi Culture Festival (2nd day of the 2nd lunar month), featuring sacrificial ceremonies, folk performances
Summer (June-August): Watermelon ripening season, suitable for picking and tasting, experiencing pastoral fun
Autumn: Cool climate, suitable for visiting ancient buildings and museums

Must-Try Foods

Kiln Baked Cake
Pagao
Xinle Watermelon
Donkey Meat Firecake
Soybean Pudding

Budget Reference

Tickets: Approximately ¥30 (including main paid attractions)
Accommodation: ¥80-¥150/night
Food & Beverage: ¥25-¥50/day
Transportation: About ¥40 (including round trip to/from the city)
Total: ¥260-¥500

Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are there at the Fuxi Culture Festival? → Fuxi sacrificial ceremonies, intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, academic forums, etc.
Can watermelons be shipped? → The industrial park provides cold chain express delivery, available nationwide in summer
Is the Confucius Temple suitable for children? → Has "Little Docents" experience activities, suitable for parent-child study
Can I visit the Mosque during prayer times? → Recommended to avoid Friday afternoon collective prayers (Jumu'ah)