Hengshui
Sign in to saveHengshui () is a prefecture-level city in southern Hebei province, People's Republic of China, bordering Shandong to the southeast. It borders the cities of Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei, to the west, Xingtai to the south, and Baoding and Cangzhou to the north. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,212,933 inhabitants, out of whom 805,000 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made of Taocheng urban district. At the end of 2024, the city's resident population was 4.1299 million, down 27,700 from the end of the previous year. The urbanization rate of the resident population is 58.17%.
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Place details
- Locality
- 桃城区
- Region
- 河北省
- Country
- 中国
- Population
- 522,147
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
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Key facts
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- Hengshui
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- 衡水市
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- zh
- Settlement.nicknames
- Peach City (), Lake City ()
- Settlement.settlement_type
- Prefecture-level city
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- From top, left to right: Downtown Taocheng District; Hengshui Lake; View from Hengshui Middle School; Hengshui Railway Station
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- yes
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- 7
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- none
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- Location of Hengshui City jurisdiction in Hebei
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- China Hebei#China Northern Plain#China
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- Location of the city centre in Hebei
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- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_name
- People's Republic of China
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- Province
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- Hebei
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- Municipal seat
- Settlement.seat
- Taocheng District
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- big city
- Official name
- 衡水市
- Country
- China
- Located in
- Hebei
- Contains
- Fucheng County
- Population
- 4212933
- Area
- 8836.78
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Shares border with
- Cangzhou
- Official website
- www.hengshui.gov.cn
- Image
- 衡水.jpg
- Dialing code
- 318
- Licence plate code
- 冀T
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- Hengshui
- topic's main category
- Category:Hengshui
- postal code
- 053000
- category of associated people
- Category:People from Hengshui
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Travel guide
Get in
By Train: Hengshui is connected by high-speed trains from major cities such as Beijing, Tianjin, and Shijiazhuang. The Hengshui Railway Station offers frequent services, making it a convenient gateway. By Bus: Long-distance buses from neighboring cities operate regularly to Hengshui. By Air: The nearest airport is Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (石家庄正定国际机场), about 120 km away. From the airport, buses and trains provide connections to Hengshui.
Get around
Birdwatching at Hengshui Lake: The lake is a sanctuary for migratory birds, especially rare species like cranes. A favorite activity for nature lovers. Explore Local Markets: Visit bustling markets like Hengshui Traditional Market to try local snacks and shop for unique goods like tea and handicrafts. Cultural Festivals: If visiting during local festivals, take part in celebrations like the Lantern Festival or Dragon Boat Festival.
Do
Local Handicrafts: Hengshui is known for its traditional Chinese paintings and calligraphy, which can be purchased in local art shops.
Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor: A famous local liquor that makes for a unique souvenir, available at specialty shops and local markets.
Tea and Herbs: Various teas and medicinal herbs are sold in Hengshui’s markets, reflecting local health practices and culture.
Buy
Local Handicrafts: Look for traditional Chinese paintings and calligraphy, reflecting Hengshui’s artistic heritage. Hengshui Laobaigan: Purchase this locally famous liquor as a unique souvenir from Hengshui. Tea and Herbs: Traditional Chinese teas and medicinal herbs are available at local markets, perfect for those looking to bring home a taste of local culture.
Eat
Hebei Dishes: Hengshui cuisine is hearty, with dishes like noodles, dumplings, and locally sourced fish. Try Hengshui Laobaigan liquor, a famous local spirit, often paired with meals. Street Food: Local markets offer a variety of street foods, including steamed buns, fried pancakes, and skewers. Restaurant Recommendations: Head to popular local restaurants like Xiaofang Dumpling House for authentic dumplings or Hengshui Lake Seafood Restaurant for fresh fish from the lake.
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Geography and climate
- Air pollution
- Religion
- Gourmet food
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Hengshui () is a prefecture-level city in southern Hebei province, People's Republic of China, bordering Shandong to the southeast. It borders the cities of Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei, to the west, Xingtai to the south, and Baoding and Cangzhou to the north. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,212,933 inhabitants, out of whom 805,000 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made of Taocheng urban district. At the end of 2024, the city's resident population was 4.1299 million, down 27,700 from the end of the previous year. The urbanization rate of the resident population is 58.17%. It is on the Beijing–Kowloon railway.
Hengshui has a long cultural history. During the Three Kingdoms period, Yuan Shao once stationed millions of troops in Jizhou to compete with Cao Cao. Dong Zhongshu, a great philosopher of the Western Han Dynasty and a great master of the Confucian school, was born in Hengshui Jing County. Hengshui now has two national-level cultural relics protection units: the Jingxian Fengshi Tombs and the Relic Pagoda, plus the Houzhong Han Tomb, Shuangzhong Han Tomb, Xiyuantou Han Tomb in Jizhou, the Qinglin Temple Pagoda in the old city, and the Taocheng District There are 19 provincial key cultural relics protection units including Baoyun Temple Pagoda.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Hengshui” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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