जांजीकू
Also known as Kalgan, Khaalgan, Chuulalt Khaalga, Imiyangga Jase, Chang-chia-k'ou, Qaghalgha, Cang-tia-kchou, Chang-chia K'ou
Zhangjiakou (), also known as Kalgan and by several other names, is a prefecture-level city in northwestern Hebei province in Northern China, bordering Beijing to the southeast, Inner Mongolia to the north and west, and Shanxi to the southwest. In 2020, its population was 4,118,908 inhabitants, with an area of , divided into 17 counties and districts. The built-up (or metro) area, made of Qiaoxi, Qiaodong, Chongli, Xuanhua, Xiahuayuan Districts, is largely conurbated, with 1,413,861 inhabitants in 2020 in an area of . In 2024, the registered population of the whole region is 208.896 million.
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Zhangjiakou is a major city in northwestern Hebei province in northern China, located near Beijing and bordering Inner Mongolia and Shanxi, with a population of over 4 million people spread across 17 counties and districts. The city is notable as a significant urban center in the region, with a built-up metropolitan area of nearly 1.4 million residents.
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thumb|North Road Zhangjiakou is about 180 km from Beijing. It has long been an important gateway between northern China and Inner Mongolia, earning the nickname “The Northern Gate of the Capital.” The city’s strategic location made it a vital military and trading center along the Great Wall for centuries.
Zhangjiakou gained international fame as one of the host cities of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The Chongli District, in particular, was the venue for many skiing and snowboarding events. Visitors can enjoy both the natural beauty of the mountains and the cultural heritage of northern China in one trip.
Get around
The urban area of Zhangjiakou is relatively large, and the main attractions are located in Chongli District and the city center.
Traveling within the city mainly relies on buses and taxis. The starting price of a taxi is ¥5 (for the first 2 kilometers), and you can also use ride-hailing apps such as Didi.
If you go to Chongli Ski Area, you can take a long-distance bus or ski resort shuttle bus from Zhangjiakou Station or Zhangjiakou South Station to major ski resorts such as Yunding, Taiwu, and Wanlong.
In winter, mountain roads tend to freeze easily, so you need to reserve more time if you drive by yourself; in summer, it is very suitable for self-driving tours along the "Grassland Sky Road".
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