Shuangfengshan Tourist Scenic Area is located in Luquan District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, in the western part of the provincial capital Shijiazhuang's urban area. Founded in 1974, the scenic area covers an area of 210,000 square meters. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, a patriotic education base in Hebei Province, a national defense education base in Hebei Province, a provincial-level martyrs memorial facility protection unit, and a Chinese Party History Education Base.
The scenic area consists of six major parts: the Martyrs Memorial Area, the Social Memorial Area, the Mountain Landscape Area, the Water System Landscape Area, the Parking Lot Area, and the Office Area. The vegetation coverage rate here reaches 95%, with evergreen plants all year round. The water of Shuangfeng Lake is clear and charming, the water fountains are splendid and magnificent, the north and south mountains are lush and towering, the memorial buildings are firmly embedded, and the pavilions and buildings are scattered in an orderly manner. This forms an elegant environment where natural and cultural landscapes, traditional and modern cultures coexist harmoniously and organically.
History and Culture
Shijiazhuang Shuangfengshan Scenic Area has a long history and profound cultural heritage. According to the records of Huailu County Chronicle, it is said that during the Hongjia period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, two phoenixes flew here, hence the name.
The Hebei Provincial Martyrs Memorial Park in the scenic area was founded in 1974. After more than 40 years of development and construction, it has become a large comprehensive memorial park in Hebei Province with an early construction, large scale, beautiful environment, complete functions, high quality, and complete memorial facilities. Nearly 30,000 remains and ashes of people from all walks of life are buried here, including more than 100 provincial and military-level cadres, more than 1,100 prefecture-level cadres, more than 100 old comrades who worked before the Anti-Japanese War, more than 100 model workers at or above the prefecture level, and more than 300 experts and intellectuals with senior professional and technical titles.
Many revolutionary pioneers rest here, such as Tian Han and An E, the lyricists of the national anthem of the People's Republic of China; Wang Kexin, a close comrade-in-arms of martyr Yang Jingyu and one of the founders of the Communist Party of China organization in Henan; Tao Xijin, the first secretary of the Shijiazhuang Municipal Party Committee, and his wife Zhu Lian; Sha Fei, the first person in Chinese revolutionary photography; and Wang Zhao and Fu Chongbi, commanders of the campaign to liberate Shijiazhuang. Their deeds and spirits are inherited and carried forward here.
Main Attractions
Hebei Provincial Martyrs Memorial Hall
It is a provincial comprehensive memorial hall approved by the Civil Affairs Department of Hebei Province and the Cultural Relics Bureau of Hebei Province. The hall displays in detail the revolutionary history and heroic figures of Hebei since the 1911 Revolution in the form of pictures, texts, and cultural relics. It currently houses more than 2,800 photos of various revolutionary historical materials, more than 300 revolutionary historical books, more than 570 revolutionary historical relics, and more than 100,000 words of precious manuscripts by heroic figures.
National Anthem Square
It is the second National Anthem Memorial Square in the country and the only one in northern China, covering an area of 6,560 square meters. The granite-structured National Anthem Memorial Wall is its essence and main body. The wall is 50 meters long and 3 meters high. It uses deep and shallow reliefs and semi-circular carvings to reproduce the birth process of the national anthem and the course of inspiring the Chinese nation to save the nation from subjugation and rise up to fight.
"The Republic Will Not Forget" Monument
It is one of the important memorial buildings in the scenic area. It carries the memory and commemoration of revolutionary martyrs, constantly reminding people to remember history and cherish the current peaceful life. Its design is solemn and contains profound red revolutionary culture.
Sha Fei Memorial Hall
The hall houses the Leica camera donated by Bethune to Sha Fei, the wheels, saddles used by the Jin-Cha-Ji Pictorial Agency during the Anti-Japanese War, the film case for storing camera negatives, and the seals used by Sha Fei. These vividly show Sha Fei's outstanding contributions in the field of revolutionary photography.
Huang Qi Art Gallery
The gallery collects and displays many works of art by Mr. Huang Qi. Mr. Huang Qi has profound attainments in the fields of calligraphy and painting. His works embody a unique artistic style and profound cultural connotation, providing visitors with a feast of art.
Shuangfeng Lake
The lake water is clear and sparkling, setting off against the surrounding mountains and green trees, forming a beautiful natural picture. There are viewing platforms and leisure trails by the lake, where visitors can enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature.
Food
Shimen Gorge Grilled Fish
It is made of fresh local fish through unique marinating and grilling techniques. The fish skin is golden and crispy, the fish meat is tender and juicy, and with various spices and vegetables, it is fragrant and delicious.
Shuangfengshan Wild Mushrooms
Various wild mushrooms grow in the mountains around the scenic area, such as shiitake mushrooms, black fungus, hazel mushrooms, etc. These wild mushrooms are rich in nutrition and delicious in taste. They can be used for stir-frying dishes and making soups, with a strong mountain flavor.
Shuangfengshan Red Dates
The red dates here are large and plump, with a ruddy color and sweet taste. They are rich in various vitamins and minerals. They can be eaten directly, or used for making porridge, stewing soup, and making tea, with high nutritional value.
Surrounding Food
Near the scenic area, there are fried chickens from Chef Wang's Fried Chicken Shop, which are crispy outside and tender inside; Niu's Alkali Noodles Steamed Buns, with a chewy texture; Dechun Original Fresh Beer, with a mellow taste; Jixiang Wontons (Xinxing Road Store) with thin skins and large fillings; Xiaoli Noodle Restaurant with authentic-tasting noodles; Sanpang Handmade Noodles, which are smooth; Mr. Jiao Spicy Hot Pot, which is spicy and fragrant; Shangshang Banmian Restaurant (Shangzhuang Store) with spicy and delicious Banmian; Lamb Braised Noodles with delicious soup; Chen Xiaoer Anhui Banmian with a unique flavor. In addition, there are Warm Heart Dessert Shop and Youke Dessert Shop offering various delicious desserts.
Tickets
It is open to the public free of charge, and visitors can enter the scenic area freely for sightseeing.
Opening Hours
The scenic area is open all year round, with opening hours from 8:00 to 18:00 every day.
Tour Route
After entering from the gate of the scenic area, visitors can first go to the Hebei Provincial Martyrs Memorial Hall to learn about Hebei's revolutionary history and the deeds of heroes and martyrs; then come to the National Anthem Square to feel the birth process and great spirit of the national anthem; then visit the "The Republic Will Not Forget" Monument to remember revolutionary martyrs; then go to Sha Fei Memorial Hall and Huang Qi Art Gallery to appreciate works of art and feel the charm of art; then stroll to Shuangfeng Lake to enjoy the natural beauty and relax; finally, they can pay tribute to the tombs and memorial statues of various revolutionary pioneers to learn more about their life stories.
Transportation
- Bus: You can take bus No. 24, No. 25, or Tourist Bus No. 7 in the city to reach the scenic area directly.
- Self-driving: Starting from the urban area of Shijiazhuang, you can go to the scenic area via Huai'an Road, Shangzhuang Street, etc. There is a parking lot in the scenic area for the convenience of visitors to park.
Must-visit Attractions
- Hebei Provincial Martyrs Memorial Hall: The rich cultural relics and historical materials in the hall are an important window to understand Hebei's revolutionary history, with extremely high historical and cultural value.
- National Anthem Square: As one of the rare national anthem memorial squares in the country, its unique architecture and profound cultural connotation make people deeply feel the sacredness and solemnity of the national anthem.
- Shuangfeng Lake: A representative natural landscape in the scenic area, the beautiful scenery formed by the lake and mountains is a good place for leisure walking and relaxing.
Tour Suggestions
- It is recommended to spend half a day to a day visiting to fully visit various attractions and experience the historical culture and natural beauty of the scenic area.
- You can learn about the time of the guide service in the scenic area in advance and visit with the guide, which can help you better understand the stories and cultural connotations behind the attractions.
- Bring drinking water and some light food to replenish water and energy in time during the tour.
- Wear comfortable sports shoes to facilitate walking and visiting in the scenic area.
Notes
- The scenic area is a place to remember martyrs and inherit red culture. Please keep quiet, abide by the order of the scenic area, and do not make loud noises or play around.
- Take good care of the environment of the scenic area, do not spit or litter, and keep the scenic area clean and hygienic.
- When visiting the memorial hall and cultural relics, please do not touch the exhibits and abide by the regulations and prompts in the hall.
- When playing around Shuangfeng Lake, pay attention to safety, do not get close to the dangerous areas by the lake, and prevent accidental falling into the water.