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Prefecture-level city in Hebei, People's Republic of China
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Zhangjiakou (张家口; Zhāngjiākǒu) is a major city in northwestern Hebei. It is a modern year-round resort area with world-class ski resorts, hotels, and infrastructure. Zhangjiakou is also known for its refreshing summer climate, rolling grasslands, and wind farms, making it a popular destination for road trippers and outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Grassland Sky Road offers breathtaking scenery, while the Great Wall at Dajingmen showcases the city’s long history.
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大境门
A gate in the Great Wall, famous for its dangerous terrain. In ancient China, Zhangjiakou was a ghetto of several ethnic groups near the Mongolia Grassland, a place of military importance. It also plays an important part in the transportation and trade between Han and Mongolia people. The unique geographical location turns to beautiful landscape. Man of letters in ancient times were attracted to the gate.
张家口市博物馆
A comprehensive museum about the city of Zhangjiakou. In the courtyard stands a monument dedicated to Chinese and allied soldiers who died during World War II.
宣化博物馆
Established on 18 October 2006, it is a state-owned museum affiliated to the Xuanhua District Cultural and Tourism Bureau.
翠云山国际旅游度假区
密苑云顶乐园
Includes Genting Snow Park (云顶滑雪公园), which is one of the venues for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
万龙度假天堂
烤全羊
A signature dish of northern Hebei, often served with cumin and chili.
莜面窝窝
A signature dish of Zhangjiakou made from oat flour. The dough is hand-rolled into small cone shapes and steamed until soft. It is usually eaten with a dipping sauce, minced meat, or pickled vegetables. The dish has a light nutty flavor and chewy texture, representing the hearty northern cuisine of Hebei’s mountain region.
羊杂汤
A hearty local soup made with lamb offal, ginger, and spices — especially popular in winter.
By road
It is connected to Beijing, the rest of Hebei and Shanxi by the Xuanda and Jingzhang expressways, and Inner Mongolia by National Highway 207.
By train
There is a high speed rail link from Beijing North Station to Zhangjiako. It continues on to Hohhot and Botou in Inner Mongolia.
The urban area of Zhangjiakou is relatively large, and the main attractions are located in Chongli District and the city center.
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