Handan, China is an incredibly historical city. Handan dates back many thousands of years ago. Handan was the capital of the Zhao Kingdom during the Warring Period. Handan has a very rich cultural history. It is famous for Chinese idioms, legends and folk arts such as Buddhist temple music. Shang Gu Wu dance with fans and drums is also a very popular art form in Handan. In nearby Yongnian County there is an original form of Tai Chi called Yongnian Tai Chi. There a few other interesting spots in Handan. Wahuang Palace this is the enshrinement for the Goddess of Sky-Patching according to Chinese legend. I did not see this place of interest but I sure wish that I did. Jingniang Lake also known as the pearl of the Taihang Mountains. Now I did visit this place and it is gorgeous. Handan also has some wonderful foods. One being donkey meat sausage tried it and I liked it. Congtai wine is also very delicious and famous in Handan. Handan is easy to get to by train from Beijing Xi railway station.
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