# Tianjin/Jizhou

Jizhou（蓟州), officially known as Jizhou District (蓟州区), is a district of Tianjin.

## Get in
### By train

There are two main railway stations in Jizhou. Both stations have services to and from Beijing, but if you’re coming from Tianjin’s central districts, you can only take the train to the north station. The train from Beijing takes between 44 and 90 minutes to reach Jizhou while the train from Tianjin Railway Station takes around 2 to 2½ hours.
* 39.993953117.3629531 Jizhou Railway Station (蓟州站), Nanzhan Road (南站路) (bus no. 533 connects the station to the district’s urban area). Until 2018, this station was known as Jizhou South Station. (updated Jul 2024)
* 40.026806117.3979442 Jizhou North Railway Station (蓟州北站), 1 Huochezhan Road (火车站路1号) (bus nos. 294, 530, 533, 539, Jizhou Bus 2, Jizhou Bus 4, Jizhou Village Bus 7, Jizhou Bus 48, Jizhou Bus 49, Jizhou Bus 50, Jizhou Bus 54, Jizhou Village Bus 18, Tourist Bus 11, Tourist Bus 48 and the Cheshenjia Tourist Bus). This station has a more central location than Jizhou Railway Station. (updated Jul 2024)

### By bus

* 40.03525117.3621063 Jizhou Bus Terminal (蓟州客运站), 196 Renmin West Street (人民西大街196号), ☏ +86 22 29168558. Jizhou’s main long-distance bus station also serves as the main hub for the district’s local bus network. Public buses from other parts of Tianjin also tend to terminate here. The fastest and most direct buses from central Tianjin are bus nos. 187 and 188, which depart from the bus terminals on the north and south sides of Tianjin Railway Station (Tongsha Bus Terminal and Tianjin Railway Station Public Bus Terminal). (updated Jul 2024)

## See

* 40.192395117.5513921 Baxianshan National Nature Reserve (八仙山国家级自然保护区, Eight Immortals Mountains National Nature Reserve), Xiaogang Village North, Xiaying Town (下营镇小港村北) (get a long-distance bus to Jizhou Bus Station, then catch bus no. 291 and get off at the Xiaogang Village Entrance (小港村口); after alighting from the bus, you will need to either get a motorized pedicab or walk 3.5 km north to get to the entrance of the nature reserve; the last bus back to Jizhou Bus Station departs at 15:00 from the nearby Limutai Scenic Area), ☏ +86 22 22711033 (enquiries), +86 22 22711340 (ticket sales and complaints), tjbxs168@163.com. As of August 2021, the nature reserve is temporarily closed due to geological disturbances; normal opening hours are 08:00-17:00. The nature reserve takes it name from the Baxianshan Mountains, a mountain range consisting of 19 peaks. The highest peak is Juxian Peak (聚仙峰), which stands 1052 meters above sea level, making it the second highest land formation in Tianjin. ¥45 (entrance ticket), sightseeing vehicle (¥50).
* Dule Temple40.044167117.3966672 Dule Temple (独乐寺), 41 Wuding Street (武定街41号) (take bus nos. 530, 535, 536, Jizhou 25, Jizhou 3, Jizhou 9, or Tourist Bus 11 - most of these buses can be caught from the Jizhou Bus Station), ☏ +86 22 29142904, +86 22 29142907. 08:00-18:00 (May-Oct), 08:00-17:00 (Nov-Apr). The Dule Temple is one of the best preserved ancient Buddhist temples in China and a major tourist attraction in Jizhou District. It was originally established during the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt in the year 984 AD during the Liao Dynasty. It consists of two wooden buildings: the gate building known as Shanmen (山门) and the Guanyin Pavilion (观音阁), which contains a 16-meter-high statue of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion. ¥33 to visit the Dule Temple only; ¥50 for a combo ticket including not only the Dule Temple, but also the Jizhou Confucian Temple, the Luban Temple and the White Pagoda Temple.
* 40.248373117.4419513 Huangya Pass (黄崖关长城 (huángyáguānchángchéng)), Huangyaguan Village, Xiaying Town (下营镇黄崖关村) (the easiest way to get here from downtown Tianjin is take a direct bus to Huangyaguan Village from Tongsha Bus Station (located near Tianjin Railway Station) - there are four buses per day taking about 2.5 hours and costing ¥48 per passenger; if you're already in Jizhou District, take bus no. 3), ☏ +86 22 22718106, hygcc@163.com. 08:00-17:00. Huangya, means "yellow cliff". The pass on the Great Wall of China takes this name from the yellowish hills and rocks nearby. Originally built in 557 AD, the Huangya Pass was repaired for the first time in the Ming Dynasty with bricks and for the second time in 1985. In 1986 it was listed as a key heritage protection site of Tianjin City. Now it is also a patriotic education and national defense education base of Tianjin. Besides, since 1999, there have been special tourism activities held here such as the-International Field Marathon. With various forms of water towers along the walls, and the "PhoenixTower" - the largest tower of the Great Wall and the most unique "Baguaguan Castle", Huangya Pass is like a library of the Great Wall. 3025m of the Huangya Pass section of the Great Wall have been restored along with 20 water towers and a water pass. This section has several features: Strong: With its walls and towers built on a mountain ridge with an average altitude of 738m, the Huangya Pass is really overwhelming. To the east there is the cliff, and in the west, there are crags. It winds its way across mountains like a dragon. Thrilling: On the mountains with peaks rising one higher than another, the Great Wall jumps its way up and down as a linkage between the cliff and the crags. Since the mountains are steep, the steps are very high. In some sections, it looks like the wall is running straight up or down. When you look down, you will feel dizzy at the sight. Beautiful: On Huangya Pass, you will be able to enjoy both mountain scenery and waterfalls and springs. Ancient: The ancient walls were first built 1400 years ago and are well preserved well today. Overall, worth a visit for its water run-off controls, well-preserved towers, challenging hiking and striking scenery. ¥85.
* 40.147287117.5043084 Jiulongshan National Forest Park (九龙山国家森林公园, Nine Dragons Mountains National Forest Park), Xiangyu Village North, Chuanfangyu Town (穿芳峪镇果香峪村北) (take a train to Jiuzhou North Railway Station or a bus to Jizhou Bus Station; then catch the Cheshenjia Tourist Bus (车神架旅游专线) and get off at the Jiulongshan National Forest Park bus stop; it's a 2.5 km walk from the bus stop to the ticket office), ☏ +86 22 29742069, jlsfpark@163.com. 08:00-17:00. A sprawling national park centered around the Jiulongshan Mountains. Notable sights within the park include Baozang Temple, Shangxin Pavilion, Longquan Cave, Huanghua Ridge (the highest peak in the park) and Wanglong Peak (the second highest peak). ¥40 (entry ticket), ¥50 (tour guide), ¥5 (parking fee); adults over 70 and children under 1.2 meters can enter the park for free.
* 40.083333117.2666675 Panshan Scenic Area (盘山风景名胜区), Lianhualing Village, Guanzhuang Town (官庄镇莲花岭村) (take Jizhou Bus 28 from Jizhou Bus Station or Tourist Bus 11 from Jizhou North Railway Station), ☏ +86 22 29828186 (enquiries), +86 22 29821719 (complaints), +86 22 29821814. Panshan or Mount Pan is a famous mountain noted for its scenery and its many Buddhist temples. standard adult tickets are ¥75, tickets for persons aged 60-69 and children aged 6 to 18 are half price, children under 6 and seniors over 70 enjoy free entry. (updated Jul 2024)

## Do

* 40.062728117.2854621 Panshan Ski Area (盘山滑雪场), Intersection of Panshan Avenue and Yanshan West Street (盘山大道与燕山西大街交汇处) (take a train or long-distance bus to Jizhou District, then take Jizhou Bus 58 or Tourist Bus 11), ☏ +86 22 29767777, +86 22 82718888. A dilapidated ski park for beginners to experience snow sports for the first or second time.There are several bunny hills strewn with the bodies of fallen beginners slow to pick themselves up, posing serious collision hazards. Entrance and ski equipment rental costs only ¥5. If you need clothing, gloves goggles, helmet, or an instructor, rental costs will be charged and deducted from the ¥200 entrance deposit. Snowboard rental costs ¥50. During the summer months, the ski field offers other activities such as grass sledding, horse riding and go-kart racing. Located in the outer lying north of Tianjin and about 2 hours from Beijing. ¥5 minimum. (updated Jan 2019)