Zhangjiakou
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 36,861.56 square kilometres (14,232.33 sq mi), divided into 17 counties and districts. The built-up area, made of Qiaoxi, Qiaodong, Chongli, Xuanhua, Xiahuayuan Districts, is largely conurbated, with 1,413,861 inhabitants in 2020 in an area of 5,266 km2 (2,033 sq mi). In 2024, the registered population of the whole region is 208.896 million.
Getting to Zhangjiakou
- 01Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport
Served by a few domestic destinations, mainly Shijiazhuang as well as Guangzhou, Shanghai and Xiamen.
- 02Taizicheng Railway Station
- 03Zhangjiakou Railway Station
Worth seeing
- 01Dajing Gate
- 02Zhangjiakou Museum
- 03Xuanhua Museum
Established on 18 October 2006, it is a state-owned museum affiliated to the Xuanhua District Cultural and Tourism Bureau.
Things to do
- 01Cuiyunshan International Resort
- 02Genting Resort Secret Garden
- 03Wanlong Paradise Resort
Where to eat
Roast Lamb (烤全羊). A signature dish of northern Hebei, often served with cumin and chili. Youmian Wowo (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.
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