Visiting Jiningyi, Zhangjiakou: Experiencing the unique charm of historical culture and convenient transportation guide

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Jiming Ancient Post Station is located in Jimingyi Village, Jimingyi Township, Huailai County, Hebei Province. It is an ancient postal building complex built in the Yuan Dynasty. This historically significant building has witnessed nearly 800 years of vicissitudes. It was once an important hub on the key route to the west of Beijing, not only shouldering military, political, and economic responsibilities, but also serving as a key communication center during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is known as the "World's First Post Office".

Main Attractions
Ancient City Walls: From the ancient city walls, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire ancient city, feeling the weight and vicissitudes of history. A walk around the city walls takes about 40-50 minutes, a journey that will take you to every inch of the ancient city.

Commandery (He Family Courtyard): This courtyard witnessed the escape of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu in 1900, leaving behind precious footprints. Today, it still retains the historical traces of that time, leaving people with endless aftertaste.

Taishan Temple, Wenchang Temple, Chenghuang Temple, etc.: These ancient temples carry profound historical background and cultural connotations. Walking among them, you can almost hear the echoes of history and feel the atmosphere of ancient culture.

Caishen Temple and Wenchang Palace: Guan Gong and Confucius are enshrined here, a place where faith and culture blend. Tourists can pay their respects here and seek spiritual comfort and peace.

Transportation Guide
To go to Jimingyi from Huailai County, you can take bus No. 304. The fare is 5 yuan/person for a single journey, and there is a bus every 20 minutes. On the return journey, you can wait for bus No. 304 at the drop-off point, or take a passing bus back to the county town, the fare is also 5 yuan/person. If you are coming from Zhangjiakou, you can take the high-speed rail or train to Xiahuayuan District, and then transfer to bus No. 304 in Xiahuayuan Station to Jimingyi.

Accommodation Arrangements
In Jimingyi Ancient City, you can experience the original old-fashioned atmosphere. It retains local characteristic architecture, folk snacks, and performances. Although the commercialization level is low, the slight infrastructure construction can still meet the basic needs of tourists. If you choose to stay in Huailai County, it is recommended to stay near "Wanyue Life Plaza". This area is well-developed, with convenient transportation and accommodation, and concentrated shopping malls, making it perfect for shopping and leisure.

Travel Tips
Visitors arriving after the end of September should bring warm clothes, as the temperature may be low in the morning and evening. When visiting the ancient city, it is recommended to arrange at least half a day to ensure that you can fully experience and appreciate every scenery here. In addition, the main road for visiting the ancient city can be directly navigated to "Jimingyi Ancient Stage", which is the liveliest place in the ancient city and where various performances are held.