Graceful ancient pagodas highlight historic charm of Zhengding Ancient City

Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2025 shows the view of the Zhengding Ancient City in north China's Hebei Province. Zhengding Ancient City in north China's Hebei Province is home to numerous well-preserved Buddhist pagodas dating back to different dynasties, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage and architectural beauty. Over the decades, sustained efforts have been made to conserve and restore the ancient city, with a focus on protecting cultural relics while promoting tourism, allowing the historic legacy of Zhengding to be passed on in harmony with modern life. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2025, shows the Huata Pagoda at Guanghui Temple in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province. Zhengding Ancient City in north China's Hebei Province is home to numerous well-preserved Buddhist pagodas dating back to different dynasties, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage and architectural beauty. Over the decades, sustained efforts have been made to conserve and restore the ancient city, with a focus on protecting cultural relics while promoting tourism, allowing the historic legacy of Zhengding to be passed on in harmony with modern life. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2025, shows the Chengling Pagoda at Linji Temple in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province. Zhengding Ancient City in north China's Hebei Province is home to numerous well-preserved Buddhist pagodas dating back to different dynasties, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage and architectural beauty. Over the decades, sustained efforts have been made to conserve and restore the ancient city, with a focus on protecting cultural relics while promoting tourism, allowing the historic legacy of Zhengding to be passed on in harmony with modern life. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2025, shows the Sumeru Pagoda at Kaiyuan Temple in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province. Zhengding Ancient City in north China's Hebei Province is home to numerous well-preserved Buddhist pagodas dating back to different dynasties, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage and architectural beauty. Over the decades, sustained efforts have been made to conserve and restore the ancient city, with a focus on protecting cultural relics while promoting tourism, allowing the historic legacy of Zhengding to be passed on in harmony with modern life. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2025, shows the Lingxiao Pagoda at Tianning Temple in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province. Zhengding Ancient City in north China's Hebei Province is home to numerous well-preserved Buddhist pagodas dating back to different dynasties, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage and architectural beauty. Over the decades, sustained efforts have been made to conserve and restore the ancient city, with a focus on protecting cultural relics while promoting tourism, allowing the historic legacy of Zhengding to be passed on in harmony with modern life. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)