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5A-rated Palace of Nvwa Scenic Spot in She County, Handan, known for Northern Qi cliffside stone carvings, the Nvwa Pavilion suspended temple, and Nvwa sacrificial ceremonies.
The Palace of Nvwa Scenic Spot is a 5A-rated attraction in Suobao Town, She County, Handan City, Hebei Province. It covers about 5 square kilometers and includes the Entrance Area, Butian Garden, Butian Lake, the Palace of Nvwa, and Butian Valley. Its history dates back to the Han Dynasty, when a three-bay temple was first established. Today it preserves Northern Qi stone carvings, Tang Dynasty inscriptions, Song Dynasty brick walls, and Ming and Qing structures, along with woodlands, valleys, gardens, and water features. Key highlights include the Northern Qi cliffside stone carvings, the Nvwa Pavilion suspended temple, and the Nvwa sacrificial ceremonies. A suggested visit is around 4 hours; booking is manually confirmed by an advisor and passport entry is required.
Tourist attractions located in Suobao Town, She County, Handan City, Hebei Province
The Palace of Nvwa Scenic Spot (also known as the Nvwa Palace Scenic Area), located in Suobao Town, She County, Handan City, Hebei Province, covers an area of 5 square kilometers.
The scenic area consists of five main sections: the Entrance Area, Butian Garden (Garden of Mending the Heavens), Butian Lake, the Palace of Nvwa, and Butian Valley (Valley of Mending the Heavens). The site’s history dates back to the Han Dynasty, when a three-bay temple was first established. Today, it preserves a wealth of historical relics, including Northern Qi Dynasty stone carvings, Tang Dynasty inscriptions, Song Dynasty brick walls, and structures from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. These are complemented by natural landscapes such as woodlands, valleys, gardens, and water features. Three key highlights—the Northern Qi cliffside stone carvings, the main structure known as the Nvwa Pavilion, and the Nvwa sacrificial ceremonies—are particularly renowned. They are celebrated both domestically and internationally as the "World’s Foremost Collection of Cliffside Sutra Carvings," a "Suspended Temple" (an architectural marvel appearing to hang from the cliff), and a "National Intangible Cultural Heritage," respectively. The site serves as a vital base for the study of China’s ancestral culture.
On November 12, 1996, the Palace of Nvwa and its stone carvings were designated by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level (the fourth batch).
Renowned as the “World’s Foremost Collection of Cliffside Sutra Carvings,” these carvings are a key reason to visit.
The main structure is celebrated as a “Suspended Temple,” an architectural marvel that appears to hang from the cliff.
Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, the ceremonies reflect the site’s role in ancestral culture.
The site preserves Northern Qi stone carvings, Tang inscriptions, Song brick walls, and Ming and Qing structures, alongside woodlands, valleys, gardens, and water features.
On November 12, 1996, the Palace of Nvwa and its stone carvings were designated a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level (fourth batch).
Opening hours are subject to official notices.
Full refund before the advisor starts procurement. Once procurement has started or tickets have been issued, customer-initiated cancellations are non-refundable. If the supplier cannot fulfill the booking, the ticket amount and service fee are refunded in full; third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.
It is known for the Northern Qi cliffside stone carvings, the Nvwa Pavilion suspended temple, and the Nvwa sacrificial ceremonies, along with its historical relics and natural landscapes.
It is located in Suobao Town, She County, Handan City, Hebei Province.
A suggested visit is around 4 hours.
Booking is manually confirmed by an advisor. Bring your passport for passport entry, and note that third-party payment fees may apply.
You may cancel for a full refund before procurement starts. Once procurement has started or the ticket has been issued, the order is non-refundable unless HelloChinaTrip cannot fulfill it. Third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.
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