Handan, Prefecture-level city in Hebei, China.
Located in southern Hebei Province, Handan extends from the Taihang Mountains foothills to the North China Plain, forming a major transportation center.
Handan functioned as the capital of the Zhao state from 386 to 228 BCE, until the Qin dynasty forces conquered the region and established a commandery.
The city maintains 1,584 Chinese idioms and proverbs, making it a center for traditional language studies and classical literature exploration.
Handan Airport connects to 18 domestic cities, while the Beijing-Guangzhou railway line provides ground transportation through the industrial and agricultural regions.
The Cizhou kiln near Handan produces distinctive ceramics, continuing a tradition that spans multiple Chinese dynasties and influences modern pottery making.
Location: Hebei
Website: http://hd.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 36.61077,114.48571
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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