Highlights
- 广府城，又称永年城，是位于中国河北省邯郸市永年区的一座古城，也是明清广平府府治、永年县县治（1958年前）所在地。城址位于永年区东南60公里处的永年洼中，永年洼面积28平方公里，而古县城坐落于延伸至湖中的半岛上。
- Best season: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. 邯郸 sits in Hebei — allow 2–3 hours on site plus travel time.
- Tickets are around ¥60; book ahead on public holidays when daily caps apply.
Highlights walk-through
2–3 hours — Enter early (within 30 min of opening) to stay ahead of tour groups; the main viewpoint is busiest between 10:00 and 14:00.
0.5h
Gate & visitor centre — pick up a map, check the shuttle/boat timetable
1–2h
Main viewpoint or signature sight — the photo everyone comes for
1–2h
Secondary circuit (temples, lanes, boardwalks or cable car)
0.5h
Exit & local lunch — try a regional speciality in the village or city
What to know
Getting there
Most visitors base themselves in 邯郸 and visit on a half-day or full-day trip. Use the Chinese name (广府古城) in a taxi app — drivers rarely read English.
Insider tips
- Carry your passport — many ticketed sites in Hebei require real-name booking for foreigners.
- Avoid the first three days of the October Golden Week and the Spring Festival rush if you value quiet.
Where to stay
Book a hotel near the 邯郸 rail station for easy onward travel; expect ¥280–750/night for a comfortable double.