Hebei's abbreviation is "Hebei" - the perfect integration of historical heritage and geographical features.
In this vast land of China, each province has its own unique cultural and geographical characteristics, and the simple but far-reaching abbreviation of "Hebei" represents Hebei Province, which is located in the North China Plain and has a long history and rich culture.
Hebei Province, abbreviated as "Hebei", is a provincial-level administrative region in China, with the provincial capital of Shijiazhuang City. Its name is derived from "Jizhou", one of the ancient nine states, and is recorded in ancient books such as "Chinese Lu Language" and "Historical Records", when Dayu ruled the water, the world was divided into nine states, and Jizhou ranked first in Jiuzhou, covering the main area of present-day Hebei Province. The word "Ji" itself contains profound cultural connotations, with the meaning of hope and expectation, symbolizing people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
Geographically, Hebei Province is located north of the Yellow River, east of the Bohai Sea, surrounding the capital Beijing, adjacent to Tianjin, and close to the Bohai coastline; It leans on the majestic Taihang Mountains in the west and borders Shanxi; The Yanshan Mountains in the north and the Zhangbei Plateau north of Yanshan are connected to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China. To the northeast, it is connected to Liaoning Province. This geographical location endows Hebei Province with rich and diverse geomorphological features, including plateaus, mountains, hills, plains, lakes and seashores, making it the only province in China that has a variety of topography and landform characteristics.
Hebei Province is not only one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, but also has a pivotal position in history. Since ancient times, "Yan Zhao Land" has been known for its generous and tragic people, here has given birth to a rich history and culture, such as the Warring States period of Zhao and Yan culture, many historical celebrities such as Qin Shi Huang, Tang Taizong and so on have a deep relationship with Hebei.
In addition, Hebei Province also has abundant natural resources and tourism resources, including the world cultural heritage Chengde Summer Resort and the surrounding temples, the famous Qinhuangdao seaside scenery, the majestic Taihang Mountain Scenic Area, as well as landmark attractions such as Zhengding, a thousand-year-old county, and Xibaipo, the holy land of revolution.
To sum up, "Hebei", as the abbreviation of Hebei Province, not only reflects the ancient and glorious historical background of this region, but also represents its unique and diverse geographical characteristics, and also embodies the people's beautiful hopes and expectations for this land. This simple word "Ji" carries the imprint of Hebei's profound cultural accumulation and the changes of the times from ancient times to the present, highlighting the enduring vitality and vitality of this hot land.