It is a major hub of the national railway network and is a fast-growing, prosperous city. Shijiazhuang is the intersection of the Beijing- Guangzhou , Shijiazhuang -Dezhou, and Shijiazhuang- Taiyuan railway lines and one of the centers of communications in China.
It is also known for its flourishing textile industry. Shijiazhuang actually is a small village, No one could have predicted that this small, unknown village would have developed rapidly into the modern capital city of Hebei Province. Nowadays it is the capital and main economic center of Hebei and a relatively important city in China. Shijiazhuang is the largest pharmarceutical base in China and is as well an important center in the textile, IT, manufacturing and chemical industries.
In , it was listed as one of the top 15 economic powers in China. According to the latest census figures, Shijiazhuang has a population of 2.
Shijiazhuang Tourism and attractions Shijiazhung is a young city in China. Although it's considered relatively young by Chinese standards, it has already made its mark in Chinese history. Though it is a relatively young city, it is located on fertile land that boasts splendid cultural history.
As such, Shijiazhuang is home to many significant cultural relics, such as the oldest stone-arch bridge in China, Zhaozhou Bridge, and one of China's three hanging temples Qiaoloudian Hall Bridge-Tower Hall. Moreover, the grand Taihang Mountain, which lies to the west, provide charming natural scenery.
