Zhao County (Zhaoxian), a historic town called Zhaozhou in the past, is located in the southwest of Hebei province 40 km southeast of the provincial capital Shijiazhuang, and 280 km south of Beijing. Its total land area is 675 km2 and total population is around 550,000. There are many historical sites in Zhao County, including the Anji Bridge, Yongtong Bridge, Tuoluonijing Tower (陀罗尼经幢), and Bailin (Cypress Grove) Temple (柏林寺). The county is also famous for its agricultural products: snowflake pears (xuehua pear), asparagus, and wheat.

Geography

Zhao Xian is located in the middle of North China Plain; its elevation is fairly low and topography fairly flat.

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Climate

Notable residents