Editing Hebei (section)

==Culture==

===Language===
People speak dialects of [[Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]] across the Hebei, with most classified as part of the [[Ji Lu Mandarin]] subdivision of Chinese. Along the western border with [[Shanxi]], dialects are distinct enough for linguists to consider them as part of [[Jin Chinese|Jin]], another subdivision of Chinese. In general, the dialects of Hebei are similar to the [[Beijing dialect]], which forms the basis for [[Standard Chinese]] and the official language of the nation. However, there are also some distinct differences, such as the pronunciation of some words, made by [[entering tone]] syllables (syllables ending on a [[plosive consonant|plosive]]) in [[Middle Chinese]].

===Arts===
[[File:Bowl_(Wan)_with_Peony,_Chrysanthemum,_and_Prunus_Sprays_LACMA_M.73.48.101.jpg|thumb|A [[Ding ware]] bowl]]

Traditional forms of [[Chinese opera]] in Hebei include [[Pingju]], [[Hebei Bangzi]] (Hebei Clapper Opera), and [[Cangzhou]] [[Kuaibanshu|Kuaiban Dagu]]. Pingju is especially popular because it tends to use colloquial language which is easier for audiences to understand. Originating from northeastern Hebei, Pingju was influenced by other forms of Chinese opera such as [[Beijing opera]]. Traditionally Pingju has a ''[[Sheng (Chinese opera)|xiaosheng]]'' (young male lead), a ''[[Dan (Chinese opera)|xiaodan]]'' (young female lead), and a ''[[Chou (Chinese opera)|xiaohualian]]'' (young comic character), though it has diversified to include other roles.<ref>{{cite web |title=评剧、河北梆子|url=http://182.92.234.121:8081/project/res/public.html?ename=44zgxqwh&second=3.%E8%AF%84%E5%89%A7%E3%80%81%E6%B2%B3%E5%8C%97%E6%A2%86%E5%AD%90|website=中华传统文化数字资源库系统|access-date=2021-01-10}}</ref>

[[Quyang County]], in central Hebei, is noted for [[Ding ware]], a type of [[Chinese ceramics]] which includes various vessels such as bowls, plates, vases, and cups, as well as figurines. Ding ware is usually creamy white, though it is also made in other colors.

[[File:Donkey sandwich, Hejian style (20160220143311).jpg|thumb|Hejian-styled [[donkey burger]]]]

===Cuisine===
Hebei cuisine is typically based on wheat, mutton, and beans. The [[donkey burger]], originating from the cities of [[Baoding]] and [[Hejian]], [[Cangzhou]], is a staple in provincial cuisine and has spread into the two municipalities. Other dishes include local variants of [[shaobing]].

===Entertainment===
[[Beidaihe]], located near Shanhaiguan, is a popular beach resort.

===Architectural and cultural sites===
[[File:Phillipvn2.jpg|thumb|Section of the [[Great Wall of China]] at [[Jinshanling]]]]
[[File:Xumipagodazhengding.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Xumi Pagoda]] of [[Zhengding]], built in 636 AD]]
The [[Ming Great Wall]] crosses the northern part of Hebei, and its eastern end is located on the coast at [[Shanhai Pass|Shanhaiguan]] (Shanhai Pass), near [[Qinhuangdao]]. Informally known as the First Pass of The World, Shanhaiguan Pass was where Ming general [[Wu Sangui]] opened the gates to Manchu forces in 1644, beginning nearly 300 years of Manchu rule.

The [[Chengde Mountain Resort]] and its outlying temples are a [[World Heritage Site]]. Also known as the Rehe Palace, this was the summer resort of the Manchu [[Qing dynasty]] emperors. The resort was built between 1703 and 1792. It consists of a palace complex and a large park with lakes, pavilions, causeways, and bridges. There are also several Tibetan Buddhist and Han Chinese temples in the surrounding area.

[[File:避暑山庄小金山.jpg|thumb|[[Chengde Mountain Resort]]]]

There are Qing dynasty imperial [[tomb]]s at [[Zunhua]] ([[Eastern Qing Tombs]]) and [[Yi County, Hebei|Yixian]] ([[West Qing Tombs]]). The Eastern Qing Tombs are the resting place of 161 Qing emperors, empresses, and other members of the Qing imperial family, while the West Qing Tombs have 76 burials. Both tomb complexes are part of a [[World Heritage Site]].

The [[Zhao County|Zhaozhou]], or [[Anji Bridge]], was built by Li Chun during the [[Sui dynasty]] and is the oldest stone [[arch bridge]] in China. It is one of the most significant examples of pre-modern Chinese [[civil engineering]]. [[Baoding]], the old provincial capital, contains the historic Zhili governor's residence and the former court.

[[Xibaipo]], a village about {{convert|90|km|abbr=on}} from [[Shijiazhuang]] in [[Pingshan County, Hebei|Pingshan County]], was the location of the [[Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party]] and the headquarters of the [[People's Liberation Army]] during the decisive stages of the [[Chinese Civil War]] between May 26, 1948, and March 23, 1949. Today, the area houses a memorial site.<ref>{{citation |author=Kenneth Pomeranz |title=Musings on a Museum: A Trip to Xibaipo |date=July 22, 2010 |url=http://www.thechinabeat.org/?p=2384 |author-link=Kenneth Pomeranz}}</ref>