Zhao County (Zhaoxian) (), a historic town called Zhaozhou () in the past, is located in the southwest of Hebei province southeast of the provincial capital Shijiazhuang, and south of Beijing. Its total land area is and total population is around 550,000. There are many historical sites in Zhao County, including the Anji Bridge, Yongtong Bridge, Tuoluonijing Tower (), and Bailin (Cypress Grove) Temple (). 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.
Administrative Divisions
Towns: Zhaozhou (), Fanzhuang (), Beiwangli (), Xinzhaidian (), Hancun (), Nanbaishe (), Shahedian ()
Townships: Qiandazhang Township (), Xiezhuang Township (), Gaocun Township (), Wangxizhang Township ()
Climate
Notable residents
Li Qi (Tang Dynasty poet) Li Yangbing, Tang Dynasty man of letters Tie Ning