Why go
- City in Hebei province, China.
- Served by Xingtai Dalian Airport (XNT).
History
Handan is a prefecture-level city located in the southwest of Hebei province, China. The southernmost prefecture-level city of the province, it borders Xingtai on the north, and the provinces of Shanxi on the west, Henan on the south and Shandong on the east. At the 2010 census, its population was 9,174,683 inhabitants of whom 2,845,790 lived in the built-up area made of 5 urban districts. By the end of 2024, the total resident population of the city is 9,182,100, and the urbanization rate of the resident population is 62.10%. Yongnian District in Handan and Shahe City in Xingtai have largely formed into a single conurbation.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320, 737) · 2 routes: Shanghai, Shanghai
- Huaxia G5 (CRJ-900) · 2 routes: Chongqing, Dalian
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A319) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Sichuan Airlines 3U (A319) · 1 route: Chengdu
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Xingtai Dalian Airport (XNT); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HDG has direct flights to 6 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Shanghai…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Handan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.