From recreation to flood control, dams play an important role in society. Organize an outing to Huangbizhuang Reservoir Wetlands and learn how and why it was built.
You'll have no end of sightseeing choices in Shijiazhuang. Huangbizhuang Reservoir Wetlands is a good place to begin here, but there are lots of other worthwhile sights to experience. Zhongshan Ancient City Sites, and Zhongshan Ancient Capital are not far from the man-made water barrier and and will cap off your day nicely.