Shùlù

Shulu lies on the plains of central Hebei. Its name was adopted in the Tang period, and the county later belonged to Qizhou under the Yuan and Ming. The district became known for working hides and leather: shops and workshops supplied goods ranging from sheepskin coats to harness and boots. This craft grew from Ming beginnings into a flourishing trade during the Qing, making the local market a meeting place for merchants and artisans.