Anxin County Tourism

Hebei Baoding Anxin County — an ecological pearl of North China's water towns, integrating Baiyangdian, Lotus Grand View Garden, and Wangjiazhai Water Town, blending wetland scenery with folk culture. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour decodes the essence of water town culture, appreciating the perfect combination of wetland ecology and fisherman's life.

Baiyangdian Scenic Area Rating

366

Square Kilometers of Water Area

10+

Core Attractions

25+

Specialty Foods

Anxin Baiyangdian - Pearl of North China

Iconic natural landscape of Anxin County, the largest freshwater lake in North China, with vast waters, dense reeds, lotus flowers everywhere, known as "Pearl of North China" and "Jiangnan of the North"

Anxin County Three Days Two Nights Water Town Ecological Food Tour

Enjoy Baiyangdian water town scenery, admire Lotus Grand View Garden beauty, experience Wangjiazhai water town folk customs, taste Baiyangdian specialty foods

                        
Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights

                        
Main Destinations
Baiyangdian, Lotus Grand View Garden, Wangjiazhai Water Town, Cultural Garden, Fisherman's Wharf

                        
Suitable For
Water town enthusiasts, nature lovers, photography fans, food experiencers

                        
Per Person Budget
¥600-¥1000

Water Town Scenery

Baiyangdian · Lotus Grand View Garden · Anxin County Town

Trip Highlights

Morning take a boat tour of Baiyangdian's core waters to enjoy reed marsh scenery, afternoon visit Lotus Grand View Garden to admire lotus beauty, evening return to Anxin county town to taste local specialty foods.

Attraction Arrangements

Baiyangdian

National 5A-level tourist attraction, the largest freshwater lake in North China, composed of 143 lake marshes, with a water area of 366 square kilometers. The lake is covered with dense reeds, lotus flowers everywhere, abundant fish and shrimp, and numerous bird species, known as "Pearl of North China" and "Jiangnan of the North".

Lotus Grand View Garden

One of the core attractions of Baiyangdian, covering over 2,000 acres, gathering more than 300 varieties of lotus from around the world. When lotus blooms in summer, the scenery is spectacular, an ideal place for lotus viewing and photography.

Anxin County Town

Political, economic, and cultural center of Anxin County, built along the water with beautiful scenery, an important place for tourists to rest, taste local food, and learn about Anxin culture.

Practical Information

Accommodation Recommendations

Homestays within Baiyangdian scenic area
Hotels in Anxin county town
Water town characteristic inns

Food Recommendations

Whole fish feast
Baiyangdian salted duck eggs
Reed shoots
Corn cake stewed with small fish

Travel Tips

Pay attention to safety on Baiyangdian boats, wear life jackets
Best viewing period for Lotus Grand View Garden is June-August
Mosquitoes plentiful in water town, bring mosquito repellent

Water Town Folk Customs

Wangjiazhai Water Town · Reed Marsh · Fisherman's Wharf

Trip Highlights

Morning visit Wangjiazhai Water Town to experience fisherman's life and water town folk customs, afternoon take a boat through the reed marsh to enjoy natural scenery, evening go to Fisherman's Wharf to taste fresh aquatic products.

Attraction Arrangements

Wangjiazhai Water Town

Traditional water town village of Baiyangdian, villagers have lived by fishing for generations, with crisscrossing waterways, houses built along the water. You can experience fisherman's life, participate in fishing activities, and learn about water town culture.

Reed Marsh

Characteristic landscape of Baiyangdian, with vast reed areas, especially spectacular in autumn when reed catkins fly. Taking a small boat through them, you can experience the poetic beauty of "reed catkins flying like snow".

Fisherman's Wharf

Baiyangdian fishery wharf where fishermen trade fresh aquatic products. You can purchase freshly caught fish and shrimp, or enjoy the freshest aquatic food at the wharf restaurant.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Direct shuttle from Anxin county town to Baiyangdian pier
Main transportation within scenic area is by boat
Sightseeing boats connect various attractions

Ticket Information

Baiyangdian combo ticket: 185 yuan
Lotus Grand View Garden: 50 yuan
Wangjiazhai Water Town: Free
Reed Marsh boat ride: 80 yuan

Travel Tips

Wangjiazhai Water Town offers traditional fishing method experience
Pay attention to waterproofing equipment when photographing in reed marsh
Fisherman's Wharf is most lively in the early morning

Cultural Experience

Cultural Garden · Specialty Shopping · Return Trip

Trip Highlights

Morning visit Cultural Garden to learn about Baiyangdian's history and culture, experience red memories, afternoon browse specialty market to purchase Anxin specialty products, return at appropriate time.

Attraction Arrangements

Cultural Garden

Comprehensive cultural exhibition hall of Baiyangdian, showcasing Baiyangdian's natural ecology, history and culture, folk customs, and the deeds of the Yanling Team during the Anti-Japanese War through cultural relics, pictures, and physical objects.

Anxin Specialty Market

Distribution center for local specialty products, where you can purchase Baiyangdian salted duck eggs, lotus leaf tea, reed crafts, dried aquatic products and other local specialties, the best place to buy Anxin specialty products.

Anxin Cultural Square

Central square of Anxin county town, designed with water town culture as theme, featuring mass cultural activities and folk performances in the evening, an important window to understand Anxin culture.

Practical Information

Experience Activities

Fishing experience
Lotus pond picking
Reed weaving
Salted duck egg making

Specialty Recommendations

Baiyangdian salted duck eggs
Lotus leaf tea
Reed crafts
Dried aquatic products
Lotus root products

Return Guide

Anxin County about 50 km from Baoding urban area, 45-minute drive
Anxin Bus Station has buses to surrounding cities
Specialties can be purchased at scenic area or county town specialty shops

Must-Try Foods in Anxin County

Whole Fish Feast

Baiyangdian specialty banquet, using fresh fish from the lake, prepared through various cooking methods such as pan-frying, deep-frying, stewing, and boiling, creating dozens of fish dishes with delicious taste and unique flavor.

Baiyangdian Salted Duck Eggs

Local traditional famous product, made with free-range duck eggs from the lake area, cured using traditional techniques, with oily yolk, tender egg white, moderate saltiness, and unique flavor.

Corn Cake Stewed with Small Fish

Traditional fisherman's dish, cornmeal cakes stuck to the pot edge while small fish simmer in the pot, the cakes absorb the delicious fish broth, the fish is tender and flavorful, a representative delicacy of Baiyangdian.

Reed Shoots

Spring seasonal wild vegetable, harvested from tender reed shoots of Baiyangdian, with a refreshing fragrance and crispy tender texture, can be eaten cold or stir-fried, has the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat.

Anxin County Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Summer (June-August): Lotus in full bloom, most beautiful scenery
Autumn (September-October): Reed catkins flying, fish fat and crab delicious
Spring (April-May): Reeds turning green, pleasant climate

Must-Try Foods

Whole fish feast
Baiyangdian salted duck eggs
Corn cake stewed with small fish
Reed shoots
Other aquatic food

Budget Reference

Tickets: About 235 yuan (main attractions)
Accommodation: 120-220 yuan/night
Dining: 50-90 yuan/day
Transportation: About 40 yuan
Total: 600-1000 yuan

Common Questions

What are the characteristic landscapes of Baiyangdian? → Largest freshwater lake in North China, unique reed marshes and lotus lakes
Best viewing period for Lotus Grand View Garden? → Late June to mid-August, lotus blooming season
Where to find the most authentic Baiyangdian salted duck eggs? → Local specialty shops or Fisherman's Wharf
Transportation within the scenic area? → Mainly by boat, with sightseeing boats and small wooden boats available