Baoding City Travel

Hebei Baoding - A National Historical and Cultural City with over 3000 years of history, the capital of the former Zhili Province during the Qing Dynasty. Known as the "Strategic Region of the Capital" and the "Southern Gate of the Capital", it is a tourism city integrating Zhili culture, water town charm, and Taihang Mountain scenery.

3000+
Years of City History
50+
Number of A-Level Scenic Spots
22190
Square Kilometers Area
1100万+
Permanent Population

Baoding City County Travel

Jingxiu District

Central urban area of Baoding, modern commercial core district

Wanbo PlazaJingxiu ParkBaoding MuseumBotanical Garden
Lianchi District

Central urban area of Baoding, historical and cultural core district

Ancient Lotus Flower PondZhili Viceroy's OfficeBell TowerDaci Pavilion
Mancheng District

Western urban area of Baoding, Han culture area

Mancheng Han TombLongmen LakePersimmon ValleyShenxing Persimmon
Qingyuan District

Southern urban area of Baoding, modern agricultural area

Ranzhuang Tunnel Warfare SiteGood Dream Forest WaterQingyuan Hot SpringCharacteristic Agriculture
Xushui District

Northern urban area of Baoding, industrial tourism area

Liulingzui Ancient Distillery SiteJuling Liulingzui Scenic AreaXushui Lion DanceCharacteristic Wine Culture
Zhuozhou City

County-level city in northern Baoding, Three Kingdoms culture area

Sanyi PalaceZhuozhou Film and Television CityYongji BridgeLu Clan Ancestral Hall
Dingzhou City

County-level city in southern Baoding, Zhongshan culture area

Dingzhou Kaiyuan Temple PagodaDingzhou Imperial Examination HallDingzhou Confucian TempleZhongshan Han Tomb
Anguo City

County-level city in southern Baoding, traditional Chinese medicine culture area

Medicine King TempleOriental Medicine CityDigital Traditional Chinese Medicine CapitalAnguo Medicine Market
Gaobeidian City

County-level city in northern Baoding, door and window industry area

Door and Window MuseumKaishan TempleZiquan RiverHigh-speed Rail New Town
Laishui County

County in northwest Baoding, eco-tourism area

YesanpoBaili GorgeYugudong CaveJuma River
Fuping County

County in western Baoding, red tourism area

Shanxi-Chaha'er-Hebei Border Region Revolutionary Memorial HallTiansheng BridgeLuotuowanGujiatai
Dingxing County

County in central Baoding, cultural ancient county

Ciyun PavilionGolden PlatformChangli Agricultural ParkDingxing Painting and Calligraphy
Tang County

County in western Baoding, hometown of Emperor Yao

Qingdu MountainTangyao Ancient TownXisheng GorgeQingxu Mountain
Gaoyang County

County in eastern Baoding, famous textile city

Gaoyang Textile MuseumBuli French School of Arts and CraftsGaoyang TowelTextile Trade City
Rongcheng County

County in eastern Baoding, Xiong'an New Area

Mingyue Zen TempleRonghe TowerXiong'an Citizen Service CenterClothing Industry
Laiyuan County

County in northwest Baoding, cool city summer resort area

Baishi MountainShipu GorgeAir GrasslandLaiyuan Great Wall
Wangdu County

County in central Baoding, hometown of Yao's mother

Yaomu MausoleumSun-style Tai Chi ChuanHometown of ChiliWangdu Hot Spring
Anxin County

County in eastern Baoding, core area of Baiyangdian

BaiyangdianLotus Grand View GardenCultural ParkGazi Village
Yi County

County in western Baoding, Qing Dynasty mausoleum area

Western Qing TombsLangya MountainYishui LakeYanxiadu Ruins
Quyang County

County in southwest Baoding, stone carving art area

Beiyue TempleXiude Temple PagodaDing Porcelain SiteStone Carving Industrial Park
Li County

County in southeast Baoding, fur industry area

Dasong PlatformLi County Fur CityLiushi TownLi County Chinese Yam
Shunping County

County in western Baoding, peach blossom viewing area

Yiqi MountainEmperor Yao TempleShunping Peach Blossom FestivalYaoshan Wang Family Manor
Boye County

County in southern Baoding, modern agricultural area

Yan Yuan Ancestral HallBoye ParkSeedling BaseBoye Pear
Xiong County

County in eastern Baoding, Xiong'an New Area

Song-Liao Ancient TunnelXiongzhou Black PotteryBaiyangdian Hot Spring CityPackaging Industry

Baoding City Three Days Two Nights Capital Region Cultural Tour

Visit the Zhili Viceroy's Office to experience Qing Dynasty official culture, explore Baiyangdian to enjoy the water town charm, ascend Yesanpo to admire the Taihang Mountain scenery, pay respects at the Western Qing Tombs to understand Qing Dynasty mausoleum culture, and taste Baoding cuisine to feel the charm of the capital's strategic region.

Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Zhili Viceroy's Office, Baiyangdian, Yesanpo, Western Qing Tombs, Langya Mountain
Suitable for
History and culture enthusiasts, natural scenery admirers, red tourism seekers, food explorers
Budget per person
¥600-¥1800
01
Ancient City Exploration
Cultural Tour of Zhili Viceroy's Office and Ancient Lotus Flower Pond
Highlights

Visit the Zhili Viceroy's Office in the morning to understand Qing Dynasty official culture, then visit the Ancient Lotus Flower Pond and Daci Pavilion in the afternoon. Stroll around the Yuhua Road commercial area in the evening.

Attractions
Zhili Viceroy's Office
National 4A-level scenic spot, China's most complete surviving provincial-level yamen from the Qing Dynasty. It is said that "one Viceroy's Office tells half the history of the Qing Dynasty", having witnessed the reigns of eight emperors: Yongzheng, Qianlong, Jiaqing, Daoguang, Xianfeng, Tongzhi, Guangxu, and Xuantong.
Ancient Lotus Flower Pond
National 4A-level scenic spot, one of China's Top Ten Famous Gardens. Originally built in 1227 AD (the 22nd year of Genghis Khan's reign), with the pond as the main body and the Linyi Pavilion as the center, it forms a unique landscape of a garden within a lake and a lake within a garden.
Daci Pavilion
One of the Eight Ancient Scenes of Baoding, originally built during the Yuan Dynasty. It is the tallest ancient building in Baoding, standing 31 meters high. Climbing the pavilion offers a panoramic view of the ancient city of Baoding, earning it the reputation of "City Pavilion Reaching the Clouds".
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Hotels around Yuhua Road
  • Baoding City Center Business Hotels
  • Boutique Hotels near Ancient Lotus Flower Pond
Food Recommendations
  • Donkey Meat Burger
  • Baiyunzhang Steamed Buns
  • Huaimao Pickles
  • Bingtanghulu (Candied Haws)
Travel Tips
  • Recommended to hire a guide at Zhili Viceroy's Office for historical explanations
  • The Ancient Lotus Flower Pond is most beautiful in summer when lotus flowers bloom
  • Daci Pavilion offers excellent views from its height
02
Water Town and Taihang
Natural Scenery Tour of Baiyangdian and Yesanpo
Highlights

Visit Baiyangdian in the morning to experience the water town charm, then head to Yesanpo in the afternoon to admire the beautiful scenery of the Taihang Mountains. Experience local folk performances in the evening.

Attractions
Baiyangdian
National 5A-level scenic spot, the largest freshwater lake on the North China Plain. It consists of 143 lake depressions, famous for its lotus flowers, reeds, and waterbirds, known as the "Pearl of North China" and the "Jiangnan of the North".
Yesanpo
National 5A-level scenic spot, integrating majestic mountains, clear waters, strange gorges, and wonderful springs with cultural relics and historic sites. It includes attractions such as Baili Gorge, Yugudong Cave, and Longmen Tianguan, known as a "Shangri-La".
Baili Gorge
The core scenic area of Yesanpo, composed of three gorges: Haitang Valley, Shixuan Gorge, and Scorpion Gully, with a total length of 105 Chinese li. Famous for its unique erosion canyon landform, it enjoys the reputation of "The First Gorge under Heaven".
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • About 1-hour drive from downtown to Baiyangdian
  • About 2-hour drive from Baiyangdian to Yesanpo
  • Recommended to charter a car or join a one-day tour
Ticket Information
  • Baiyangdian ticket 40 yuan + boat ticket
  • Yesanpo Baili Gorge ticket 115 yuan
  • Yugudong Cave ticket 65 yuan
Visiting Tips
  • Beware of sun and mosquitoes at Baiyangdian in summer
  • Wear comfortable shoes for hiking in Yesanpo
  • Can experience boating, rafting, and other activities
03
Red Sites and Ancient Relics
Cultural Tour of Western Qing Tombs and Langya Mountain
Highlights

Pay respects at the Western Qing Tombs in the morning to understand Qing Dynasty mausoleum culture, climb Langya Mountain in the afternoon to commemorate revolutionary martyrs, and visit the Mancheng Han Tomb before returning.

Attractions
Western Qing Tombs
UNESCO World Heritage Site, National 4A-level scenic spot. The burial site of four emperors starting from the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, including Tailing, Changling, Muling, and Chongling. It is one of the most complete and grandest surviving imperial mausoleums in China.
Langya Mountain
National 4A-level scenic spot, famous for the heroic act of the Five Warriors of the Eighth Route Army who fought the Japanese invaders and jumped off the cliff. It is a national patriotic education base. The peaks are steep and resemble wolf's teeth, hence the name.
Mancheng Han Tomb
A National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. The tombs of Liu Sheng, Prince Jing of Zhongshan of the Western Han Dynasty, and his wife Dou Wan. Precious cultural relics such as the Jade Burial Suit Sewn with Gold Thread and the Changxin Palace Lantern were unearthed here. It is one of China's top 100 archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
Practical Information
Itinerary
  • Western Qing Tombs visit about 3 hours
  • About 1-hour drive from Western Qing Tombs to Langya Mountain
  • Langya Mountain visit about 2.5 hours
  • Mancheng Han Tomb visit about 1.5 hours
Food Map
  • Yi County Millstone Persimmon
  • Mancheng Strawberry
  • Baiyangdian Stewed Mixed Fish
  • Laishui Walnut
  • Anguo Medicinal Cuisine
Souvenir Recommendations
  • Baoding Donkey Meat Products
  • Huaimao Pickles
  • Anguo Chinese Medicinal Herbs
  • Yishui Inkstone
  • Quyang Stone Carvings

Must-Try Foods in Baoding City

Donkey Meat Burger

Traditional Baoding snack, featuring cooked donkey meat stuffed inside a crispy, baked bun. The bun is crispy, the donkey meat is fatty but not greasy, with a rich aftertaste. It is the representative food of Baoding.

Baiyunzhang Steamed Buns

A century-old brand in Baoding, founded in 1919. The buns have thin skin and generous fillings with a unique flavor. It is one of the representative traditional snacks of Baoding.

Huaimao Pickles

Traditional Baoding specialty, founded in 1671 AD (the 10th year of the Kangxi reign). Various vegetables are pickled with sweet wheat paste, resulting in bright color, strong fermented aroma, and crispy, tender texture.

Baiyangdian Stewed Mixed Fish

A specialty of Baiyangdian. Made with various wild fish from the lake, stewed with local specialties like lotus leaves and lotus seeds. The dish is delicious and nutritious.

Bingtanghulu (Candied Haws)

A traditional Baoding snack. Hawthorns are skewered on bamboo sticks and dipped in malt syrup, which hardens quickly in the wind. Sour and sweet, it is a common winter snack in northern China.

Yi County Millstone Persimmon

A specialty fruit of Yi County, named for its shape resembling a millstone. Golden-yellow in color with orange-yellow flesh, sweet and juicy. It is a national geographical indication protected product.

Anguo Medicinal Cuisine

A specialty of Anguo. Based on local traditional Chinese medicinal herb resources, it combines medicinal herbs with ingredients to create healthy dishes with health benefits.

Baoding City Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • April-May: Warm spring, new green reeds at Baiyangdian
  • June-August: Summer, can escape the heat at Yesanpo and Baishi Mountain
  • September-October: Clear autumn weather, lotus flowers in full bloom at Baiyangdian
  • November-March: Winter, can experience hot springs and snow activities
Must-Experience Activities
  • Learn about Qing Dynasty official system at Zhili Viceroy's Office
  • Boat tour through the reed marshes at Baiyangdian
  • Hike Baili Gorge at Yesanpo
  • Pay respects at the imperial tombs of the Western Qing Tombs
  • Commemorate revolutionary martyrs at Langya Mountain
  • Taste Baoding Donkey Meat Burger
  • Experience traditional Chinese medicine culture in Anguo
  • Admire stone carving art in Quyang
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: Approximately ¥200-¥400
  • Accommodation: ¥150-¥300 per night
  • Food: ¥80-¥150 per day
  • Transportation: ¥100-¥250 (including inter-county travel)
  • Shopping: ¥200-¥700 (Anguo herbs, Quyang stone carvings, etc.)
  • Total: ¥600-¥1800 (excluding large shopping expenses)
Frequently Asked Questions
  • History of Zhili Viceroy's Office? → The highest military and political office of Zhili Province during the Qing Dynasty.
  • Area of Baiyangdian? → 366 square kilometers, the largest freshwater lake in North China.
  • Origin of the name Yesanpo? → The terrain gradually rises from south to north, divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower slopes.
  • Which emperors are buried in the Western Qing Tombs? → Yongzheng, Jiaqing, Daoguang, Guangxu.
  • The story of the Five Warriors of Langya Mountain? → During the Anti-Japanese War, they bravely jumped off a cliff to cover the retreat of the main force.
  • Characteristics of Baoding Donkey Meat Burger? → Round baked bun stuffed with donkey meat, crispy outside and tender inside.
  • Status of Anguo as the Medicine Capital? → The largest distribution center for traditional Chinese medicine in northern China.