Tangxian Travel
Tangxian County, Baoding, Hebei - a place where natural scenery blends with red culture, featuring Qingxu Mountain, Xisheng Gou, and the Bethune-Kotnis Memorial Hall, integrating Taoist culture and revolutionary spirit. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour decodes the essence of its landscape and culture, showcasing the perfect combination of natural wonders and red memories.
Tangxian County 3 Days 2 Nights Natural Scenery Red Culture Tour
Tour Qingxu Mountain Taoist sacred site, explore the natural wonders of Xisheng Gou, visit Bethune Memorial Hall for red memories, taste Tangxian Jujube and other specialty foods.
Visit the Qingxu Mountain Taoist sacred site in the morning, explore Taoist architecture, and feel the religious culture. Explore the natural scenery of Xisheng Gou in the afternoon, and return to Tangxian County Town in the evening to taste local specialty foods.
- Homestays near Qingxu Mountain Scenic Area
- Hotels in Tangxian County Town
- Xisheng Gou Resort
- Tangxian Jujube
- Wild Mountain Vegetables
- Farmhouse Free-range Chicken
- Corn Cakes
- Qingxu Mountain trails are steep, comfortable hiking shoes recommended
- Temperatures inside Xisheng Gou are lower, bring a jacket
- Respect Taoist culture, follow religious site rules
Visit the Bethune-Kotnis Memorial Hall in the morning to learn about the internationalist spirit and feel the red culture. Visit the Taoist Culture Village in the afternoon to experience folk customs. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xiushuiyu in the evening.
- Tourist shuttle lines from Tangxian County Town to various attractions
- Bethune Memorial Hall is close to the county town
- Sightseeing car service available at Qingxu Mountain Scenic Area
- Qingxu Mountain: 60 RMB
- Xisheng Gou: 50 RMB
- Bethune Memorial Hall: Free
- Xiushuiyu: 30 RMB
- Guided tour recommended at Bethune Memorial Hall for deeper historical understanding
- Participate in traditional culture experience activities at Taoist Culture Village
- Xiushuiyu is suitable for family leisure activities
Visit the Jujube Planting Base in the morning to learn about Tangxian specialties and experience picking. Shop at the specialty market in the afternoon to purchase Tangxian specialty products. Return at an appropriate time.
- Jujube picking experience
- Taoist culture learning
- Traditional handicraft making
- Farmhouse food making
- Tangxian Jujube
- High-quality Walnuts
- Wild Mushrooms
- Dried Wild Mountain Vegetables
- Taoist culture handicrafts
- Tangxian County is about 70 km from Baoding city center, about 1.5 hours by car
- Tangxian Bus Station has buses to surrounding cities
- Specialty products can be purchased at county town specialty shops or scenic areas
Must-Try Foods in Tangxian County
Tangxian Jujube
A local specialty, with thick, sweet, and nutritious flesh. Can be eaten fresh or processed into dried jujubes, jujube wine, etc. It is a beloved healthy food among locals.
Wild Mountain Vegetables
Various wild vegetables picked from the mountainous areas of Tangxian County. They are delicious and nutritious, with varieties like bracken, bitter vegetables, and dandelion, reflecting the gifts of nature.
Farmhouse Free-range Chicken
Made with free-range chickens from mountainous areas, cooked using traditional methods. The meat is firm and delicious, and can be prepared in various ways like stewing or braising.
Corn Cakes
A traditional farmhouse staple food, made with fresh cornmeal, crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a rich corn flavor. Best enjoyed with wild mountain vegetables.
- Spring (Apr-May): Flowers blooming, pleasant climate
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Cool canyons, summer resort
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Jujubes ripe, colorful forests
- Tangxian Jujube
- Wild Mountain Vegetables
- Farmhouse Free-range Chicken
- Corn Cakes
- Walnut Products
- Tickets: About 140 RMB (main attractions)
- Accommodation: 100-180 RMB/night
- Meals: 40-70 RMB/day
- Transportation: About 35 RMB
- Total: 550-900 RMB
- What are the features of Qingxu Mountain? → North China Taoist sacred site, known as the "Little Wudang of the North"
- Does the Bethune-Kotnis Memorial Hall require reservation? → Groups need reservation, individual visitors can enter directly
- What season is best for Tangxian Jujube? → Autumn, September-October, when jujubes are ripe
- Who is Xisheng Gou suitable for? → Suitable for tourists who enjoy outdoor activities and natural scenery