Things to do in Yi County

No. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Baoding

Yishui Lake

Yishui Lake is located 30 kilometers southwest of Yixian County in Baoding. It is an artificial lake built in the 1950s by taking advantage of the surrounding towering mountains. The water surface area is 27 square kilometers, and the depth can reach 48.5 meters. It meets the national second-level water quality standard. The south side of the lake is connected to Langya Mountain, the north side is Zijingguan, the west side is Wufengzhai with an altitude of 1283 meters, and the east side is Jiulong Mountain. Yishui Lake locks the water in the upper reaches of Yishui River and collects it to form a lake. The water quality is clear and pure. The surrounding environment of Yishui Lake is beautiful and the scenery is pleasant. Since it was opened as a tourist scenic spot in the 1990s, it has been known as the "Little Guilin in the North" because its scenery is comparable to that of the Li River.

No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Baoding

Western Qing Tombs

Home to the Mausoleum of the Qing emperors Yongzheng, Jiaqing, Daoguang, Guangxu, and several emperors, princes and princes is Qingling Xiling which is located in Yi County, Baoding, Hebei Province. There is grand cemetery architecture and temples featured throughout complimented by exquisite Shinto sculptures. Inside the mausoleum you will see the luxurious details of the magnificent interior decoration that is sure to please your eyes. Just outside a large number of pine trees were planted within the Mausoleum Park which is currently known as a venerable ancient pine forest. While visiting you will be able to learn and understand the history of Qingling Xiling.

No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Baoding

Langya Mountain

Langya (Wolf's Tooth) Mountain is located in Baoding in the western part of Yi County. It is part of the Taihang Mountain range and is some 45 kilometers away from Yi Town. This mountain is dangerously steep. It gets its name because its peak is so sharp and pointy, resembling the tooth of a wolf. Langya Mountain has borne witness to many of history's tales and legends, among which, the tragic story of five Eighth Route Army soldiers who sacrificed their lives in a bloody battle against the Japanese. Visitors who come to Langya Mountain these days will find themselves faced with a majestic mountain landscape full of trees. While they are here, they can also take the opportunity to remember the five brave martyrs who sacrificed themselves defending their homeland.

No. 2 of Night Attractions in Baoding

Lianxiang Taihang Water Town

Lianxiang Taihang Water Town of Yixian County, Baoding City, is a good place to experience the folk customs and taste the country cuisine. There are a lively folk culture square and cultural food street with a variety of folk snacks. The traditional 12 workshops in the town include: oil mill, potato noodle workshop, hot pepper workshop, pickle workshop, liquor shop, etc., using traditional production methods and techniques to produce food with local characteristics. There are nice gifts for your friends and family.

No. 6 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Baoding

Shuǐpǔgōu Scenic Area

Shuipugou Scenic Area is located in Niwapu Town, Yi County, Baoding, 110 kilometers away from Baoding City, about 2 hours by car. There are rivers, streams and waterfalls in Shuipugou Attraction. The river is like a jade belt, the spring water is clear as jade, the stream has the sound of a royal pendant, and the waterfall has the posture of flying. The Attraction is densely forested, vines are entangled, and green mountains are continuous. Going up along the stream, the canyon is deep and winding. A waterfall rushes down along the mountain stream, and the falling water splashes layers of water mist and waves, like the hazy spring drizzle, as described by Xu Xiake, a traveler in the Ming Dynasty: "The cliff waterfall is as long as a cloth, turning like a tilt, and evenly forming a curtain."

Langya Mountain Five Heroes Memorial Hall

Qing Xiling - Tailing Tomb

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The Palace Museum

The Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is also the symbol of ancient China. When you are in the majestic and orderly high walls and deep courtyards, you can truly feel its former glory. ▲The long history has left behind large-scale precious buildings and countless cultural relics, which have also become the main attraction of visiting the Forbidden City today. ▲Classic attractions: The Forbidden City Corner Tower is a polygonal building with a convex plane on all four sides. It is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing. The roof has three layers. The upper layer is a hip roof with vertical and horizontal intersections. It is composed of a gable roof with flowing water on two slopes and a hip roof with four slopes. Because there are nine main ridges on this roof, it is called the Nine-ridge Hall. ▲Sundials are divided into two types according to their installation principle: equatorial and horizontal. The sundial installed using the equatorial principle is called an equatorial sundial. The key points of its production are that it must have a time plate, a latitude arc and a gnomon. When operating, the time plate must be parallel to the equatorial plane of the earth, the gnomon must be in the same direction as the earth's axis, and the shadow cast by the gnomon on the gnomon is the desired time. ▲The Treasure House is located in the Ningshou Palace area. It has a rich collection of treasures, including Buddhist supplies, ornaments, daily utensils, and treasures for appreciation. Among them, the red coral lion about 14 cm high, the Dongzhu court beads about 130 cm long, and the gold "Fengtianzhibao" seal are all rare treasures. ▲The Clock and Watch Museum is located in the Fengxian Hall in the palace. Most of the clocks on display are British products, but there are also clocks from other countries such as France and Switzerland. In addition to the timing function, these clocks are decorated with figures, birds, beasts, flowers, etc., which can also make various different movements. They are very delicately made. Among them, the copper-plated gilded writing clock, the copper-plated gilded enamel gourd-top fishing and woodcutting farming clock, and the copper-plated gilded rotating flower running man rhinoceros carrying clock are very rare.

Qianfu Mountain Forest Park

Qianfoshan Forest Park, located 16 kilometers northwest of Yi County, is a provincial forest park with a total area of ​​more than 20,000 mu, a forest coverage rate of 65%, an average altitude of 1,122.6 meters, and three main gullies. There are 5 gullies with a diameter of nearly 5 kilometers in the Attraction, each of which has springs flowing down the river and different scenery, each with its own characteristics. There are more than 40 waterfalls of various sizes in the Attraction, and the high waterfall has a drop of 40 meters. At an altitude of 1,100, there are 2 springs that have been flowing for thousands of years without freezing, which can be called the magic spring of Qianfoshan. Local people say that drinking the magic spring water often can make people live a hundred years, and using the magic spring water to decoct medicine can cure all diseases.

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Universal Beijing Resort

Beijing Universal Studios is a highly anticipated theme park destination, including Universal Theme Park, Beijing Universal CityWalk, and two resort hotels. It features brand new selected Attraction and includes popular entertainment facilities and attractions from Universal Theme Parks around the world. ▲Universal Studios Beijing: Blending Chinese cultural elements to create a unique experience, it has seven theme Attraction, 37 rides and entertainment facilities and landmark attractions, 24 performances, 80 Dining and 30 retail stores.  ▲Minion Land: It is a colorful world full of joy! At this moment, these naughty Minions are walking around the streets, ports and city centers, having fun all over the world without restraint! At the same time, Gru is also recruiting soldiers for the Minions Army, so hurry up and sign up at Gru's house! ▲The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Here you can leave the ordinary world behind and experience the wonderful rides and endless magical adventures, which will lead you step by step into a thrilling and interesting magical world! ▲Transformers Metrobase: This is a Cybertron-style base, which is transformed by Transformers the size of a city. If you are ready to become an agent, then accept Optimus Prime's recruitment, join the Beijing Nest Force, fight side by side with the Autobots, and fight against the Decepticons to protect the earth! ▲Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness: This is an ancient place like a paradise, and also a legendary place that combines the beauty of nature and craftsmanship. Come here to explore your own Kung Fu! There's also Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood, and Waterworld waiting for you to explore! ▲The Universal Studios Grand Hotel The Universal Studios Grand Hotel is located at the entrance of Universal Studios Beijing and offers Hollywood-themed accommodation and the privilege of Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance; NUO Resort Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the entrance. Guests can enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and spa center (NUO SPA). Guests can also enjoy Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance. Both hotels combine themed features with high-end facilities to create an immersive vacation experience.