Baoding Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Baishishan World Geopark Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Baishishan scenic area
Only 3 hours from Tianjin and you be in a picturesque place with breathtaking view.
📍It is located in Baoding city.
Mountains are incredible there! There are several pathways along the mountains, according to the level of climbers. Third way is the most difficult, but covers very beautiful spots. You are free to use anything you like.
The cable car is available in the park.
The most famous attraction is a glass walkway, there you will see the beauty not only around you, but also the landscape under your feet 😉.
✅Working hours: from 8:00 am till 16:00 pm
✅Entrance ticket: 98 rmb (for the glass walkway need to pay separately).
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Beijing Self-Drive 3 Hours | Entering the 21-Degree Summer of Baishi Mountain|||
|||.Beijing Self-Drive 3 Hours | Entering the 21-Degree Summer of Baishi Mountain🌲|||After spending a long time in the bustling city, we always hope for a place where we can see a variety of styles and witness different terrains and landforms. There is such a remarkable mountain near Beijing, grand and majestic, situated at the northernmost end of the Taihang Mountains, named for its abundance of white marble. It is the 【Hebei Laiyuan Baishi Mountain】
👉Baishi Mountain Geopark, the choice for summer cooling and mountain climbing
👉Located at the northernmost end of the Taihang Mountains, with a unique white marble peak forest landform
👉The mountain is tall, the head of the Taihang, with a long mountain ridge line, offering a rich variety of routes at the summit
👉High altitude, the peak of Buddha's Light is 2096 meters, with a high vegetation coverage rate, a natural oxygen bar, offering a unique coolness
【Itinerary】
🚗Self-drive
Baishi Mountain is located in Laiyuan County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. Depart from Beijing at 12:00 - arrive at 【Baishi Mountain Scenic Area】 around 15:00, covering approximately 210 kilometers, a 3-hour drive (if a day trip is not enough, it is recommended to stay overnight)
🏕️Accommodation
After arriving at Baishi Mountain, take the cable car from the east gate to the 【Freedom Family Campsite】 inside the scenic area to check in (accommodation includes tickets and round-trip cableway). In the afternoon, take beautiful photos at the campsite, then wait for the sunset, and get up at 5:00 the next morning to watch the sunrise at the campsite. It must be said that the sunrise and sunset at the campsite were a great surprise!
⛰️Mountain Climbing (with detailed route map 2️⃣)
Route: Three routes, almost parallel, on the upper, middle, and lower parts of the mountain, with different heights and sceneries
🧡Feihu Gorge Route (altitude 1600 meters)
The cliff cafe and double-deck glass corridor are here; walking from the east gate's Leek Garden down the mountain, or climbing up from the God of Taihang to the east gate, this route has cable cars at both ends, and you can choose based on your physical strength; a level view of the mountain forest
💙Shuangxiong Stone Route (altitude 1900 meters)
Flat sections, rock wall plank roads; overlooking the entire mountain forest
💚Buddha's Light Peak Route (altitude 2096 meters)
A physically challenging route, with not much scenery along the way, the summit is the head of the Taihang
1️⃣After breakfast at the campsite at 7:30 in the morning, take a short rest
2️⃣At 9:00, walk for 10 minutes from the campsite to Xiangyun Gate and then to Leek Garden to start climbing
3️⃣We chose the 【Shuangxiong Stone-Feihu Gorge Tour Line】, the whole loop took about 6 hours, and we could see almost all the attractions
4️⃣Around 13:00, arrive at 【Nature's Corner Cafe】
5️⃣After a one and a half hour break, start descending the mountain at 14:30
6️⃣At 16:00, take the cable car to Leek Garden, then go to the campsite to collect luggage
7️⃣At 16:30, take the cable car (or scenic area bus) to the east gate of the scenic area
8️⃣Return to Beijing at 17:00
⚠️Note: There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening on the mountain, with the lowest temperature around 11 degrees Celsius.
Baishishan
Baishishan, located 15 kilometers south of the city of Laiyuan County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, is at the northernmost end of the Taihang Mountains, consisting of more than 100 peaks of varying heights and relatively independent from each other, with the main peak at an altitude of 2096 meters. During the Warring States period, the ridge divided Yan and Zhao, and during the Liao and Song dynasties, one mountain divided two countries.
Baishishan is named for the white marble scattered across the mountain, characterized by marble karst peak forest landforms, representing a new type of peak forest landform in China. Baishishan has a large and tall body, with fewer curves, more edges and corners, large height differences, and high density, featuring 'three tops, six platforms, nine valleys, and eighty-one peaks,' with the main ridge line extending over 7000 meters. The highest peak is the dragon's head rising northwest of the North China Plain.
In 2004, the Baishishan scenic area was rated as a national scenic area by the National Tourism Administration and as a national forest park by the State Forestry Administration. On September 18, 2006, the Laiyuan Baishishan and Laishui Yesanpo National Geoparks, in joint application with the Beijing Fangshan National Geopark, were approved by UNESCO as a World Geopark. On February 25, 2017, the National Tourism Administration announced that after evaluation by the National Tourism Resources Planning and Development Quality Evaluation Committee, the Baishishan scenic area was rated as a national 5A-level tourist attraction.
Bai Shi Mountain | The Little Huangshan of the North, a view at every step
⛰️I've always wanted to visit Bai Shi Mountain, and taking advantage of the Women's Day, I got a half-price ticket The scenery truly lives up to its reputation, with almost a view at every step, and every angle is different. I was basically taking photos all the way.
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📖Bai Shi Mountain: World Geopark, 5A-rated scenic area. Located in the core area of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, it belongs to Laiyuan County, Baoding City. The Buddha Light Summit is the highest point of Bai Shi Mountain, with an altitude of 2096 meters, and is the foremost peak of the Taihang Mountains.
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📍Navigation: Bai Shi Mountain Scenic Area
🎫Ticket: Full price 130💰
🚍Scenic Shuttle: Mandatory round-trip shuttle bus in the scenic area 60💰
🅿️Parking: Parking lot at the entrance 10💰
🧭Trail: 20240310 Bai Shi Mountain, starting from the bus stop at the mountain top in the scenic area, some routes are under maintenance, the total distance is 7.43km, with an ascent of 267m, and the road conditions are very good.
💡Route: Some routes are still under repair in spring, and a few scenic spots were not reached. However, the scenery is still fantastic. Walking clockwise from the parking lot on the mountain, the plank road winds around the boulders, which can be a bit scary for those who fear heights. The southern peaks are looming, and along the mountain edge, there are several towering boulders, which are great for taking photos. At every turn, there is almost always a good spot for photography, so observe more and look back often for surprises. The largest precipice of the Taihang Mountains is not open, and the road to the Buddha Light Summit on the north side is also under maintenance. On the way back, I went to and from the Buddha Light Summit via the small plank road, and the continuous steps can be a bit tiring.
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⚠️Tips:
1️⃣Bring more food and drinks, as the prices for simple meals on the mountain are relatively high, and there may be no seats available during busy times;
2️⃣In areas such as the cliff plank road, strictly adhere to the regulations, do not cross the plank road to walk on mountain paths at will, to ensure personal safety;
3️⃣Bai Shi Mountain has different scenery in each season, and it's worth visiting once every season, the sunrise and sunset must be very nice.
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Baishi Mountain Hot Spring Resort, Central China Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Baoding Huayuan Town, Baoding Huayuan.
"Picking Wei Wei, Wei also stopped. The return to the home, the age is also no end." Super like the name "Pick". Wuyuan Huazhong Town has a Caiwei Garden. It is not for anything else. I just fell in love with the name. When I walked into the Caiwei Garden, I was more than happy.
is actually a Taihang Mountain Station, Green Valley Modern Agriculture Park, which consists of Pigeon Court, Jinjiyuan and vegetable growing areas. The pigeons in the Caiwei Garden are not afraid of people at all, and they are screaming to welcome us. The flowing stream, the flowers by the fence, the ancient wells and the grinding discs, the pumpkin carts on the side of the road, the gratifying vegetables... are a quiet and beautiful pastoral picture!
Here, you can experience the fun of picking up radishes and picking cherries. You can have a photo with cute pigeons, arrogant peacocks, or play a pumpkin game with your friends... ...If you have time, you may wish to have a friend of three or five, and go to the town of Huawei in the town of Caiwei.
Huazhong Town, Caiwei Garden | It is said that my favorite in Huazhong Town is the Caiwei Garden. It is so beautiful to be a happy farmer here. The first time I saw such a big pumpkin, just like entering the fairy tale world, the vegetables in the garden, the pumpkin is ripe yellow, the cherry tomato is the harvest of red, the beans are full of green, the eggplant is noble. Purple, full of harvest. And the tomatoes and carrots are very sweet. I have eaten a lot. I also watch chickens, pigeons, and peacocks in the garden. It is very interesting to watch. It is also very good to pick them with family and friends.
This year's May Day holiday was held at the Baishi Mountain Hot Spring Resort in Wuyuan, Hebei.
During the May Day period, the White Rock Mountain Hot Spring Resort prepared a variety of special events for everyone to experience, and the most impressive thing for me was the Huazhong Town Kite Festival.
When I saw a lot of special three-dimensional "small animal" kites floating in the sky, I really felt like I suddenly crossed into a magical "fairy" world to see if you like it too. What?
When you are in the natural hot springs, you will suddenly see a group of Ancient Beauty wearing traditional Chinese clothes in front of you. After a series of complicated rituals, add a delicious Chinese medicine soup to the hot springs. Will you think that you suddenly passed through time and space?
Actually, this is the "Baihualin Hot Spring Valley" of the "Baishishan Hot Spring Resort" in Wuyuan, Hebei Province. The "Spa and Soup" event for all guests during the May Day holiday is held from 3 pm to 4 pm. The whole "hot spring and soup ceremony" ceremony is both novel and interesting. Don't you want to come and experience it yourself?
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Spring Outing Memoir | Beijing Day Trip, hurry to Baoding Citywalk this weekend
| Beijing Day Trip, hurry to Baoding Citywalk this weekend. As one of the historical cities next to Beijing, Baoding is really super suitable for a weekend day Citywalk
Whether by self-driving or high-speed train, you can easily finish the tour in one day and return home at night.
First stop: Governor's Office of Zhili
In the center of Baoding, the Governor's Office of Zhili is nestled among the bustling traffic of Yuhua West Road. Stepping into the yamen, you immediately feel cut off from the worldly hustle and bustle outside, sensing the ancient charm.
Gray tiled roofs, small traditional Chinese gable and hip architectural style, small windows painted with red peonies, a few green leaves dabbed with green paint, contrasting with the solemn and stately style of the yamen, creating an ancient and classic beauty.
'A governor's yamen, a half-volume reflection of Qing history,' walking deeper along the central axis of the yamen is like exploring into the depths of a certain period of history, where you can not only learn about the ancient official culture from the couplets and plaques but also trace back the history of the land of Yan and Zhao in the contrast between ancient and modern times.
Second stop: Catholic Church
Coming out of the governor's mansion, strolling a few hundred meters east along Yuhua West Road, you'll find the Catholic Church, which is easy to miss if you're not paying attention. The Catholic Church is very photogenic; although not as magnificent as the Xishiku Church in Beijing, its appearance is also beautiful and dignified.
Third stop: Daci Pavilion
Zhenjue Temple is a thousand-year-old ancient temple, not very large, but very charming, known as 'the towering pavilion of the city,' with the saying, 'If you haven't been to Daci Pavilion, you haven't been to Baoding.'
In the square in front of the gate, groups of elderly people play chess and practice Tai Chi, and the marketplace is full of life.
Time flows through the streets, history is etched on the bricks and tiles, a thousand years quietly pass over the bluestone slabs, and the wind chimes under the eaves tinkle with the breeze. Once you step in, you feel the light shift of time, and the years are peacefully still.
Fourth stop: Ancient Lotus Pond
If the Governor's Office of Zhili represents the typical northern official building style, then stepping into the Ancient Lotus Pond, facing the rockery built of Taihu stones, you get a sense of the southern garden screen wall.
At dusk, the Ancient Lotus Pond is serene and quiet. Small courtyards surrounded by water, with pavilions, mountains, and towers, are scattered and staggered.
In mid-March, there are no lush flowers and vines, no endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky, but sitting by the pond, when the sunset's willows cast their reflections into the water, the sparse shadows make one feel as if in 'the misty and flowery March of Yangzhou.'
The architectural style of the Zhili Library is different from the pavilions and towers elsewhere in the courtyard, with red carved railings and gray bricks and tiles exuding a modern atmosphere. The windows of the second-floor loft face the direction of the setting sun, and reading here, the words may also carry a bit more tenderness.
Do not miss the delicacies:
Donkey meat Huoshao
Beef covered cake
Ps: For girls, 'er zhao er' (two liang of beef and two liang of cake) is usually enough, boys can have more
Exploring the Governor's Office of Zhili: A Blend of History and Culture
Exploring the Governor's Office of Zhili: A Blend of History and Culture.
Zhili, the elegant name for the area that is now mostly Hebei province, once held the core status of the capital region during the Ming and Qing dynasties, covering present-day Beijing, Tianjin, most parts of Hebei, and some areas of Henan and Shandong. Baoding, the location of the Governor's Office of Zhili, undoubtedly played a pivotal role in the annals of history. Today, when we mention this city, donkey meat sandwiches may be the first thing that comes to mind, but in fact, Baoding's historical glory still shines brightly. One only needs to set foot on this land to deeply feel it.
The Governor's Office, established during the Qing Dynasty, is known as 'a microcosm of half of Qing history.' It is divided into three routes: east, central, and west, with the central route being the main one. It is sequentially arranged with the main hall, secondary hall, official residence, and inner house, forming a typical ancient government office complex. Now, it has been transformed into a thematic museum, mainly displaying the culture of ancient government offices, and provides a detailed introduction to the historical knowledge of the official system, duties, and ranks. The cultural relics and utensils in the museum are mainly from the Qing Daoguang period, among which the earliest white-glazed Luohan is particularly attractive to many tourists for stamping.
It is worth mentioning that during the Spring Festival, Baoding's major museums launched a stamp collection for gift exchange activity. By collecting a certain number of stamps, visitors can exchange them for exquisite gifts. Deep in the east route, in the small building that once served as the old office of the provincial government, tourists can receive a special passport for free and also stamp it there, leaving their own footprints.
Among all the Governors of Zhili, Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang were undoubtedly the most outstanding. It was here that they promoted the Westernization Movement, established schools, founded translation offices, built steamships, and organized the navy. Although the course of history did not develop entirely according to their plans, the Governor's Office of Zhili undoubtedly sowed the seeds for modern China's transformation. As we look back on the tumultuous changes of modern China, the Governor's Office of Zhili is undoubtedly a historical landmark not to be missed.
Baoding Two-Day One-Night Itinerary (Part One)
Many people go from Beijing to Baoding for an extreme commando day trip, but actually strolling through Baoding slowly, a two-day and one-night journey will give you a different feeling.
❤️ The main attractions in Baoding are quite concentrated, so it's easy to visit, allowing everyone to have a deeper understanding of Baoding. Next, I will share my two-day and one-night Baoding itinerary with you all~
👣 Let's talk about the route for day 1:
Zhili Governor's Office - Baoding Cathedral - West Street
💰 Ticket prices:
Zhili Governor's Office: 30 yuan
Cathedral: Free
West Street: Free
🚗 Transportation:
Depart from Beijing to Baoding station.
On day 1, all destinations are within the city and can be reached on foot. It's 1.6km from Baoding station to the Governor's Office, 250m from the Governor's Office to the Cathedral, and a 320m walk to West Street.
🍜 Food:
Near the Governor's Office is the Beehive Ice Cream
There are some food shops on West Street where you can eat while strolling
Anjia Beef Covered Biscuits, Donkey Meat Huoshao, and others are very famous
🎈 Souvenirs:
Recommended are the Donkey Meat Huoshao fridge magnets, available for sale at both the Governor's Office and West Street
Baoding Zhili Governor's Office
The Zhili Governor's Office, also known as the Zhili Governor's Department, is located at No. 301 Yuhua Road, Lianchi District, Baoding City, Hebei Province, covering an area of 30,000 square meters. It is a well-preserved provincial yamen from the Qing Dynasty in China. The original building was built in the Yuan Dynasty, and it was the Baoding Prefecture Yamen in the early Ming Dynasty. It was changed to the Daning Dusi Office during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, and it was changed to the Canjiang Office in the early Qing Dynasty. In the eighth year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1730), after a large-scale expansion, the Governor's Office was officially established. It has gone through the eight emperors of Yongzheng, Qianlong, Jiaqing, Daoguang, Xianfeng, Tongzhi, Guangxu, and Xuantong, and it can be described as a microcosm of the history of the Qing Dynasty.
The Zhili Governor's Office faces south to the north and is a small hard mountain building with a typical northern yamen architectural style. Its layout is strictly built according to the Qing Dynasty's regulations on provincial yamen, with a front dynasty and back bedroom layout. The entire building complex is divided into three parts: the east road, the middle road, and the west road. Each road is a multi-entry Siheyuan layout, similar to the Forbidden City in Beijing.
The Zhili Governor's Office has a total of 74 Zhili governors with 99 terms, such as Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, Yuan Shikai, and Fang Guancheng. In the third year of Xuantong in the Qing Dynasty (1911), the Zhili governor was abolished. The Zhili Governor's Office is known as 'a governor's yamen, half of the Qing history is depicted'.
Zhili Governor's Office
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Lianxiang Taihang Water Town Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
A 4A-level cultural town hidden in the county! Recommended by locals!
Every time I want to go out and play, but don't have enough time to go far, I will come here for a walk. This is my third time here~ There are new changes every time 4️⃣
Hometown Taihang Shuizhen 🕹️Located in Yi County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, it is a cultural and tourism town built with Taihang rural style. It is a place where you can see mountains and water and remember your hometown.
🎫: Free🆓 There are paid attractions inside
🕘: 8:30-20:00
🕹️: Opposite to the government of Angezhuang Township, Yi County, Baoding City
🅿️: There is a tourist parking lot in the scenic area, parking is charged
🍮: The snacks in the scenic area are discouraged, and the overall price is high! 🈶There are also roadside stalls and small restaurants, mostly noodles and snacks. There are biangbiang noodles, pulled noodles, and donkey meat in buns, etc.😋
Taihang Water Town
Hometown Love - Taihang Water Town
I always hear friends around me talking about Taihang Water Town. It feels like a man-made landscape, not as beautiful as natural scenery, so I've never been interested in visiting this spot.
I've passed by twice, and today I decided to go in and take a look. The parking fee is 10 yuan, and there are some free parking spots on the side of the road, no charge when it's not peak season.
First is the grand entrance of the scenic area, quite impressive, the environment is well done, antique, suitable for taking ancient costume photos. A river surrounds Taihang Water Town, I guess this is where the name comes from.
I heard from people around me that during the Spring Festival, there are many tourists, and the water town is full of shops for eating and shopping, of course, there are also crafts that are common throughout the country.
There are two streets in the water town, with a small canal in the middle, small bridges and flowing water, pavilions, towers, and shops on both sides, with tourists weaving in and out, a good Jiangnan water town scenery.
This attraction, in Beijing's Gubei Water Town, would cost more than 100 yuan, RMB, but here it's free to stroll around.
Walking around the ancient town, it takes about an hour. Near the edge of the ancient town, there is a children's amusement park, Corn Adventure Island, and a residential area nearby.
The prices are a bit expensive, but mostly acceptable, beef noodles 15 yuan, hot and sour noodles 15 yuan.
By the way, the lights will be on at night, the night view is absolutely charming.
Eat, drink, play, one-stop service.
So close, so beautiful, on the weekend, let's travel to Hebei.
Baoding| Taihang Water Town| A cultural town hidden in the county
| Taihang Water Town| A cultural town hidden in the county. Taihang Water Town, with its simple and rustic architectural style, the old wooden doors are heavy and vicissitudes, pushing open the memory gate of childhood, every courtyard, yellowing New Year pictures, old press wells are wide and emotional. Walking into Taihang Water Town, return to the 'slow life' from inside to outside.
Address➡️: 50 meters southeast of Angezhuang Township Government, Yi County, Baoding City, Hebei Province
Play time: 3-4 hours, half a day is enough
Tickets🏷: Free
Business hours:
8:00-21:00 (Friday to Sunday)
8:00-20:00 (Monday to Thursday)
Play strategy:
✅The small town by the mountain and the water also has a good night view, which is another flavor compared to the daytime. You can choose to go to the small town in the afternoon and enjoy the night view by the way.
✅There is a parking lot in the town, 10 yuan or 15 yuan is not limited in time. If you stay nearby that day, you can choose a nearby hotel or homestay, and you can walk to the water town.
✅You can prepare a set of Hanfu for your child or yourself. Under the small town bridge, running water, and ancient buildings, it seems to be a time travel
✅If you want to taste delicious food, come to this long and charming snack street. There are many types of snacks, not only the special snacks from the Taihang Mountain area, but also the flavors of Shaanxi, Yunnan, Sichuan and other places across the country. , One shop and one product, original taste, small snacks and small portions are sold, and the taste is matched with the taste of the diners
✅There are various workshops in the town: noodle workshop, oil workshop, vermicelli workshop, chili workshop, pickles workshop, wine workshop, yogurt workshop, vinegar workshop, sweet rice wine workshop, tofu workshop, pastry workshop, etc.
✅Walking on the street, you can also enjoy the unique skills of street acrobats. The artists in traditional costumes speak the language of making a living by selling arts in the past
In May, the parent-child trip in May,
came to Baoding Taihang Water Town,
coincides with the opening of the township Taoyuan,
the courtyard full of pastoral and rural atmosphere,
green spread, flowers bloom,
Talk to each little flower,
Knock a happy rainbow,
to every grass,
release nature in nature,
happy is as simple as that.
Lianchi College Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Baoding's Spring Story
#springblossom
Witnessing the beauty of spring is never enough! This time, I visited Baoding city. Went to the most popular tourist attraction in Baoding called Lianchi College. It's good for photo-taking and strolling around with family. Some people also took pre-wedding photos here, since it has super romantic ambience. There are many kinds and colors of flower here that makes you feel the vibe of !
Opens daily from 08.00 AM to 17.30 PM, but I prefer to come in the morning (exactly 08.00 would be best!). Recommended time to visit: 1-2 hours.
Pretty as Expected! 🌼🌷
Who doesn't love the #springblossom ambience? Here is one of the best area to enjoy the flowers blooming in Baoding. Aside of its beauty, this attraction also has many good historical buildings. Ticket entrance for adults is also quite reasonable, only 30 RMB per person.
📍 Lianchi College
Yuhua West Road no. 246 Lianchi District, Baoding, Hebei Province.
How to reach this place?
✨ Take Baoding city bus number 61, 4, or 39.
✨ Take online taxi, and input 'Lianchi College' on the destination column.
Journey ~ Hebei Baoding Lotus Pond Academy
The ancient Lotus Pond, one of the top ten famous gardens in China, covers an area of 35,000 square meters. The ancient Lotus Pond was initially built by Zhang Rou, the king of Runan in the Yuan Dynasty, from 1227 to 1234, during the end of the Jin Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, and was a private garden at that time. In the Ming Dynasty, it was changed to a government garden, known as the 'Water Mirror Office'. During the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, the Lotus Pond Academy was built; during the Qianlong period, it became the emperor's palace, forming twelve scenes, namely: Chunwu Slope, Huanan Yanbei Grass Hall, Wanjuan Tower, Gao Fen Pavilion, Wanhong Pavilion, Zao Yong Tower, Hanlu Pavilion, Pianliu Cave, Hancang Pavilion, Hechai, Ruidang Jing She, and Jiangtang. It is known as the 'Urban Penglai'. Emperor Qianlong visited the Lotus Pond seven times in his life.
The Lotus Pond Academy was built in the eleventh year of Zheng (1733), and was built by Li Wei, the governor of Zhili, and is located in the ancient Lotus Pond garden, known as the 'Urban Penglai'. Named after the Lotus Pond, this academy has become a major highlight in the garden. The Lotus Pond is famous for its academy, and the academy is also famous for the beauty of the Lotus Pond garden and its charm to attract students. The Lotus Pond Academy has a dedicated library - Wanjuan Tower, which collected up to 30,000 volumes (volumes) of books at most. According to historical records, at the beginning of the establishment of the academy, Emperor Yongzheng bestowed a batch of books on the academy. During the Qianlong period, the court bestowed a number of books such as the 'Thirteen Classics' and 'Twenty-One Histories' on the academy, including many good copies of ancient books. In the thirtieth year of Qianlong (1765), Fang Guancheng, the then governor of Zhili, allocated 300 taels of silver to buy 400 boxes of books, further expanding the scale of the academy's collection. In the eleventh year of Tongzhi (1872), Huang Pengnian served as the dean of the Lotus Pond Academy for the second time, and was also responsible for the compilation of the 'Jifu Tongzhi'. He took 1,200 taels of silver from the income of the 'Jifu Tongzhi' carving, and bought 15,111 volumes of books for the academy. After Li Hongzhang took office as the governor of Zhili, he raised funds for the Lotus Pond Academy to buy books three times, enriching the old collection and making the academy's collection reach the highest historical level of 33,711 volumes (volumes). Huang Pengnian's 'Taolou Wen Chao' records: 'Raise 1,500 gold, buy books for volumes, a total of 33,711, increase the cabinet by ten, and use ten to increase the cabinet by twelve, and use twelve to support it, and store it in the Wanjuan Tower.' Huang Pengnian also personally wrote the 'Wanjuan Tower Book Catalogue' and 'Wanjuan Tower Collection Book Monument' two articles. The many ancient books and books collected by the academy have benefited the scholars who study here.
Ancient Lotus Pond: The gem of Baoding
Located diagonally opposite the Governor's Office in Baoding, the ancient Lotus Pond is a private garden with a rich historical background. It was built during the transition from the Jin to the Yuan Dynasty, and evolved into an official garden during the Ming Dynasty, named 'Ancient Lotus Pond' due to the blooming lotus in the garden. During the Yongzheng era, the Governor of Zhili, Li Wei, transformed the Lotus Pond into the Lotus Pond Academy, becoming a cultural palace at that time. In the Qianlong era, the Governor of Zhili, Fang Guan, followed the emperor's will and turned it into the emperor's palace. Qianlong visited seven times in his lifetime, and emperors like Jiaqing, Guangxu, and Cixi also visited, adding much color to this garden.
The Lotus Pond is not only an ancient private garden, but also one of the national cultural preservation units, and can be called one of the top ten famous gardens in China. In the exhibition in the small square pot in Figure 12, we were fortunate to see a literary group represented by Baoding writers such as Sun Li, Liang Bin, Xu Guangyao, and Tie Ning. This is a rare exhibition for writers among the national cultural preservation units, allowing us to appreciate the beauty of the blend of literature and history.
The tickets for the Lotus Pond and the Governor's Office of Zhili are both 30 yuan, and those with a teacher's qualification certificate can enjoy free admission, and bus rides are also free. These preferential policies make tourists feel the enthusiasm and kindness of the people of Baoding. Walking by the ancient Lotus Pond is like traveling through a time tunnel, getting close to history. This is not only a solemn cultural heritage, but also a pure land, leaving a colorful historical scroll.
The ancient Lotus Pond, like a bright pearl, is embedded in the historical city of Baoding. Its existence not only witnesses the passage of time, but also carries the cultural precipitation of the old. If you want to feel the heaviness of history in Baoding, the Lotus Pond is definitely a place not to be missed. Entering this garden, you will appreciate the deep cultural heritage of Baoding and feel the tranquility and charm of the ancient city. Whether it's tasting the feelings of literature or immersing in the memory of history, the ancient Lotus Pond will become a unique and unforgettable scene in your journey.
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