Lianchi College

#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.

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.

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.

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.