4-Day Baoding Adventure: Peaks to Palaces

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May 8, 2024 ·

Baoding 4 Days Itinerary

Embark on a 4-day Baoding escapade with Trip.com, where adventure and culture collide. Begin your journey at the stunning Baishishan World Geopark, immersing yourself in the breathtaking landscapes that set the tone for an exhilarating day of outdoor skiing at Qishan Ski Resort. On day two, meander through the charming Lianxiang Taihang Water Town, soaking in the serene atmosphere before delving into history at the Western Qing Tombs, a world cultural heritage site that offers a profound glimpse into China's imperial past. Day three invites you to the slopes of Langya Mountain Ski Resort for more skiing fun, followed by a trek to the historic Langya (Wolf’s Tooth) Mountain, where scenic vistas and heroic tales await. Your final day in Baoding is a cultural immersion, starting with the Government Department's historical buildings and museums, then strolling around the Ancient Lotus Flower Pond's tranquil gardens. Conclude your trip with a visit to the Baoding Military Academy and Baoding Museum, enriching your understanding of the region's military significance and cultural heritage. This itinerary promises a blend of excitement, relaxation, and enlightenment, all curated to create lasting memories.

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4 Days in Baoding Itinerary: Day 1

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Baishishan World Geopark

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Begin your Baoding adventure with a visit to the awe-inspiring Baishishan World Geopark, a natural wonder just 15 km south of Wuyuan County. Spend your day surrounded by the park's unique geological formations, where the dance of shadows and light on the limestone peaks creates an ever-changing landscape. The Geopark offers a full day of exploration, with its towering cliffs and serene vistas providing a perfect backdrop for both adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.

Attraction info

  • Baishi Mountain Scenic Spot, 15 km south of Wuyuan County, Baoding City
  • Suggested tour duration: 0.5-1 day
  • Open from 11/01-03/31,8:30am-5:30pm;Open from 04/01-10/31,8:00am-6:00pm;Open from 7:00am-6:00pm during Labour Day,Summer: 8:00--18:00/Winter: 8:30--17:30; Cable car closes at 17:00, Bus closes at 17:00. The ticket checking time for night climbing during the May Day holiday is from 22:00 to 24:00.

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Qishan Ski Resort

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After immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Baishishan, slide into excitement at Qishan Ski Resort. Located in Xilonghu Village, this outdoor skiing haven promises an adrenaline-filled day on the slopes. Whether you're a seasoned skier or trying out skiing for the first time, Qishan Ski Resort caters to all levels of experience. The crisp mountain air and the rush of snow beneath your skis will cap off an exhilarating first day in Baoding.

Attraction info

  • Xilonghu Village, Baishishan Town, Wuyuan County, Baoding City
  • Suggested tour duration: 0.5-1 day
  • Open from 12/20-03/31,8:00am-4:30pm,5:30pm-8:30pm

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4 Days in Baoding Itinerary: Day 2

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Lianxiang Taihang Water Town

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Begin your second day with a tranquil escape to Lianxiang Taihang Water Town, nestled in Angezhuang Township. As the morning sun casts a gentle glow over the water, you'll have the chance to explore this picturesque destination for approximately 2 hours. The town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences, with its serene waterways and traditional architecture inviting you to step back in time. Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere and discover the local way of life as you meander through the charming streets and bridges.

Attraction info

  • Angezhuang Township, Yi County, Baoding City
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-4 hour
  • Open from 8:30am-8:00pm

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2

Western Qing Tombs

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After a morning surrounded by the calm waters, prepare to delve into the rich history of Baoding at the Western Qing Tombs. Designated as a world cultural heritage site, this grand cemetery is an enduring testament to the Qing Dynasty's opulence and architectural prowess. Spend the day wandering through the expansive grounds, where the ornate tombs and mausoleums of emperors and empresses await. The Western Qing Tombs offer a profound glimpse into China's imperial past, making it an essential stop for any history enthusiast visiting Baoding.

Attraction info

  • Xiling Town, Yi County, Baoding City
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 days
  • Open from 04/01-10/31,8:00am-5:30pm;Open from 11/1-3/31,8:30am-5:00pm

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4 Days in Baoding Itinerary: Day 3

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Langya Mountain Ski Resort

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Kicking off the third day of our Baoding adventure, we head to the frosty slopes of Langya Mountain Ski Resort. Nestled within the scenic embrace of Yi County, this outdoor skiing haven promises a full day of exhilarating descents and powdery fun. Whether you're carving down beginner trails or challenging the mountain's steeper runs, the resort caters to all levels of skiers. After a day of snowy escapades, you can unwind in the resort's cozy amenities, basking in the winter wonderland that surrounds you.

Attraction info

  • Langya Mountain Scenic Area, Yi County, Baoding City
  • Suggested tour duration: 0.5-1 day
  • Open from 12/22-03/31,9:00am-5:00pm

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Langya (Wolf’s Tooth) Mountain

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After the adrenaline rush at the ski resort, our next stop is the majestic Langya (Wolf’s Tooth) Mountain itself. Spend your day enveloped by the natural beauty and historical significance of this storied peak. Trek along its rugged paths, where each step takes you through a landscape steeped in legend and lore. The mountain's name, reminiscent of a wolf's tooth, hints at the raw, untamed spirit of the area. With a full day dedicated to exploration, you'll have ample time to discover the mountain's secrets and enjoy panoramic views that stretch across Baoding's breathtaking terrain.

Attraction info

  • Langya Mountain Scenic Area, Yi County, Baoding City
  • Suggested tour duration: 0.5-1 day
  • Open from 8:00am-3:30pm

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4 Days in Baoding Itinerary: Day 4

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Government Department

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Begin your final day in Baoding with a touch of history at the Government Department, a site brimming with historical buildings and museums. Nestled at No. 301, Yuhua West Road, near the ancient lotus pond, this attraction offers a glimpse into the city's administrative past. Spend an hour exploring the architectural marvels and the stories they house, setting the tone for a day steeped in cultural discovery.

Attraction info

  • No. 301, Yuhua West Road, Lianchi District, Baoding City (near the ancient lotus pond)
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open from 03/16-04/30,Tue-Sun,8:30am-5:30pm;Open from 11/15-03/15,Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 05/01-05/05,8:30am-6:30pm;Open from 05/06-11/14,Tue-Sun,8:30am-5:30pm,Closed every Monday

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Ancient Lotus Flower Pond

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Just a short stroll from the Government Department, the Ancient Lotus Flower Pond awaits as your second stop. Located at No. 246, Yuhua West Road, this landscape garden is a serene oasis in the heart of Baoding. Dedicate an hour to meander through the tranquil paths, admire the blooming lotuses, and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of this historic garden, which has been a source of inspiration for poets and artists alike.

Attraction info

  • No. 246, Yuhua West Road, Baoding City
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open from 8:00am-5:30pm
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Baoding Military Academy

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Continue your journey through Baoding's storied past with a visit to the Baoding Military Academy. Positioned on the west side of Military Academy Square at No. 585 Dongfeng East Road, this institution stands as a testament to China's military education. Spend an hour exploring the academy's grounds, delving into its role in shaping the nation's military leaders, and reflecting on the strategic importance of Baoding throughout history.

Attraction info

  • West side of Military Academy Square, No. 585 Dongfeng East Road, Baoding City
  • Suggested tour duration: 1 hour
  • Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed on Mon

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Baoding Museum

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Conclude your Baoding adventure with an immersive two-hour experience at the Baoding Museum. Located at 599 Chaoyang North Street, this museum is a treasure trove of regional history, art, and culture. As you wander through the exhibits, allow the artifacts and displays to narrate the rich tapestry of Baoding's heritage, providing a fitting and informative finale to your four-day exploration of this captivating city.

Attraction info

  • 599 Chaoyang N St, Jingxiu Qu, Baoding Shi, Hebei Sheng, China
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
  • Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed on Mon

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Top things to do in Baoding-2025

TOP 1
Zhili Governor-General's Office
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4.6/5 · 2,617 review
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Highlights:

The Zhili Governor's Office, also known as the Zhili Governor's Office, is located in the urban area of ​​Baoding, adjacent to the famous ancient lotus pond in Baoding. The area of ​​the Zhili Governor's Office is small. From the lobby to the four buildings in the middle of the building, it is the governor's celebration, trial, conference, reception, official business, and living and living. Come here, you can see the historical buildings in the north, see the restored office and residence of the Governor, and you can learn about the official customs, stories, and costumes of the Qing Dynasty officials through the exhibitions set up in the government.

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TOP 2
Baishishan World Geopark
Baishishan World Geopark
4.6/5 · 5,775 review
Highlights:
Baishishan World Geological Park is located in the south of Laiyuan County, Baoding Prefecture. It is an area of astounding natural beauty whose main attraction are spectacular marble landforms whose peaks are covered in green forest. Baishishan is named after the white marble found throughout the mountain. At the peak, there is a glass skywalk overlooking precipitous cliffs. If you are brave enough, it is worth walking across it.
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TOP 3
Xiong'an Impression
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Highlights:

Xiong'an Impression"This is a comprehensive cultural venue integrating urban experiences, art exhibitions, and leisure entertainment functions. Located in the Rongzhi Port cluster of Plot 41 in Xiongan PowerChina Zhi Hui Cheng, it forms part of Xiongan New Area's exhibition matrix alongside the Xiongan New Area Planning Exhibition Hall and Rongdong Smart Experience Center."

Exhibition area setup

  • First floor: Xiong'an Impressions · City Hall. With the theme "This is Xiong'an," it consists of three exhibition areas: "Xiong'an · Coexistence," "Xiong'an · Co-creation," and "Xiong'an · Sharing" (also referred to as "Xiong'an · Collective Vision"). Through immersive storytelling, it provides citizens with a space for urban meditation and experiencing the beauty of the future.
  • Second floor: Xiong'an Impression Art Hall. Integrating art exhibitions, cultural dissemination, artistic creation, and educational activities, it is dedicated to building a multifunctional art platform for artistic exchange, discussion, and promotion in Xiong'an.

Exhibition highlights

  • Immersive experience:the venueHarnessing cutting-edge digital technologies like naked-eye 3D and interactive multimedia touchscreens, we've created immersive social media hotspots such as "Ancient Lake Chronicles" and "Future Visions." Visitors can experience Baiyangdian's picturesque landscapes and urban cultural heritage through seamless virtual-physical interactions, truly feeling "immersed in a living painting."
  • Blending culture and naturevenueHighlighting the organic integration of cultural and natural landscapes, creating a unique scenery where humanities and arts shine together in Xiongan.


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TOP 4
Yesanpo
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4.7/5 · 1,143 review
Highlights:

Yesanpo Attraction is located in Laishui County, Baoding, Hebei Province, about 100 kilometers west of Beijing. It is a popular place for enjoying natural scenery and summer vacation in the suburbs of Beijing. Yesanpo is a general name for a group of Attraction, mainly including Bailixia, Qingquan Mountain, Baicaopan, Yugudong, Longmen Tianguan and other scenic Attraction. There are canyon cliffs, alpine meadows, karst cave wonders, river scenery and other scenery, each with its own characteristics. It is very pleasant to come here from April to October every year to see the mountains and water, explore caves and drift.

One of the recommended Attraction is the Yesanpo Qingquan Mountain Scenic Area. As the Juma River runs through the area, the air is smooth, the climate is pleasant, and the content of negative oxygen ions in the atmosphere is high. It is a veritable natural oxygen warehouse and natural air conditioner. Because it has many landscapes, beautiful scenery, rich vegetation, and the precious plants of the original secondary forest are still preserved in the canyon, it is also known as the back garden of Beijing.

The Qingquan Mountain Attraction in Yesanpo covers an area of ​​13.65 square kilometers of real mountains and real waters. There are many wonders in the scenic area, such as the Stone Forest, Shuilong Cave, Baiyun Temple, Shennv Peak, Qinglongtan, and canyon waterfalls. There is a total of one spring, six waterfalls, and 72 sceneries. At the same time, there are sightseeing elevators, UFO flying saucers, alpine infinity swimming pools, cloud-top glass suspension bridges, 9D Buddha's hand glass platforms, colorful glass rafting, forest canyon cave rafting, dry sliding, speedboats, bamboo rafts, water swings, shouting springs, horseback riding, pedal boats and other cultural projects. Among them, the creativity of taking water transportation to the forest canyon cave rafting adds a bit of coolness and wildness. The scenic spot has developed into a popular tourist check-in destination Souvenir Beijing. It is a good place for all ages to escape the summer heat.

Baicaopan Forest Park is another recommended Attraction. You can climb up the alpine meadow and look out over the mountains. There are often clouds and mist floating between the mountains. If you come here in May, you can also see the famous "Glacier Rhododendron" landscape.

Yugu Cave is a 3-kilometer-long karst cave with an open area of about 1.3 kilometers. It contains various strange shapes formed by stalactites. It is very beautiful under the lights and is suitable for friends who like to watch lava.

Longmen Tianguan is similar to Bailixia, with many cliffs and peaks. The most distinctive features are the cultural corridors and cliff carvings in the Attraction, which are full of historical relics.

Accommodation and Dining

There are many hotels and homestays in Yesanpo Town and near the Attraction. It is recommended to stay in Yesanpo Town. The town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the distance to various Attraction is moderate and convenient. The farm dishes and river fish in this area are quite famous, as well as special foods such as roasted whole lamb. The prices are generally not too high, so you can try them.

The accommodation recommended by the locals is the Yesanpo Qingquanshan Hotel. The hotel is of high quality but very affordable, with convenient transportation, complete room types and supporting facilities, and many Dining and supermarkets Souvenir , making it very livable. The most important thing is that the hotel is built next to the Yesanpo Qingquanshan Attraction, with a straight-line distance of only about 100 meters. You can reach the Attraction in a few steps from the hotel, avoiding the hardship of traveling in the hot summer and enjoying a cool and relaxing vacation. However, during holidays or peak seasons, hotel room reservations are very popular, so it is recommended to book in advance.


Open from 07:00 to 18:30 all year round. The opening hours of various scenic spots in the Attraction are: Baili Gorge: 08:00-18:00; Yugu Cave: 07:30-18:00; Longmen Tianguan: 07:00-17:00, Qingquan Mountain: 07:00-18:30. Only Qingquan Mountain is open.


Service Facilities

Water transportation in Qingquan Mountain Attraction: "Multi-person electric bamboo raft" or "speedboat; Reference price: Complimentary; Address: Entrance of Qingquan Mountain Attraction; Destination: Starting point of Forest Canyon Cave Rafting (only this rafting project requires water transportation, other attractions do not require it)

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TOP 5
Ancient Lotus Flower Pond
Ancient Lotus Flower Pond
4.5/5 · 988 review
taCommentInfo-imageBased on 39 review
Highlights:
Ancient Lotus Pond, one of the eight sceneries in Baoding, was built in the early Yuan Dynasty (1277). It was formerly known as Xiangxue Garden and is the pearl of ancient gardens in northern China. The pond is divided into northern and southern pools, with the center island as the boundary. The twisting East and West Canals connect the two pools. The southern pool is half-moon shaped, with cliffs, green pines and cypresses around. The southern pool is irregularly rectangular, with jade stones and willows around the shore. In 1284, it was destroyed by the quake. There was only a deep pool of clear water and lush lotuses left. Thus in books after the Ming Dynasty, it is commonly referred to as the "Lotus Pond."
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