Tourist Attractions in Baoding – Fun Places to Visit
Shunping County
Peach Blossom Festival
The Shunping Peach Blossom Festival is one of Baoding’s signature tourism events, held every April. While admiring blooming peach blossoms, visitors can pick greenhouse strawberries and fresh peaches, making it the top spring outing destination in early spring. During the festival, rural agritainment homestays and county hotels provide catering and accommodation services.
- Address: Yiqi Mountain area, Hekou Township, Shunping County, Baoding City, Hebei Province
- Transportation: Take a coach from Baoding Bus Station to Shunping County Seat (12 RMB), then Bus No.2 to Qigezhuang Village (5 RMB)
- Ticket Price: 20 RMB (free admission during the Qingming Festival holiday)
Baicaopan (Yesanpo Scenic Area)
The main peak of Baicaopan stands at an altitude of 1,983 meters. The scenic area boasts abundant flora and fauna, including 15 vertebrate species under national key protection.
In this season, spring sprouts and blooming flowers carpet the foothills, while glaciers over 100 meters long still linger on the mountain tops. This rare contrasting landscape is well worth exploring!
- Address: Baicaopan Scenic Zone, Yesanpo, Jiulong Town, Laishui County, Baoding City, Hebei Province
- Transportation: Take a coach from Baoding Bus Station to Laishui County, then transfer to a vehicle bound for Yesanpo
- Ticket Price: 60 RMB
Yishui Lake (Yi County)
Boasting the scenery of southern China, Yishui Lake is known as "Little Guilin". Nestled beside the lake, the mountain features scenic spots including Immortal Cave, Immortal Bridge, Immortal Canal and Prince’s Hat, alongside a beautiful folk legend about seven immortals escorting an imperial brother-in-law.
Strolling amid mountains and rivers during the Qingming Festival is a wonderful leisure choice.
- Address: Angzhuang Township, Yi County, Baoding City, Hebei Province
- Transportation: Purchase a ticket to Yi County at Baoding Passenger Transport Center and alight directly at Yishui Lake stop
- Ticket Price: 30 RMB
Western Qing Tombs (Yi County)
The Western Qing Tombs house the mausoleums of four emperors starting from Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty. Covering a construction area of over 50,000 square meters, the complex includes more than 1,000 palace halls and over 100 stone carvings and stone structures, forming a grand, resplendent ancient architectural cluster.
Visiting the tombs to pay tribute to ancestors makes a meaningful trip during the Qingming Festival.
- Address: Xiling Town, Yi County, Baoding City, Hebei Province
- Transportation: Take a coach from Baoding Passenger Transport Center to Yi County Bus Station; board Bus No.9 at the east gate of the station and get off at Xiling
- Combined Ticket Price: 120 RMB
Zhuozhou Film & Television City (Zhuozhou City)
China Zhuozhou Film & Television City is Asia’s largest film shooting base, hailed as the "Oriental Hollywood".
At this time of year, visitors can experience the charm of film and television works and imagine traveling back to ancient eras — an incredibly delightful experience!
- Address: Matou Town, Zhuozhou City, Baoding Prefecture, Hebei Province
- Transportation: Take Bus No.621 to Zhuozhou, then Bus No.1 to the railway station; transfer to Bus No.4 at the station bus terminal for a direct ride
- Ticket Price: 50 RMB
Northern Yue Temple (Quyang County)
Northern Yue Temple features clusters of ancient buildings and dense stone steles, forming a rich cultural site designated a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level by the State Council.
As a sacred religious site with grand ancient halls, it is ideal for worshipping ancestors in the mild April weather.
- Address: Southwest of Quyang County, Baoding City
- Transportation: Take a coach from Baoding Passenger Transport Center to Quyang Bus Station, then take Bus No.1 and alight at Northern Yue Temple stop
- Ticket Price: 30 RMB
Wangkuai Reservoir (Fuping County)
Jagged strange peaks line the riverbanks of Wangkuai Reservoir, shaded by lush green trees. The reservoir surface ripples with clear blue water, where fish and shrimp dart about and waterfowl sing and soar. Surrounding the reservoir are numerous historical sites such as Emperor Kangxi’s Fishing Platform, Lord Laozi Hall, Double Dragon Cave and Grandma Temple.
Enjoying the stunning scenery and listening to birdsong while immersing yourself in nature is deeply relaxing.
- Address: West of Wangkuai Village, Pingyang Town, Fuping County, on the Shahe Branch of the Daqing River
- Transportation: Take a direct coach from Baoding Passenger Transport Center to Wangkuai Reservoir stop
- Ticket Information: No admission fee; open to the public free of charge
Mancheng Han Dynasty Tombs (Mancheng District)
The Mancheng Han Dynasty Tombs hold multiple national records, offering visitors a vivid glimpse into the history of the Western Han Dynasty.
Apart from touring the ancient burial site, strawberry picking in Mancheng is an unmissable activity.
- Address: Eastern slope of the main peak of Lingshan Mountain, Mancheng District, Baoding City
- Transportation: Take a coach from Baoding Passenger Transport Center to Mancheng Station, then take a short ride for 2–3 RMB to reach the entrance of the Han Tombs
- Ticket Price: 60 RMB
Dashi Valley (Tang County)
The scenic area abounds in hot springs, pools, waterfalls, exotic stones and dense forests. Peaks, rock formations, water features, ancient passes and stockades combine to create unique natural and cultural landscapes, including Fanjia Stockade with profound historical heritage.
With both mountains and waters, it is a perfect destination to get close to nature and unwind during the Qingming Festival.
- Address: Near Baolai Road, Daomaguan Township, Baoding City
- Transportation Option 1: Take Bus No.58 to Chuanli, then transfer to a coach bound for Datong or Laiyuan and alight at Dashi Valley
- Transportation Option 2: Directly board a coach to Datong or Laiyuan at the bus station and get off at Dashi Valley
- Ticket Price: 30 RMB
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