3 Days 2 Nights Exploring Baoding | A Nanny-Level Guide to Must-Visit Attractions

Baoding, this thousand-year-old ancient city is just so! much! fun! 👏 A perfect blend of history and modernity, locals will take you on a 3-day adventure to the fullest! Quickly save this nanny-level guide～ 【Day 1: Tracing the Ancient City Through the Centuries】 🏛️ 8:30-11:30 | Zhili Governor's Office 📍Address: No. 48 Xinhua West Road, Lianchi District, Baoding The best-preserved Qing Dynasty provincial government office in northern China! Courtyards within courtyards, blue bricks and black tiles instantly transport you back in time, perfect for photos 📸 🚌 Transportation: Take bus 1/8/19/23 to Governor's Office stop, taxi about 8 RMB 🎫 Ticket: 30 RMB/person 🍽️ 12:00-13:30 | Donkey Meat Huoshao (Baked Flatbread) How can you not try this in Baoding! Locals highly recommend "Lao Lv Tou," the flatbread is fried crispy, and the meat filling is marinated to perfection! 🤤 📍 Recommended shop: Lao Lv Tou (Yonghua South Street Branch) 💰 Average cost: 15-20 RMB 🌸 14:00-17:30 | Ancient Lotus Pool 📍 Address: No. 246 Yuhua West Road, Lianchi District A garden gem from the Yuan Dynasty! In summer, the lotus blooms beautifully across the pond; put on a Hanfu and every shot is a masterpiece ✨ 🎫 Ticket: 30 RMB/person 【Day 2: Embrace Nature on a Water Town Journey】 🚤 8:00-12:00 | Baiyangdian Lake 📍 Address: Within Anxin County, Xiong'an New Area The northern water town lives up to its reputation! Take a wooden boat through the reed marshes and enjoy folk performances like the Reed Workshop – don’t forget sunscreen ☀️ 🚗 Transportation: Private car about 200 RMB/day 🎫 Ticket: 60 RMB + boat ticket 60 RMB 🐟 12:30-14:00 | Lakeside Fish Feast Freshly caught live fish from Baiyangdian! Must try the mixed fish stew and fried small shrimp 👌 Recommended "Dianshang Renjia," great environment with lake views 💰 Average cost: 60-80 RMB 🏞️ 14:30-17:30 | Yesanpo 📍 Address: Sanpo Town, Laishui County, Baoding Known as the "Little Guilin of the North," climbing Bailixia Gorge is super thrilling! The viewing platform offers panoramic views, absolutely amazing 👍 🎫 Ticket: 90 RMB/person 【Day 3: A Blend of Ancient and Modern Experiences】 🎖️ 9:00-11:30 | Baoding Military Academy Square 📍 Address: Dongfeng East Road, Lianchi District China’s first modern army officer school! Learn about historical figures like Chiang Kai-shek, a must-visit for military enthusiasts 🧐 🎫 Ticket: Free 🥘 12:00-13:30 | Baoding Lu Zhu Huoshao (Braised Pork with Baked Flatbread) The old brand "Sitong Shifu" serves an irresistible Lu Zhu! The flatbread soaked in rich broth is heavenly 🤩 🛍️ 14:00-17:00 | Wanbo Plaza Baoding’s largest shopping center! The underground food street is perfect for finding all kinds of local specialties and souvenirs～ 🔥 Useful Tips: 1⃣️ Recommend buying the "One Card Pass": includes tickets to multiple attractions and is more cost-effective 2⃣️ You must take a wooden boat at Baiyangdian to truly experience it 3⃣️ Eat donkey meat huoshao while it’s hot! 4⃣️ Budget: 800-1200 RMB per person (flexible) Quickly mark this guide and have a perfect weekend in Baoding! Don’t forget to share your travel experience in the comments～💕