Xiong'an + Baoding 3 days 2 nights premium self-driving tour

One is a rising "city of the future," the other a "thousand-year-old city" reflecting half of Qing dynasty history. The Jingxiong Expressway has eight lanes in both directions with very little traffic, so you can easily combine sci-fi and history in one trip. 🗓️ Day 1: Enter the city of the future Morning: Drive on the Jingxiong Expressway to Xiong'an. Head straight to Xiong'an Impression (admission 20r) and understand the city’s planning secrets through the naked-eye 3D sand table. Noon: Find food near Huan XLOOP or Xiong'an Outlets and try Baijia Zhaobing and Governor’s tofu. Afternoon: Stop for coffee at Yan Ji You bookstore. In the evening, visit Yuerong Park (free) and climb Anhe Tower to watch the sunset over Xiong'an (reservation required one day in advance, 90r). Night: Stay at Sofitel Xiong'an. On weekends at 8:00 PM, watch Asia’s largest light and shadow show at the Xiong'an Business Service Center. Or explore Baiyangdian Night City for food and fun. 🗓️ Day 2: The poetry of North China’s water town Morning: Drive to Baiyangdian East Pier and take a boat through the reed marshes. Lotus Flower Grand View Garden is a must-see when lotus flowers bloom in July and August. Noon: Eat iron pot stewed mixed fish with flatbread by the pier, and try the rich salted duck egg. Afternoon: Drive about 45 minutes to Baoding. Go straight to the Zhili Governor’s Office (admission 30r), where Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang once worked. Next door is the Ancient Lotus Pond (admission 30r), perfect for taking photos in Hanfu. Night: Stay in Baoding’s Lianchi District. For dinner, visit Baoding Banquet Food Museum for an immersive taste of Baoding. 🗓️ Day 3: Ancient city echoes or mountain and water rendezvous Option A (slow city tour): In the morning, visit Baoding Natural History Museum to see huge dinosaur fossils (free). At noon, try the local favorite donkey meat sandwich. In the afternoon, stroll through Ju Alley or visit the Baoding Military Academy Memorial, then head back. Option B (mountain and water rendezvous): Get up early and drive to Baishi Mountain. Walk the 1,900-meter-high glass plank road to see the sea of clouds. Return in the afternoon. ⚠️ Practical tips · Self-driving: G4 Jinggang’ao Expressway is the most convenient. Just enter the attraction name in your GPS. · Must bring: ID card, sunscreen (strong reflection on water), mosquito repellent, power bank · What to wear: Light colors match the blue sky and green water in Xiong'an; comfortable flat shoes are best for exploring Baoding’s ancient city. 💎 Three days is just enough to travel from the “future” back to the “past.” Bring someone special and capture the dual romance of sci-fi and history in your rearview mirror.