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Baoding Ancient Lotus Pond is a "mini Jiangnan" within the city. Stepping into the Lotus Pond is like stepping into the misty rain of Jiangnan. Pavilions, terraces, bridges, and flowing water create a scene that evokes a sense of tranquility and beauty.

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Lotus Pond in Baoding is a "mini Jiangnan" within the city. Stepping into Lotus Pond is like stepping into the misty rain of Jiangnan. Pavilions, towers, bridges, and flowing water create an atmosphere reminiscent of a Jiangnan water town. The Wanjuanlou (Ten Thousand Scrolls Pavilion), a landmark building in Lotus Pond Garden, is located in the southeast corner of the garden and was built in 1921. It was a private library built by Fang Guancheng, the Governor-General of Zhili during the Qing Dynasty, for collecting, organizing, and researching books. The Wanjuanlou boasts a rich collection of books, reportedly over 6,000 volumes, including Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasty editions, earning it the reputation of "Hebei's First Library." Lotus Pond Garden is a garden that integrates landscape art, architectural art, and historical culture, serving as a cultural landmark of Baoding City. Here, you can admire the beautiful lotus flowers, experience the artistic charm of ancient gardens, and learn about the cultural life of ancient officials. Strolling through Lotus Pond Garden, you can feel the city's long history and profound cultural heritage. It is recommended to visit when the lotus flowers are in full bloom to see the most beautiful scenery. It's important to note that photography is not allowed inside the Wan Juan Lou (万卷楼) building; please respect the regulations. Baoding Ancient Lotus Pond (包定古莲池) is a "mini-Jiangnan" within the city. Stepping into Lotus Pond is like stepping into the misty rain of Jiangnan. Pavilions, towers, bridges, and flowing water create an atmosphere reminiscent of a Jiangnan water town. The Wan Juan Lou (万卷楼) is the landmark building in Lotus Pond Garden, located in the southeast corner of the pond. Built in 1921, it was a private library built by Fang Guancheng, the Governor-General of Zhili during the Qing Dynasty, for collecting, organizing, and researching books. The Wan Juan Lou boasts a rich collection, reportedly containing over 6,000 volumes, including Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasty editions, earning it the reputation of "Hebei's First Library." Lotus Pond Garden is a garden that integrates landscape art, architectural art, and historical culture, serving as a cultural landmark of Baoding City. Here, you can admire beautiful lotus flowers, experience the artistic charm of ancient gardens, and learn about the cultural life of ancient officials. Strolling through Lotus Pond Garden, you can feel the city's long history and profound cultural heritage. It's recommended to visit when the lotus flowers are in full bloom to see the most beautiful scenery. Please note that photography is not allowed inside the Wan Juan Lou building; please respect these regulations.
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