Baiyangdian Super Travel Guide | A Summer Fairytale in a Northern Water Town

| A Summer Fairytale in a Northern Water Town. 🌊 Baiyangdian, known as the "Pearl of North China," hides the unique poetry and romance of a northern water town, making it an excellent choice for summer travel. Today, I'm sharing this super detailed guide with everyone, so you can easily enjoy Baiyangdian!

Basic Information

📍 Location: Tourism West Road, Anxin County, Xiong'an New District, Hebei Province
🚗 Transportation:

• High-speed train: You can first arrive at "Baoding East Station" or "Xiong'an Station," and then transfer by bus or taxi to reach Anxin County directly.

• Self-driving: Navigate to "Baiyangdian Scenic Area," take the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway or Daguang Expressway, and you can drive straight to the scenic area smoothly. The parking fee in the scenic area is approx. CNY 10–20/day.

• Bus: There are direct buses to Anxin from Beijing Liuliqiao and Tianjin West Station. After arriving in the county town, transfer to a shuttle bus, and you can reach the pier in about 10 minutes.
🕙 Opening hours: 08:00–18:00 all year round (however, the operating hours in summer and winter may be slightly adjusted)
💰 Ticket price: CNY 185 for a combo ticket (including boat ticket + 5 major attractions), CNY 80 for an ecological tour (boat ticket + admission fee), discounts available for students, seniors, etc.
🎫 Ticket purchase: You can buy tickets in advance on official accounts, Trip.com, and other online platforms, or you can buy them at the scenic area's ticket window.

Tour Route

1. One-day tour: In the morning, go to the Lotus Grand View Garden to admire the grand view of 666 kinds of lotus flowers, climb the Lotus Viewing Tower to overlook the scenery, and take beautiful photos; in the afternoon, go to Baiyangdian Cultural Garden to visit the Yanling Team Memorial Hall and learn about the history of the War of Resistance Against Japan.

2. Two-day tour:

• Day 1: Enjoy the lotus flowers and take great photos. In the evening, check into a fisherman's homestay, experience the water town life, and fall asleep to the sound of frogs.

• Day 2: Go to Gazicun Village to trace the red memories, then have fun on the Leisure Island, and watch the beautiful sunset at Mandarin Duck Island in the evening.

Must-see Attractions

1. Lotus Grand View Garden: The lotus flowers are in full bloom from July to August, which is super stunning. There is also a Wetland Culture Museum and an exhibition on the theme of the War of Resistance Against Japan, which is very suitable for parent-child study tours.

2. Yanling Team Memorial Hall: Through physical objects and images, the anti-Japanese stories of the "Waterborne Troops" are vividly restored, and you can feel the wisdom and bravery of the guerrilla warfare.

3. Happy Island: There are crocodile performances and motorcycle stunts. Young people who are looking for excitement should not miss it.

4. Treasure Island: There are many water park projects, such as bumper boats and pirate ships, making it the first choice for family trips.

Travel Preparation

👗 Clothing: Remember to bring sunscreen and a thin shirt in summer to protect yourself from the sun; if you plan to watch the sunrise and sunset, it is best to bring a light jacket, as the temperature difference between morning and evening is a bit large.
🧳 Items: Sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, and a power bank are essential. Don't forget to bring common medicines such as stomach medicine and bandages.

Precautions

1. Be sure to check the weather in advance, as the experience of taking a boat on a rainy day will be greatly reduced.

2. You must wear a life jacket when taking a boat to ensure safety.

3. Be cautious about spending money in the scenic area to avoid being ripped off.

4. When choosing a homestay, try to choose one near the water. The scenery is super beautiful with a lotus pond outside the window.

Food Recommendations

1. All-fish banquet: All kinds of fresh fish are gathered together, including stewed mixed fish, crispy fish, and fish scale jelly. Every bite is so fresh that your eyebrows will fall off. The "Dianshang Yujia" restaurant is recommended.

2. Red-hearted salted duck eggs: The eggs are produced by free-range ducks in Baiyangdian. After being marinated, the oil flows and the sand rises, making them very fragrant.

3. Lotus leaf scrambled eggs: A limited delicacy full of summer flavor, fresh and delicious.

4. Cornmeal pancakes + water chestnut porridge: The happiness brought by carbohydrates, paired with fresh river food, is full of the atmosphere of a water town.

The beauty of Baiyangdian can only be experienced in person. Pack your bags and start an unforgettable water town trip here! 💕