Zhili Culture One-Day Tour Guide

【Beijing-Tianjin's Backyard Garden! Shijiazhuang → Baoding】
🔥Must-Visit Reasons:
Zhili Governor's Office: North China's only surviving Qing Dynasty government complex! Step into an "ancient crime scene" in seconds📜
Ancient Lotus Pond: The "Little West Lake" of the North! Featuring the same pavilions and waterside halls Emperor Qianlong visited in Jiangnan💦

📍Transport Tips:
🚆Shijiazhuang Station → Baoding Station (convenient intercity train, just one stop)
Most tourist spots in downtown Baoding are within walking distance

🏛️Itinerary:
1️⃣ Zhenjue Temple → Daci Pavilion
Zhenjue Temple: Jin Dynasty ancient monastery! 800-year-old "Goddess of Oriental Beauty" reversed-seated Guanyin statue🗿
Daci Pavilion: Perfect red-wall photo spot✔️ Climb to the top for a panoramic view of old Baoding (Ticket: ¥10)

2️⃣ Shijiazhuang Catholic Church
The "Little Europe" of Shijiazhuang⛪ Blue-brick dome architecture = photo heaven!

3️⃣ Zhili Governor's Office → Ancient Lotus Pond
Governor's Office: Explore Li Hongzhang's office + wax figure crime scenes (Ticket: ¥30)
Ancient Lotus Pond: Summer lotus blooms🪷 live up to its name (Ticket: ¥30)

4️⃣ West Street: Food, fun, and fantastic photo ops

5️⃣ Clock Tower Mall Basement: Famous affordable Clock Tower Bread (Coconut flavor recommended)

🍜Food Highlights:
▫️Hidden gem eatery on West Street – highly recommended!

⚠️Note:
Zhili Governor's Office and Daci Pavilion are closed on Mondays
Governor's Office stops ticket sales at 4pm!