3 Days 2 Nights to Explore Baoding! Ultimate Babysitting Guide for Family Trips

This ancient city🏯 is not only rich in cultural heritage but also perfect for family trips! Bringing kids here means learning history and having tons of fun～ Quickly grab this ultimate babysitting guide!🌈

✨Day 1:
⏰Morning: Zhili Governor's Office
📍160 Yuhua West Road
The highest administrative office of Zhili Province in the Qing Dynasty, 🦁 let the kids feel the majesty of ancient government offices, with distinctive red walls and yellow tiles! There’s also an interactive imperial examination mini-game～
🚗Transport: Taxi within the city, about 15 RMB
🕘Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30 (Closed on Mondays)

🍽️Noon: Lao Lv Tou (Yuhua Road Branch)
📍186 Yuhua West Road
A must-try in Baoding: donkey meat sandwich🔥! Crispy outside, tender inside, kids can eat it too, paired perfectly with egg drop soup～
🚶‍♀️Transport: 10-minute walk from the Governor's Office
🕙Business Hours: 10:00-21:00

🌆Afternoon: Ancient Lotus Pond
📍178 Yuhua West Road
🌸A rare classical garden in northern China, the lotus flowers in summer are stunning! Wearing Hanfu for photos is super photogenic～
🚕Transport: Taxi about 10 RMB
🕗Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

🌙Evening: Diangu International Hotel
📍1888 Chaoyang North Street
Super thoughtful family rooms👶, kids’ play area frees up parents! The bathtub is huge, perfect for baby swimming～
🚗Transport: Taxi about 20 RMB
🛏️Check-in: After 14:00

✨Day 2:
⏰Morning: Baoding Zoo
📍235 Jianhua Street
🐯 A wide variety of animals! There’s also a cute pet interaction zone, kids love feeding the lambs～
🚌Transport: Bus line 1 direct
🕗Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

🍽️Noon: Tongle Restaurant
📍68 Yonghua West Road
🍬 Authentic Baoding cuisine! Sweet and sour pork tenderloin is delicious, kids can eat three big bowls of rice!
🚶‍♂️Transport: 15-minute walk from the zoo
🕦Business Hours: 11:00-14:00

🌆Afternoon: Baoding Museum
📍599 Chaoyang South Street
🔮 Immersive interactive exhibits that kids will love! Experience the lifestyle of ancient people～
🚕Transport: Taxi about 15 RMB
🕘Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (Closed on Mondays)

🌙Evening: Wanbo Plaza
📍50 Chaoyang South Street
🛍️ One-stop shopping and dining! The rooftop viewing platform offers amazing night views, the little ones are mesmerized～
🚌Transport: Bus line 31 direct
🕙Business Hours: 10:00-22:00

✨Day 3:
⏰Morning: Baoding Botanical Garden
📍888 Yangguang North Street
🌳 Huge green space perfect for picnics! Bring kites to fly, kids will have a blast running around～
🚌Transport: Bus line 33 direct
🕖Opening Hours: All day

🍽️Noon: Bai Yunzhao Baozi
📍88 Yuhua West Road
🥟 Century-old brand! Beef buns bursting with juice, remember to dip in vinegar and chili oil～
🚕Transport: Taxi about 20 RMB from the Botanical Garden
🕥Business Hours: 10:30-14:00

🌆Afternoon: Jingxiu Park
📍668 Ruixiang North Street
🛶 Boating and sunbathing are super relaxing! A favorite local spot for family outings, and you can feed the pigeons～
🚶‍♀️Transport: 10-minute walk
🕕Opening Hours: 6:00-22:00

💡Super Useful Tips:
☀️ Bring full sun protection gear! Baoding’s summer UV rays are very strong
🥙 Donkey meat sandwiches must be eaten hot! The taste changes a lot when cold
🎫 Museum visits require booking 3 days in advance on the official WeChat
🚖 Taxi rides between attractions generally cost under 20 RMB

If you have questions, ask me in the comments～ Save⭐️ this for your next family trip!