Hebei is rich in tourism resources, and it is only 2-3 hours' drive from Beijing, which is very convenient for self-driving. There are both the largest surviving classical royal gardens in China, and the red culture scenic spots; there are both large-scale imperial tomb complexes and beautiful natural scenery...

Chengde Mountain Resort and Surrounding Temples

Chengde Mountain Resort, also known as Chengde Ligong or Rehe Palace, is a summer palace built by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty to escape the summer heat and deal with government affairs. It is a summer palace built by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty for the political purpose of comforting and uniting the ethnic minorities in China’s border areas and consolidating the unity of the country. The Mountain Resort was built in the forty-two year of Kangxi (1703) and was built in the fifty-fifth year of Qianlong. It took 89 years and covers an area of 75.64 million square meters. It is the largest classical royal garden.

Chengde Mountain Resort was once the summer residence of the emperor of Qing Dynasty of China. The scenic spot is 180 kilometers away from Beijing. It is composed of imperial palaces, royal gardens and magnificent temples. The architectural layout of the villa can be roughly divided into two parts: the palace and the garden area. The garden area can be divided into three parts: the lake, the plain and the mountain area. There are 72 sceneries appointed by Emperor Kangxi and Qianlong. There are more than 100 buildings including halls, buildings, pavilions, houses, temples, etc. It is one of the three ancient architectural complexes in China. Its biggest feature is that there are gardens in the mountains and mountains in the gardens. Due to the historical and cultural heritage of many groups, the Mountain Resort and surrounding temples have become the national key cultural relics protection unit, the country’s top ten scenic spots, and one of the forty-four scenic spots protection areas. Chengde has therefore become the first batch of twenty-four historical and cultural city in China. The Mountain Resort, the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou are also known as the four famous gardens in China.

Address: No. 22, Lizhengmen Street, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province

Xibaipo Scenic Area

Xibaipo is world-famous as one of the five great revolutionary sacred places. It is located in Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City, where the pines and cypresses are green and the scenery is beautiful. It was originally named "Baibu" and was built in the Tang Dynasty. In 1935, a teacher changed "Bu" to "Po", so Xibaipo was created.

During the Liberation War, Chairman Mao and the Party Central Committee commanded the three major battles that shocked China and the world—the Huaihai Campaign, the Pingjin Campaign, and the Liaoshen Campaign. The famous Seventh Plenary Session of the Central Committee was held. Xibaipo is surrounded by green hills to the north and Baipo Lake in three sides from east to west. While visiting the memorial site, recreational activities such as mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and boating can be held.

The main restorations since 1970 are: the old residences of Mao Zedong, Zhu De, Liu Shaoqi, Zhou Enlai, Ren Bishi, Dong Biwu, the site of the Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the site of the war room of the Central Military Commission, the site of the September meeting of the Central Committee of the Communist Party Receiving the KMT peace representative and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China received the former site of the KMT peace representative and the CPSU representative Mikoyan, the former site of the central confidential room, the former site of the central government elementary school and air-raid shelters, etc.

The former compound was originally located at the east end of Xibaipo Village, with more than 40 houses. In 1955, due to the construction of the Gangnan Reservoir, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the former headquarters of the People's Liberation Army and Xibaipo Village were moved together. In the winter of 1970, the restoration and construction of the old site began at a place 500 meters north of the original site and an elevation of 57 meters. Seventeen houses have been restored one after another, with 196 houses, a construction area of ?6?7?6?72,760 square meters, and an area of ?6?7?6?716,440 square meters. In the restoration process, following the principles of high consistency, repairing the old as the old, and striving for perfection, the original appearance was basically maintained. The furnishings in the house were arranged in the original state. The exhibits were mainly office and daily supplies of the leaders.

Address: Xibaipo Scenic Area, Xibaipo Village, Xibaipo Town, Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province

Baiyangdian Scenic Area

Baiyangdian Lake is the largest freshwater lake on the North China Plain, located in Anxin County, about 45 kilometers east of Baoding City, Hebei Province. Known as the "Pearl of North China" and "West Lake in the North", it is the place where the story of Xiaobing Zhangga took place, and it is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Baiyangdian is a typical northern wetland, known for its rich natural resources since ancient times. It is a bird kingdom, a fish paradise, and a museum of various aquatic plants. In the midsummer season, each reed is bright green from stalk to leaf, and the green is shining; in August, the lotus of Baiyangdian Lake is in full bloom, red and white, and the lotus is standing. The lake is filled with layered lotus which is like a poem as well as a picturesque.

There are many scenic spots and historical sites, and many emperors have visited here. There are Kangxi Shuiwei Palace, large swimming pool, water sports park, wildlife viewing area, and several villages with folk customs for tourists to visit.

The scenic area is divided into six major scenic spots, namely, Yuanyang Island Folk Culture Scenic Spot, Lotus Flower Viewing Scenic Spot, Ecological Amusement Scenic Spot, Leisure and Entertainment Scenic Spot, Pier Sightseeing Scenic Spot, Folk Custom Village Sightseeing Scenic Spot.

The people of Baiyangdian have a glorious revolutionary tradition. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the people of Baiyangdian area formed the famous water squadron "Yanling", which used the forks of rivers and lakes to carry out guerrilla warfare, which shocked the enemy's courage. The anti-Japanese guerrillas "Yanling" played hide-and-seek with the Japanese invading army in the reed maze and lotus swing, often beating the invading army to the ground, which also gave rise to the "Hehuadian faction" represented by Sun Li in Chinese literature.

Address: Tourism East Road, Anxin County, Baoding City, Hebei Province

Yesanpo Scenic Area

Yesanpo is located in the Taihang Mountains in Laishui County, Hebei Province, 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing. It has unique natural scenery, pure ecological environment, unique ancient historical relics, and rich ethnic customs. Since the development of tourism in 1986, with its unique charm, it has been favored by tourists at home and abroad. It has successively won the World Geopark, National Scenic Area, National AAAAA Tourist Area, National Forest Park, National Ecotourism Demonstration Area, National Cultural industry demonstration base, national popular science education base and other titles.

The total area of ?6?7?6?7the scenic area is 700 square kilometers, divided into Bailixia Scenic Area, Juma River Scenic Area, Yugu Cave Spring Scenic Area, Longmen Tianguan Scenic Area, Baicaopan Scenic Area. There are not only the Juma River scenery that resembles the Guilin mountains and waters, the magical canyon wonders, the mysterious and bizarre springs and the strange caves, the forests and the banks of the hundred grasses; there are also ancient plank road temples and the well-preserved Pingxi Anti-Japanese Martyrs Cemetery. The cultural landscape and tourism resources are unique, and it is known as the "Scenic Scenery of Jingji".

Address: Gougezhuang Village, Sanpo Town, Laishui County, Baoding City, Hebei Province

Eastern Tombs of the Qing Dynasty Scenic Area

Located in Tangshan City, Hebei Province, the Eastern Tombs of the Qing Dynasty are the largest and most complete system in my country. It is a complex of imperial tombs in the Qing Dynasty that integrates royal culture, filial piety culture, funeral culture, inscriptions and ancient carvings, and architectural art.

The Eastern Tomb of the Qing Dynasty was built in the 18th year of Shunzhi (1661). In 1935, the two imperial concubines of Emperor Tongzhi were buried in the Huifei Tomb, which lasted 274 years. There are 15 mausoleums and more than 580 single buildings in the 80 square kilometers protection area of ?6?7?6?7the Eastern Tombs of the Qing Dynasty. There are 5 emperors, 15 queens, 136 concubines, 3 princes, 2 princesses, and a total of 161 people. Among the people buried in the Eastern Tombs of the Qing Dynasty, there are many people who have important influences on the history of the Qing Dynasty, such as Empress Xiaozhuang Wen, a female politician of the early Qing Dynasty who assisted Shizu and Shengzu; Emperor Kangxi and Qianlong, the sacred ancestor who created the "Prosperous Age of Kangxi and Qianlong"; the Empress Dowager Cixi who ruled China for 48 years with the curtain to listen to politics twice in the late Qing Dynasty. These figures have played important roles on the historical stage of the Qing Dynasty, dominating the destiny of the country, and are well-known in China and abroad. Their mausoleum is rich in connotation and has extremely high historical value.

Address: Qingdong Tomb Branch, Liupanying Village, Zunhua City, Tangshan City, Hebei Province

Baishi Mountain Scenic Area

Baishi Mountain is a world geological park and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Located in Laiyuan County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, it occupies the northernmost part of Taihang Mountain for 800 miles, and is known as "the first of Taihang"~

The vegetation coverage rate of Baishi Mountain is as high as 98%, and the content of negative oxygen ions is quite high. It is a real "natural oxygen bar". With an average temperature of 21℃ in summer, it is known as the "natural air conditioner" and is one of the most famous summer resorts in China!

Baishi Mountain has diverse landscapes, including peaks, forests, strange rocks, cliffs, canyons, sea of ?6?7?6?7clouds, Buddha light, plank roads and other landscapes. It has the characteristics of strange, majestic, dangerous, illusion and show of mountain landscape, and it is also known as "China's Wonderful Mountain"~

Baishi Mountain has a unique topography of marble peaks and forests in the country. There are many strange peaks, rocks, and various poses. People can't help but sigh the wonders of nature!

The highest peak, Foguangding, is 2096 meters above sea level. The mountain is tall and has "three tops, six terraces, nine valleys, and eighty-one peaks." Because its shape and rhyme resemble Huangshan Mountain, it is also called "Northern Huangshan Mountain"

As we all know, the most famous landscape of Baishi Mountain is the sea of ?6?7?6?7clouds. The unique geographical location and meteorological conditions have created a sea of ?6?7?6?7clouds landscape in Baishi Mountain that is amazing to the world. Whenever there are white clouds on the top of the mountain, it is its most dreamy moment~

Sometimes the clouds are like the sea, the waves are turbulent, and sometimes the curtain-like clouds are lightly veiled, and in the meantime, it makes people feel like they are in a fairyland~

Of course, this beautiful scene can only be seen when you stand on the top. The picture seems to put you in a fantasy world, it is really beautiful like a fairyland~

On the cliffs at an altitude of 1600 meters-2100 meters, the scenic area has built a 16-kilometer cliff hanging plank road. Looking up, the cliffs are like a knife and an axe; looking down, the bottom of the valley is like an abyss; walking in it, step by step is startling!

When you come here, you can not only climb the wonderful mountains and enjoy the sea of ?6?7?6?7clouds, but also feel the artistic conception of the "city in the sky"~

The scenery of Baishi Mountain is always so beautiful regardless of the seasons. But the Baishi Mountain in summer has reached a new height of beauty. Rhododendrons and lilacs blooming throughout the mountains and wilds, and when the mountains and peaks meet the blooming flowers, a sky garden with strange peaks, rocks and sea of ?6?7?6?7clouds is formed~

There is a "Natural Corner Cafe" in the clouds at an altitude of 1600 meters, which is an internet popular place on Douyin~

The cafe is perfectly integrated with the cliffs. Drinking coffee, tasting tea, watching the strange peaks, and enjoying the sea of ?6?7?6?7clouds here, it seems to exist in the world of utopia~

Feeling the peculiar marble peaks and forests; crossing the thrilling cliff plank road; watching the magnificent wonders of the sea of ?6?7?6?7clouds; tasting the romantic cloud coffee; come to Baishishan this summer~

Address: Fenglianggou Village, Baishishan Town, Laiyuan County, Baoding City, Hebei Province

Jinshanling Great Wall

The Jinshanling Great Wall lies on the Yanshan branch at the junction of Luanping County, Chengde City, Hebei Province and Miyun County, Beijing. It is connected to the Simatai Great Wall to the east and Gubeikou Great Wall to the west. It is located at the intersection of Beijing, Tianjin, Liaoning and Mongolia. Jinshanling Great Wall is located at 133 kilometers from 101 National Road, 130 kilometers away from downtown Beijing, 90 kilometers from Chengde Mountain Resort, and 200 kilometers from Mulan Paddock. It is an important part of the Beijing North Golden Tourist Route.

It was built in the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368 AD) and was presided over by the general Xu Da. In the first year of Longqing (1567 AD), Qi Jiguang, chief soldier of Jizhen, the famous anti-Japanese general, and Tan Lun, governor of Jiliao, continued to rebuild and rebuild on the basis of the Great Wall built by Xu Da.

The Jinshanling Great Wall starts from Gubeikou, a historically famous pass in the west, to the towering Wangjing Tower in the east, with a total length of 10.5 kilometers. There are 5 related passes along the route, 67 enemy towers, and 3 Fengsui towers. Because of its wide view, the enemy towers, peculiar landscape, exquisite architectural art, sound military defense system, well-preserved, it is well-known in the world.

Jinshanling is 700 meters above sea level. The mountains look like waves to the north, the Simatai Reservoir looks like a mirror to the east, and the Miyun Reservoir looks sparkling in the south. The Great Wall rests on the mountain with danger, its ups and downs between the mountains and rivers, the situation is extremely majestic. Especially here are densely packed enemy buildings, exquisitely constructed, and diverse in forms. It is unmatched by the Great Wall in Badaling, Shanhaiguan, Jiayuguan and other places. It is one of the tourist attractions under development in the Great Wall of China. The Jinshanling Great Wall is winding, with a wide view, dense enemy buildings, and majestic. Inside and outside of the Great Wall, there are high mountains and vast forests and seas. The four seasons here are suitable for hiking and photography.

Address: Hualougou Village, Bakeshiying Town, Luanping County, Chengde City, Hebei Province

Wa Palace Scenic Area

The Wa Palace is the largest and earliest ancient building dedicated to the ancient god Nuwa in my country. It is another palace built by Emperor Wenxuan of the Northern Qi Dynasty Gaoyang to travel from Yecheng to Jinyang. It is a national 5A tourist attraction, a national key cultural relics protection unit, and one of China’s top five holy places for ancestor worship.

The Wa Palace has a long history and a rich culture. The world’s first wall scriptures, hanging temples, ancient caves, stone carvings, and brick carvings form a religious culture with unique local characteristics. Among them, the Nuwa culture has the most profound influence.

The carved scriptures on the cliffs of the North Qi of the Wa Palace were made between 550 and 579 AD. It was made by the Gao clan of the North Qi Dynasty. It has more than 130,000 words. The cliffs of Le, the caves of engraving, with a history of 1,450 years. The look is still and rare in the world.

The scenic spot has beautiful natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. It covers a total area of ?6?7?6?75 square kilometers and consists of five parts: the entrance service area, the Butian Park, the Butian Lake, the core protection area, and the Butian Valley. There are more than 100 cultural attractions, architectural sketches, and more than 30 historical sites. It is a large-scale comprehensive scenic spot integrating ancestor worship, cultural experience, sightseeing, and leisure and entertainment.

Address: Suobao Town, She County, Handan City, Hebei Province

Shanhaiguan Scenic Area

Shanhaiguan is an ancient cultural city with a long history and one of the image representatives of the world cultural heritage-the Great Wall of China.

Shanhaiguan Scenic Area is located 15 kilometers east of the urban area of ?6?7?6?7Qinhuangdao. It was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty (1381). It is the easternmost point of the Great Wall. It is a city with a complete defense system. It was once an important military fortress in history.

Shanhaiguan is the starting point of the Great Wall of China, and is also known as the "First Pass in the World". It is an ancient historical and cultural city and a tourist summer resort with a collection of scenic spots and historic sites in China, beautiful scenery, and pleasant weather. The main scenic spots include Changshou Mountain Scenic Spot, Crocodile Lake, Jiaoshan Great Wall, Laolongtou, Mengjiangnv Temple, Mengjiangnvyuan, Xuanyang Cave, and Yanse Lake.

The main purpose of visiting Shanhaiguan is to visit Zhenyuan Tower in Dongmen, which is the "First Pass in the World". The gate is about 13 meters high and is divided into upper and lower floors. It has a beautiful and majestic appearance. Ascend the tower, one side is the rippling blue sea, and the other is the winding Great Wall, which is awe-inspiring. On the west side of the building, under the eaves, there is a plaque “The First Pass in the World” written by the calligrapher Xiao Xian of the Ming Dynasty. The strokes are strong and integrated with the rules of the tower. Near the Shanhaiguan Gate, there is also the Great Wall Museum, which exhibits humanities, history, military activities and cultural relics related to the Shanhaiguan Great Wall.

Address: No. 1, Longhai Avenue, Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao City, Beijing

Guangfu Ancient City Scenic Area

Yongnian Guangfu has a history of more than 2,000 years. Dou Jiande, the leader of the peasant uprising in the late Sui Dynasty, created the Great Xia State here, rewarded the mulberry, and based on strategic considerations, the city was renovated to the scale of a city. The original Tucheng was six li and 13 steps, and the Yuan Dynasty was increased to nine li and 13 steps, equivalent to 4.5 kilometers. In the 21st year of Jiajing in Ming Dynasty, the prefect Chen Cu mobilized migrant workers from nine counties. It took 13 years to build the Tucheng into a brick city. The city is 12 meters high and 8 meters wide. The four gates are built with towers, the four corners are built with turrets, and there are 876 stacking walls. The special feature is that there are still urns to guard against each other besides the four gates, and the authentic deep locks are guarded to make the city solid and strong.

The city is surrounded by water, and the natural scenery is very spectacular. The famous Pinggan eight scenic spots are the true portrayal of the scenery here: Daoyinqianqi, Hexiangshili, Congshanyunxiu, Fushuiliuxiang, Maojia Peak, sunset evening, Kuigeingyun, Longtan wind and rain. In history, it has attracted countless dignitaries and literati.

Address: Guangfu Ancient City Scenic Area (Tai Chi City), Yongnianguangfu Town, Handan City, Hebei Province

Western Qing Tombs Scenic Area

The Western Qing Tombs is located in Yixian County, Hebei, in the golden triangle of Beijing, Tianjin and Baoding, with a total area of ?6?7?6?7237 square kilometers. It is a typical Qing Dynasty ancient building complex. It was included in the World Cultural Heritage List in November 2000 and is now the first batch of 5A-level scenic spots in China.

The Western Mausoleum of the Qing Dynasty was built in 1730 and buried more than 80 emperors and concubines of Yongzheng, Jiaqing, Daoguang, and Guangxu. It is the largest existing ancient royal tomb complex in China with the best preservation and the most architectural types.

The Western Qing Tombs Scenic Area has a beautiful ecological environment, with Yunmeng Mountain to the west, Yongning Mountain to the north, Jinlongyu to the east, east and west Huagai Mountain to the south, surrounded by the Yishui River, and four artificial lakes such as Dragon Lake scattered in it; the largest ancient pine forest in North China in the scenic area, the forest coverage rate reaches 68%. The atmospheric environmental quality here reaches the national first-class standard, and the negative ions is as high as 10,000 per cubic centimeter. It is praised as a "natural oxygen bar that people can breathe deeply in."

Address: 112 National Road, Yi County, Baoding City, Hebei Province