Geographical Location: Baiyangdian is located in the central part of Hebei Province and in the hinterland of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. It is the largest inland lake in Hebei Province.
Characteristic Landscapes: It is composed of large areas of reed marshes, lotus ponds and numerous lake branches and waterways, forming a unique natural landscape and known as the “Pearl of North China”.
Best Time to Visit
Summer (June August): During this period, lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the whole Baiyangdian scenic area is as picturesque as a painting. It is the best time for viewing lotus flowers and taking a boat tour. Large areas of lotus ponds, with red and white lotus flowers, are very spectacular, and you can also feel the fragrance of lotus flowers.
Spring and Autumn (March May, September November): The climate is pleasant and the temperature is moderate. You can avoid the peak tourist season and enjoy a leisurely time, appreciating the tranquility and beauty of Baiyangdian. During the migratory bird season, you can also see many rare birds.
Transportation Guide
External Transportation
Airplane: You can first take a plane to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport or Tianjin Binhai International Airport, and then transfer to a bus to Anxin County Baiyangdian Scenic Area.
Train: You can take a train to Baoding Station or Gaobeidian Station, and then transfer to a long-distance bus to Anxin County.
Long-distance Bus: There are direct long-distance buses from cities such as Beijing, Tianjin and Shijiazhuang to Anxin County. After arriving in Anxin County, take local transportation to Baiyangdian Scenic Area.
Internal Transportation
Boat: Entering Baiyangdian Scenic Area mainly depends on boats. There are various types of boats available in the scenic area, such as wooden boats and speedboats. You can choose according to your own needs and budget. The boatman can also act as a temporary tour guide, introducing the scenery along the way and the history and culture of Baiyangdian.
Battery Car: There are battery cars in some scenic spots in Baiyangdian for tourists to travel between various scenic spots.
Main Scenic Spots
Lotus Grand View Garden
There are 366 kinds of famous lotus flowers from home and abroad in the garden. It is an ecological tourist scenic area with the largest lotus planting area and the most lotus varieties in China. You can stroll around to enjoy the beautiful postures of various lotus flowers, or take a boat to shuttle through the lotus flowers and feel the beauty of lotus flowers up close. There are also cultural attractions such as Sun Li Memorial Hall, where you can learn about the origin of Mr. Sun Li and Baiyangdian and his literary achievements.
Baiyangdian Culture Garden
It includes scenic spots such as Yanling Team Memorial Hall, Kangxi Shuiwei Temporary Palace and Gazi Village. By visiting the Yanling Team Memorial Hall, you can deeply understand the anti-Japanese history of the Baiyangdian area and the heroic deeds of the Yanling Team; the Kangxi Shuiwei Temporary Palace shows the hunting culture of the ancient royal family and the architectural characteristics of the temporary palace; Gazi Village reproduces the scene in the movie “Little Soldier Zhang Ga” and is full of strong rural atmosphere and red cultural atmosphere.
Mandarin Duck Island
It is named because a large number of mandarin ducks inhabit the island. The island is surrounded by reeds and lotus flowers, and the environment is very beautiful. There is a Mandarin Duck Island Resort on the island, providing accommodation, catering and other services, as well as various water entertainment projects, such as water motorcycles and water bicycles.
Leisure Island
It is a comprehensive island integrating catering, accommodation, entertainment and leisure. There is a sandy beach bath on the island where you can enjoy the sunshine and beach; there are also various leisure and entertainment facilities, such as archery fields and billiard rooms, suitable for family leisure vacations.
Food Guide
Specialty Foods
Baiyangdian Whole Fish Feast
Dish Features: Using various kinds of fish produced in Baiyangdian as the main raw materials, through various cooking methods such as roasting, stewing, frying, sautéing and steaming, a series of delicious fish dishes are made. There are squirrel fish, steamed grass carp, stewed fish, braised fish, etc. Each dish retains the freshness of the fish and has its own flavor.
Recommended Restaurant: Many floating restaurants in Baiyangdian Scenic Area are good at making the whole fish feast. Among them, the “Shuixiang Yuxiang” restaurant is relatively well-known, and its chefs have rich experience and can give full play to the characteristics of the whole fish feast.
Baiyangdian Salted Duck Eggs
Dish Features: Made by pickling duck eggs laid by local ducks in Baiyangdian, the yolk is orange-red and oily, and tastes salty and delicious. It is a good side dish. You can eat it directly after boiling, or eat it with Baiyangdian lotus leaf cake, which has a unique flavor.
Purchase Place: Authentic Baiyangdian salted duck eggs can be bought in various local specialty stores in Baiyangdian Scenic Area. In addition, some farmers’ markets in Anxin County also sell them.
Baiyangdian River Crabs
Dish Features: Famous for their tender meat and full crab roe. They can be steamed or stir-fried with spicy flavor. Steaming can retain the original flavor of the river crabs to the greatest extent, while stir-frying with spicy flavor has more flavor and is suitable for tourists who like spicy food.
Recommended Restaurant: “Xiexiangju” is a local restaurant mainly serving river crab dishes. Its steamed Baiyangdian river crabs are very authentic, allowing diners to taste the freshness of the river crabs.
Baiyangdian Lotus Root Starch
Dish Features: Made from high-quality lotus roots in Baiyangdian, it has a fine texture, is easy to digest and absorb. When eaten, it is mixed with boiling water to form a transparent paste, with a sweet taste and a strong lotus root fragrance.
Purchase Place and Eating Method: Lotus root starch can be bought in supermarkets in the scenic area and Anxin County. It can be used as a breakfast or afternoon dessert. When you feel hungry or thirsty during the tour, mixing a bowl of lotus root starch is also a good choice.
Baiyangdian Smoked Fish
Dish Features: The fish is made through processes such as pickling and smoking. The smoked fish is golden yellow in color, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a special smoky flavor, and is easy to preserve and carry.
Recommended Restaurant and Purchase Place: “Laoyuweng Smoked Fish Shop” is quite popular for its smoked fish. In addition to tasting it in the shop, you can also buy vacuum-packed smoked fish as a specialty to take home to relatives and friends.
Food Streets and Recommended Restaurants
Anxin County Food Street
There are many restaurants and snack stalls here, where you can taste various Baiyangdian specialty foods as well as other local flavor dishes. The relatively famous one is the “Food Plaza”, which gathers foods from all over the country, with affordable prices and a variety of choices.
Baiyangdian Fisherman’s Wharf Food Area
Located in the scenic area, with a beautiful surrounding environment. You can taste delicious food while enjoying the lake view of Baiyangdian. Among them, “Wanghulu Restaurant” is a restaurant with a good reputation, with rich dishes and good service, and can provide Baiyangdian specialty whole fish feast and other delicacies.
