Dentisi Temple is located in the Wufeng Mountain of Hulugou Valley within the Xianguyu Scenic Area. The temple was originally built during the Tang Dynasty and renovated in the 18th year of the Ming Dynasty's Jiajing reign. The Ming Dynasty renovation stele remains well-preserved. Historically known as Little South Temple, it is collectively referred to as the South Temple along with the Greater South Temple in the valley. This temple enjoys considerable incense offerings and once housed over seventy monks in practice. Today, there are still more than ten monks, making it a legitimate site for Buddhist activities...
Zhenhai Temple is located on the northern mountainside of Heyecha in the southern part of the town. The existing structures were rebuilt in 1992, with the Wanghai Chan Pavilion at the top completed in 2005. The temple is home to resident monks and is a legally recognized site for Buddhist activities. An excerpt from the “Inscription for the Construction of Wanghai Chan Pavilion” is provided below to aid understanding of the temple. The Laiyuan Basin is lush with vegetation and dotted with murmuring springs, being the source of the...
Xiangshan Temple is located at the eastern foot of Xiangshan Mountain, north of Beishifo Village. Historical records suggest that during the Northern Zhou Dynasty, monks carved 369 cliff statues on the mountain, hence its name "Xiangshan" (Adorned Mountain). The village in front of the mountain is called "Shifo Village." To distinguish it from several later villages split off from Beishifo, the eastern hamlet became "Dongshifo" (East Shifo), the southern one "Nanshifo" (South Shifo),...
Henglingzi Nature Reserve is located about 60 kilometers northeast of Laiyuan County, covering an area of approximately 80 square kilometers. The complex geological structure and unique environment of the reserve have created a diverse range of landform landscapes. Coupled with dense natural secondary forests and rare flora and fauna, the area boasts distinctive tourist attractions. Here, it’s like…
The Juma Source is located to the south and east of Laiyuan County. Among them, the Lai Water Source (Beihai Spring) is situated in Dongguan Village in the eastern part of the county, the Yi Water Source (Nanguan Spring) is located in Nanguan Village in the southern part of the county, and the Juma River Source (Qishan Spring) lies at the foot of Qishan Mountain near the county town. The most famous are the Lai Water Source and the Yi Water Source. The Juma Spring Cluster is the source of the Juma River and also...
The Battlefield Sites of the Battles of Yansuyay and Huangtuling are located in Huangtuling Village, Yinfang Town, Laiyuan County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. In November 1939 (the 28th year of the Republic of China), during the anti-mopping-up campaign in the northern Shanxi region of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the troops of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region of the Eighth Route Army of China ambushed Japanese forces in the Sanchakou and Huangtuling areas of Laiyuan County, Hebei Province. …
The Nantun Site in Laiyuan is located in Nantun Village, Laiyuan County, and is an ancient site dating back to the Neolithic Age and the Shang Dynasty. On July 15, 1993, the Nantun Site in Laiyuan was designated as a provincial-level cultural heritage protection unit by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
The Jiacun Site is located in Jiacun, Laiyuan County, and is an ancient settlement from the Shang Dynasty. On July 15, 1993, it was designated as a provincial-level cultural heritage site by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
Baiyangdian is the largest lake on the North China Plain. Located in central Hebei Province, it was formerly known as Baiyangdian and also called Xidian. It gained international fame due to the movie "Little Soldier Zhang Ga." The lake was formed from water accumulation in the fan-edge depressions where the alluvial fans of the Yongding River and the Hutuo River converge at the foot of the Taihang Mountains. There are currently 143 large and small lakes, among which Baiyangdian is the most prominent...
The Wangjiazhai Folk Village in Anxin County was built in July 2002 as a new-style fishing village, covering an area of 300 acres with an investment of 6 million yuan. Each household in the village can accommodate 10 guests, allowing the entire village to host up to 400 visitors simultaneously. Each home has its own courtyard, featuring elegant layouts adorned with flowers and plants. The interior decor combines traditional charm with modern flair, featuring both...
Baiyangdian Leisure Island in Anxin County was built in 2002, covering an area of 90 acres, and centers around dining, accommodation, and entertainment. It is a great destination for vacation and leisure. For dining, there is the Leisure Island Restaurant, which can accommodate 360 diners at once. The chefs are well-known local cooks who specialize in regional flavors while also offering famous dishes from across China. As for accommodation...
Built in 2001, the Baiyangdian Yuanfei Lotus Garden in Anxin County covers an area of approximately 1,800 acres. It was once a place where Li Shier, the favored concubine of Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin Dynasty, came to admire lotus flowers. The garden centers around natural ecological tourism and is divided into a sandy beach swimming area, a lotus viewing area, and a reed marsh recreation area. The lotus viewing area has added a 70-meter-long lotus appreciation corridor, a kilometer-long water floating bridge, three...
The Baiyangdian Fishermen's Paradise in Anxin County was built in 2001, covering an area of over 1,000 acres. It is located within the Baiyangdian scenic area, historically known as Shaochedian, an ancient battlefield where the Song Dynasty general Yang Yanzhao resisted the Jin and Liao invasions. The site features vast waters with crystal-clear quality, surrounded by expansive reed marshes, lotus leaves dotting the water, dense cattails, clusters of water chestnuts, and…
The Baiyangdian Window in Anxin County was transformed from the former "Water Margin Palace." It is located south of Mandarin Duck Island, covers an area of 5,000 square meters, and is about ten kilometers from the tourist dock. The content layout consists of "six exhibition halls and one garden," namely the Orientation Hall, Humanities & History Hall, Folk Customs Hall, Natural Resources Hall, Heroic Epic Hall, Fishermen’s Folk Hall, and the Water Town...
The Exotic Garden is located within the Anxin scenic area of Baiyangdian, bordered by Mandarin Duck Island to the north and Leisure Island to the south. Covering an area of 30 acres, the garden features authentic Thai dance performances, fierce European women’s mud wrestling, thrilling Thai crocodile fights, and mesmerizing seal and lion feeding shows. Visitors can also feed the seals up close in the seal area,…
Covering an area of 6,400 square meters in Anxin County, Mandarin Duck Island was renovated with an investment of 30 million yuan and is part of the folk culture scenic area. Ascending from the west and passing through white marble railings, you will step into a flat and spacious dock square. The first thing that catches your eye is a grand antique-style archway, with the three golden characters “Mandarin Duck Island” shining brightly in the center, flanked by the words “Warmth and Intoxication…”
Baiyangdian Cultural Garden is located in Baiyangdian, Anxin County, covering an area of about 2,000 acres. The site’s themes encompass four major cultural aspects: history, tradition, folklore, and ecology. It features eight major attractions: the Kangxi Water Enclosure Temporary Palace, Pei’en Temple, Money Screen, Willow Smoke on the East Dyke, Lotus Breeze on the West Marsh, Aquatic Plant Garden, Reed Flower Village Resort, and the Yanling Brigade Memorial Hall. The Kangxi Water…
The Baiyangdian Lotus Grand View Garden is located in the lotus pond depicted by Sun Li, covering an area of over 2,000 acres. It features six zones, twelve gardens, thirty-six scenic spots, seventy-two connecting bridges, 666 varieties of famous lotuses from China and abroad, as well as 366 species of various aquatic plants. It is currently the largest ecological attraction in China in terms of planted lotus and aquatic plant area and diversity. …
The young soldier Zhang Gazi, embodying both "heroism" and "mischief," is an unforgettable childhood memory. The Impression of Gazi in Baiyangdian brings us back to the story of this little hero through humorous, comedic, and slapstick stage performances. "Gazi·Impression" is a highlight of the red tourism offerings in Baiyangdian. It condenses the well-known stories about young soldier...
A magical performance treasure trove where you can witness all kinds of exciting and thrilling shows. Baiyangdian Baodao Amusement Park is a premium attraction within the national AAAAA-level tourist destination of Baiyangdian. This site is located in the Baiyangdian scenic area of Anxin County, a wetland reserve in Hebei Province. The land area covers over 43,000 square meters, and the water area...