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View Plans & PricingArea: 22,184 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 11.5 million (2020 census)
Baoding means "protecting the capital" in Chinese, as the city was historically a southern defense point for Beijing. It served as the capital of Zhili Province during the Qing dynasty.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Baoding has no commercial airport; the nearest major airports are Beijing Daxing and Shijiazhuang. Baoding Railway Station and Baoding East Station are on the Beijing–Guangzhou high-speed railway. City buses and taxis are available.
Hebei University, Hebei Agricultural University, and Baoding University are the main higher-education institutions.
Baoding lies on the North China Plain with the Baiyangdian wetlands to its north—one of the largest freshwater lake systems in northern China. The region has a temperate continental climate.
Visit the Ancient Lotus Pond (Lianhua Chizhuang), Zhili Governor's Office, Yishan Lake and Baiyangdian wetlands, and the Western Qing Tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Day 1: Explore the old city center, Ancient Lotus Pond, and Zhili Governor's Office.
Day 2: Take a boat tour of Baiyangdian wetlands or visit the Western Qing Tombs.
Local specialties include Baoding dumplings (Baoqing), donkey burgers (lürou huoshao), wheat noodles with sauce, and Baiyangdian freshwater fish.
Hebei specialties such as donkey meat products, Baiyangdian lotus root, Zhili-style crafts, and calligraphy supplies are sold in the old city and tourist markets.
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