[Itinerary Overview]✨
🏨Accommodation Recommendation: Hotels near Yuhua West Road in Lianchi District (10-minute walk to major attractions, super convenient!)
💡Highlights: Concentrated attractions, numerous interactive experiences, and kid-friendly food👶
🚗Day 1: Governor's Mansion + Ancient Lotus Pond + Night Tour 🏮
🌞Morning: Zhili Governor's Mansion Museum (30r)
📍Address: No. 101, Zongxing Road, Lianchi District, Baoding City
⏰Time: 8:30-17:30
🌟Family Activities:
✅Try on and take photos with Qing Dynasty official uniforms📸 (children can become adorable as little officials)
✅The only complete Qing Dynasty provincial government office in my country (with detailed and scheduled explanations)
✅Children can experience the ritual of signing and approving memorials
🍚Lunch: Donkey Meat Hot Pot
🔥Recommended: Regular Donkey Meat Hot Pot (11r), crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect with millet porridge~
📌Location: Main Entrance of Ancient Lotus Pond Across from the street (small shop)
🌿 Afternoon: Ancient Lotus Pond (30r)
📍 Address: No. 246, Yuhua West Road, Lianchi District, Baoding City
⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🌟 Family Activities:
✅ Hide-and-seek in the rockery maze (kids can't stop)
✅ Search for the "Lotus Leaf Supporting Peach" pavilion roof (develop observation skills)
✅ Learn about ancient calligraphy in the stele gallery (edutainment and educational)
🌃 Evening: Night Tour of the Zhili Governor-General's Office (summer only)
🎫 Price: Same as daytime ticket price
🌟 Highlights: Immersive performance "Meet the Governor" with fun interactive Q&A (kids will love it!)
🚗 Day 2: Water Conservancy Museum + Food Experience 🐟
🌊Morning: Baoding Water Conservancy Museum (Free)
📍Address: Jianshe South Road, Nanshi District, Baoding City
⏰Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed Mondays)
🌟Family Highlights:
✅Outdoor Water Conservancy Interactive Area (a favorite water play experience for kids)
✅Experience traditional water pumps and water wheels (both hands-on and educational)
✅National Water Resources Education Base (a great place to gain knowledge)
🚣Lunch: Dianli Boat Banquet (Fuxing Road Branch)
📍Address: Baobai Shopping Mall, Fuxing Road, Lianchi District, Baoding City Square
⏰Hours: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🌟Features:
✅Song Dynasty-themed decor (great for photos)
✅Onboard dining experience (kids will love it)
🍴Recommended dishes:
✅Xiong'an Big Coffee✔️
✅Pot-fried Pork Knuckle✔️
✅Potato Tartare✔️
🍡Afternoon: Tanghulu King (Candied Haws King) + return trip
📍Address: Main entrance of Ancient Lotus Pond
⏰Open: October - May
🚩Features: Various fillings (kids can choose their favorite)
💖Tips:
1️⃣ Transportation: The area is crowded with fried chicken, so walking or using shared bikes is the most convenient option. 🚲
2️⃣ Mosquito repellent: Mosquitoes abound near the Ancient Lotus Pond, so bring floral water. 🦟
3️⃣ Outfit: Hanfu is recommended! (Photos take longer than the film) 👘
4️⃣ Time: 1-2 hours per attraction is just right (keep your energy level in check)
Baoding is a fantastic value for money family trip! History is brought to life, and the food is a delight for kids, making it easy to plan a weekend getaway!
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