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Pingquan Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | February, 2026

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What to do

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Badaling Great Wall

Badaling Great Wall

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The Palace Museum

The Palace Museum

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Universal Beijing Resort

Universal Beijing Resort

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Prince Kung's Palace Museum

Prince Kung's Palace Museum

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Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven

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Summer Palace

Summer Palace

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Mutianyu Great Wall

Mutianyu Great Wall

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Shichahai Scenic Area

Shichahai Scenic Area

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The Mountain Resort Scenic Area

The Mountain Resort Scenic Area

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Sun Park

Sun Park

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POPMART City Park

POPMART City Park

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Beijing Wildlife Park

Beijing Wildlife Park

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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Pingquan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

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肯德基(平泉店)

肯德基(平泉店)

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和记虾仁馅饼(金世纪嘉园店)

和记虾仁馅饼(金世纪嘉园店)

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LAO TAN XIANG

LAO TAN XIANG

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金冠蛋糕(华晨店)

金冠蛋糕(华晨店)

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Milanxidianxican· Coffee (pingquan)

Milanxidianxican· Coffee (pingquan)

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南沙酥

南沙酥

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二子羊汤(总店)

二子羊汤(总店)

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Qingzhenhaixing Restaurant

Qingzhenhaixing Restaurant

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燕春饭店(公园里店)

燕春饭店(公园里店)

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客官国际饭店餐厅(餐饮部)

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胖子火烧馆(平泉店)

胖子火烧馆(平泉店)

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Pingquan Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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A Village Untouched by Time

A Village Untouched by Time

Barnes Jennifer Jenn
Barnes Jennifer Jenn


📅 Day 1: Immersive Liao Culture Tour  
**Morning**  
- **Arrive in Pingquan** (recommend early bus, about 1.5 hours from Chengde, fare 30 RMB)  
- **Breakfast**: Old local brand "Lamb Soup with Sesame Seed Cake" in the city (about 15 RMB per person, lamb offal soup with freshly baked sesame seed cake)  
- **Attraction**: **Liaohe Source National Forest Park** (ticket 60 RMB, 3 hours visit) → Hike forest trails, visit Liao dynasty sacrificial sites, wildflower photography in summer.  

**Afternoon**  
- **Lunch**: Farmhouse restaurant near the park (about 40 RMB per person, recommended hazelnut mushroom stewed native chicken, wild vegetables)  
- **Attraction**: **Zezhou Garden (Liao Culture Theme Park)** (free, 2 hours visit) → Climb the replica Liao tower for a panoramic city view, visit Khitan cultural relief corridor.  
- **Experience**: **Pingquan Museum** (free, reservation required, 1 hour) → Focus on Liao dynasty ceramics and Khitan horse tack.  

**Evening**  
- **Dinner**: City’s “Bagou Old Tavern” (about 60 RMB per person, must-try sliced meat and Nansha cake)  
- **Accommodation**: Budget hotel in the city (e.g., Hanting, about 150 RMB/night)  
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📅 Day 2: Natural Wonders and Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience  
**Morning**  
- **Breakfast**: Tofu pudding with fried cake near the hotel (about 10 RMB per person)  
- **Attraction**: **Dangba Ancient Karst Cave** (ticket 50 RMB, 2.5 hours visit) → Karst cave with light show showcasing stalactite wonders, constant 18℃ temperature inside.  

**Afternoon**  
- **Lunch**: Farmhouse outside the cave (about 35 RMB per person, recommended cypress smoked meat, millet rice)  
- **Experience**: **Shazhou Handmade Paper-Cutting Workshop** (experience fee 30 RMB, 1 hour) → Learn Pingquan intangible heritage paper-cutting, make a simple Khitan pattern to take home.  
- **Leisure**: **Central Market** (buy specialties: almond dew, mushroom sauce, budget 100 RMB)  

**Evening**  
- **Return**: Bus back to Chengde (fare 30 RMB)  
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💰 Budget Details (per person sharing for 2 people)  
| Item           | Cost (RMB) |  
|----------------|------------|  
| Transportation (round-trip bus) | 60 |  
| Accommodation (1 night)          | 150 |  
| Tickets                        | 110 |  
| Food                          | 220 |  
| Experience/Shopping           | 130 |  
| **Total**                    | **670** |  

*Actual cost about 670 RMB per person; remaining budget can be used to upgrade accommodation or add more food experiences.*  
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🌟 Helpful Tips  
1. **Best Season**: May to October (summer for cool escape, autumn for colorful forests)  
2. **Transport Advice**: Taxi starting fare 6 RMB between city attractions; on day two, renting a car (about 150 RMB/day) is more flexible.  
3. **Hidden Gem**: On weekends, visit the **Puhé Riverside Light Nightscape**, locals often stroll here.  
4. **Money-saving Tips**: Half-price tickets with student or senior ID; some farmhouses waive parking fees.  
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🍜 Food Checklist  
- **Must-try Three**: Sliced meat (Qing dynasty palace dish), Pingquan lamb soup, Nansha cake (crispy sugar cake)  
- **Snack Street Recommendation**: Xingping Middle Road Night Market (grilled bean curd skin, buckwheat bowl dumplings, about 20 RMB per person for a full meal)  

Though small, Pingquan combines rich Liao culture and Yanshan mountain scenery, perfect for those who enjoy a slow-paced, in-depth trip. The itinerary allows flexible time to adjust your pace as you wish. Wishing you a journey full of surprises! ✨

📅 Day 1: Immersive Liao Culture Tour **Morning** - **Arrive in Pingquan** (recommend early bus, about 1.5 hours from Chengde, fare 30 RMB) - **Breakfast**: Old local brand "Lamb Soup with Sesame Seed Cake" in the city (about 15 RMB per person, lamb offal soup with freshly baked sesame seed cake) - **Attraction**: **Liaohe Source National Forest Park** (ticket 60 RMB, 3 hours visit) → Hike forest trails, visit Liao dynasty sacrificial sites, wildflower photography in summer. **Afternoon** - **Lunch**: Farmhouse restaurant near the park (about 40 RMB per person, recommended hazelnut mushroom stewed native chicken, wild vegetables) - **Attraction**: **Zezhou Garden (Liao Culture Theme Park)** (free, 2 hours visit) → Climb the replica Liao tower for a panoramic city view, visit Khitan cultural relief corridor. - **Experience**: **Pingquan Museum** (free, reservation required, 1 hour) → Focus on Liao dynasty ceramics and Khitan horse tack. **Evening** - **Dinner**: City’s “Bagou Old Tavern” (about 60 RMB per person, must-try sliced meat and Nansha cake) - **Accommodation**: Budget hotel in the city (e.g., Hanting, about 150 RMB/night) --- 📅 Day 2: Natural Wonders and Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience **Morning** - **Breakfast**: Tofu pudding with fried cake near the hotel (about 10 RMB per person) - **Attraction**: **Dangba Ancient Karst Cave** (ticket 50 RMB, 2.5 hours visit) → Karst cave with light show showcasing stalactite wonders, constant 18℃ temperature inside. **Afternoon** - **Lunch**: Farmhouse outside the cave (about 35 RMB per person, recommended cypress smoked meat, millet rice) - **Experience**: **Shazhou Handmade Paper-Cutting Workshop** (experience fee 30 RMB, 1 hour) → Learn Pingquan intangible heritage paper-cutting, make a simple Khitan pattern to take home. - **Leisure**: **Central Market** (buy specialties: almond dew, mushroom sauce, budget 100 RMB) **Evening** - **Return**: Bus back to Chengde (fare 30 RMB) --- 💰 Budget Details (per person sharing for 2 people) | Item | Cost (RMB) | |----------------|------------| | Transportation (round-trip bus) | 60 | | Accommodation (1 night) | 150 | | Tickets | 110 | | Food | 220 | | Experience/Shopping | 130 | | **Total** | **670** | *Actual cost about 670 RMB per person; remaining budget can be used to upgrade accommodation or add more food experiences.* --- 🌟 Helpful Tips 1. **Best Season**: May to October (summer for cool escape, autumn for colorful forests) 2. **Transport Advice**: Taxi starting fare 6 RMB between city attractions; on day two, renting a car (about 150 RMB/day) is more flexible. 3. **Hidden Gem**: On weekends, visit the **Puhé Riverside Light Nightscape**, locals often stroll here. 4. **Money-saving Tips**: Half-price tickets with student or senior ID; some farmhouses waive parking fees. --- 🍜 Food Checklist - **Must-try Three**: Sliced meat (Qing dynasty palace dish), Pingquan lamb soup, Nansha cake (crispy sugar cake) - **Snack Street Recommendation**: Xingping Middle Road Night Market (grilled bean curd skin, buckwheat bowl dumplings, about 20 RMB per person for a full meal) Though small, Pingquan combines rich Liao culture and Yanshan mountain scenery, perfect for those who enjoy a slow-paced, in-depth trip. The itinerary allows flexible time to adjust your pace as you wish. Wishing you a journey full of surprises! ✨

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