【Baoding, Hebei】Ancient Lotus Pond. .

The ancient lotus pond, originally named Xuexiang Garden. Located at Yuhua West Road, Lianchi District, Baoding City, Hebei Province. It was first built in the 22nd year of Yuan Taizu (1227) and was founded by Marshal Zhang Rou, King of Runan in the Yuan Dynasty. It has a total area of ​​32,000 square meters, a pool area of ​​7,900 square meters, and a building area of ​​3,680 square meters. Scenery: It integrates gardens, palaces and academies, and has the beauty of gardens from both north and south China. It is one of the eight scenic spots in Shanggu, Baoding: "Lotus Ripples in Summer". It is famous for its water and is named after the lotus. The pond is the center of the entire garden. Buildings, rocks, flowers and trees are arranged along the banks of the pond. Ancient buildings such as pavilions, terraces, towers and pavilions are built around the pond. Vines entwine the ancient locust trees, green willows hang over the trees, clear water and fishes gather in groups, lotus fragrance is refreshing, and steles and tablets stand in rows, making visitors linger. It is now a national 3A-level tourist attraction. National key cultural relic protection unit. ------------------------ Tourist information: Opening hours: 8:00-17:30. Ticket information: 30 yuan. Transportation information: (for reference) Bus: Take Bus No. 1, No. 4, No. 8, No. 12, No. 35 in Baoding City, and get off at Gulianhuachi Station. Self-driving: Navigation location: Baoding Zhili Governor's Office parking lot. (Walk there and start the tour.) Finally, I wish you a pleasant journey and good luck!