Baiyangdian Lake & Lotus Garden
白洋淀荷花大观园
North China's largest freshwater wetland, where boats glide through reed marshes. The Lotus Garden displays hundreds of lotus varieties.
Baiyangdian is the largest freshwater lake wetland on the North China Plain, made up of more than 140 lakes and over 3,700 channels. Reed marshes, lotus ponds and water villages intertwine, earning it the name 'Pearl of North China'. It is a 5A-rated national scenic area. Visitors board boats at the pier to reach the Lotus Garden, Baiyangdian Culture Park, Yuanfei Lotus Garden, Mandarin Duck Island and other islands. The Lotus Garden has hundreds of lotus and water lily varieties and is most beautiful at peak bloom in July. You can also see giant Victoria water lilies with leaves over one meter in diameter. The scenic area is usually open from May to mid-October. Book a one-ticket pass through official channels, which includes the boat ticket and entry to each site; prices follow official listings. Plan a full day, and take sun and mosquito precautions in summer.
Opening hours
About May–mid-October, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM (check official sources)
Nearby sights
- Baiyangdian Cultural Park & Gazi Village
- Xiong'an Citizen Service Center
- Baoding Military Academy Museum
- Dacige Pavilion
- Ancient Lotus Pond Garden
- Zhili Governor-General's Office
- Baoding West Street
- Guangyuan Garden (Cao Kun's Residence)