Beijing-Guangzhou High-Speed Rail: Baoding, Zhengding & Handan
Take the high-speed rail south to explore Baoding's Zhili Governor's Office, Baiyangdian, Zhengding's ancient architecture, Zhaozhou Bridge, and Handan.
A cultural route through southern Hebei that can be done without driving, hopping from city to city along the Beijing-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway. See the ancient capital of Baoding and Baiyangdian, stay two nights in Zhengding to examine its ancient architecture, visit the museum and Zhaozhou Bridge in Shijiazhuang, and explore the Xiangtangshan Grottoes and Guangfu Ancient City in Handan. The pace is relatively relaxed, with most attractions located in downtown areas or within short distances. This route does not include the Taihang Mountains; if you want to see the mountains, you can connect to the Xingtai Taihang route.
Lotus flowers in Baiyangdian are in full bloom in July and August, but cities can be hot; spring and autumn are generally more comfortable.
每日安排
第 1 天 · High-Speed Rail to Baoding & Ancient City Tour
Take the high-speed rail from Beijing Xi (West) to Baoding Dong (East) for about 40 minutes, then take a taxi to the ancient city. Attractions are within walking distance.
The Governor's Office and Lotus Pond are very close to each other and can be scheduled for the same afternoon.
住宿：保定古城（總督署、蓮池）
第 2 天 · Baiyangdian Day Trip
Charter a car or take a bus from the downtown area for about 1 hour to Baiyangdian, take a boat tour, and return to Baoding in the evening.
Board boats at official piers, and bring mosquito repellent in summer.
住宿：保定古城（總督署、蓮池）
第 3 天 · Transfer to Zhengding & Ancient City Night Tour
石家莊·正定（正定古城·南城門（長樂門）、陽和樓、廣惠寺華塔、開元寺）
Take the high-speed rail from Baoding Dong (East) to Shijiazhuang (about half an hour), transfer by taxi or metro to Zhengding, and explore the ancient city on foot in the afternoon.
Zhengding Ancient City has traffic restrictions and crowd control during holidays.
住宿：正定古城
第 4 天 · Longxing Temple & the Four Pagodas of Zhengding
石家莊·正定（隆興寺、天寧寺凌霄塔、臨濟寺澄靈塔、趙雲廟、榮國府）
Spend the day walking or cycling in the ancient city. Attractions are close to each other; it is recommended to allocate at least 2 hours for Longxing Temple.
The bronze Buddha in the Dabao Pavilion of Longxing Temple is a highlight; it is recommended to visit in the morning.
住宿：正定古城
第 5 天 · Hebei Museum & Zhaozhou Bridge
Visit the Hebei Museum in the downtown area in the morning, take a tourist bus or taxi for about 1 hour to Zhao County in the afternoon, and return to Shijiazhuang in the evening.
Hebei Museum is closed on Mondays as usual; reservations are required.
住宿：石家莊站周邊
第 6 天 · High-Speed Rail to Handan & Old Town Walk
Take the high-speed rail from Shijiazhuang to Handan Dong (East) for about 1 hour, take a taxi to the downtown area, and walk around Congtai Park and Chuancheng Street in the afternoon.
Xuebu Bridge and Congtai Park are close to each other and can be easily connected on foot.
住宿：叢台公園·市中心
第 7 天 · Xiangtangshan Northern Qi Grottoes
Charter a car or take a public bus from the downtown area to Fengfeng (about 1 hour). Spend about 3 hours at North Xiangtangshan, and take a taxi for about 20 minutes to South Xiangtangshan.
Direct shuttle buses must be booked in advance; schedules are subject to the current season.
住宿：叢台公園·市中心
第 8 天 · Guangfu Ancient City & Departure
Take a tourist bus or taxi from the downtown area for about 1 hour to Guangfu. After sightseeing, head to Handan Dong (East) Station to catch your high-speed train home.
Allow plenty of time for your return train; it takes about 1 hour from the ancient city to the East Station.