Baiyangdian Scenic Spot

Baiyangdian Scenic Area is the largest lake in the Haihe River Plain of North China, located in the central part of Hebei Province. Formerly known as Baiyangdian, it is also called Xidian. It gained fame both domestically and internationally due to the movie "Little Soldier Zhang Ga."

Baiyangdian gathers water from nine rivers originating from the foothills of the Taihang Mountains, forming a network of more than 3,700 channels and rivers connecting 146 lakes of various sizes. Within these lakes, there are 36 villages distributed among islands and along the lake shores.

Within the lake, boats can navigate through the channels, and after the autumn reed harvest, the water of the lake expands greatly. In summer, dense reeds form a maze of walls in the waterways, creating a unique and pleasant scenery, making it a renowned tourist destination.

Baiyangdian is encircled by embankments, crisscrossed by ditches, with rivers connecting to the lake, and fields interspersed with villages. The lake's surface shimmers with light, echoing with the calls of waterbirds, while the swaying reeds and the subtle fragrance of lotus flowers create an ecological beauty.

Baiyangdian is the largest lake in the Haihe River Plain of China. From July to September each year, it boasts the most splendid blooming period for all types of lotus flowers. With the lake full, fish leaping, green reeds swaying, and lotus flowers in full bloom, it presents a picturesque water town scenery. It is often referred to as the "Pearl of North China" and is also known as the "Jiangnan of the North" or the "West Lake of the North".

In 2007, the Baiyangdian Scenic Area in Baoding City was officially approved as a national 5A-level tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration.