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Explore Hebei: A Journey Through Time from Chengde Mountain Resort to Xiong'an New Area

**🌄 Hebei Travel Guide | Explore the Land of Yan and Zhao in 1 Minute! 🏯** 📍 **Transportation**: 1h direct high-speed train from Beijing/Tianjin; driving yourself within the province offers more flexibility (the Grassland Sky Road and Taihang Mountain roads are stunning) 🔥 **Must-Do Recommendations**: 1️⃣ **Chengde Mountain Resort**: The world's largest imperial garden! Stroll through the 72 scenic spots of the Kangxi and Qianlong eras, go boating by the Misty Rain Tower, and walk through scenes straight out of Qing Dynasty dramas. 2️⃣ **Beidaihe**: The ultimate summer seaside escape! Watch the sunrise at Dove Nest Park, capture epic solitary shots at Aranya Chapel, and splash in the waves at Tiger Stone Sea Bathing Place 🌊. 3️⃣ **Shanhaiguan**: 'The First Pass Under Heaven'! Climb the starting point of the Great Wall, savor the local Hun Guo hot pot feast, and explore the wonder of Laolongtou where the Great Wall meets the sea. 4️⃣ **Baishi Mountain**: Walk in the clouds! Suspended glass walkway + sea of clouds at Buddha Light Peak, check out the "Sky Mirror" Cafe☁️. 5️⃣ **Xibaipo**: Revolutionary sacred site! This is where New China began, immerse yourself in the revolutionary era. 💡 **Travel Tips**: ✅ **Seasonal Activities**: Summer: Escape the heat (Bashang Grassland), Fall: Admire red leaves (Yesanpo), Winter: Skiing (Chongli), Spring: Outings (Baiyangdian Lake). ✅ **Recommended Route**: Chengde → Qinhuangdao → Baoding → Zhangjiakou (5-day in-depth tour around the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region). ✅ **Must-try Foods**: Donkey Burger, Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish (Golden Lion Fish), Zhengding Fried Liver. Eat to your heart's content for around CNY 30 per person! ✅ **Accommodation**: Beidaihe Seaside Guesthouse/Chengde Royal Garden Hotel/Taihang Mountains Stargazing Tent. 📸 **Popular Photo Spot**: 🌉 **Grassland Sky Road】A 132 km self-drive scenic route, windmill grasslands + Huapiling autumn colors. 🏮 **Zhengding Ancient City**: Brilliant lights illuminate the night tour, and the thousand-year-old Reversed Guanyin at Longxing Temple is truly awe-inspiring. 🌌 **Aranya Chapel:** Pure white architecture + stunning orange sunrise over the sea, totally Insta-worthy! 🎫 **Ticket Reference**: - Chengde Mountain Resort: CNY 130 - Shanhai Pass: CNY 40 - Baishi Mountain: CNY 135 (bus included) 💬 **Discussion Topic**: Which Hebei experience would you most like to try: its journey through history, its hidden natural landscapes, or its coastal romance? Let me know in the comments! 👇
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