Baoding, Hebei | Yishui Lake—Little Guilin of the North.

💫The wind is howling, and the Yishui River is cold. Every time I read this poem, I feel a sense of tragic grandeur. I always thought that the Yishui River was bleak in autumn, with high mountains and cold water, but I never expected that Yishui Lake in summer would be as beautiful as a fairyland! 😍 Known as the Little Guilin of the North, the lake is rippling with green waves, and the breeze is gentle on the mountain top, making you feel like you are in a landscape painting of Guilin in the south. 🎨 📍Location: Yishui Lake, Yi County, Baoding, Hebei. 🎫Tickets: Admission + boat ticket CNY 140. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Suitable for all ages, you can take a boat to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, or climb the mountain and walk along the cliffside plank road. The plank road is circular, with few steps and mostly gentle slopes, making it easy for the elderly and children to enjoy. 🚶‍♂🚶‍♀ 🌅The scenery is beautiful, with a view at every step, mountains and rivers connected, and strange peaks and rocks, comparable to the landscape of the Li River in Guilin. Here, you can take beautiful photos and create unforgettable memories. 📷 🛣About 2 hours' drive from Beijing, the journey is suitable. You can combine it with a one-day tour of Taihang Water Town to make your weekend fulfilling and enjoyable. 🚗 📸Recommended photo spots: 💎Gushen Cave: A natural large cave, you can enter the cave and use it as a frame to capture the natural scenery of mountains and rivers, which is very spectacular. 🖼 🌟Zhixu Platform: An excellent viewing platform of Yishui Lake, where you can overlook the panoramic view of Yishui Lake and easily take great photos. Here, you can take in the beauty of Yishui Lake. 📸 🔮Bagua Array: A viewing platform built according to the Bagua Array, located on the right side of the plank road. Here, you can experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture. 🎏 🚢Boat ride: There are three piers in the scenic area: Jinpo Pier, Jingui Pier, and Dam Pier. It takes about 20 minutes by boat to reach Laozi Peak, which can only be accessed by boat. It is recommended to depart from Jingui Pier, which is convenient and fast. 🛶 🚶One-day tour route: Taihang Water Town ➡ Jingui Pier of Yishui Lake ➡ Laozi Peak. Taihang Water Town is very close to Jingui Pier of Yishui Lake, and it is a small town with the characteristics of Hebei dwellings. Here, you can taste various delicacies and experience the rich folk culture. 🥘🍜 You can have lunch here and then head to Yishui Lake to start a wonderful day. 💖 Come to Yishui Lake and let's explore the charm of the Little Guilin of the North together! 💗💗💗