2025 Wuqiang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Explore Hengshui for 4 days and 3 nights with just 1500 RMB! Unlock 6 attractions in the "Southern Beijing Water Town," and savor the aroma of Laobaigan liquor by the lakeside. As a travel blogger specializing in lesser-known spots in Hebei, today I’m revealing all the “hidden surprises” of Hengshui—4 days and 3 nights for about 1500 RMB per person. You can watch migratory birds gather at Hengshui Lake, taste Laobaigan liquor, stroll through an ancient city over a thousand years old, and capture the lakes, mountains, and local life of southern Beijing all in one trip. This is the slow travel guide treasured by locals! 🌟 6 Must-Visit Attractions (with hidden tips) 1. Hengshui Lake Scenic Area (Entrance 30 RMB, students 15 RMB, boat ticket extra) The largest inland freshwater lake in North China! Take a boat tour (60 RMB/person) to the center of the lake and see the reed marshes like green walls. In autumn, the “Birdwatching Platform” offers sightings of white swans and grey cranes flying in flocks, their wings splashing the water like scattering pearls. Rent a wooden boat from fishermen (80 RMB/hour) and row to “Sansheng Island” to pick wild water caltrops (free). Peel the tender white flesh, sweet with a coolness from the lake water—ten times fresher than what’s sold in supermarkets. ✨ Hidden tip: At 5 a.m., catch the “sunrise by the lakeshore.” The morning sun dyes the lake golden red, and fishing boats’ silhouettes sway in the mist. Snap a photo with the caption “Morning at Hengshui Lake is awakened by birdsong” and watch your social media light up with likes. 2. Wuqiang New Year Picture Museum (Free, reservation required) China’s only “living fossil” of New Year pictures! See Ming Dynasty “door god” woodblock prints with colors so vivid they look freshly printed. Veteran artisans demonstrate “color overlay printing” (free experience), using red, green, and yellow blocks in sequence. Print your own “Abundant Year After Year” New Year picture (20 RMB to take home), a more meaningful souvenir than buying one. The exhibition’s “ancient woodblocks” tell stories, and the details in “The Mouse’s Wedding” hide folk wisdom—kids stare for ages, reluctant to leave. 3. Jizhou Ancient City Ruins (Free) The “head of the nine provinces” in the Han Dynasty! Walk along the remaining sections of the Jizhou city wall, where you can still feel the 2,000-year-old rammed earth. The ancient well at the “Bamboo Forest Temple Ruins” still produces water, which locals say “wards off disasters.” Find an old teahouse (10 RMB/cup jasmine tea), sit down, and listen to elders tell the legend of “Yu the Great controlling the floods in Jizhou.” The shadows of old locust trees flicker in your teacup like a moving ancient painting. 🍜 Must-eat: Outside the ancient city, try “Jizhou Steamed Pancake” for 12 RMB per serving. The mung bean pancake is shredded and steamed to golden perfection, paired with egg and chives. The wok aroma is so good you’ll want an extra bowl. Locals say, “If you haven’t eaten the steamed pancake, you haven’t really been to Jizhou.” 4. Laobaigan Liquor Culture Scenic Area (Entrance 40 RMB, students 20 RMB) A fragrant journey to the “ancestral home of Chinese baijiu!” See the Qing Dynasty “earthen fermentation vats,” over 3,000 vats lined up like terracotta warriors. The guide explains, “This is the secret to Laobaigan’s ‘pure and fresh aroma.’” The best part is the “tasting session” (included in the ticket), sampling original liquors at 38°, 52°, and 67° alcohol by volume. The spicy kick shoots from your tongue to your head, your face instantly flushes red, and staff hand out “sobering candies” (free) that sweetly balance the alcohol’s heat. 5. Luli Ancient Town (Free) Hengshui’s “Book of Songs Cultural Park!” Rent Hanfu (40 RMB/hour) and stroll through “Sun Jing Academy,” learning ancient customs like “adjusting your attire” and “performing the master-disciple ceremony.” The teacher lightly taps your palm with a ruler (symbolic), making the ritual feel very authentic. Don’t miss the “Hengshui Lake Roasted Duck Egg” (1 RMB each). The yolk oozes oil, salty with a hint of liquor aroma. The vendor says, “They’re marinated with Laobaigan, you won’t find this flavor anywhere else.” ✨ Hidden tip: Watch the evening light show at “Li Lake,” where famous verses from the Book of Songs are projected on water screens, accompanied by guqin music. It feels like traveling back to Confucius’s poetry era. Record a video and post it—friends will ask, “Is this in Jiangnan?” 6. Anping First Rural Party Branch Memorial Hall (Free) The “place of original aspiration” in red history! See the “branch meeting table” from 1923, with carved marks from party members’ hands. The “secret codebook used by underground couriers” is nerve-wracking—“sending tea” means “danger,” “sending fabric” means “safe.” The guide is an old party member who tells the story of “Gong Zhongtao founding the branch” with shining eyes, inspiring everyone listening. 💰 1500 RMB Budget Breakdown (Per Person) - Tickets: 15 (Hengshui Lake) + 20 (Wuqiang New Year picture experience) + 20 (Laobaigan Scenic Area) = 55 RMB (student tickets/including experience) - Accommodation: 3 nights 360 RMB (Hengshui Lake homestay 120 RMB/night, includes breakfast with lake fish porridge) - Transportation: Round-trip high-speed train Shijiazhuang-Hengshui 80 RMB + city taxis 100 RMB + boat 60 RMB = 240 RMB - Food: 380 RMB (2 steamed pancakes 12 RMB each + roasted duck egg 10 RMB + Laobaigan banquet 80 RMB + snacks 258 RMB) - Others: Hanfu rental 40 RMB + New Year picture printing 20 RMB + Laobaigan souvenirs 80 RMB + contingency 325 RMB = 465 RMB 📌 Local Insider Tips - Eat lake delicacies: Go to “Hengshui Lake Fishermen’s Wharf” for freshly caught crucian carp at 50 RMB each. After clear stewing, the soup is milky white; sprinkle some cilantro, and the freshness will make your tongue want to swallow itself. “Lotus Leaf Wrapped Rice” is 15 RMB per serving, sticky rice mixed with lake shrimp and the fragrance of lotus leaves—super refreshing in summer. - Money-saving tip: Buy the “ticket + boat ticket” combo for Hengshui Lake at 80 RMB (students 45 RMB), saving 10 RMB compared to buying separately. Stay at the “Research Homestay” in Luli Ancient Town, which includes Hanfu experience and breakfast for only 150 RMB/night—great value. - Best time to visit: November to March for migratory birds at Hengshui Lake (most swans), June to August for lotus flowers, September for lake crabs (30 RMB per jin), and December to catch the “Laobaigan Sealing Ceremony,” a free traditional brewing ritual. The charm of Hengshui lies in the poetic shimmer of Hengshui Lake, the bold aroma of Laobaigan liquor, and the hearty wok fragrance of steamed pancakes. With 1500 RMB, you can enjoy this “lake, liquor, ancient, and red” intertwined journey to the fullest. No wonder people say, “The beauty of Hengshui is the deepest tenderness hidden in southern Beijing.”

Hengshui, a city nourished by lakes and steeped in rich history! Spend 4 days taking your parents lakeside birdwatching, exploring the wine culture with friends, and letting the kids run wild in the amusement park. The pace is relaxed, the food is authentic, and the whole family can enjoy themselves comfortably. 🗓️Itinerary Overview: D1: Arrive in Hengshui → Hengshui Lake Scenic Area (4A) → Luli Ancient Town D2: Laobaigan Wine Culture Scenic Area (4A) → Wuqiang New Year Painting Museum (4A) D3: Hengshui Lake Wetland Birdwatching Park → Garden Expo Park D4: Memorial Hall of the First Rural Party Branch in Anping → Hengshui Lake Beach → Return Trip 🌊Day 1: First Encounter with the Lake, Exploring the Ancient Town 📍Hengshui Lake Scenic Area (4A) Key Highlights: The largest freshwater lake in the North China Plain. Enjoy a boat trip (60 RMB/person) to admire the reeds, watch swans in spring and migratory birds in autumn, stroll along the lake with the elderly, and feed the fish at the dock with children. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00. 💰Cost: Free admission to the scenic area (boat rides/attractions are charged separately). 📸Photo Spots: Birdwatching platform on the lake shore (for photos of water birds and reeds in the same frame); Boat deck (for family photos with the lake in the background). 📍Luli Ancient Town Key Highlights: A Han-style ancient town with the "Sun Jing Academy" for experiencing traditional etiquette, Hanfu performances for the elderly, and archery lessons for children in Hanfu (30 yuan/session). 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-21:00. 💰Cost: Free admission (experience items are charged separately). 📸Photo Spots: In front of the ancient town archway (for family photos in Hanfu); Bamboo scroll wall inside the academy (for photos capturing the cultural atmosphere). 🍖Recommended Accompaniment: Hengshui Lake Stewed Fish Restaurant in the ancient town, serving freshly stewed lake fish, served with cornbread, and corn soup suitable for children, 50 yuan per person. 💡Tips: Choose a large boat for the Hengshui Lake cruise (stable and more comfortable for elderly people and children); reservations are recommended for the ancient town etiquette experience to avoid crowds and ensure better interaction. 🍶Day 2: Exploring the Culture and Intangible Cultural Heritage 📍Laobaigan Liquor Culture Scenic Area (4A) Key Highlights: A century-old distillery transformed into a scenic area, where you can see ancient brewing methods, wine cellars, hear stories from the distillery for the elderly, and see the fascinating "sea of ​​wine" (giant wine storage containers) for children. 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00. 💰Fee: Adults 50 RMB, half price for seniors over 60, free for children under 1.2 meters. 📸Photo Spots: Steam scene in the brewing workshop (for photos of ancient techniques); relief wall in the liquor culture museum (for photos with a historical feel). 📍Wuqiang New Year Painting Museum (4A) Key Highlights: The only museum in China dedicated to New Year paintings. Visitors can try their hand at making rubbings of New Year paintings (20 yuan/piece). Seniors can enjoy viewing traditional patterns, while children can have a blast making animal prints. 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Closed Mondays). 💰Admission: Free. 📸Photo Spots: New Year painting workshop (for photographing the rubbing process); In front of the giant New Year painting in the exhibition hall (for photographing folk customs). 🍖Recommended Accompaniment: Donkey meat sandwich shops in Wuqiang County offer freshly grilled sandwiches filled with braised donkey meat, served with millet porridge. Average cost is 25 yuan per person; a favorite for both seniors and children. 💡Tips: Free wine tasting (low-alcohol) is available at the winery scenic area; seniors can enjoy a small sample. The New Year painting rubbing experience is suitable for children, and the finished product can be taken home. 🦢Day 3: Wetland Creatures & Garden Scenic Spots 📍Hengshui Lake Wetland Birdwatching Park Key Highlights: A great place for close-up birdwatching, including swans and wild ducks. Birdwatching huts are available (secluded and undisturbed). Seniors can use binoculars for quiet observation, while children can listen to bird calls and identify birds. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30. 💰Fee: Adults 30 RMB, Seniors and Children Half Price. 📸Photo Spots: Birdwatching hut windows (for photos of waterbirds resting); Wetland boardwalk (for photos of the whole family birdwatching from behind). 📍Garden Expo Park Key Highlights: A collection of garden features from various parts of Hebei Province, including artificial hills, lakes, and pavilions. Seniors can rest on stone benches, and children can play on slides in the children's playground. A relaxing family outing. 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:30. 💰Fee: Adults 40 RMB, Seniors and Children Half Price. 📸Photo Spots: Main Exhibition Hall Plaza (for panoramic garden views); Hengshui Garden's antique-style buildings (for traditional Chinese style photos). 🏨Recommended Accommodation: Stay at a guesthouse near Hengshui Lake, such as "Lakeside Lodge," which offers lake-view rooms and clean family rooms, priced at 200-300 yuan/night. 💡Tips: The birdwatching park has the most birds in the early morning, so it's recommended to go early; the Garden Expo Park is quite large, so you can rent a car (40 yuan/hour) to save energy for elderly people and children. 🔴Day 4: Red Memories - Lakeside Fun 📍Anping's First Rural Party Branch Memorial Hall Key Highlights: Witness the birth of China's first rural party branch, with historical photos and artifacts on display. The elderly can reminisce about revolutionary history, and children can hear heroic stories—a truly meaningful experience. 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (Closed Mondays). 💰Admission: Free. 📸Photo Spots: In front of the sculpture in the memorial hall square (for a solemn group photo); Historical scene restoration area in the exhibition hall. 📍Hengshui Lake Beach Key Highlights: Artificial beach by the lake with fine sand. Children can dig in the sand and build sandcastles, while the elderly can enjoy the lake view under umbrellas. Perfect for relaxing at the end of your trip. 🕙Opening Hours: Free all day. 🍖Recommended Accommodation: Farmhouse restaurants near the beach, serving dishes like cornmeal pancakes with stewed small fish and steamed wild vegetables. The light flavors are suitable for the elderly and children. Average cost is 40 RMB per person. 💡Tips: Advance reservations are required for the memorial hall; the beach has strong UV rays, so apply sunscreen to children and bring a change of clothes. 📌Hengshui Survival Guide: 1. Transportation: Taxi fare starts at 6 RMB in the city center; take bus (route 18) to Hengshui Lake for 2 RMB; for cross-county attractions (Wuqiang, Anping), it is recommended to hire a car (180-250 RMB/day). The scenic area has many flat roads, making it convenient for strollers. 2. Clothing: Light jacket + long sleeves in spring (it's often windy); short sleeves + sun protection clothing in summer; cardigan + jacket in autumn; down jacket in winter (it's dry and cold). 3. Prohibitions: Smoking is prohibited inside the winery; please keep quiet and refrain from laughing or playing in the memorial hall; do not feed or disturb the birds in the wetlands. 4. Accommodation: Preferably near Hengshui Lake, such as Hengshui Longyuan Hotel, which is close to the scenic area and has family rooms available, priced at 300-450 yuan per night. 🎁Must-Buy Souvenirs: ①Hengshui Laobaigan (Low-alcohol gift box, 100-200 RMB, suitable for elders) ②Wuqiang New Year Painting Ornaments (20-50 RMB/piece, handmade, full of New Year's flavor) ③Hengshui Lake Roasted Duck Eggs (30 RMB/box, juicy and savory, loved by both the elderly and children) ④Anping Silk Wire Mesh Crafts (Small ornaments, 30-80 RMB, local specialty) 🥰Closing Interaction: The lake scenery of Hengshui has the wings of birds, and the aroma of wine tells stories of bygone years. If you come, would you like to take your parents to watch the sunrise at Hengshui Lake, or help your children make a New Year painting?

#September2025 Zhouwo Music Town perfectly blends rustic village living with musical notes. Stone-paved paths meander between quaint houses. From street corners, the soft hum of guitars echoes alongside the tinkling of wind chimes, as if the entire town were singing. In the square, young musicians perform impromptu performances, while children gather in a circle, clapping their hands and making time. The relaxed atmosphere invites you to slow down and breathe. In the afternoon sun, I follow the music into a small bar. The wooden tables at the bar have a warm patina of age. The owner says that every night, the starry sky and the music complement each other, creating the town's most moving moments. As I leave, the setting sun paints the sky golden, and the piano music still lingers in my ears, like a soul freed by its freedom.

Pushing open the door, the vibrant world of Wuqiang New Year paintings immediately greets you with dazzling colors. The woodblock prints hanging on the walls intertwine red, yellow, blue, and green hues—bold yet harmonious. Each auspicious design carries the hopes of the people for peace and prosperity. The museum also showcases traditional woodblock printing techniques. Watching the seasoned artisans apply ink to the woodblock and carefully press paper onto it, the essence of ancient New Year celebrations comes alive with each print. Standing in the center of the exhibition hall, I seem to hear the crackling of firecrackers and the laughter of children during the New Year. These paintings are not just art; they are emotional expressions, embodying the purest blessings and guardianship of the Chinese people. As I leave the museum, the sunlight makes the small New Year painting in my hand appear even more vivid—a portable piece of joy and warmth.

🌿Step into a fairy tale world! Hengshui Garden Expo Park unveils a Wizard of Oz secret realm, making you the center of attention on social media this summer!✨ 🌺 Hengshui Garden Expo Park: Your Summer of Romance and Surprises 🌟 Unveiling Scenic Spot Features 🌸 Flower Sea Secret Realm: A Romantic Palette Spilled The rose corridor in May is still unforgettable, with pink petals weaving a dreamy tunnel, and a gentle breeze making you feel as if you've stepped into Alice's Wonderland. The Sunflower Children's Park in August has undergone a major upgrade, with the brand new 'Wizard of Oz · Monet Forest' themed area making a stunning debut! In the 23℃ misty forest, flower fairy NPCs interact with you, and every shot looks like a healing scene from a Ghibli animation. Camping tents and jungle magic net swings make family time extra sweet! 🎭 Immersive Cultural Feast: A Thousand Years of Lake Charm Across Time and Space Every night at 7:30 PM, Duck Duck Paradise by Hengshui Lake transforms into a giant stage, with the live performance 'Magnificent Hengshui · A Thousand Years of Lake Charm' igniting the summer night! Phoenix Nirvana created with wirework technology, the interplay of light and shadow on the water stage, combined with the passionate performance of over 60 actors, brings historical stories like Yu the Great controlling the floods and Dong Zhongshu's 'Three Strategies of Heaven and Man' to life before your eyes. Remember to arrive 30 minutes early to secure your seat; the front-row mist effects are incredibly stunning! 🍦 Hengshui Garden Expo Park on Your Palate The 'Inspirational Duck' creative ice cream from Yuanqi Station Family Restaurant is adorable and popular online, and AR scanning allows you to watch a science animation about Baer's Pochard! The BBQ and hot dry noodles at Huajie Market are full of life, and in the evening, while strolling and eating, you might even encounter intangible cultural heritage sugar painting and paper-cutting artisans. A little secret: the ice jelly stall at the west gate of the park has a hidden gem – rose ciba ice jelly, sweet and sour, perfect for refreshment! 🚗 Complete Itinerary Guide 🚙 Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Navigate to 'Hengshui Garden Expo Park North Gate'. The North Gate parking lot is free and has ample spaces. - Bus: Take Bus No. 10 or 22 from the city center directly to 'Garden Expo Park East Gate'. The first bus is at 6:00 AM, the last at 8:00 PM, with a 10-minute interval. - Taxi: Approximately 25 RMB from Hengshui North Station, and about 15 RMB from any location in the city center. 📅 One-Day Tour Route 09:00 Enter through the North Gate → Check in at the Wizard of Oz Misty Forest (light-colored long dresses make for better photos!) 11:00 Stroll through the Cosmos flower sea → Use a wide-angle lens to capture the panoramic 'golden waves' 13:00 Lunch at Yuanqi Station Family Restaurant → Try Hawaiian pizza + creative ice cream 15:00 Ascend Fuyang Tower → Ladies in Hanfu, remember to bring a folding fan as a prop 17:00 Explore Huajie Market for food and shopping → Experience intangible cultural heritage sugar painting 19:00 Secure seats at Duck Duck Paradise → Enjoy the immersive 'A Thousand Years of Lake Charm' performance 21:00 Before heading back, don't forget to take night photos at the Evening Primrose flower field by the West Gate; the pink and white flower sea under the moonlight is super dreamy! 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - Hengshui Yingbin Hotel: A five-star garden-style hotel, a 5-minute walk to the Fuyang River, perfect for a morning jog along the lake. - Zhen'an Hotel: A newly opened smart business hotel, with zero-pressure mattresses and smart toilets ensuring a good night's sleep, conveniently located next to Hengshui North Station. - Home2 Suites by Hilton Hengshui Taocheng: A light luxury hotel with Nordic design, the buffet breakfast features local specialty 'Raoyang Zha Mian' (mixed noodles). Remember to book a lake-view room by the window in advance! 📸 Photo Check-in Spots + Tips 📍 Top 5 Must-Shoot Spots 1. Wizard of Oz Misty Forest: Located in 'Sunflower Children's Park' west of the North Gate. The mist is densest at 9 AM, perfect for atmospheric backlit silhouette shots. 2. Rose Corridor: A 5-minute walk along the main road from the West Gate entrance. Use a telephoto lens for close-ups to avoid crowds. 3. Fuyang Tower: After ascending the tower, take panoramic shots from the second-floor corridor. If wearing Hanfu, a paper umbrella or round fan is recommended as a prop. 4. Duck Duck Paradise Scarecrow: A hidden 'Smiling Duck' is tucked away in the scarecrow maze. Finding it and taking a photo brings good luck! 5. Evening Primrose Flower Field: To the right of the West Gate entrance. After 7 PM, use a tripod for long exposure to capture the starry sky and flower sea in one frame. 📌 Practical Tips - Wearing solid colors blends better with natural backgrounds. Light green/white is recommended for the Wizard of Oz area, while red/blue contrasting colors are great for flower fields. - Use your phone's portrait mode to photograph flower seas; the blurred background instantly turns it into a magazine-worthy shot. - Bring small props (like bubble machines, straw hats) to enhance interaction, especially popular with children! 🌄 Recommended Nearby Attractions 1. Hengshui Lake Scenic Area: North China's largest freshwater lake. Enjoy boat tours for birdwatching, cycling along the lakeside greenway, and you might even spot red-crowned cranes. 2. Luli Ancient Town: A themed town focusing on Han Dynasty ritual culture. Experience traditional Chinese studies classes like 'studying diligently by hanging hair from the ceiling' and take time-traveling photos in Hanfu. 3. Jizhou Ancient City Ruins Park: Ascend the thousand-year-old Han Dynasty city wall for a panoramic view of Hengshui Lake's clear waters. A combined ticket also allows you to enjoy boat rides at Bishuiwan Pier. 4. Wuqiang New Year Painting Museum: Print intangible cultural heritage New Year paintings yourself. The AR interactive area brings the 'Mouse Wedding' story to life. It's free to enter, which is very generous. 5. Jingzhou Pagoda: A 1500-year-old Tang Dynasty pagoda. Climb the pagoda for a distant view of the North China Plain. Don't miss the 'Ancient Pagoda Wind Waves' spectacle at dusk. 🌟 Conclusion After reading this guide, are you already eager to set off? Follow me for more hidden gem travel destinations! I'll also be exclusively releasing a 'Hengshui Food Map' and 'Hanfu Photo Guide' later! This summer, let's create the most beautiful memories together at Hengshui Garden Expo Park~❤️🌟

- Hey everyone 🌼, spring in Hengshui is subtle yet comfortable, with gentle breezes and perfect blooms. Visiting in April-May is absolutely worth it! 🌿 Fewer crowds, beautiful scenery at lower prices, lakes, water views, and ancient city charm - you won't even have to fight for photo spots! 📸 Save this super practical guide to experience all the little joys of springtime in Hengshui~💖 - 🔹About Hengshui 🌿Hengshui, located in southeastern Hebei Province, is right next to Shijiazhuang and Dezhou, serving as the "backyard garden" of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region ✨. It's home to North China's largest freshwater lake—Lake Hengshui, and is known as an "education city" (ever heard of Hengshui High School?), with rich cultural heritage 📚. In April-May, Hengshui's lake waters are crystal blue, the reeds fresh green, peach and apricot blossoms competing to bloom, and best of all, there are few tourists, making for an amazing experience! 🌷 - 🎯Must-Visit Spring Attractions in Hengshui (Top Recommendations👇) ❶【Lake Hengshui National Nature Reserve】🌊🦢 📍Recommendation level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: North China's "Jiangnan water town," in spring the lake sparkles, migratory birds flock, and you can boat through reed marshes. Every photo is a healing masterpiece! 📸 🕒Opening hours: 08:30 - 17:30 💰Ticket price: Free (boat rides cost 30 yuan/person) ✨Recommended activities: ✅ Take an electric boat tour, feel the breeze and watch birds, super relaxing~ 🚤 ✅ Cycle around the lake greenway, with peach blossoms in full bloom on both sides, so romantic! 🚴‍♀️ ✅ Visit 【Plum Blossom Island】, the small island covered in wildflowers in spring looks like a fairy tale world 🌸 ✅ Must-try food: Lake-fresh small fish pot stickers, incredibly delicious! 🐟 - ❷【Lake Hengshui Wetland Park】🌾🐦 📍Recommendation level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: More pristine than Lake Hengshui, with tender green reeds in April-May, birds nesting eggs, perfect for family educational outings! 👨‍👩‍👧 🕒Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 💰Ticket price: 20 yuan/person ✨Recommended activities: ✅ Walk the wooden boardwalks into the wetlands, observe egrets and wild ducks, educational for kids 🔍 ✅ The rapeseed fields by the wetlands bloom in spring, creating a golden landscape perfect for photos! 🌼 - ❸【Jizhou Ancient City】🏯📜 📍Recommendation level: ⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: A low-key thousand-year-old city with well-preserved walls. In spring, apricot blossoms fall like snow below the city walls, creating perfect vintage photo opportunities! 🎎 🕒Opening hours: Open all day 💰Ticket price: Free ✨Recommended activities: ✅ Climb the ancient city walls for a panoramic view, capturing apricot blossoms and ancient architecture together, maximum atmosphere 🌺 ✅ Explore the old streets and eat Jizhou steamed pancakes, a delicious carb treat! 🍲 - ❹【Wuqiang New Year Painting Museum】🎨🐯 📍Recommendation level: ⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: The only museum in China dedicated to New Year paintings. Coming here in spring to see intangible cultural heritage paintings is festive and lively~ 🕒Opening hours: 09:00 - 16:30 (Closed on Mondays) 💰Ticket price: Free ✨Recommended activities: ✅ DIY New Year painting experience, take home a "spring limited edition" painting 🎁 ✅ Visit the colorful New Year painting wall, great for folk-style photos! 📸 - 🏖Hengshui 2-Day Spring Itinerary D1 🌊Lake Hengshui - Wetland Park 🚤 Morning: Lake Hengshui boat tour + cycling, whole fish feast for lunch 🐟 🌾 Afternoon: Bird watching and flower photography at the Wetland Park, sunset by the lake in the evening 🌅 - D2 🏯Jizhou Ancient City - New Year Painting Museum 🌺 Morning: Enjoy apricot blossoms in Jizhou Ancient City, climb the city walls for photos 📷 🎨 Afternoon: Experience intangible cultural heritage at the Wuqiang New Year Painting Museum, buy paintings as souvenirs before heading back~ - 🍜Hengshui Must-Try Foods ✅ Lake Hengshui roasted duck eggs: Oily and savory, perfect with porridge! 🥚 ✅ Jizhou steamed pancakes: Noodle strips soaked in broth, satisfying in one bite! 🍜 ✅ Wuqiang tender fish: So soft even the bones melt, suitable for both elderly and children 🐟 - 🏡Accommodation Recommendations ✅ Lake Hengshui Resort Hotel: Lake views from your window, wake up to birdsong~ 🏡 ✅ Jizhou Ancient City Homestay: Stay in an old courtyard for just a hundred yuan, enjoy tea under apricot blossoms ☕ - 🚗Transportation Guide 🚄 High-speed rail: 1.5 hours direct from Beijing/Shijiazhuang to Hengshui North Station 🚗 Self-driving: 1 hour from Shijiazhuang, with wheat fields to enjoy along the way 🌾

🎉Hengshui Attractions Big Reveal! You absolutely can't miss these treasure spots!💖 Dear friends, 👋 today I'm going to take you to explore the stunning attractions of Hengshui! 🌄 Every time I mention Hengshui, I can't help but share these breathtaking treasure spots. First, let's head to ✨Hengshui Lake National Wetland Park✨. The lake and mountains here are incredibly beautiful! 🌳 Strolling along the lakeside, feeling the breeze on your face, it's like being in an ink painting. 🎨 Moreover, this place is also a habitat for many migratory birds. During the migration season, thousands of birds stop here, creating an extremely spectacular scene! 🐦 Next up is the 🏯Wuqiang New Year Painting Museum🏯. Did you know? This is one of the birthplaces of Chinese woodblock New Year paintings! 🎨 Stepping into the museum is like traveling through a time tunnel, experiencing the charm of traditional New Year paintings. The colorful and vivid paintings make it hard to leave. 😍 Of course, there's also the 🏞️Hengshui Laobaigan Scenic Area🏞️. As a characteristic spot of Hengshui, not only does it have beautiful scenery, but you can also taste the authentic Hengshui Laobaigan! 🍶 Here, you can feel the strong atmosphere of alcohol culture, as if you are in a kingdom of liquor. 👑 Lastly, I want to recommend the 🏰Jizhou Ancient City Ruins🏰. Although this ancient city has experienced many changes, it still exudes the charm of history. 📜 Walking through the ancient city ruins, it's as if you can hear the echoes of history, feeling the wisdom and diligence of the ancients. 💡 In conclusion, Hengshui is truly a charming city! 💖 These attractions are all based on my personal experiences and insights from traveling in Hengshui. If you haven't been to Hengshui yet, then quickly plan a trip! 🎒 I believe you will fall in love with this beautiful city! 💕

| You can also buy them in Hengshui. Introduction to Wuqiang New Year Pictures Wuqiang New Year Pictures, named after its place of origin in Wuqiang, Hebei, can be traced back to the Song and Yuan dynasties, flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, there were more than 140 painting shops in the southern part of Wuqiang, and more than 60 villages around had thousands of painting workshops, forming the Wuqiang painting industry center, with an annual output of up to 100 million pairs of open prints, selling to half of China. Wuqiang New Year Pictures' drawing, carving, printing, and mounting are all handmade crafts, which have formed a rich local feature over nearly a thousand years. They are characterized by thick and wide money strips, vivid images, full composition, bright colors, and a wide variety of types. They decorate festivals, bring good luck and prosperity, pray for blessings and auspiciousness, fully reflect folk customs and sentiments, and are praised as 'a miniature of agricultural society' and 'an interpretation of the Eastern Bible.' After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Wuqiang New Year Pictures have inherited and developed, innovated and kept pace with the times. In 1993, Wuqiang was named by the Ministry of Culture as 'the hometown of woodblock New Year pictures'; in 2003, it was designated as 'one of the first ten pilot projects of the Chinese national folk culture protection project'; in 2005, it was selected as 'the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list', and in 2006, Wuqiang New Year Pictures special stamps were issued. Feng Jicai, chairman of the Chinese Folklore Association, praised Wuqiang New Year Pictures after his inspection: 'It should be said that all New Year pictures are good, but Wuqiang is the best in the world.'

Hello, dear travelers! Welcome to the Wuqiang New Year Paintings Museum, the first national museum dedicated to New Year paintings, located in Wuqiang County, like the cradle of New Year painting art, it is a palace for displaying and studying agricultural culture. Don't worry about the ticket issue, the visit is free, just need to register, parking is also free, no waste of money. This national-level intangible cultural heritage protection unit museum covers a total area of about 25,100 square meters, with a building area of over 5,400 square meters, including 5 exhibition halls and an antique New Year painting workshop. However, don't be scared by these numbers, the exhibits here are quite innovative and unique, blending the breath of the new era and strong ethnic and folk characteristics. Imagine that here you can feel the precipitation of knowledge, the charm of art, the guidance of fun, and you can also participate in it, it is really a unique cultural journey. If you are interested in history, this is a special place for patriotic education using excellent traditional culture. At the same time, it is also a frontier position for the protection, inheritance and promotion of folk art. Walking into the exhibition hall, it seems like a time tunnel, a series of New Year paintings vividly present the farming culture, making you feel as if you are in the fields. Don't forget to take a photo and make your friends circle explode! The visiting time is a bit particular, the museum is closed on Monday, don't miss it. You are welcome at any other time. The address of the exhibition hall is No. 1, Xinkai Street, Wuqiang Town, Wuqiang County, Hebei Province, don't worry about not finding it. If you want to glimpse the mysterious world of New Year paintings, come on! In short, the Wuqiang New Year Paintings Museum is a free, knowledgeable, artistically rich, and fun place. Not only can it satisfy your art appreciation, but also appreciate the rich cultural heritage. Maybe here, you will find fun that you can't feel elsewhere. Come on, let's swim in the ocean of New Year paintings together!