Yishui Lake

It's not that Guilin is not worth visiting, but Yi Lake offers better value for money. Had I known there was such a beautiful place in Baoding, I wouldn't have bothered with Guilin. Yi Lake is actually the Anguo Zhuang Reservoir, which became a scenic area over 20 years ago after Hong Kong director John Woo shot the movie 'Red Cliff' there. It is historically famous for the story of 'Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qin', leaving behind the eternal masterpiece verse 'The wind howls and the Yi River is cold', hence the name Yi Lake. The surrounding mountains are steep, the air is clean, and the trees are lush, earning it the nickname 'Northern Guilin'. Here you can enjoy boating, fishing, and sightseeing by boat. Those who like self-driving tours must experience the scenic driving corridor, and cycling enthusiasts should also take a ride around the lake's scenic corridor, which is truly exhilarating. The moment you enter the scenic area, you'll find that every cloth and scene is surrounded by green mountains, making the clear water very suitable for taking family and friends on a trip. 'Journey to the West' and 'Red Cliff' were both filmed here, and it is also known as 'Northern Guilin'. The water quality of Yi Lake Scenic Area is clear and pure, and you must take a boat from Jinpo Dock. Sitting on the boat, looking at the beautiful lake, and feeling the cool autumn breeze, your mood will be incredibly uplifted. The mountains here are not high, and you can hike up while enjoying the beautiful scenery. A must-visit spot is the popular new type of cave, which will make your photos instantly popular on social media. There is also a 3100-meter-long viewing plank road, winding and twisting, surrounded by mountains on all sides, with pleasant scenery, allowing you to deeply appreciate the natural wonders!

👂🎈 It is said that the landscape of Guilin is desirable, but not everyone knows that, nestled in the embrace of Beijing, there lies a hidden gem known as "Little Guilin"—Yishui Lake! 🚗🌳 Imagine, without the need for a long journey, just a short two-hour drive, you can immerse yourself in the midst of green mountains and clear waters, experiencing a spontaneous spiritual journey! 🍃🏞️ About Yishui Lake 🐉🏞️ Within the 4A-level scenic area, the mountains undulate like a giant dragon guarding this pure land, the lake surface is as clear as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, with mountains and water blending together, creating a beautiful scene at every step that is truly breathtaking. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🛤️ Here, whether you are strolling with your family along the mountain trails or leisurely cruising on a boat, you can find your own peace and comfort. 👴👶 The elderly and families with children can easily enjoy the area, as the mountain paths are designed to be very user-friendly, gentle and comfortable, making the walk effortless. 📍🚗 Self-driving Guide 🗺️🚗 Navigate to "Yishui Lake Scenic Area", a distance of 150 kilometers, with the scenery along the way being the best companion. 🎟️ Ticket Information: The total cost for a ticket and boat ride is 140 yuan, starting your water shuttle journey. 🌟 Highlight Tip: Among the three piers in the scenic area, Jinpo Pier, with its unique scenery, has become the first choice for many tourists. 📅📝 Itinerary Planning 🕘 9:00 AM Depart from Beijing, arrive at Yishui Lake by 11:00, just in time for a two-hour drive to start the day in a good mood. 🛳 Boat Crossing: Traverse the clear waves, a 20-minute boat ride is enough to fill you with anticipation for the upcoming adventure. 🥾 Mountain Exploration: After disembarking, embark on a 5-kilometer hiking loop, with every step on the trail of Laozi Peak offering beautiful scenery. A 2-3 hour hike not only exercises the body but also cleanses the soul. 🕒 Afternoon Time: Descend the mountain at 15:00, take the boat back to reality, but the journey is not over yet. 🏰 Taihang Shuizhen: Head to Taihang Shuizhen, just 10 kilometers away, by 16:00, where the perfect combination of antique architecture and delicious food allows both taste and sight to enjoy a feast. 🌃 As Night Falls: The water town at night adds a touch of mystery, with a light show illuminating the entire town, making it unforgettable. 🕗 19:30 Return home with a heart full of memories, as the lights of Beijing city beckon to you. 📸📷 Photo Spots 🌟 Gushen Cave: Explore the natural limestone karst cave, where the contrast between the inside and outside of the cave makes your photos vivid, like the entrance to a fairyland. 🌄 Zhixu Platform: Stand on the platform and converse with nature, let the breeze caress your face, capturing this moment of peace and vastness. 🌉 Tianmen Cloud Ladder: The 156-step trail is not only a test of physical strength but also a paradise for photography enthusiasts, with each step offering a different view.

The wind howls and the Yi River is cold. Whenever I read this line of poetry, I always feel a sense of tragic grandeur. The Yi River must be bleak with autumn winds and cold with high mountains and deep waters, which is why it dares to attract visitors to Yi River Lake during the summer. This place is known as the 'Little Guilin of the North', with rippling blue waves in the lake and gentle breezes on the mountain tops. Climbing to the top of Laozi Peak to overlook Yi River Lake, the water is clear, the mountains are layered, and the light shimmers on the water. It truly feels like being in the landscape paintings of Guilin in the south. 📍Location: Yi County, Baoding, Hebei, Yi River Lake 🎫Ticket: Ticket + boat fare 140 👉About this place 🔴Suitable for all ages, you can take a boat or hike, follow the cliffside plank road for a circular tour, with few steps to climb, mostly gentle paths 🔴Beautiful scenery, a view at every step, mountains and waters connected, huge rocks and peculiar peaks, comparable to the landscape of Guilin's Li River 🔴About 2 hours' drive from Beijing, the journey is suitable, can be combined with a day trip to Taihang Shuizhen 📸Recommended photo spots: ✅Gu Shen Cave: A natural large karst cave, you can enter the cave and use it as a frame to take pictures of the connected natural scenery ✅Zhi Xu Platform: An excellent viewing platform of Yi River Lake, where you can overlook the entire lake and easily take great shots ✅Bagua Formation: A viewing platform built according to the Bagua formation, enter the plank road and it's on the right hand side 🚢Boating There are three piers in the scenic area, Jinpo Pier, Jingu Pier, and Dam Pier. It takes about 20 minutes by boat to reach Laozi Peak, and you must take a boat to enter Laozi Peak. Jingu Pier is recommended 🚶One-day tour route: Beijing ➡️ Taihang Shuizhen ➡️ Yi River Lake Jingu Pier ➡️ Laozi Peak Taihang Shuizhen is very close to Yi River Lake Jingu Pier, a small town with Hebei residential characteristics, where you can have lunch · 🙆‍♀️I am Fei Shishi who loves to share and never stops walking 📸Passionate about capturing the beauty of travel with my lens ❤️Follow me🤩 🙌To provide you with more travel photo and fun strategies ·

After departing from Beijing for 2 hours, I thought I had arrived in Guilin. The wind howls and the Yi River is cold; every time I read this poem, I feel a sense of tragic grandeur. But when I actually got to the banks of the Yi River, I found that it had shed its historical hues and had become beautiful and gentle instead. Visiting Yi River Lake in the summer is truly a worldly pleasure. The lake ripples, the mountains and waters are affectionate, the sky is high with scattered clouds, and the breeze is fresh and air clear, giving one the impression of being in Guilin. It is said that Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven, but in my view, this scenery is every bit as exquisite as Guilin's beauty. Location: Yishui Lake in Yi County, Baoding, Hebei Admission: Ticket + Boat ride 140 Visiting here is a great choice for adults, the elderly, and children alike. Not only can you enjoy the lakeside mountains by boat, but there are also boardwalks for climbing, with few steps and a gentle slope. The scenery here is beautiful, achieving a view at every step, so there's no worry about missing any beautiful spot. The mountains and waters are connected, with huge rocks and remarkable peaks, the landscape can completely rival that of Guilin. The place is about two hours away from Beijing, not too far, making it very suitable for a self-drive day trip. Here's a recommended day trip itinerary: Beijing Taihang Water Town Yishui Lake Golden Turtle Pier Laozi Peak Taihang Water Town is very close to Yishui Lake Golden Turtle Pier, a small town with distinctive Hebei residential features, where you can have lunch.

The wind is bleak and the Yi River is cold; every time I read this poem, there's always a sense of tragic grandeur. But when I actually got to the banks of the Yi River, I found that it had shed its historical hues and had become beautiful and gentle instead. Visiting the Yi Shui Lake area in summer is truly a heavenly pleasure. The lake ripples, the mountains and waters linger, the sky is high with scattered clouds, and the breeze is fresh and the air clear, giving one the impression of being in Guilin. It is said that Guilin's landscape is unmatched, but in my view, this scenery is every bit as exquisite as Guilin's. Admission + Boat ticket: 140 Visiting here is a great choice for adults, the elderly, and children alike. Not only can you enjoy the lakeside mountains by boat, but there are also plank paths to climb, with few steps and a gentle slope. The scenery here is beautiful, achieving a view at every step, so there's no worry about missing any beautiful spot. The connected mountains and waters, the giant rocks and peculiar peaks, the landscape can totally rival that of Guilin. The distance from Beijing is about two hours, not particularly far, making it very suitable for a self-drive day trip. I'd like to recommend a day trip route: Beijing → Taihang Shuizhen → Yishui Lake Jingu Wharf to Laozi Peak Taihang Shuizhen is very close to Yishui Lake Jingu Wharf, a small town with distinctive Hebei residential characteristics, where you can have lunch.

The wind is bleak and the Yi River is cold; every time I read this poem, there is always a sense of tragic heroism. But when I actually got to the Yi River, I found that it had shed its historical hues and had become beautiful and gentle. Visiting Yi Shui Lake in the summer is truly a worldly pleasure. The lake ripples, the mountains and waters are lingering, the sky is high with scattered clouds, and the breeze is fresh and clear, really giving the impression of being in Guilin. It is said that Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven, but in my opinion, this scenery is no less stunning than the beauty of Guilin. Location: Yishui Lake, Yi County, Baoding, Hebei Admission: Ticket + Boat ticket 140 Visiting here is a great choice for adults, the elderly, and children alike. Not only can you enjoy the lakeside mountains by boat, but there are also plank roads to climb, with few steps and relatively gentle slopes. The scenery here is beautiful, achieving a view at every step, so there's no worry about missing any beautiful spot. The mountains and waters are connected, with huge rocks and peculiar peaks, and the scenery can completely rival that of Guilin. The place is about two hours away from Beijing, not too far, and very suitable for a self-driving day trip. Here's a recommended day trip itinerary: Beijing - Taihang Shuizhen → Yishui Lake Golden Turtle Pier - Laozi Peak Taihang Shuizhen is very close to Yishui Lake Golden Turtle Pier, a small town with Hebei residential characteristics, where you can have lunch.

Just as magnificent as the landscapes of Guilin⛰️ The mountains are misty, the water is glistening, a beauty like a fairyland! Address: Yishui Lake Scenic Area, Yi County, Baoding, Hebei Self-drive🚙 Departing from Beijing city area, 2h drive 🌈【Recommended Reasons】 🔹4A scenic spot, with majestic and precipitous mountains, rippling blue waves, a unique scenery of mountains and waters 🔹Suitable for all ages, take a boat, walk on the mountain plank road, the mountain road is very gentle with hardly any rise, walking around is quite easy; there are also water activities to experience 🌈【Must-Visit Attractions】 ✅Gu Shen Cave A natural limestone karst cave, karst topography, a unique high-mountain karst landscape. 🌸 ✅Zhi Xu Platform The best viewing point of Yishui Lake, standing on the Zhi Xu Platform, feel the gentle breeze and the warm sun ✅Heaven's Gate Sky Ladder A steeper section of the plank road at Laozi Peak, with a total of 156 steps, enjoy the fun of ascending step by step ☑️ Water play/Rafting🔴 Yishui Gorge Rafting/Zijing Pass Rafting Water activities: water skateboarding/360-degree big spin Very exciting