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Pingquan Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | July 2026

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Puning Temple
Puning Temple
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The Mountain Resort Scenic Area
The Mountain Resort Scenic Area
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Putuo Zongcheng Temple
Putuo Zongcheng Temple
4.7/55,570 Reviews
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Kangxi Ceremony
Kangxi Ceremony
4.8/53,365 Reviews
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BEIJING WTOWN
BEIJING WTOWN
4.7/515,310 Reviews
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Jinshanling Great Wall
Jinshanling Great Wall
4.7/52,403 Reviews
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Shanhaiguan
Shanhaiguan
4.5/57,025 Reviews
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Xinao Underwater World
Xinao Underwater World
4.7/510,766 Reviews
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Qinhuangdao Safari Park
Qinhuangdao Safari Park
4.5/510,013 Reviews
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Dove Nest Park
Dove Nest Park
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Nandaihe Xianluo Island
Nandaihe Xianluo Island
4.0/52,459 Reviews
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Biluota Park
Biluota Park
4.4/53,388 Reviews
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Pingquan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

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肯德基(平泉店)
肯德基(平泉店)
5.0/5132 Reviews
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卓越小丑生日蛋糕(平泉店)
卓越小丑生日蛋糕(平泉店)
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南沙酥(明珠商城店)
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小单炸烧饼(总店)
小单炸烧饼(总店)
3.8/54 Reviews
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Avg. SEK18/person
味之美蛋糕店(迎宾街店)
味之美蛋糕店(迎宾街店)
5.0/51 Reviews
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Avg. SEK118/person
华莱士·全鸡汉堡(华晨店)
华莱士·全鸡汉堡(华晨店)
4.0/51 Reviews
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Quick bites
Avg. SEK27/person
胖子火烧馆(平泉店)
胖子火烧馆(平泉店)
4.0/52 Reviews
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Avg. SEK15/person
皇后印象(八沟大街店)
皇后印象(八沟大街店)
3.0/51 Reviews
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Bakery
Avg. SEK17/person
艳利烤鸭店
艳利烤鸭店
4.5/54 Reviews
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Beijing cuisine
Avg. SEK99/person
煮动力时尚火锅(平泉店)
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Hotpot
Avg. SEK98/person
虾总管鸭虾锅大王(平泉店)
虾总管鸭虾锅大王(平泉店)
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Hotpot
Avg. SEK75/person

Pingquan Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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📅 Day 1: Immersive Liao Culture Tour  
· *Morning**  
· **Arrive in Pingquan** (recommend early bus, about 1.5 hours from Chengde, fare 30 RMB)  
· **Breakfast**: Old local brand "Lamb Soup with Sesame Seed Cake" in the city (about 15 RMB per person, lamb offal soup with freshly baked sesame seed cake)  
· **Attraction**: **Liaohe Source National Forest Park** (ticket 60 RMB, 3 hours visit) → Hike forest trails, visit Liao dynasty sacrificial sites, wildflower photography in summer.  

· *Afternoon**  
· **Lunch**: Farmhouse restaurant near the park (about 40 RMB per person, recommended hazelnut mushroom stewed native chicken, wild vegetables)  
· **Attraction**: **Zezhou Garden (Liao Culture Theme Park)** (free, 2 hours visit) → Climb the replica Liao tower for a panoramic city view, visit Khitan cultural relief corridor.  
· **Experience**: **Pingquan Museum** (free, reservation required, 1 hour) → Focus on Liao dynasty ceramics and Khitan horse tack.  

· *Evening**  
· **Dinner**: City’s “Bagou Old Tavern” (about 60 RMB per person, must-try sliced meat and Nansha cake)  
· **Accommodation**: Budget hotel in the city (e.g., Hanting, about 150 RMB/night)  
· --

📅 Day 2: Natural Wonders and Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience  
· *Morning**  
· **Breakfast**: Tofu pudding with fried cake near the hotel (about 10 RMB per person)  
· **Attraction**: **Dangba Ancient Karst Cave** (ticket 50 RMB, 2.5 hours visit) → Karst cave with light show showcasing stalactite wonders, constant 18℃ temperature inside.  

· *Afternoon**  
· **Lunch**: Farmhouse outside the cave (about 35 RMB per person, recommended cypress smoked meat, millet rice)  
· **Experience**: **Shazhou Handmade Paper-Cutting Workshop** (experience fee 30 RMB, 1 hour) → Learn Pingquan intangible heritage paper-cutting, make a simple Khitan pattern to take home.  
· **Leisure**: **Central Market** (buy specialties: almond dew, mushroom sauce, budget 100 RMB)  

· *Evening**  
· **Return**: Bus back to Chengde (fare 30 RMB)  
· --

💰 Budget Details (per person sharing for 2 people)  
| Item           | Cost (RMB) |  
|----------------|------------|  
| Transportation (round-trip bus) | 60 |  
| Accommodation (1 night)          | 150 |  
| Tickets                        | 110 |  
| Food                          | 220 |  
| Experience/Shopping           | 130 |  
| **Total**                    | **670** |  

· Actual cost about 670 RMB per person; remaining budget can be used to upgrade accommodation or add more food experiences.*  
· --

🌟 Helpful Tips  
1. **Best Season**: May to October (summer for cool escape, autumn for colorful forests)  
2. **Transport Advice**: Taxi starting fare 6 RMB between city attractions; on day two, renting a car (about 150 RMB/day) is more flexible.  
3. **Hidden Gem**: On weekends, visit the **Puhé Riverside Light Nightscape**, locals often stroll here.  
4. **Money-saving Tips**: Half-price tickets with student or senior ID; some farmhouses waive parking fees.  
· --

🍜 Food Checklist  
· **Must-try Three**: Sliced meat (Qing dynasty palace dish), Pingquan lamb soup, Nansha cake (crispy sugar cake)  
· **Snack Street Recommendation**: Xingping Middle Road Night Market (grilled bean curd skin, buckwheat bowl dumplings, about 20 RMB per person for a full meal)  

Though small, Pingquan combines rich Liao culture and Yanshan mountain scenery, perfect for those who enjoy a slow-paced, in-depth trip. The itinerary allows flexible time to adjust your pace as you wish. Wishing you a journey full of surprises! ✨

📅 Day 1: Immersive Liao Culture Tour · *Morning** · **Arrive in Pingquan** (recommend early bus, about 1.5 hours from Chengde, fare 30 RMB) · **Breakfast**: Old local brand "Lamb Soup with Sesame Seed Cake" in the city (about 15 RMB per person, lamb offal soup with freshly baked sesame seed cake) · **Attraction**: **Liaohe Source National Forest Park** (ticket 60 RMB, 3 hours visit) → Hike forest trails, visit Liao dynasty sacrificial sites, wildflower photography in summer. · *Afternoon** · **Lunch**: Farmhouse restaurant near the park (about 40 RMB per person, recommended hazelnut mushroom stewed native chicken, wild vegetables) · **Attraction**: **Zezhou Garden (Liao Culture Theme Park)** (free, 2 hours visit) → Climb the replica Liao tower for a panoramic city view, visit Khitan cultural relief corridor. · **Experience**: **Pingquan Museum** (free, reservation required, 1 hour) → Focus on Liao dynasty ceramics and Khitan horse tack. · *Evening** · **Dinner**: City’s “Bagou Old Tavern” (about 60 RMB per person, must-try sliced meat and Nansha cake) · **Accommodation**: Budget hotel in the city (e.g., Hanting, about 150 RMB/night) · -- 📅 Day 2: Natural Wonders and Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience · *Morning** · **Breakfast**: Tofu pudding with fried cake near the hotel (about 10 RMB per person) · **Attraction**: **Dangba Ancient Karst Cave** (ticket 50 RMB, 2.5 hours visit) → Karst cave with light show showcasing stalactite wonders, constant 18℃ temperature inside. · *Afternoon** · **Lunch**: Farmhouse outside the cave (about 35 RMB per person, recommended cypress smoked meat, millet rice) · **Experience**: **Shazhou Handmade Paper-Cutting Workshop** (experience fee 30 RMB, 1 hour) → Learn Pingquan intangible heritage paper-cutting, make a simple Khitan pattern to take home. · **Leisure**: **Central Market** (buy specialties: almond dew, mushroom sauce, budget 100 RMB) · *Evening** · **Return**: Bus back to Chengde (fare 30 RMB) · -- 💰 Budget Details (per person sharing for 2 people) | Item | Cost (RMB) | |----------------|------------| | Transportation (round-trip bus) | 60 | | Accommodation (1 night) | 150 | | Tickets | 110 | | Food | 220 | | Experience/Shopping | 130 | | **Total** | **670** | · Actual cost about 670 RMB per person; remaining budget can be used to upgrade accommodation or add more food experiences.* · -- 🌟 Helpful Tips 1. **Best Season**: May to October (summer for cool escape, autumn for colorful forests) 2. **Transport Advice**: Taxi starting fare 6 RMB between city attractions; on day two, renting a car (about 150 RMB/day) is more flexible. 3. **Hidden Gem**: On weekends, visit the **Puhé Riverside Light Nightscape**, locals often stroll here. 4. **Money-saving Tips**: Half-price tickets with student or senior ID; some farmhouses waive parking fees. · -- 🍜 Food Checklist · **Must-try Three**: Sliced meat (Qing dynasty palace dish), Pingquan lamb soup, Nansha cake (crispy sugar cake) · **Snack Street Recommendation**: Xingping Middle Road Night Market (grilled bean curd skin, buckwheat bowl dumplings, about 20 RMB per person for a full meal) Though small, Pingquan combines rich Liao culture and Yanshan mountain scenery, perfect for those who enjoy a slow-paced, in-depth trip. The itinerary allows flexible time to adjust your pace as you wish. Wishing you a journey full of surprises! ✨

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