Located in the center of Baoding, it was founded in the early Yuan Dynasty (1227), formerly known as Xiangxueyuan. It is one of the oldest gardens in northern China, and now it is a key cultural relic protection unit in Hebei Province.
The ancient lotus pond is dominated by pool water, surrounded by small and unique pavilions, which are exquisite and exquisite in antique. The main attractions are Chunwupo, Shuidong Building, Guanlan Pavilion, Jinzhuo Pavilion, Gentleman Longevity Hall, Little Penglai, Gaofenxuan and so on. The spring afternoon slope faces the gate, and there are inscriptions on the stone corridors on the east and west sides, including the inscription on Lianchi built in previous dynasties, which describes the construction process of each dynasty and generation here. Shuidong building is a three-story building, and you can have a panoramic view of the garden when you climb the building. Jinzhuo Pavilion and Gentleman Fairy Pavilion are good places to enjoy lotus in summer. Sitting in the pavilion, there are lovely lotus flowers everywhere. How can it not be refreshing? In the corridor behind Gao Fenxuan, there are many inscriptions by famous calligraphers of past dynasties, which are worth pondering.