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7 suburban getaways around Beijing

Updated: 2014-10-24 10:21 (chinadaily.com.cn)
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Baiyangdian

7 suburban getaways around Beijing

A view of Baiyangdian on Aug 18, 2013. [Photo/IC]

As a national 5A scenic spot, Baiyangdian Lake is a popular tourist attraction with peaceful water scenes and vast lotus gardens. Covering a total area of 366 square kilometers, it is the largest natural freshwater lake in the north China plain, consisting of 147 shallow lakes and water-filled depressions.

The lake is home to multiple varieties of fish, wild geese, ducks and birds as well as a vast number of lotus and other plants. Beiyangdian is about two hours drive from downtown Beijing.

Where: Anxin county, Baoding city, Heibei province

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