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Baoding is a famous historical and cultural city, 140 kilometers to Beijing in he south and 160 kilometers ,, Tianjin in the west. Its purist attractions include the \ncient Lotus Pond, one of the 10 famous ancient gardens in China, the well-reserved Governor's Residence of the Qing I h-nasty, the Western Tombs of the Qing Dynasty. nasty. the jade clothes sewn w with gold thread excavated from the Han tombs in Mancheng which arose the world-wide attention. and Jisiding-the Baiyangdian Hot Spring City where tourists may have a good rest, spend a holiday, hold meetings, build up their health, and do sightseeing.

Baoding is a famous health city, known for its traditions of respecting and loving the aged, and the way to keep in good health. The average litespan of the Banding people is 6.4 years longer than nation's average. Here tourists may get .some idea of the martial arts, Qigong, Taijiquan, kicking the shuttlecock, playing iron halls, medicinal drinks and food, and the old people's rich and varied lives. Every year the large-scale Banding Health Festival for Honoring the Aged is held here.

A Tour of Baoding
A Route: Beijing (Tianjin)/Banding Traditional Health-Care Tour
Scenic spots and projects: mass physical exercises, Qigong, Taijiquan, martial arts, health-building balls, kicking-the-shuttlecock performance, the martial arts centers, the Qigong Hospital, visiting the families with aged people, Old People's University, sports kindergartens, governor's residence, lotus pond, An'guo Medicine Market, King Medicine Temple, and herbal medicine botanical garden, in addition to medicinal drink and food.
B Route: Beijing (Tianjin)/Banding Ancient Culture Tour
Scenic spots and projects: the Military Governor's Mansion, Ancient Lotus Pond, Han tombs in Mancheng, Western tombs of the Qing Dynasty in Yixian County, China Sun and Moon City, ruins of the capital of the state of Yan, and performance by the Manchu people.
C Route: Beijing (Tianjin)/Banding Urban and Rural Folk Custom Tour
Scenic spots and projects: Baiyangdian Jisiding Recreational City in Xiongxian County, Baiyangdian Water Scenery of Auxin, Baigou Trade Market, and Quyang Stone Carving City.