#Xibaipo Scenic Area Tour Guide (the latest verified version in 2026) Xibaipo was the last rural command post of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China during the Liberation War. It commanded the three major campaigns of Liaoshen, Huaihai and Pingjin. It held the Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee and the National Land Conference. It has the reputation of "New China Comes From Here" and is a national 5A-level red tourist attraction. The following is a practical guide organized with official information and the latest play experience: ##1. A must-see before traveling: Tickets & Reservations ✅ ** Tickets are free ** but must be reserved in advance: - Individual: Make an appointment in advance on the official account of "Xibaipo Memorial Hall" and swipe your ID card when entering the park - Team: You need to make an appointment by phone 1 day in advance (0311-82851390) ⏰ ** Opening hours **: Tuesday to Sunday 9:30-17:00 (last admission at 16:30), ** Closed on Mondays ** (except statutory holidays) ⚠️ Note: Admission is stopped 1 hour before closing, it is recommended to reserve 3-4 hours of tour time to avoid Monday closing day. ##2. How can I get there most conveniently? 🚗 self-driving (recommended) - From Shijiazhuang City: Take the Xibaipo Expressway directly, the drive takes about 1.5 hours, navigate the "Xibaipo Memorial Hall P1 Parking Lot", the parking lot is free - Foreign direction: Beijing/Taiyuan/Zhangjiakou and other directions can be directly transferred to Xibaipo Expressway through Jingkun/Shitai/Shizhang Expressway - Tip: Parking spaces in the core area are limited, and limited access may be adopted during peak season. It is recommended to arrive early. ###🚌 public transportation 1. ** Red Travel Line (preferred for Shijiazhuang departure) ** - Special Road 1: Shijiazhuang Railway Station East Square → Xibaipo Red Travel Town, departure 7:30/8:15/9:00, return 15:00/16:00/17:00, one way 20 yuan, about 100 minutes - Special Road 2: Zhengding Airport High-speed Railway Station → Xibaipo Red Travel Town, departure at 8:30, return at 16:30, one-way 25 yuan, about 120 minutes - Special Road 3: Tangu Bus Station → Xibaipo Red Travel Town, departure 8:40, return 15:30, one way 20 yuan, about 120 minutes - Tel: 0311-96599 2. ** Ordinary bus **: Shijiazhuang North Bus Station takes a passenger bus, passing through Pingshan County, departing at 6:50/9:40/14:00, returning at 6:00/10:30/14:00, about 2 hours by car, consult 0311-87061944 ##3. Classic tour route (2-3 hours of core gameplay) Following this order without detours, the historical context is also the clearest: 1. ** The former site of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in Xibaipo ** (must go!) - This is the former residence of Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Zhu De and other older generation revolutionaries, as well as the site of the Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee, the former site of the People's Liberation Army headquarters, air-raid shelters, etc. The adobe houses and old tables and chairs retain the original appearance of the year, allowing you to intuitively feel the hardships of the revolutionary era - clock in: the "two must" slogan at the entrance of the former site of the Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee, the millstone in front of Chairperson Mao's former residence (the leaders often sat here to discuss combat), the long and narrow air-raid shelter 2. ** Xibaipo Memorial Hall ** - 12 exhibition rooms display the history of the late Liberation War with cultural relics, photos, phantom images, semi-landscapes, etc. The treasures of the town hall include the swivel chair used by Mao Zedong, the briefcase of Premier Zhou, and the 360 ° ring screen movie "New China Comes From Here", which is very shocking 3. ** Xibaipo Feng Forest of Steles + Monument + Bronze Statues of Five Leaders ** - The Forest of Steles is a classical garden style, engraved with the inscriptions of many revolutionary predecessors; monuments and bronze statues are suitable for taking pictures, and the inscription "New China came from here" is very commemorative 4. ** Optional exhibition hall **: If you have enough time, you can visit Xibaipo Clean Government Education Hall and National Security Education Hall ##4. Deep joint game (optional to play for 1-2 days) If you have enough time, you can match the surrounding attractions: - ** Baili Water Town **: About 5 kilometers away from the memorial hall, west of the Taihang Mountain surrounded by the Hutuo River, integrating Taihang ancient dwellings and Jiangnan water town style, there are plank roads around the lake, lake islands, wetlands, you can see egrets and wild ducks, as well as homestays, camping, parent-child projects, suitable for leisure and relaxation (2026 college entrance examination students hold admission tickets free of charge until July 31, 20% off for homestays) - ** Gangnan Reservoir **: Just next to the scenic spot, you can eat freshly caught wild fish. There are pancakes and firewood chicken stewed mushrooms in the surrounding farmyard - ** Xibaipo Forest Park **: There are Lianxin Bridge, Wanghu Pavilion, Lotus Peak, suitable for hiking and oxygen inhalation - Further afield: Yuwentang Hot Spring (a large indoor hot spring in North China), Zhengding Ancient City (Longxing Temple, Rongguo Mansion, about 1 hour by car) #5. Food and accommodation recommendations 🍜 must eat local specialties - Scenic area: Xibaipo Restaurant has wild fish in Gangnan Reservoir, pot cakes, fried oil ghosts, farmhouse firewood eggs, and "revolutionary rice" (small rice, pumpkin soup), which is cost-effective - Surroundings: Hirayama pickled meat noodles (noodles are strong, cured meat is fragrant but not greasy), tank stove biscuits (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside), grilled cakes (made of soba noodles, dipped in seasonings to eat smooth), stewed local chicken - Avoid the pit: The price of souvenirs at the entrance of the scenic spot is inflated. If you want to buy specialties, you can go to Pingshan County. Pingshan cotton walnuts are a local famous product and have a big skin and thin skin. 🏨 accommodation options - Economic type: Xibaipo Red Travel Town has a farmhouse, you can experience the rural style, and the price is affordable - Comfortable: Themed B & B in Baili Water Village, with a good environment and suitable for vacation - If you want to visit the urban area, you can live in Shijiazhuang City and choose more, including chain hotels and high-end hotels #6. Practical Tips 1. Wear comfortable sneakers/flats! The old site is mostly dirt roads, the ground of the bomb shelter is slippery, and high heels are very inconvenient. 2. In summer, it is recommended to enter the park before 8:00 am or after 3:00 pm to avoid sun exposure, and the light is more suitable for taking pictures 3. Bring your ID card, make an appointment with the QR code and prepare it in advance. Large luggage can be stored at the scenic information desk for free. 4. Smoking and noise are prohibited in the museum, do not touch the exhibits, you can bring your own water glasses, and there are drinking places in the scenic spot. 5. Scenic spot consultation phone: 0311-82851266, complaint phone: 0311-82851355 Spring and autumn (April-May, September-October) have the most comfortable climate and are the best time to travel; in summer, you can escape the heat and play in the water, in winter, you can soak in hot springs and feel the taste of the northern year. There are different ways to play in all seasons~