Good morning everyone:

I am from Bao Ding city He Bei Province．now I will introduce my hometown. Baoding is an ancient city with thousands years of history ! it is located in the central of he bei province and situated in the center of Shi Jia Zhuang ,Bei Jing and Tian Jin，so Bao Ding is also called the capital Southgate.

It has a long history，so there are lots of famous scenic spots and historical attractions．next I will introduce some of them．first is The Zhi　li Governor's Office．it was built in the seventh year of the Emperor Yong　Zheng’s reign (A.D.1729), famous figures such as Zeng Guo Fan, Li Hong Zhang and Yuan Shi Kai also worked in it.

Ran Zhuang tunnel, perhaps most of us had learned it in our middle school.It is a small village in Qing yuan County, Bao ding city. During the Anti-Japanese War period, the militia (民兵)in Ran zhuang dug the subways to fight the Japanese puppet Army(日伪军) . Now Ran Zhuang tunnel stand sites(冉庄地道战遗址）are very important battleground of war sites on the north China in the Anti-Japanese War period .

Bao Ding is the cradle of generals, the first army officer school was built in Bao Ding, Wu Pei Fu, Sun Chuan Fang ,Jiang Jie Shi ,Ye Ting, Li Ji Shen, zhang zhi zhong, Fu Zuo Yi etc, more than 1,700 generals were all developed by Bao Ding army officer school.

Bai Yang Dian lake is one of the famous scenic spots , it is called "Pearl of North China", the total area is 366 square kilometers, the China National Tourism Administration classified It as a AAAAA scenic area .

In terms of environment, the lake is home to about 50 varieties of fish and multiple varieties of wild geese, ducks and other birds. The lake and side parks also are home to a vast number of lotus and other precious plants.there are all kinds of lotuses,in august lotuses are in full bloom,it is the best viewing period.

furthermore The famours writer Sun li had wrote a lot of works that all search spots from baiyangdian lake .

Besides Bao Ding has many others famous scenic spots ,such as Ye San Po , Western Qing Tombs, Lang Ya Shan, Yi river, Jing Ke tower and so on!Now I won’t introduce them one by one.

Now I introduce the Bao Ding specialty, there is the triple gem of Baoding，iron balls is the best famous of them. It is a piece of sports equipment ,Baoding people are very fond of , especially for the middle-aged and elderly people.You generally use a hand to hold the two iron balls and move them around in your hand. It helps move the muscles , activate collaterals(活络) and strengthen the body. Look at the old grandpa. I don’t think I can hold five iron balls in hand as calmly as he does.

Another specialty is Yi Shui inkstand ，it is one of the best Gifts to share .it can date back to the Tang dynasty. The material of the inkstand is drawn from the river bank of Yi River. The stone is a kind of violet(紫色的) and soft aqueous rock(水成岩).

The most famous local specialty food is the Donkey Burger (驴肉火烧). it is well-known snack popular in north China. It tastes delicious ，the old and the young both like eat it .  

Now Baoding is the national High and New Technology Industry Development Zone, Baoding-China electric valley, Baoding people are very simple ,kind-hearted, warm and hospitable. If you came to my home, I would be very happy to be your guide. Welcome to Bao Ding !! thank you!!

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