A New Look in Urban and Rural Areas

In recent years,the urban area of Baoding keeps expanding,and its urban construction has entered a period of rapid development.Roads and railways crisscross,forming a“one-hour traffic circle”and a“half-hour life circle”with Beijing,Tianjin and Shijiazhuang.Urban functions are gradually improving,new business districts such as Wanbo,Maoye and Baobai have been gradually formed,Baoding Botanical Garden,Baoding Agri-ecological Park and Guan Hanqing Grand Theater have been completed in succession,and the construction of the East Lake Cultural Center,the West Lake Sports Center and the Central Business District are accelerating.The charm of the ancient city shines again,and historical relics such as the Huai Army Hall,the Qinghe Dao Government Office,the Zhili Governor’s Office,the Ancient Lotus Pond,the Baoding Military Academy and Daci Pavilion have been effectively renovated and preserved.With the accelerated development of urban-rural integration,Baoding has been rated as a national garden city.With the accelerated construction of beautiful villages,the rural living environment has been greatly improved,and ecological governance has achieved remarkable results.Baoding is making every effort to create a national forest city.

In Baoding,our hometown,the sky is bluer; the water is clearer; the ancient charm and modern styles complement each other; convenience and comfort are easily obtained; and people’s sense of gain and happiness are constantly enhanced.