Baoding, an ancient city with a history of more than 2,300 years, is a famous historical and cultural city in China and an open city. Located in the middle of Hebei Province, in the triangle of Beijing, Tianjin and Shijiazhuang, it is known as "the important place of Beijing" and "the south gate of the capital".
1At the end of 994, the State Council approved the merger of the former Baoding area and Baoding City to form a new Baoding City. Baoding city governs counties (cities) and districts, with a total area of 22 1 10,000 square kilometers and a population of10,000. It is the largest city in Hebei Province, and plays an important role in the middle level of the Bohai Economic Zone.