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Baoding, a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, is located in the northern part of the North China Plain, constituting a golden triangle with Beijing and Tianjin, and is known as the "Gateway to the Gorge" and the "Southern Gate of the Capital". The city has a long history, since the Neolithic era, there will be the first people to flourish, the Warring States period for the junction of Yan and Zhao, the Yuan Dynasty, set up Baoding Road, to "defend the metropolis, stabilize the world," the Ming and Qing Dynasty for the capital of the Zhili province, is one of the political and cultural centers of northern China's modern times. There are many scenic spots and monuments in Baoding, including the Governor's Office of Zhili, one of China's top ten museums, the national 5A scenic spot Baiyangdian, and the thousand-year-old temple Mancheng Han Tomb, etc. Baoding has a rich cultural heritage. Cultural heritage, Baoding Military Academy is known as "China's modern military cradle", training a large number of military personnel; food culture is unique, Baoding dishes, locust Mao pickles, white Yunzhang buns and other famous. Nowadays, Baoding, as a regional center city in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei world-class urban agglomeration, is relying on the advantages of its location to vigorously develop new energy, automobile manufacturing and other industries, and is a livable city with both historical heritage and modern vitality.
Located in Delaware County in the central part of the state, about 40 miles north of Columbus, Delaware State Park in Ohio is a popular local outdoor recreation destination. The centerpiece of the park is Delaware Lake, a reservoir built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that encompasses approximately 940 acres and provides visitors with water activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming, and the lake is teeming with bass, catfish, and sunfish. The land portion boasts more than 4,500 acres of forests and grasslands winding through more than 15 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, and snowshoeing in the winter. The park features campgrounds, including campsites with water and electricity and primitive campgrounds, complete with picnic areas, children's playgrounds and observation decks, making it an ideal place for family gatherings, nature observation and escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. Its four seasons of natural beauty and amenities make it one of the most sought-after destinations in the Ohio State Parks system.