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Xibaipo

西柏坡

Xibaipo is a mostly open-access Hebei POI where foreign visitors should verify opening windows, access rules, transport and payment conditions before arrival.

Updated 2026-06-27

Direct Answer

Use Xibaipo as a flexible Hebei stop, but verify wall, temple, museum, beach, park, merchant, sub-site or event hours and any optional paid services before committing the route.

Before you leave, recheck the current visitor notice and keep the listed entrance address available offline.

Navigation addressXibaipo

Shijiazhuang road transfer or tour vehicle · 10 min walk

Opening window09:00-17:00

Public access / venue window: last entry 16:30

Ticket tiersFree

2 price tiers listed below

Plan windowCheck before you go

Reviewed 2026-06-27; verify official booking, entry, and notice updates before departure.

Best roleRed-history memorial and Shijiazhuang regional day trip
Typical visit2-4 hours
Official entryXibaipo Memorial / former site entrance
Main riskFree reservation/security checks, red-history site etiquette, group crowding and road transfer timing
Navigation addressXibaipo, Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China

Foreign Visitor Rules

English support
Limited Visitor Support
Difficulty score
2 / 5
Notes
Foreign visitors should save 西柏坡, keep passport/ID available for ticketing, reservation or security where applicable, and verify same-day opening, transport and payment backup before going.

Visit Rule Summary

Admission
Open Public Area With Optional Paid Services
Ticket required
No
Reservation required
Yes
Time slot required
No
Entry window
Public access / venue window: last entry 16:30
Crowd note
Free reservation/security checks, red-history site etiquette, group crowding and road transfer timing

Ticket And Visit Rules

Book, enter, and price the visit without reading a long rules block.

Opening Times

  • Public access / venue windowYear-round unless official notices say otherwiseOpen: 09:00Last entry: 16:30Close: 17:00Verify same-day official notices for holidays, weather, maintenance, boat/shuttle/lift status, museum closure days, transport, security, merchant hours or crowd controls.

Plan window: use these published periods for planning only, then check before you go because official notices can override a static page.

Booking And Ticket Channels

  • Xibaipo official reservation/onsite channelChannel type: Official WebsiteOnline booking address: https://www.xibaipo.gov.cn/No core admission ticket is normally required; verify museum, wall, park, beach, merchant, sub-site, event or operator-specific booking if using paid services.No stable official English direct booking page was found in checked sources; use Chinese official, onsite or authorized fallback and verify before travel.

Core public-area access does not require an admission ticket in checked sources. Paid walls, temples, museums, beaches, parks, merchants, parking, events, sub-sites or operators may require separate onsite or online purchase.

Official booking path

Start with Xibaipo official reservation/onsite channel; recheck its current booking notice before payment or travel. If that path is unavailable, use the listed service contact and keep the existing backup plan.

Ticket Price Tiers

  • Core public accessGeneral visitorNo general admission fee for the public-area visit was found in checked official/authority sources.
    Free
  • Optional paid servicesVisitors using walls, temples, museums, parks, boats, beaches, shops, food, events or operator servicesPrices vary by museum, merchant, sub-site, operator, event or date; confirm before purchase.
    Free

Payment And App Access

Alipay / WeChat Pay backupCash backupMerchant/operator payment where applicable
Foreign card
Unconfirmed
Cash backup
Yes
Note
Use official/authorized channels or free public access as applicable. Optional tickets, boats, lifts, shuttles, shops, restaurants, parking, events, museums or services may prefer China mobile payment or cash; foreign-card support is unconfirmed.

Access And Navigation

Nearest metro
Shijiazhuang road transfer or tour vehicle
Station exit
Use current map-app guidance and same-day official/event notices because entrances, piers, mountain roads, old streets, museum queues, beaches, shuttles or crowd-control routes can change.
Walk time
10 minutes
Navigation address
Xibaipo, Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Recommended entrance
Xibaipo Memorial / former site entrance
Recommended exit
Return to the nearest planned taxi pickup, metro, bus, rail transfer, shuttle, old-street exit, resort shuttle or tour vehicle point.
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Drop-off
Xibaipo Memorial / former site entrance
Taxi note
Show driver: 西柏坡, Xibaipo, Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. Confirm return pickup for remote mountain, Great Wall, lake, resort, tomb or multi-zone routes before entering.
Walking entry
Use map navigation for the final approach and follow on-site security, police, venue or staff instructions.

Suggested Visit Flow

Use the existing POI fields to move from arrival to exit.

  1. PlanUse Xibaipo as a flexible Hebei stop, but verify wall, temple, museum, beach, park, merchant, sub-site or event hours and any optional paid services before committing the route.
  2. ArriveXibaipo, Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
  3. EnterXibaipo Memorial / former site entrance
  4. Memorial exhibition route90 minutes · Memorial exhibition route is a core reason to include Xibaipo in a Hebei route.
  5. Former-site visit45 minutes · Former-site visit is a core reason to include Xibaipo in a Hebei route.
  6. Shijiazhuang red-history day trip45 minutes · Shijiazhuang red-history day trip is a core reason to include Xibaipo in a Hebei route.
  7. ExitReturn to the nearest planned taxi pickup, metro, bus, rail transfer, shuttle, old-street exit, resort shuttle or tour vehicle point.

Visit Duration Model

Quick
120 minutes
Standard
240 minutes
Deep
300 minutes
Family
300 minutes
Mobility limited
330 minutes
Method
Estimated from POI scope, public-area walking depth, optional paid sub-venues, queue risk, remote-transfer time and first-time foreign visitor navigation friction.

First-Time Recommendation

Level
Easy Add On
Status
Source Backed Initial Detail
Reason
Xibaipo is useful in Hebei planning, but visitors should plan around free reservation/security checks, red-history site etiquette, group crowding and road transfer timing.

Facilities

Restrooms
Available: Yes Use official scenic-area, museum, temple, old-town, park, beach, resort, mall, restaurant, attraction or venue restrooms; availability varies by route and crowd level. Gap: English signage and location-specific restroom details are not fully confirmed in checked stable English material.
Information Or Service Point
Available: Unconfirmed Look for venue, tourist-service, ticket-window, museum, park, mall, scenic-area or police/service desks near the main visitor flow. Gap: Service-desk language support varies by venue and time.

Services

Manual Assistance
Available: Unconfirmed Ask official venue staff, ticket windows, service desks, hotel desks, transport-hub staff or merchant staff. Show the POI name, navigation address, passport if ticketed, reserved or ID-checked, and booking code if reserved. Gap: English and passport-handling support varies by official channel, gate, venue, merchant, season and staffing.

Experience Modules

Must See

Memorial exhibition route

Memorial exhibition route is a core reason to include Xibaipo in a Hebei route.

90 minutes
Recommended Experience

Former-site visit

Former-site visit is a core reason to include Xibaipo in a Hebei route.

45 minutes
Recommended Experience

Shijiazhuang red-history day trip

Shijiazhuang red-history day trip is a core reason to include Xibaipo in a Hebei route.

45 minutes

Risks To Check

  • Free reservation/security checks, red-history site etiquette, group crowding and road transfer timing
  • Holiday and weekend crowd levels can change the visit flow.
  • Weather, maintenance, traffic or event controls can reduce comfort or change routing.

Backup Plan

If reservations or road timing fail, switch to Zhengding Ancient City, Longxing Temple or Hebei Museum/city route.

Booking does not work

Pause before paying elsewhere; use official service support and keep a nearby low-friction alternative.

Entry or route changes

Use Xibaipo Memorial / former site entrance as the planned entry, then follow official on-site routing and exit guidance.

Payment or navigation fails

Carry a backup payment method, save the Chinese address, and expect perimeter traffic controls around pickup points.

FAQ

Do I need a ticket for Xibaipo?

The core public-area visit for Xibaipo is generally open/free in checked sources, but paid walls, temples, museums, parks, beaches, events, sub-sites or merchant services may charge separately.

What should foreign visitors check first for Xibaipo?

Check current opening, ticket/on-site policy, valid-ID needs, weather, transport, merchant hours and last-entry time before departure.

Chinese Phrase Cards

Show taxi or staff请带我去西柏坡。

Please take me to Xibaipo.

Use this when asking a driver, hotel desk, ticket window, transport counter or nearby staff for routing help.
Ask opening status请问今天开放吗？几点停止入场？

Is it open today? What time is last entry?

Use this at staffed entrances, service desks, ticket counters, merchant counters or transport points before committing to the route.

Sources and review

The listed sources were reviewed with this POI record on 2026-06-27. Recheck current ticket, notice, entry, and route information before you go.

What we could not verify

Use these as traveler-facing checks, not as hidden SEO fields.

  • Will my foreign card work?Acceptance is not clearly confirmed. Keep a backup payment method and check the official channel before arrival.
  • What should I recheck before leaving?A practical visit detail is not fully confirmed. Recheck the official visitor information on the day of travel.