Abstract: Baiyangdian lake is a very important marshy ecosystemin north China plain, and the most important ecological resource in Xiongan New District. Since the Northern Song Dynasties, the Chinese government of all historical periods continuouslyexercised administrative jurisdiction over Baiyangdian for different needs, so as to the Baiyangdian became the ecological area integrating sightseeing and agricultural production. The paper starts with the literatures and information to expound the a thousand years’ changes courses, it will discuss three parts, first, established the system of military defense, second, built dams and opened up wasteland to develop the agricultural production, third, organized local natural and cultural scenery and the accompanying installation to carry on the functions of sightseeing.This article analyses the countermeasures and experience which the Chinese government of all historical periodsgoverned and exploited Baiyangdian, the aim of the article is to provide historical references for the Xiongan New District rulingthe Baiyangdian lake’s water resources.

Key words: Xiongan New District, Baiyangdian, water resources