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Children living in the north are happy because the north has distinct four seasons, so we can fully feel the changes of the seasons. We can see the snow-capped northern scenery in winter, see thousands of acres of flowers blooming in spring, and enjoy the red leaves all over the mountains in autumn.
But when it comes to Beijing's summer, I really feel bitter. It is obviously a northern city, but it does have the temperature of one of China's four furnaces. When you come to various scenic spots in Beijing, you will find that there are people everywhere, the temperature is high, and it is very stuffy.
For many people, the best way to spend the summer is to stay at home, eat watermelon and enjoy the air conditioning. However, you cannot rely on air conditioning to survive all the time in the summer. You need to go out and feel the nature. The two grasslands closest to Beijing are your best choices to escape the heat this summer.
Fengning Bashang Grassland is known as the first grassland resort in northern Beijing. Its fresh, cool and pleasant climate attracts many Chinese and foreign guests to come here for vacation and summer vacation.
May to October is the best time to travel to the Bashang Grassland. From July to August, the grassland is full of wild flowers and looks like a green carpet. Even in the coldest days of winter, it won’t be too hot!
This is a new scenic spot that has emerged in the Bashang area in the past two years. Not only can you see the endless grassland, but you can also appreciate the thousand-acre forest that changes color with the seasons. You will find your favorite color whenever you come here.
In the hot summer, you can experience the coolness of 16℃ here. Last summer when Beijing was the hottest, you could actually wear a coat when you came to the Colorful Forest!
There are also high-end hotels and extremely unique buffets within the scenic area. It is highly recommended to look at the distant mountains by the lake and taste delicious buffets.
Fairytale scenery
Special buffet
Qiansongba, named after the tens of thousands of primitive spruce trees growing in the valleys and gullies, is a natural ecological tourist attraction that integrates mountains, forests, grasslands and wetlands.
Standing on the commanding heights and overlooking the surroundings, the primeval forest looks particularly beautiful like a pearl inlaid on the grassland. In the summer, strolling in the primeval forest with gusts of cool breeze is very refreshing!
Beautiful scenery of ten thousand acres of pine forest
There are over a hundred resorts on the Bashang Grassland (including four-star hotels) and over a thousand farmhouses. Friends who are looking for cost-effectiveness can consider staying in a local farmhouse to fully experience the local customs and culture.
Friends who pursue quality can choose to stay at Shenxian Valley Colorful Forest Hotel and China Mazhen Hotel. These two hotels are located in the scenic area and can meet your various needs for food, accommodation and transportation!
The Ulan Butong Grassland is the Inner Mongolia grassland closest to Beijing. Even in the hot July and August, you won’t feel hot even if you wear a thin down jacket at night!
Located in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Ulan Butong was once part of the Mulan Paddock during the Qing Dynasty. It was the site of a major battle, during which Emperor Kangxi commanded the Qing army against Galdan. Ulan Butong boasts not only a rich history but also captivating European-style grassland scenery.
As a well-known film and television location base in China and abroad, many film and television dramas have been filmed here, such as "My Fair Princess", "One Step Away" and "Wolf Totem".
Ulan Butong is an area where hills and plains intersect, with forests and grasslands organically combined. You can either gallop on horseback on the prairie or go deep into the birch forest to experience the fun of mushrooms.
With the increasing number of private cars, the demand for vehicles varies greatly depending on the purpose of travel. Many guests in the surrounding area choose to travel by car or by designated driver.
The Ulanbutong Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. If you want to determine the location, you can navigate to the Hongshan Military Horse Farm Town.
If you don’t know how to drive yourself, you can choose to take the China-TravelNote Ulanbutong bus. There are regular tourist buses from Beijing to Ulanbutong, ensuring your travel safety!
The transportation facilities on the grassland are not particularly complete, and there is no direct transportation. There are two ways to get to the city where the scenic area is located.
train
Beijing-Chifeng (driving time to the grassland is about 4 hours)
airplane
Across the country—Chifeng Yulong Airport (about 4 hours drive to the grassland)
Meet in Beijing (Tianjin), three-day itinerary in Ulan Butong (Hongshan Military Horse Farm Town)
D1 Beijing (Tianjin) - Chengde - Ulan Butong Grassland - Baicao Aobao - Film and Television Base - Bonfire Party
D2 Deep into the grassland - Princess Lake
Day 3 Yangshubei - Jiangjunpaozi - Chengde - Beijing (Tianjin)
Meet in Beijing (Tianjin), three-day itinerary for Ulan Butong and Saihanba Scenic Area
Day 1 Beijing (Tianjin) - Chengde - Mulan Paddock - Saihanba - Qixing Lake - Baihuaping
D2 Baicao Aobao - Film and Television Base - Princess Lake
Day 3 Saihanba - Windmills - Moon Lake - Chengde - Beijing (Tianjin)
Horseback riding is a must-try activity when visiting the grassland. When you come to the grassland, you will find horses running everywhere, so there are some privately-run horseback riding experiences in many small scenic spots and at the entrance of farmhouses.
Here we need to remind everyone to try not to ride horses here, because safety is not guaranteed! There are two formal racecourses in Wulanbutong Township: the Third Racecourse and the Grassland Cavalry Camp. Both of these racecourses are managed by dedicated staff and are formal and safe!
Deep in the Ulan Butong grasslands, there is a deer park run by local herdsmen, where many cute sika deer and alpacas are raised. You can buy carrots to feed the greedy sika deer and alpacas yourself. The biggest surprise of the entire deer park is the wolves raised there. You can take photos with the wolf cubs, which will definitely go viral on your circle of friends.
An in-depth tour of the grassland by off-road vehicle is a must-do activity when you come to Ulan Butong. Take a speeding off-road vehicle, cross one hill after another, and fully experience the fun of grassland play.
The latest and most fashionable way to enjoy the grasslands is with a hot air balloon ride! Take off at dawn and enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you greet the beautiful sunrise. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Ulan Butong Grassland from high above. If you're determined to do something unforgettable in your life, a hot air balloon ride is the way to go.
Come to the herdsmen’s home and stay in the yurt, experience the fun of making Mongolian milk tea, learn a few Mongolian words, and fully experience the customs and culture of Mongolia!
When renting a car, you must go to a regular fleet. Although it will be a little more expensive than a private fleet, regular fleets are all trained and will have a complete system to serve everyone. For safety, you must choose carefully.
of Ulan Butong properties
There are many hotels in the Ulan Butong Scenic Area, mainly concentrated in the Hongshan Military Horse Farm. The accommodation experience and quality are very good. Among them, Bashang Pastoral Hotel and Guo Erzi are the most recommended!
China-TravelNote—Bashang Muge Hotel
China-TravelNote Pastoral Hotel is located in Wulanbutong Township, Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. It is located in the northwest of the town and is located on a higher ground. The rooftop overlooks the entire military horse farm and offers exclusive views of the dam.
The hotel is a two-story building with 22 family suites. The central lobby is designed as a photography hall with unique China-TravelNote characteristics, offering high-quality photography lectures. The wooden building is simple and decorated with a large number of scenic photos of the Bashang area.
Guo Erzi Hotel
The Guoerzi National Resort in Keshiketeng Banner is located at the Bashangshan Military Horse Farm. It has 81 high-end, medium-end and low-end guest rooms to meet the different needs of different groups of people.
The catering department provides unique Bashang local cuisine. The elegant and spacious courtyard can host many large-scale bonfire parties and ethnic song and dance performances. The conference room can hold meetings for 100 people and various activities.
The most worthwhile thing to eat when you come to the grassland is of course roasted whole lamb. The sheep on the grassland walk on the grassland every day, eating fresh green grass and drinking mountain spring water, so the lamb is particularly tender and fresh, without the strong smell of farm lamb.
The dairy products from the grassland are absolutely of first-class quality. Whether it is fresh pure milk, cheese or milk slices, they all have a rich milky flavor.
Golden lotus is a must-buy specialty of the grassland. It has very strong medicinal value when soaked in water and can clear away heat and detoxify, and is mainly used to treat tonsillitis and otitis media.
Sea buckthorn is a specialty fruit native to the grassland. It contains extremely high vitamins. The content of vitamin C in every 100 grams of fresh fruit is 80 to 1500 mg, which is 5 to 8 times that of kiwi fruit, 70 times that of hawthorn, 80 times that of tomatoes, and 200 times that of grapes. It is very nutritious and highly recommended.
In the scorching summer heat, gather a few friends for a grassland escape. During the day, gallop across the grasslands, sit atop a hill to watch the sunset, and finally enjoy a cheerful bonfire party as night falls. Here, you'll find the coolness you crave, the fun you want, and the delicious food you crave. This summer, take a grassland trip!
