Self-Drive Tour to Ulan Butong | 3-Day Experience of Golden Grasslands and Pastoral Songs

Day 1 Beijing → Ulan Butong

09:00

Gather at the Taishitun Service Area on the Daguan Expressway (G45) to sign in, apply car stickers, and receive walkie-talkies, then set off for Ulanbutong.

12:00

Have lunch in the paddock at noon.

·afternoon

Drive into Saihanba National Forest Park, enjoying the beautiful autumn scenery of the Saihanba forest. Arrive in Ulan Butong in the evening, check in to the hotel, have dinner, and rest after dinner.

Driving distance: 390 kilometers

Day 2 Ulan Butong

All day

After breakfast at the hotel, join the team for an in-depth exploration of the autumn scenery of Wulan Butong. Drive to Panlong Gorge on the lower reaches of the Xilamulun River, where you'll experience horseback riding on the grasslands (at your own expense). Under the guidance and guidance of a horseman, you'll deeply experience the pleasure of riding outdoors. (Carefully read the China-TravelNote Horseback Riding Guide and always pay attention to safety when riding.) Those who prefer not to ride can opt for a vantage point to admire the winding river in the canyon, towering birch trees, and the hilly grasslands of Bashang. Afterward, we'll visit Princess Lake, also known as "Blue Siegger's Tears." With its birch forests and small cabins, it evokes a Nordic atmosphere. Under a blue sky and white clouds, the autumn colors are tranquil and beautiful. Here, we'll enjoy a wonderful equestrian performance.

After lunch, we will go to Princess Lake Scenic Area for a tour, and then drive to visit the film and television base, Wucai Mountain, Jiapigou and other places. After the tour, we will return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 3 Ulan Butong → Beijing

All day

After breakfast, we checked out and followed the convoy through the secret area of ​​Saihanba hidden by the tour leader. The convoy passed through Saihanba, where there were few people and beautiful scenery. After passing through Saihanba, the convoy returned to Beijing, ending the pleasant 3-day autumn viewing trip to Ulan Butong.

Driving distance: about 400 kilometers

Bashang: A geographical term specifically referring to a region formed by a sudden rise in grassland, where climate and vegetation create a meadow-like grassland. Bashang rises steeply at the junction of the North China Plain and the Inner Mongolia Plateau, forming a stepped shape, hence the name "Bashang."

The average altitude here is about 1,800 meters. In the summer, the weather in the Bashang grassland is cool, the grass is green, and the wild flowers are in full bloom, with a fresh and fragrant aroma; in autumn, the sky is clear and the air is crisp, and the colors are colorful!