Babies! Can you believe it? I found a real-life version of "The Wizard of Oz" in Chengde! This colorful forest, known as the "Altay of North China,"

🌲Babies! Can you believe it? I found a real-life version of "The Wizard of Oz" in Chengde!🌿 Every breath here is a refreshing 21°C, and every glance is like a spilled palette of brilliant colors!🎨✨

🌲 Scenic Spot Highlights Revealed

This is the largest original secondary forest secret realm in North China! A 54,000-acre forest forms a green dome shielding the scorching sun, with silver birch trees shimmering, spruce forests rolling like a sea, and golden lotus flowers and wild peonies carpeting the grasslands. Hop on the vintage forest train clanking through the sea of trees, instantly transporting you into a Studio Ghibli animation! 🐾 The adorable sika deer in the petting zoo will lick your palm, alpacas chase carrots on the ranch, and even the yaks leisurely graze by the lake—absolutely adorable! 🦌🦙

🚗 Itinerary & Transportation Guide

Recommended plan: 2 days 1 night deep tour

- Day 1: Drive 3.5 hours from Beijing → Check in the forest train + birch forest boardwalk → Take stunning reflection shots at Tianjing Lake → Enjoy roasted whole lamb and stargazing at night
- Day 2: Climb to Yunting Pavilion to watch the grassland sunrise → Interact at the petting zoo → Experience the treetop glass walkway → Visit the grassland market before heading back

Transportation Tips:
✅ Highly recommend driving! The Jingcheng Expressway to G111 National Road is super smooth, and you might spot wind turbines and sheep along the way
✅ For those without a car, take the high-speed train to Chengde South Station, then charter a car (2.5 hours / about 80 RMB per person). Local 2-day car rentals cost around 600-800 RMB per vehicle

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (with hotel names)

1. Colorful Forest International Resort Hotel: The entrance to the scenic area is right outside the door! Rooms open to forest views, and the Mongolian yurt rooms are very unique
2. Fengshui Bay Forest Hot Spring City: After a day of fun, soak in the hot springs—forest hot springs under the starry sky are amazing!
3. Grassland Pearl Resort: Grassland view rooms with sunrise views, plus bonfire parties at night

🍖 Food Map

✅ Roasted Whole Lamb: The charcoal-roasted whole lamb at the scenic area’s restaurant is crispy outside and tender inside. Ask the chef to cut it into small pieces for easy eating! (Secret tip: dipping it in wild chive flower sauce is even better!)
✅ Iron Pot Stewed Big Fish: Fish stewed on a stove by Tianjing Lake, with the aroma of firewood and tender fish meat, served with oat noodles—super satisfying!
✅ Jinlu Mei Tea: Wild Jinlu Mei tea hand-picked and roasted, fragrant and refreshing, perfect as a souvenir gift!

📸 Photo Spots & Tips

1. Forest Train: Wear a light-colored long dress and sit inside the carriage with sunlight filtering through the leaves on your face for a cinematic vibe! 📸 Shoot the train head from the side backlight for a strong vintage feel
2. Tianjing Lake: Capture reflections when the lake is misty in the early morning, wear a red dress standing on the suspension bridge for an iconic shot! After 4 PM, the soft light is perfect for dreamy floating-on-water photos
3. Steps on the treetops: Shoot the pine forest from the glass walkway above, wear a white sun-protective jacket to look like walking on clouds. If you’re afraid of heights, lean on the railing and shoot from the side
4. Yunting Viewing Platform: Climbing 516 steps is worth the tears! At sunset, wear a red dress for silhouette shots with panoramic views of grasslands, forests, and mountains—absolutely stunning!
5. Petting Zoo: Crouch down to eye level with the animals, lure the deer closer with carrots, and capture the moment they lick your hand—super heartwarming! Remember to bring wet wipes to clean your hands~

🌄 Nearby Hidden Gem Attractions Recommended

1. Chengde Mountain Resort: Royal garden with lakes and mountains, a great place to cool off in summer!
2. Saihanba National Forest Park: A million-acre man-made forest sea, breathtaking autumn colors!
3. Ulan Butong Grassland: Ride horses across the grassland and witness the thrilling stampede of thousands of horses!
4. Jinshanling Great Wall: A less crowded wild section of the Great Wall, the beacon towers under the starry sky have an amazing vibe!
5. Lightning Lake: A crescent-shaped lake on the grassland, stunning at sunrise and sunset, with motorboat rides available!

💌 Closing Words

This secret realm favored by nature even carries the scent of freedom in the air! Babies, quickly save this guide and unlock the double romance of grassland and forest with me~ Follow me for the next trip exploring starry camping and off-the-beaten-path hiking routes in Bashang Grassland!✨