Chengde | How to Explore the Colorful Forest? This Ultimate Guide Has You Covered

Ahhhh the Colorful Forest is my love—I've been there three times already! This time, I’ve put together a super comprehensive guide for exploring the Colorful Forest.

The Colorful Forest is vast, but with the help of internal transportation, one day is enough to enjoy it.

🚶🏿｜Itinerary Suggestions

❤️ Family Fun Trip:
Totem Pole Square → Forest Train → Jungle Tribe → Flower Fairy Performance → Colorful Suspension Bridge → Birch Forest → Horseback Riding to Forest Pasture → Deer Park → Yaks on the Hillside → Alpaca Afternoon Tea → Mushroom Palace → Lakeside Train → Agate Lake → Tea Picking at Mirror Lake → Horse Carriage Ride to Manchu Courtyard → Camel Ride Through the Jungle → Exit (Join the Valley Carnival Night Animal Parade at 19:00)

❤️ Romantic Couple Trip:
Totem Pole Square → Forest Train → Jungle Tribe → Cloud Pavilion → Flower Fairy Performance → Colorful Suspension Bridge → Birch Forest → Forest Pasture → Deer Park → Yaks on the Hillside → Alpaca Afternoon Tea → Mushroom Palace → Lakeside Train → Agate Lake → Mirror Lake → Horse Carriage Ride to Manchu Courtyard → Manchu Cultural Exhibition → Exit (Join the Valley Carnival Night Dance Party at 19:00)

❤️ In-Depth Experience Trip:
Totem Pole Square → Forest Train → Jungle Tribe → Off-Road Adventure on Cloud Sky Trail → Cloud Sky Camp → Summit of the Sky Trail → Grassland Altay → Flower Fairy Performance → Colorful Suspension Bridge → Birch Forest → Horseback Riding to Forest Pasture → Deer Park → Yaks on the Hillside → Alpaca Afternoon Tea → Mushroom Palace → Lakeside Train → Agate Lake → Mirror Lake → Horse Carriage Ride to Manchu Courtyard → Manchu Cultural Exhibition → Camel Ride Through the Jungle → Exit (Join the Valley Carnival Night at 19:00)

🏨｜Accommodation

Highly recommend staying overnight! There are hotels and homestays both inside and outside the scenic area, with plenty of dining options.

Inside the Scenic Area: Colorful Danxia Boutique Homestay
Located within the scenic area, the surroundings are impeccable, and the homestay is beautifully decorated.

Outside the Scenic Area: Squirrel Inn, Colorful Forest International Resort Hotel
Both are near the entrance, with convenient parking and easy access to the scenic area. They offer a variety of room types and full amenities.

🥢｜Food Recommendations
Inside the scenic area, don’t miss the fish dishes at Mirror Lake Restaurant.
Outside, there’s the Colorful Food Court and plenty of BBQ spots. The Colorful Forest International Resort Hotel usually includes breakfast (buffet).

❤️｜Travel Tips
1. The grassland has significant temperature differences between day and night—bring a thick jacket.
2. Take sun protection measures: sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, etc.
3. Follow the instructor’s guidance when horseback or camel riding.
4. Book accommodations and tickets in advance to avoid peak-season shortages.