Reverse travel during National Day: Take your kids to Ulan Butong for fewer crowds and lower costs!
by 1001HW TRIP
Aug 21, 2025
🔥 While crowds flock to popular destinations during National Day, savvy moms have already escaped to this golden paradise with their kids!
Ulan Butong in autumn 🍁 features picturesque meadows, fairy-tale birch forests, and galloping horses—
The best part‼️ High-speed rail access + average cost of $300 per person.
Fewer crowds, wild landscapes, exciting activities, and stress-free family fun—this guide will help you save money and enjoy to the fullest!
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🙋🏻♀️ Why bring your kids to Ulan Butong during National Day?
✔️ Fewer crowds, stunning scenery: Avoid overcrowded tourist spots and enjoy the autumn beauty of the grasslands.
✔️ Easy travel: High-speed rail directly from Beijing, making it hassle-free for families.
✔️ High cost-effectiveness: A 5-day National Day trip with an average cost of $300 per person, including accommodation and activities.
✔️ Diverse activities: Horse riding, off-road adventures, photography, and family-friendly experiences.
✔️ Autumn exclusives: Golden grasslands and birch forests that look like oil paintings—every photo is a masterpiece.
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🍁 Ulan Butong 5-day itinerary:
Day 1: Beijing - Chengde
Day 2: Chengde - Cross Saihanba - Ulan Butong - Princess Lake - Private Ranch Photography
Day 3: Ulan Butong Off-road Adventure - Galloping Horses - European-style Grasslands - Film Base Sunset
Day 4: General’s Paozi Sunrise - Horse Splash Photography - Cloudy Sparse Forest Trek - Grassland Horse Riding
Day 5: Grassland - Seven-colored Forest - Lunch in Fengning - Return to Beijing
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🌈 Family-friendly experiences
💫 Horse riding/feeding sheep/milking cows—connect with nature, kids won’t want to leave.
💫 Off-road adventure—thrilling yet safe, fun for the whole family.
💫 Birch forest hiking—collect leaves and make crafts, perfect for parent-child bonding.
💫 Bonfire party—sing and dance under the starry grassland sky.
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🌈 Must-see autumn attractions
【Princess Lake】🔸 The blue gem of the grasslands, with golden trees reflected in the water.
【Film Base Sunset】🔸 Filming location of "My Fair Princess," where the sunset paints the grasslands red.
【General’s Paozi Sunrise】🔸 Misty mornings with flying waterfowl, like a dreamy fairyland.
【Horse Splash Photography】🔸 Capture dynamic shots of horses splashing through water.
【Cloudy Sparse Forest Birch Forest】🔸 Golden leaves covering the paths, perfect for collecting leaves and crafting with kids.
【Seven-colored Forest】🔸 A fairy-tale autumn forest, ideal for family outings.
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📌 National Day travel tips
▫️ Outfit suggestions: Windproof jacket + warm layers (large temperature differences between morning and evening).
⚠️ High-speed rail tickets: Book 15 days in advance!!
▫️ Suitable for: Families with kids / friends / photography enthusiasts.
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Post by 1001HW TRIP | Aug 21, 2025












