National Day Family Trip to Colorful Forest Fun Guide

A fairy tale secret spot near Beijing!
Escape the crowds during National Day with your kids and enjoy the stunning autumn scenery.
Having fun in this 16℃ grassland forest is simply perfect~
Personally tested, fun guaranteed, no disappointments, nanny-level guide, quickly save it👇

🍢: Every year around National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, it’s the harvest season in Colorful Forest.
Layers of green, gold, and fiery red intertwine, sunlight spreading across the entire grassland.
A visual feast unfolds here, perfect for taking amazing photos!
There are also various grassland snacks that will make kids drool 🤤
More than 10 authentic local snacks satisfy the whole family’s different tastes.

Pick a spot on the lawn to sit, sipping warm milk tea and tasting local specialties.
Watch the kids running freely, chasing, playing, and having fun in the distance.
Gather with friends around the table, brewing tea and chatting about life.

🚂 Must-try family activities (kids can have fun all day)
- Forest Mini Train: The scenery through the birch forest is amazing, the clatter sounds like stepping into a picture book.
Arrive before 8 AM to skip the line, kids under 1.2m ride free!
- Cute Animal Interaction: Feed alpacas and pet sika deer at the forest ranch.
- Fairy Tale Photo Spots: Walking on the colorful suspension bridge is wobbly and super fun, the mushroom palace looks like a fairy tale scene, and the reflections on Mirror Lake are wallpaper-worthy shots.
- Nighttime Surprise: At 7 PM there’s an animal parade, and if you stay in the scenic area, you can watch the bonfire party.

📝 3-day 2-night easy itinerary
Day 1: Drive to the scenic area → stay at Squirrel Inn (full of childlike fun) → afternoon visit Jungle Tribe + Rainbow Slide → bonfire party at night
Day 2: Mini train → feed cute animals at forest ranch → tea picking at Mirror Lake → learn about Manchu culture at the cultural park → alpaca afternoon tea → camel ride through the forest
Day 3: Collect pine cones on the boardwalk and make a scrapbook → buy Manchu crispy cakes as souvenirs → return trip

💰 Ticket & accommodation tips
- The 158 RMB combo ticket is the best deal! Includes admission + all transportation + afternoon tea, saving you dozens compared to buying separately. Kids under 1.2m are free, with discounts for students and seniors.
- Prioritize staying inside the scenic area! Squirrel Inn and 16 Degrees Hotel are both great, no need to rush at night, and you can catch the first mini train early. For a wilder experience, choose RV camping for a full immersive feel.