Autumn Hiking Paradise: Wulanbutong in September and October

🍁 Who says grasslands are only beautiful in summer? Wulanbutong's autumn scenery is truly divine.
🌄 The sunrise with morning mist feels surreal, and under the glow of the sunset, the golden grasslands shimmer brilliantly.
🙋🏻‍♀️ For those planning a hiking trip in September or October, don't miss this incredible route.
✅ Less crowded ✅ Stunning views ✅ Beginner-friendly ✅ Great value!
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🔥【Wulanbutong Autumn Hiking Group: September-October】
➡️ Hiking Distance: 40KM (34km grassland hiking + 6km Great Wall hiking)
➡️ Recommended Hiking Period: Mid-September to early October (peak autumn colors)
➡️ Hiking Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
🔥 Itinerary Overview:
𝒅1: Beijing - Chengde
𝒅2: Chengde - via Saihanba - European-style grasslands - Film Base - Wulanbutong
𝒅3: Full day in Wulanbutong
𝒅4: Full day at Private Ranch (grasslands - birch forest - primitive forest) - Chengde
𝒅5: Chengde - Jinshanling Great Wall - Beijing
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🔥 Detailed Hiking Routes:
European-style Grasslands 🚶‍♀️ 8km
➡️ Difficulty: ★
🍁 Pristine Meadows: Golden pastures stretching to the horizon, dotted with dandelion fluff in autumn.
🍁 European-style Hills: Undulating grasslands interspersed with birch forests.
🍁 Film Base Sunset: Reach the summit around 7:00 PM for haystack silhouettes and golden sunset hues, cinematic vibes guaranteed.
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Wulanbutong Grasslands 🚶‍♀️ 16km
➡️ Difficulty: ★★★
🍁 Huagulu Terrace: Wild chrysanthemums bloom in September; crouch down to capture bees collecting nectar up close.
🍁 Qiqige Lake: Azure waters reflecting clouds, with occasional sightings of horses drinking.
🍁 Princess Lake: Surrounded by birch forests, the lake appears ethereal in the morning mist.
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Private Ranch 🚶‍♀️ 10km
➡️ Difficulty: ★★
🍁 Birch Forest: Walk on a 30cm-thick carpet of fallen leaves, collect heart-shaped leaves as bookmarks.
🍁 Forest Oxygen Bar: Mixed forest of Siberian pine and sandy spruce, filled with pine fragrance.
🍁 Sunrise Mist: Reach the high point by 5:50 AM to witness a sea of mist rolling over golden meadows.
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Jinshanling Great Wall 🚶‍♀️ 6km
➡️ Difficulty: ★★
🍁 Flower-filled Watchtowers: Apricot blossoms cover the trails in April-May, while red maple leaves dominate in October.
🍁 Sea of Clouds: Post-rain sunny days often reveal waves of clouds swirling around the beacon towers.
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💪🏼 Hardcore Hiking Group Support
✅ Support vehicle accompanying throughout the hike
✅ Capturing the charm of sunset at the Film Base
✅ Mongolian feast: Welcome dinner + celebration banquet
✅ Experience Mongolian culture: Roast lamb, ceremonial wine, and Hada presentation
✅ Customized hiking certificates and medals for a sense of achievement
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🔥 Wulanbutong Autumn Hiking Group is now forming! 📩 Contact us for more hiking details & gear checklist