2 Hours Drive from Beijing! Complete 2-Day Guide to the Secret Grassland of Saihanba

Drive from Beijing to Saihanba! Here’s a two-day, one-night secret grassland tour guide～
🌟 Ride along National Scenic Road No.1 and enter the sea of forests 🌲
Depart from Chengde city, 3 hours straight to Saihanba Mulan Weichang Bashang Grassland!
📍 Address: Weichang Manchu and Mongol Autonomous County, Chengde City, Hebei Province
🅿️ Navigation: Saihanba National Forest Park Visitor Center

✨ For self-driving travelers! Nanny-level itinerary below 👇
【Day 1】Grassland Scenery + Night Carnival
🚩 Recommended route:
1️⃣ Chengde -> Exit Weichang North Expressway (Don’t get fined! Speed limit 30-40 km/h in sections)
2️⃣ Highly recommend Route X! (Check navigation) The scenery along the way is breathtaking😭
🌳 Sea of forests/meadows/wildflowers... the car window is a moving oil painting frame❗️

🌅 Must-visit spots:
✅ Qixing Lake: Pearls scattered on the meadow, the boardwalk stroll is super healing
✅ Moon Lake: As its name suggests, clear waves reflect the sea of forests
✅ Guishan Grand Canyon: Climb high for a magnificent view

🌠 Night carnival:
🔥 Intangible Cultural Heritage Iron Flower Performance: starts at 19:30
🐎 "Nomadic Legend" Equestrian Show: super cool!
🎇 Bonfire party + fireworks show: full of atmosphere

【Day 2】Deep Grassland Trek
🚙 Led by a professional off-road vehicle team
🐏 Enter the no-man’s land and encounter herds of cattle and sheep
🌄 Climb to the top for a 360° panoramic view of the forest and grassland
⏰ Recommended departure at 8:00 for the trek

🍖 Grassland must-eats:
🐑 Whole roasted lamb/leg chops: freshly slaughtered and roasted, tender and not gamey
🥛 Mongolian milk tea + dairy products: authentic flavors
🍄 White mushroom stewed chicken: seasonal delicacy

🏨 Accommodation recommendations:
🔸 Homestays near Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm
🔹 Yudaokou Ranch Hotel Area
Remember to book 1-2 weeks in advance during peak season!

⚠️ Notes:
☀️ Three-piece sun protection set: hat/sunglasses/sunscreen
🥼 Day and night temperature difference over 15°C! Jacket is a must
🚙 Road conditions on the trek are complex, safety first

💫 The reputation of Saihanba’s beauty is well deserved~
Truly one of China’s most beautiful grasslands! Save this guide and set off this weekend!