National Day Travel Diary: Saihanba Chess Sai Line, absolutely stunning!
by yavanna_5568
Apr 8, 2024
October in Saihanba is like a palette spilled by the gods—
Endless golden birch forests, deep red shrubs, and dark green pine seas,
The grasslands gradually turn frosty, lakes reflect the vast sky,
This is North China's most magnificent autumn secret spot, with few people and wild scenery, offering incredible value!
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🗓 Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing → Weichang → Saihanba National Forest Park
Early morning high-speed train/bus to [Chengde · Weichang County] (about 6 hours, ticket around 150 RMB),
Local carpool into the scenic area (100-150 RMB per person), stay at a guesthouse near the mechanical forest farm (💰within 300 RMB/night).
Evening stroll at Qixing Lake Wetland, watch the sunset cast over the meadow, peaceful and poetic.
Day 2: In-depth circular self-drive/car hire tour
Recommended route:
📍 Taifeng Lake → Birch Forest → Moon Bay → Saihan Tower → Erlong Spring
Stop at each spot for photos, golden leaves flutter in the birch forest, climb Saihan Tower for a panoramic view of thousands of acres of autumn forest, every shot is wallpaper-worthy!
Picnic or bring your own snacks along the way to save money and enjoy freedom.
Day 3: Yudaokou Ranch → Return trip
Early morning visit to [Yudaokou Grassland Forest Scenic Area] (ticket 40 RMB),
Horseback ride slowly through the colorful hills, see morning mist swirling around treetops, feel the vastness of "the wind blows the grass low, revealing cattle and sheep."
Afternoon carpool back to Weichang, then take a bus or high-speed train back to Beijing.
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💰 Budget Details (per person):
- Major transportation (round-trip high-speed train + carpool): 600 RMB
- Accommodation: 300×2 = 600 RMB
- Meals + snacks: 150×3 = 450 RMB
- Tickets + local transport: 200 RMB
✅ Total: about 1850 RMB, easily within a 2000 RMB budget!
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No noise, only the sound of wind and falling leaves;
No filters, every glance is a real-life masterpiece.
This autumn, bring your camera and good mood,
Go to Saihanba and attend a golden feast belonging to the North.
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