Just 1 Hour by High-Speed Rail from Beijing! Zhangjiakou's New Summer Escape for Families: Pet Paradise + Geological Exploration
by VoyagingDreamer
Aug 9, 2025
Who says only Tibet has the Potala Palace? This "Grassland Potala" in Hebei is equally stunning!
📍Location:
35.8 km along Zhangbei Grassland Sky Road (middle section of the east route)
About a 4-hour drive from Beijing 🚗
✨Highlights:
- Stunning terraced fields + surrounded by mountains
- Overlooking the panoramic view of Dashitouwa Village
- The building complex closely resembles the Potala Palace
- Perfect for aerial photography and landscape photography 📷
🌟Recommended activities:
1. Drive directly to the viewing platform 🚘
2. It has the largest parking lot in the middle section of the Sky Road 🔋
3. Best to visit in the morning or at dusk
4. Be sure to bring your wide-angle lens!
☀️Weather tips:
Best on sunny days! The combination of blue sky + terraced fields + distant mountains creates a perfect scene~
📸Photography tips:
- Use a telephoto lens for the building complex
- Use a wide-angle lens for the terraced field panorama
- Drone shots add even more feel
👗Outfit suggestions:
White dresses or bright-colored clothes photograph well
You can also try Tibetan-style outfits 👘
💡Other tips:
- The viewing platform is at a high elevation and windy, remember to bring a jacket
- On holidays, set off early to avoid crowds
- Remember to bring enough water and snacks
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