Written before: Bashang is a relatively seasonal scenic spot. The scenery is quite different at different times, and the flow of people is also different. July and August are the busiest times in the summer, especially on weekends. You can follow my WeChat caoyuanfeng2017 to update the latest status of Bashang every day to facilitate your trip to Bashang.

Where is Bashang?

Bashang is a collective name, referring to the border area between northern Hebei and Inner Mongolia, mainly concentrated in Chengde and Zhangjiakou. Including Fengning Bashang (closest to Beijing, due north of Beijing, no tickets), Mulan Weichang (northwest of Beijing, tickets 130 yuan), Zhangbei Bashang and Guyuan Bashang (northeast of Beijing, no tickets). Fengning and Weichang divisions belong to Chengde City, Hebei Province, and Zhangbei and Guyuan divisions belong to Zhangjiakou City.

Which dam is fun?

Fengning dam is the closest dam to Beijing and the most mature dam. The first choice for leisure and summer vacation! Consumption is not high. There are many horses, good quality, and many horse friends. It was developed early and has all kinds of supporting facilities. Movies and TV series such as "My Father and Mother", "Warm Spring", "Five Thousand Years", "Twenty-five Children to One Dad", the TV series "Sweet Honey", were all filmed on Fengning Dam.

There are many trees and plenty of water on the paddock dam! There is what is known as the largest mechanical forest farm in Asia. It is said that trees have been planted since the Qing Dynasty. At that time, it was a place for royal hunting, otherwise it would be called the Royal Hunting Garden. Many film and television themes such as "Huan Zhuge Ge" and "Kangxi Dynasty" were filmed on Weichangba.

Zhangbei Bashang is close to Beijing and was developed later. Its reception capacity and supporting facilities need to be strengthened. The Zhangbei Grassland Music Festival has been a very successful event in recent years, especially the "Prairie Sky Road" at the junction of Zhangbei and Chongli. It is only 90 kilometers away from Guyuanba.

Guyuan Bashang is close to Beijing, and its reception capacity and supporting facilities need to be strengthened. Because it is very close to Fengning Bashang, it mainly relies on tourists from Fengning Bashang.

These four dams are all the boundaries of Hebei Province, which means that no matter which dam you go north from, you will eventually reach the border of Inner Mongolia. For example, Weichang is not far from Chifeng, and Fengning is not far from Duolun. , not far from Guyuan and Xiwu Banner.

Best time

The best time in summer is from mid-June to the end of August (the summer between July and August is the most prime time, so be sure to prepare in advance), and the best time in autumn is 9 From mid-month to early October, the best time in winter is from the end of December to mid-February.

Are Fengning Bashang and Beijing No.1 Grassland the same place?

Beijing No.1 Grassland and Fengning Bashang are the same place, located in the northwest of Fengning Manchu Autonomous County, Hebei Province It has a total area of ??350 square kilometers and is 280 kilometers south of Beijing. It is the closest natural grassland to the capital, so it is named the first grassland in northern Beijing. It is an important part of Bashang grassland. In Mongolian, this place is called "Hailiutu", which means a place with water and grass scenery. The average altitude is 1487 meters.

Why choose Fengning Bashang?

The distance is close and consumption is relatively economical. In particular, the cost of horse riding is the most favorable among several Bashangs, and the quality of the horses is also among the best among several Bashangs. The best. There are no tickets for the scenic spots, and the scenic spots are mainly natural scenery. Special recommendations: "Laozhanggou", which is now particularly famous in the cross-country circle, "Donghouding", the highest peak in the Yanshan Mountains, Liushugou, Qiansongba Forest Park, Lightning Lake, Lover Valley, Khan's palace, etc. If your round trip takes 2-3 days, Fengning Bashang is the most suitable choice.

Weather conditions

The average altitude on the dam is about 1500-1800 meters, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large. The temperature at noon is about 25-28 degrees Celsius, and it is about 17-18 degrees in the morning and evening. The ultraviolet rays are relatively Strong, pay attention to sun protection.

Let’s talk about fun

There are no tickets for the Fengning Bashang Grassland (the first grassland in northern Beijing) scenic spot.

Recommended attractions:

Valley of Lovers: Tickets are free, 1.5 kilometers away. It is the filming location of Zhang Yimou's "My Father and Mother" and the TV series "Warm Spring". Cars with high chassis can Go directly; 3-4 hours round trip on horseback.

Liushugou: Tickets are 50 yuan. The distance is 3 kilometers. It has a large area of ??natural forest, various flowers and plants, and rivers. You can go there by yourself, and it takes 5 hours to go back and forth by horseback.

Lightning Lake: Ticket 30 yuan, 25 kilometers away, the largest natural lake in the Bashang Plateau.

Qiansongba Forest Park: Tickets are 50 yuan, 9 kilometers away, large area of ??virgin birch forest; cars can drive to the entrance of the scenic spot; horseback riding takes 4 hours to and from there.

The Great Khan's Palace: Tickets are 90 yuan, 20 kilometers away, a man-made attraction, the "Genghis Khan's Palace" based on Mongolian and Yuan culture.

Laozhanggou: Tickets are 20 yuan, distance is 20 kilometers, and it is a very famous crossing route in the cross-country circle.

Caotian Road: Admission is free, vehicles with more than seven seats are prohibited, the distance is 90 kilometers. Complete road book for Tianlu self-driving

Note: The above distance refers to the distance from Prairie Wind Hotel.

To put it bluntly

When you are still worried about the heat in the city, you usually just wear a half-sleeve shirt when you set off. However, due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening on the dam, Be sure to prepare a jacket. During the day, a normal half-sleeved jacket is enough (if you are afraid of the sun, you can wear long sleeves, and it is not too hot). You must wear long sleeves in the morning and evening. If you plan to ride a horse, you can prepare a pair of thin gloves (you can also buy disposable ones at the Bashang store). You must wear outdoor hiking shoes or sports shoes, especially high heels when visiting the dam. Bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, umbrella, etc.

Let’s talk about food

The first choice for eating is the authentic roasted whole sheep in Bashang. It must be freshly slaughtered and roasted prairie sheep. Eat them one layer at a time and roast them one at a time. The taste is great. Great. You can also roast a leg of lamb or a lamb chop if there are less people. There are also Mongolian hand-chopped pork, mutton-shabu-shabu, beef stew, charcoal-grilled beef jerky, Mongolian milk tea, etc., as well as various wild vegetables, such as: bracken, yellow flowers, mushrooms, hala sea, etc., which are all natural and pollution-free. There is no shortage of home-cooked dishes of all kinds. However, dishes in the north are generally heavy-flavored, so if you prefer lighter dishes, you must inform the restaurant in advance.

Let’s talk about shopping

It’s more convenient to take with you, and there are more of them in Bashang. There are a lot of charcoal-grilled beef jerky, various dairy products, and grassland handicrafts, especially The grassland wines are available in packaging sizes ranging from 2 taels to more than 10 kilograms. They are very rich and these are the ones that are convenient to carry. Some tourists will buy live sheep, free-range pigs, etc. from Bashang and slaughter them and give them as gifts during the festival. This is also a good choice.

Talk about where you live

Bashang is very different from other tourist attractions. Tourism is extremely seasonal and is not comparable with other destinations. Basically, hotels, resorts, The farmhouse is only open 3-4 months a year and is closed at other times.

The advantages of booking a room in advance: low price, large room type or floor selection space, guaranteed room, will give you a lot of good advice before traveling, make preparations, especially during peak seasons and weekends, all rooms are reserved It's hard to find one, and people often live in their cars.

Introduction to self-operated hotels:

Yuanshan Bieyuan Resort Hotel

Grassland Wind Farmhouse

Instructions for reservation procedures

Travel methods

1. Self-driving

A brief description of the self-driving road book: Jingcheng Expressway, exit B in the direction of Huairou No. 14, exit Yanqi Lake exit of Beijing-Milan Expressway, G111 The national highway (Jingjia Road) goes all the way north (passing Yanqi Lake, Qinglong Gorge, Tanghekou, etc.), passes through the outer ring of Fengning County in the direction of Benduolun and Weichang, and turns left in Tucheng Town (in the direction of Datan and Guyuan), along the Provincial Highway S244 goes straight and enters Fengning Bashang.

Note: Don’t take the Zhangcheng Expressway. Provincial Highway S244 is closer and has much better scenery throughout the journey. You can stop and enjoy the scenery at any time.

Complete version of the self-driving road book

The road conditions were very good throughout the journey, and ordinary cars would have no problem at all. Most of the scenic spots on the dam can be reached by ordinary cars, including Qiansongba Forest Park, the Great Khan's Palace, Lightning Lake, and entertainment venues. SUVs such as Liushugou, Qingrengu, and Laozhanggou are better.

Notes on self-driving:

Check the car before departure and make preparations;

There is a private car repair shop in Fengning Bashang, which is simple All faults can be solved, and major problems can be forgotten;

There are many gas stations along the way from Beijing to Fengning Bashang, passing through Huairou, Tanghekou (the last gas station within Beijing), Fengning County All. There is a Sinopec and two private gas stations on Fengning Bashang, but there are queues for gas during peak season.

There are often cattle, sheep and horses crossing the road in pastoral areas, especially at night. Drive carefully and slowly and do not blow your whistle;

If you encounter an accident such as a car getting stuck, you can call the herdsmen nearby. If you ask for help, you must be rewarded afterwards.

2. Take long-distance bus:

How to get there: Get off at Wangjing West Station of Metro Line 13, exit from Exit B, go forward about 100 meters, and see "Fengning" "Signboard. The journey takes about 3-4 hours. You can enjoy a 50% discount of 17 RMB per person by swiping your bus card. You need to purchase an additional 3 yuan ticket before boarding the bus. To get to Fengning County, you need to transfer to a bus or take a taxi (about 300 yuan) to Bashang. The only direct train: Liuliqiao Long-distance Passenger Transport Station, which leaves at 09:50 every day and goes directly to Fengning Bashang.

Full version of long-distance bus rides

3. Trains: Fengning currently has no trains.

4. Off-road vehicles: only for chartered vehicles in Bashang Scenic Area, excluding Fengning County. The main models are Beijing BJ2020 upgraded version, Great Wall Haval, etc., with 4 tourists except the driver, Fengning The hourly fee on Bashang is generally around 200-300 yuan/hour. A full day package is generally around 800 yuan/day depending on the route or attraction. All off-road vehicles on the dam are driven by their own drivers, and guests are not allowed to drive them. The road conditions on the dam are complicated and the safety of tourists is considered. The round trip to Fengning County generally costs about 300 yuan.

Reference itinerary

Here are simple itineraries for 2-3 days, as well as more detailed itineraries, such as parent-child tours, summer camps, company groups, graduation tours, self-driving tours, etc. The itinerary can be obtained by logging on to the official website, WeChat official account bashanglvxing or personal WeChat account caoyuanfeng2017.

Day 1:

Morning: Gather in Beijing Noon: Arrive at Bashang

Afternoon: Horseback riding to Lover’s Valley Evening: Bonfire party, KTV, roasted whole lamb

The next day: Watch the sunrise in the morning

Morning: Grassland entertainment area (grass skiing, archery, CS, car rental, Mongolian family, etc.)

Afternoon : Lightning Lake, Great Khan's Palace Evening: Outdoor movie or outdoor buffet barbecue

Day 3:

Morning: Liushugou, Lover's Valley

Afternoon: Return and end the trip

Warm reminder

Bashang has a plateau climate with large temperature differences between morning and evening, so you must wear long sleeves or extra clothes;

Bashang has strong sunshine. Ultraviolet rays are strong, so you need to wear a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and other protective measures during outdoor activities;

Please wear travel shoes and long pants for horse riding and mountain climbing. For high-intensity sports, please consider your physical condition. Act within your capabilities.

As the journey is quite long, please prepare motion sickness medicine if you are prone to motion sickness.

Be sure to travel with your ID (driver's license is not a valid document).

Finally, I wish you a happy trip to Bashang. If you have any questions that are not covered, please contact us by phone or WeChat.