How long does it take to get from Beijing to Mulan Paddock?

If you drive from Beijing, it will take 4-4 and a half hours to get to Weichang County. It will take 7 hours to get to Weichang by car, because the shuttle bus always stops halfway. Take the train to Siheyong The fastest one takes 6 hours and 2 minutes, and the slowest one takes 7 hours and 13 minutes. Then you can take a shuttle bus to Weichang County for 5 yuan, and you can get there in about 40 minutes (take the old road). If you take the secondary highway? It only takes 25 minutes. arrive.

Reference pictures of the train route

Departing from Weichang County, it takes 1 hour to reach the main entrance of Saihanba Forest Park. The mountain gate costs 50 yuan. It takes about 1 and a half hours to reach Saihanba after entering the mountain gate. The mountain roads on the left and right are interspersed with dirt roads (with gravel), asphalt roads (a row of roads), and brick roads. The road conditions are dangerous, with continuous elbow bends and uphill and downhill slopes, requiring drivers to have excellent driving skills and experience. The highest altitude in the paddock area reaches 2,400 meters, so you may experience mild altitude sickness. The symptoms are tinnitus and dizziness, and you must not drive during this period. The scenery along the way is extremely beautiful, with large artificial larch forests and birch forests, various wild flowers blooming on the forest grasslands, and patches of yellow orchids. Along the way, we pass the Moon Pagoda, Saihan Pagoda, and Huanzhu Special Scenic Spots. , Baihuapo, birch, willow orchid and other scenic spots. There, the grass is green in spring, flowers are in full bloom in summer, colorful in autumn, and snowy in winter. The four seasons are distinct and each has its own characteristics. In recent years, it has become another hot spot for travelers, photographers, and vacationers. The scenery there is indeed very beautiful. Beauty, the key lies in your discovery. ?

Scenic spots: ?

Mainly grassland, pasture, and forest scenery. The scenery is all on the road: clouds in the sky, light and shadow on the grassland, wild flowers on the roadside, lake surface The reflection of a person, a casual tree or a room around you are all beautiful scenery in the eyes of photographers. Can you discover them? ?

Suggestion: Connect several scenic spots in a line, and discover the beautiful scenery on the grassland on the way to the scenic spots. ?

The main scenic spot is along the Ulan Butong Grassland. Starting from the Mechanical Forest Farm, it includes Taifeng Lake, Hongshan Army Horse Farm, Jiangjun Paozi, etc. The scenery along the way is beautiful;?

In addition, from Shanmen to Mechanical Forest Farm, you pass through Saihan Tower, Moon Lake, Baihua Slope, Birch Forest and other places. There are neat woods on both sides of the road;?

You can also choose the direction of a tree. , passing through Baihuaping, Aobao and other places;?

Towards Yudaokou Ranch, all the way to Taoshan Lake, it is also a good choice to enjoy the scenery of the ranch. ?

When you arrive in Weichang County, you can take the shuttle bus to Saihanba Forest Park (there are 5 buses to the Mechanical Forest Farm from 7:00 to 15:00, and 10 buses to the Hongshan Military Horse Farm: 30), it takes about 3 hours to arrive. ?

As for the departure train number, please check after arriving at the station, because the shuttle bus from the Mechanical Forestry Farm is often early, so be careful. ?

Internal transportation: ?

In the mechanical forest farm, there are many jeeps and noodle trucks for charter. The price is not too expensive, about 200-300 yuan/day. ?

There are four-wheel drive off-road vehicles for rent at the Hongshan Army Racecourse, but you have to drive yourself, which costs about 60 yuan/hour. ?

You can also rent horses, but the scope of activities is limited. ?

Yi: ?

The temperature difference between day and night on the dam is very big. Even in summer, the temperature is more than 20 degrees during the day. At night, the temperature will drop to 10 degrees or less during the day. When it rains, the temperature will drop sharply, so a thick windbreaker is indispensable. If you are afraid of the cold, you should also bring an extra fleece jacket. ?

In spring and autumn, the temperature is lower, averaging between 0-10 degrees. ?

In winter, there is a natural ski resort. The temperature is between -20 degrees and -15 degrees. Warming equipment is indispensable. Otherwise, how can it be called the severe cold of Saihanba! ?

Food: ?

There are many restaurants, especially in the mechanical forest farm. They have all kinds of flavors, including some game, so don’t worry about not getting used to them, but for tourists, the price Slightly more expensive. ?

Accommodation: ?

There are hotels for accommodation in places such as Mechanical Forest Farm and Hongshan Military Horse Farm. Standard rooms are between 80-100 yuan, and ordinary rooms or herders’ tents are 15 yuan. -30 yuan/person. ?

There are more accommodation options in the mechanical forest farm. ?

Itinerary: ? It takes about 3 hours to take a shuttle bus from the paddock to the Mechanical Forest Farm. If you are early, you can arrive at the Mechanical Forest Farm at around 9 o'clock, and if you are late, you can arrive at about 1 o'clock; After the forest farm, it is recommended to charter a car to enjoy the grassland scenery along the way, passing through Jiehe River, Hongshan Army Horse Farm and ending at Jiangjunpaozi; if you have enough time, you can enjoy horseback riding and driving on the grassland, and you can also go to Panlong Canyon, Jiapigou, Wucai Mountain and other places; ?

Overnight at Hongshan Military Horse Farm or Mechanical Forestry Farm, it mainly depends on the next day's itinerary; ?

Watch the sunrise in the morning and continue the chartered journey, you can go to Aobao, Yike In the direction of the tree, you can also go to Yudaokou Ranch and Taoshan Lake;?

It is also possible to wait for the shuttle bus at the Mechanical Forest Farm, and there are seats to sit on, but you will miss the scenery all the way from the forest farm to Saihan Tower (including Baihuapo, Moon Lake, etc., but I think the most important thing to see is the forest beside the road).

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You can take the shuttle bus back to Weichang County before 3 o'clock, then take the shuttle bus to Siheyong, and then wait for the train back to Beijing; or if you arrive in Weichang too late, you can take the minibus to Chengde After arriving in Chengde, choose train or car to return to Beijing. ?

Photography Enthusiast Tour: ?

1. The conditions for entering and exiting the dam are the same as above; ?

2. The difference is that you can stay in the accommodation In the Jiangjunpaozi area, you can either bring your own tent and camp on the grassland to capture the beautiful scenery of the grassland at any time;?

3. You don’t need to come and go in a hurry, you can stay in major scenic spots for two more days. ?

Tickets: ?

Mountain Gate: 30 yuan (free by shuttle bus)?

Moon Lake: 10 yuan? (Including Baihuapo and Huanzhu Special Scenic Spots)?

Saihan Tower: 5 yuan?

Qixing Lake: 3 yuan?

Taoshan Lake: 10 Yuan?

Taifeng Lake: Free?

Horse riding: 20-25 yuan/hour (usually), 30 yuan/hour on Saturdays and Sundays. ?

Ticket:?

Chengde-Mechanical Forest Farm: 34.5?

Other tips:?

1. The scenery on the dam On the road, the so-called scenic spots are not very good, so going with a tour group is a wrong decision! ! ! ?

2. You must be free to go to the grassland, either by chartering a car, driving by yourself, or riding a horse. ?

3. Bring more warm clothes, as the temperature on the dam drops quickly. ?

4. Be sure to bring a digital companion to avoid regrets. You can copy the photos from the digital camera in time. ?

5. Bring a small amount of dry food and a bottle of water to solve stomach problems on the road. ?

6. Try not to drive your car off the main road onto the grass. This can protect the environment and avoid disputes with local people.

7. Do not have the idea of ??having a bonfire in the scenic area (it is barely allowed in the hotel courtyard outside the fire prevention period) and absolutely not in the woods. But you can camp.

8. When going there in summer, be sure to bring mosquito repellent and apply it before going out. There are many and fierce mosquitoes there. 9. If you want to live in the scenic area, it is recommended to stay at Saihanba Guest House. The general manager there is called Si Tielin, 29 years old and very enthusiastic. Call him before you go. He can pick you up at the mountain gate and waive part of the entrance fee (30 yuan/person). Moreover, this person is familiar with the leaders of various departments and forest farms in the scenic area, and can provide you with a lot of help and useful tips. information.

Hostel phone number: 0314-7802491, 7802447 10. ?Bashang tourism long-distance bus timetable:

Weichang County-Mechanical Forest Farm? 7:00, 8:00, 8:30, 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 (fare 12.5/ (Person, get on the bus and buy 10 yuan/person)

Mechanical Forest Farm-Weichang County? 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00, 11:15, 13:30

There is only one train from Mechanical Forestry Farm-Chengde every day starting at 7:00 am 11. ?You can also take the train to Weichang Siheyong Railway Station and then take the BUS there. 12． ?If you go to take pictures, it is best to bring a macro head because the flowers and plants there are really beautiful.