How to take a 3-day self-driving trip to Beijing

Are you tired of traveling to Beijing with a travel agency? Self-driving travel is another good choice for everyone. The following is an introduction to the three-day self-driving tour route around Beijing shared by the editor. Let’s take a look!

Recommended three-day self-driving tour route around Beijing:

Northern Line :Bashang Grassland Tour

★Suitable models: SUV, off-road vehicle

Since you have chosen a three-day trip period, it is generally no problem to run hundreds of kilometers, so The routes we recommend this time are not too close. Of course, for urbanites who have lived inland for a long time, grasslands and seaside are the most attractive places.

Bashang Grassland is about three to four hundred kilometers one way from Beijing. ?Bashang? originally refers to the meadow-style grassland formed by the sudden rise of the grassland. The closest grassland in northern Beijing, or Dadan Bashang Grassland, is located in Fengning Manchu Autonomous County, Hebei Province. It is the closest natural grassland to Beijing. The total grassland area exceeds 350 square kilometers and the average altitude is 1,486 meters.

★Highlights of the journey:

July and August every year are the most beautiful seasons of the Bashang Grassland, with flowers and plants everywhere: yellow nasturtiums, white tangerines, light blue The colorful delphinium? And because this place is part of the Bashang Plateau in Inner Mongolia, more than 60% of the pure Manchu people live here, with strong ethnic characteristics. Generally speaking, the highest temperature in the grassland in summer does not exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Whether it is the vast grassland, the rolling mountains, the vast blue sky and the white clouds within reach, it all gives people a sense of magnificence and vastness.

The wind in the grassland is very wild and the light is very strong. It is particularly enjoyable to ride a horse on the grassland. However, your skin will be sore from the sun in less than an hour, so sunscreen is the most important thing when traveling in the grassland. Essential. In the evening, the bonfire party is a traditional reserved event. Groups of young men and women and Manchu girls wearing national costumes and flower pot-soled shoes will dance beautiful folk dances around the bonfire. Above the head is the sky full of stars, in front of the eyes is the endless grassland, and bursts of singing float in the ears, and the grassland at night is made more charming and moving.

Western route: Shanxi ancient tourism tour

★Suitable car models: all models

Shanxi has a long history and an important strategic position, with two major rivers, the Yellow River and the Fenshui River flowing through it. The river is interspersed with the Taihang Mountains. It is a long and narrow province running from north to south. In ancient times, 19 dynasties and regimes built 14 capitals in its territory. It nurtured the ancient Chinese civilization. Therefore, there is a saying that if you want to see the cultural relics on the ground, you should go to Shanxi. .

The natural landscape of Shanxi has the unique majesty and simplicity of the northern region, whether it is the plateau grassland scenery of Wutai Mountain, the loess high slopes of western Shanxi, or the Hukou Waterfall, known as the heart of the Yellow River. Vast and magnificent. Due to the scattered scenic spots, Shanxi can be roughly divided into three regions: northern Shanxi, central Shanxi and southern Shanxi. Northern Shanxi is a Buddhist ancient architecture cultural tour, and the scenic spots include: Datong Yungang Grottoes, Nine Dragon Wall, Hanging Temple, Wutai Mountain, etc.; Jinzhong is a Shanxi merchant folk cultural tour, and the scenic spots are: Jinci Temple, Qiao Family Courtyard, Cao Family Courtyard, Pingyao Ancient City, Wang Family Courtyard, etc.; Southern Shanxi is a cultural tour of the Yellow River Roots. Attractions include: Dongyue Temple, Xiaoxitian, Hukou Waterfall, Guandi Temple, etc. Since Shanxi is relatively far from Beijing, it is best for car owners to plan their travel itinerary in advance.

★Highlights of the trip:

There are two scenic spots in Shanxi with the most cultural heritage, one is the courtyard and the other is the ticket office. What you come to see in the courtyard is the "ancient style" and "luxury". Shanxi's courtyard reflects the history of Shanxi merchants and even China's rise and fall. The bank account is the originator of China's modern financial industry. Even the Empress Dowager Cixi borrowed money from Shanxi merchants. The bank account issued by Shanxi people influenced the financial market of the Qing Dynasty for more than 200 years. However, with the subsequent invasion of foreign financial forces and the establishment of the Qing Dynasty and the Qing Bank, Shanxi merchants' mainstay bank account was dealt a heavy blow, and Shanxi merchants gradually declined. In addition, Shanxi's pasta is also unique. Sliced ??noodles, buckwheat noodles, and bowls of noodles are all rare delicacies.

Surrounding tours: resorts

★Suitable car models: all car models

There are hundreds of resorts around Beijing, of course, among them Huairou, Miyun, Changping The area is the most famous. For car owners who don’t want to go too far, they can choose resorts around Beijing that are only an hour or two drive away. It not only reduces the cost, but also achieves the purpose of relaxing your mood. However, most of the resorts around Beijing are very popular on weekends, so consumers who need accommodation are best to book in advance.

★Highlights of the trip:

There are many holiday resorts gathered in the northeast of Beijing. For example, Rainbow Trout Yiggou and Mutianyu in Huairou are already very mature resorts, not only hosting The capabilities are strong, the service is in place, and the charges are not very high, so this route is very suitable for a short trip for a family.

The western part of Beijing is most famous for its mountainous areas and canyons. For example, at the junction of Fangshan District and Hebei Province, there is a winding canyon river called Juma River. The area is famous for its unique karst landforms and is the largest karst bee forest canyon in North China. The scenic spot combines the majesty of the North and the softness of the water and lotus wind in the South. It is known as "Little Guilin with Wonderful Scenery in the North". The scenery in the upper part of this canyon is called "Shidu Scenic Area" within Beijing, while the scenery outside Beijing in Laishui County, Hebei Province is called "Yesanpo Scenic Area".

The roads on this route are densely crisscrossed, with a railway passing through it. There are no particularly dangerous winding mountain roads, and they almost all extend along the low and gentle river banks. Since tourism was developed early, there are many hotels along the way, but you should ask about the price first to avoid being cheated.

After leaving Beijing, drive south on the Beijing-Shijiazhuang Expressway and reach Baiyangdian in Hebei Province in less than 200 kilometers. The topography of Baiyangdian was formed by repeated evolution from sea to lake, and from lake to land. In the twelfth year of Zhengde (AD 1517), the Yangcun River burst into Zeguo, forming the trend of nine rivers entering the lake. Later, people saw that the lake was vast and stretched to the sky, so it was renamed Baiyangdian. There are 143 lakes in Baiyangdian, which are connected by more than 3,700 ditches. The lakes are connected to each other, and the ditches are connected to each other, forming a huge water maze. The tourism industry in the Baiyangdian area is very developed. There are two terminals, the old and the new, both providing boat rentals.

East Line: Beidaihe Beach

★Suitable Car Models: All Cars

Beidaihe Beach is located in the west of the city center of Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, and is one of the urban areas of Qinhuangdao. one. As early as 1898, the Qing government opened the Beidaihe seaside as a summer resort for people from all over the world. After liberation, many new rest homes, sanatoriums, hotels, etc. were built in Beidaihe. Now Beidaihe has become a large-scale seaside summer resort with relatively complete facilities in my country. Due to its unique geographical location, it forms a golden tourist belt with Beijing, Tianjin, Qinhuangdao and Xingcheng. It only takes less than three hours to drive from Beijing to Beidaihe.

Beidaihe has a pleasant climate and the ten-kilometer-long beach is perfect for spending the summer. The seaside summer resort starts from Daihekou in the west and ends at Yingjiao Pavilion in the east. It is about 20 miles long from east to west and about 3 miles wide from north to south. In addition, Changli, more than 20 miles southwest of Beidaihe, was opened as a beach in 1985 and became a new seaside summer resort. Beidaihe Beach has good sand quality and a gentle slope. It is a high-quality natural bathing beach.

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In addition to traditional activities such as sunbathing, swimming in the sea, and eating seafood, the fisherman's tour is definitely the best choice for those who like fishing. Since Qinhuangdao has a coastline of 126 kilometers, gentle tidal flats and rich seafood, it is very suitable for sea fishing. Sea fishing is available at Dongshan Pier in the Harbor Area, Beidaihe Pier, Nandaihe Xianluo Island, Changli Jade Island, etc. If you hope to have a rich harvest, you can follow the fishermen to cast a net and catch fish, and experience the life of a fisherman who rides the wind and waves and goes boating on a moonlit night. However, many local fishermen do not have the ability to receive tourists, so they are not responsible for the safety of people going out to sea. It is best for consumers to book through formal channels such as travel agencies to prevent future disputes.

Southern Route: Shandong Cultural Tour

★Suitable Car Type: All Car Types

The majestic Mount Tai, the rushing Yellow River, and the world-famous hometown of Confucius? The combination of these words seems to be enough reason for you to go to Shandong, not to mention the exquisite craft kites and Zibo pottery, which are full of cultural heritage deposited by history.

Shandong is one of the birthplaces of ancient Chinese civilization. It has a history of thousands of years. Its unique geographical location has created a large number of historical celebrities in Shandong who still have an important influence on Chinese culture. The great thinker, educator, and statesman Confucius founded Confucianism and became the pillar of Chinese culture. "The Art of War" written by the ancient military strategist Sun Wu is still a classic highly praised by both Chinese and foreign military and commercial circles. In addition, there are Mencius, Mozi, Zhuangzi, Wang Xizhi, Lu Ban, Pu Songling, Kong Shangren, etc. who are all from Shandong. In Shandong, the earliest writings in China, Dawenkou Pottery Inscriptions and Longshan Pottery Books, were also discovered. The earliest city-state, Chengziya Longshan Ancient City, and the earliest ancient military defense project, the Ancient Qi Great Wall, were listed as China's 2000 The Luozhuang Han Tomb among the top ten archaeological discoveries?

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Mount Taishan is China's first world-class tourism resource selected as a world natural and cultural heritage by UNESCO. It was also called Dongyue in ancient times. Mount Tai is adjacent to Qufu, the hometown of Confucius in the south, and Jinan, the spring city in the north, forming a golden tourist route of mountains, rivers and saints, attracting a large number of tourists every year.

The Confucius Mansion, also known as the Holy Mansion, is located east of the Confucius Temple. It is the residence of the eldest son and grandson of Confucius. What is preserved now is basically the architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Ancient buildings in our country are divided into two types: civil and official. Official buildings are mostly magnificent and majestic imperial buildings, while civil buildings are mainly houses and houses. The Confucius Mansion is a unique building between the two, which is very worthwhile. Take a look.

Travel Tips

Traveling is a good thing, but lack of preparation can cause hidden dangers for yourself and your family. The following are the travel tips we have summarized for you. You may wish to take a look these suggestions.

First, keep the vehicle in good condition.

There is nothing more frustrating than encountering a broken car in the wilderness. There is no help in front of you and no rescuers in the back. At this time, all you can do is hope that the rescue team from the 4S store will arrive soon. Therefore, it is better to get more cars before traveling, and the safety factor will be higher.

Two essential equipment to bring.

1. GPS and latest maps. Positioning and everything else depended on him.

2. Nylon tow rope. Prepare a towing strap that can tow a car weighing at least 3 tons so that it can be easily towed when the car breaks down.

3. Connect live wires.

When the car cannot be started without electricity, it can be started by the battery of another vehicle.

4. Vehicle power inverter. The vehicle-mounted inverter is a convenient vehicle power converter that can convert 12V DC power into 220V AC power, which is the same as the mains power, for use by general electrical appliances.

5. Car escort watch. It is equivalent to a combination of compass, altitude meter, temperature detector (inside and outside the car), level and other instruments. Installing it in the car can save a lot of space occupied by other instruments.

6. Multifunctional flashlight. In addition to its normal lighting function, the multifunctional flashlight can also be used as a flash alarm. There is a magnet in one end of the flashlight, which can be attached to the roof or trunk of the car. In addition, the flashlight can be equipped with a built-in blade to cut the seat belt when necessary; the metal hammer head can smash glass.

7. Car fuses. The function of the fuse is to protect the circuit (line) and electrical equipment from overheating damage or even fire due to short circuit, overload fault.

8. No disassembly of tire repair tools. Repair damaged tires without removing them.

9. Waterproof tape and insulating tape. Waterproof tape is used for circuit waterproofing, oil pipe rupture repair, etc. Insulating tape is used for circuit repair.

10. Fire extinguisher. A car fire extinguisher is a very important vehicle tool, but many car owners do not equip their cars with fire extinguishers, leaving them helpless when danger occurs.

With these preparations, although it cannot guarantee that your trip will be risk-free, it can at least greatly reduce the probability of danger. After all, the purpose of traveling is not to take risks. It is better to be prepared than to deal with it in a hurry.