Mulan Paddock Qing Dynasty Royal Hunting Garden

Introduction to Mulan Paddock

The hunting ground of the emperors and royal families of the Qing Dynasty, where the TV series "My Fair Princess" was filmed. You can see many stars at night, and Beigou, which leads to the grassland in Wulanbu, is suitable for sunset photos. Cycling on open grasslands without site restrictions. As long as you pass the horsemanship, you can even let the horse trot for a while.

Mulan Paddock has been a lush grassland since ancient times. The reason why it is so famous today is because the Qing Dynasty emperors and many of today's "braid plays" were the first. Kangxi went to "Mulan Paddock" to participate in the autumn hunting almost every year after the beginning of autumn. Yu believes that the prosperous age of Kangxi and Qianlong began in 755-79000 AD due to the grandfather's strong body and spirit. The TV series "Fifteen Years Away" also described Kangxi's trip beyond the Great Wall; the TV series "Step by Step" with Emperor Qianlong as the background was simply filmed in Mulan Paddock.

We have seen countless hunting scenes of Qing emperors in novels and TV series, and we may only have a rough understanding of the location of Mulan Paddock, which is in the north of Chengde, the ancient "Great Wall". Today’s magnolia paddocks cover a very wide area. From Weichang Manchu and Mongolian Autonomous County in Chengde City (hereinafter referred to as Weichang County) to the northwest, it belongs to the "Mulan Weichang" at the junction of Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Mulan Paddock mainly includes Saihanba National Forest Park in Hebei Province, Yudaokou Grassland Forest Scenic Area, Hongsongwa National Nature Reserve and Ulan Different Grasslands in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The approximate location relationship of the four scenic spots: Saihanba is in the middle, Yudaokou is in the southwest of Saihanba, Hongsongwa is in the northeast of Saihanba, and Ulan Different Grassland is in the northwest of Saihanba.

For tourists from the south, Weichang County, the origin of Mulan Weichang, is in the southeast of Saihanba. It is quite far from the scenic spot, and each scenic spot is very large, including many small attractions, so it is best to visit Mulan Paddock by yourself or by yourself. The most beautiful scenery is not necessarily in scenic spots, but often on the road. The car drives on vast grasslands, occasionally passing by lakes, rivers, birch forests, small patches of desert, wild flowers and herds of horses. It’s very freeing to park on the side of the road when you see the scenery you like. If you rent a car, it is best to choose an off-road vehicle, because the grassland has steep slopes, potholes and potholes that can easily cause the car to roll over, and you have to wade through water in some places. The reference price is 600-700 yuan/day, which may rise to 1,000 yuan/day during peak tourist season. The scenery here changes with the four seasons. The most beautiful time in Mulan Paddock is from mid-June to the end of September. You can enjoy flowers in summer and autumn. From early June to mid-August, Daphne wolfberry blooms; from the end of July to early August, rapeseed flowers bloom; from early July to the end of August, nasturtiums bloom; and sunflowers bloom from the end of August to early September. From early September to the end of September, the weather is cool, but you can enjoy the autumn scenery like an oil painting.

The constant sunset and stars retain the hurried footsteps of every traveler. Stay here for at least one night, just for the sunset on the grassland outside the Great Wall and the countless stars at night. There is accommodation at the Mechanical Forest Farm and the Hongshan Army Horse Farm in Wulan Tongtong Grassland, about 20 kilometers away from the entrance of Saihanba National Forest Park, but the accommodation conditions are limited. Even some star-rated hotels provide hot water for a limited time. There are usually grassland specialties for sale near your accommodation, especially mutton. In addition to natural landscapes such as vast grasslands, dotted rivers and lakes, and thousands of miles of forests, horseback riding is also a major feature of this place. Under the guidance of the groom, ordinary tourists can only let their horses trot, which is already very exciting and interesting. Visitors to Mulan Paddock for the first time may not know how to choose due to its vast territory and numerous attractions – it’s all grassland. Which one should I go to?

Here, I recommend several famous and interesting attractions to you. Saihanba National Forest Park: Qixing Lake in the scenic area is a place that almost every visitor to Saihanba National Forest Park will visit. Seven small lakes form a large wetland, and the plank road is built on it. It was originally called Huopaozi ("Paozi" refers to the small lake naturally formed by groundwater

Yudaokou Grassland Forest Scenic Area: Taoxian Lake is the most beautiful in Yudaokou There is a hill shaped like a fairy peach on the south side of the lake. The scenic spot is located deep in the grassland, and there are few tourists. The windmill of the Tang Dynasty-style power station on the grassland is the highlight. It is a landmark attraction in Ulan Butong. It is famous for the historical battle between Kangxi and Galdan. As a must-visit attraction for tourists visiting the Ulan Butong Grassland, it has relatively rich tourist facilities, but it is crowded with tourists. It destroys the original tranquility. It can be said that the significance is greater than the value. Beigou is a scenic spot worth visiting. As an area where grazing is allowed on the Ulan Tongtong Grassland, the beautiful scenery of "windy grass and low cattle and sheep" can only be found here. See, it is very suitable for shooting sunset. There is also an interesting glider ride in Ulan Bu Tong. The reference price is 300 yuan/time. /p>

1. Don’t hire a guide at the entrance of the scenic spot. The accommodation recommended by the guide is more expensive than the accommodation without a guide, because the guide will get a commission. It has nothing to do with it. He always has a way to "kill" you.

2. Horse riding is usually done by one groom. If you want a horse to walk or run, you should make an agreement with the groom in advance. When running, the groom will follow the horse, but you still have to pay attention to safety. The reference price of horse riding is 60 yuan/hour.

3. The temperature difference in Mulan Paddock is large between morning and evening.

In addition to some warm clothes, you should also have sunscreen, a windproof hat and gloves, and a pair of hiking shoes (riding boots can be rented locally).

4. When taking pictures in the paddock in winter, pay attention to anti-freezing, and prepare more batteries when using a digital camera to avoid sighing at the scene. Pay attention to sudden heavy rains in summer.

Ticket opening hours

150 yuan for one ticket (Saihanba Forest Farm, Yudaokou Ranch, Hongsongwa Nature Reserve). (Children under 1.4m are free) 8: 00-17: 30

: Transportation overview

1. Mulan Paddock is located in the northernmost part of Hebei Province, 120 kilometers away from Chengde City. Paddock tours can depart from Beijing or Chengde. Take train 2559 from Beijing North Railway Station to Chifeng and get off at Siheyong Station in Hebei Province (the journey takes about 7 hours); you can also take bus 6029 from Chengde to Tongliao (3 hours' drive), which is 22 kilometers away from Weichang. Direct bus service.

2. Another way to get to Weichang is to take a bus from Beijing Xizhimen Long-distance Bus Station and go to Weichang via Chengde. The journey takes about 10 hours. Friends who have a car may wish to drive there by themselves.