The fragrance of flowers is intoxicating, and the itinerary on the upper reaches of the dam is recommended

The area from more than 100 kilometers north of Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province to more than 100 kilometers north of Chengde City is collectively called the Bashang area. The Hongshan Army Horse Farm we visited on this trip (260 kilometers beyond Chengde is the Hongshan Army Horse Farm) is under the jurisdiction of Keshiketeng Banner in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia. It is also called the Ulan Butong Ancient Battlefield. It is a photography The home base of the artist’s creation and life.

There are many scenic spots on Bashang, including Lama Mountain, Jiangjun Paozi, Xida Paozi, Wukeshu, Wucai Mountain, Grand Canyon, Huamugou, Hujiawanzi, Xiaohongshan, Beigou, and Sanchakou , Donggou, Heyuan Valley, Cuiyan Mountain, Taifeng Lake, Qixing Lake, Tiexianglu, Yangchangou, Dali Lake, etc.

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Who can believe that fighting has happened in such a beautiful place

Itinerary: Guangzhou - Beijing - Hebei Siheyong - Paddock - Mechanical Forest Farm - Hongshan Military Racecourse - Jiangjun Paozi

The trains from Guangzhou to Beijing include K30 at 11:30 and K96 at 19:59. If you don’t want to stay in Beijing, it is recommended to arrive in the afternoon, then take the K2559 train from Beijing South Railway Station at 20:39 and arrive at Hebei Siheyong Station around 4 am.

It is said that this train is usually very empty, but when we went because it was a holiday and we did not book tickets in advance, we were unable to buy train tickets with seats, so we sat in the crowded carriage. Standing for 6 hours. At the beginning, everyone was still talking and laughing, saying that they were back in military training and reliving their student days. Unexpectedly, not long after, the four ladies were the first to collapse, sitting down in the aisle and taking a nap regardless of politeness. During this period, our senior white-collar Miss Lu was hit on the head with a flashlight by the flight attendant for blocking the way.

After getting off at Siheyong Station, there are many small buses heading to the paddock. After arriving at the paddock station, you can transfer to the shuttle bus to the Mechanical Forest Farm or go directly to the Hongshan Military Horse Farm. The shuttle bus to the forest farm More.

There are scenic spots such as Saihan Tower and Moon Lake in the forest park of the forest farm, and tickets must be sold separately. There was also a ski resort, but since it was not the destination of our trip, we did not get off the bus. There is a boundary river after passing the forest farm, and crossing it is the boundary of Inner Mongolia. For those who love photography, it is best to rent a car in the paddock or forest farm to stop and take photos at any time. Our group rented two jeeps at the forest farm. The two drivers were very nice and took us for a spin on the grassland. We saw the scenery without having to buy tickets to the horse farm.

In the afternoon, a group of us couldn’t wait to go to Jiangjun Paozi. In Mongolian, Paozi means lake. The grassland on Bashang is dotted with large and small lakes, which are as eye-catching as pearls. Jiangjun Paozi is the largest lake on the dam and consists of two lakes, one big and one small. The famous Ulan-Butong battle was decided here. General Tong Guogang of the Qing Dynasty died heroically here. To commemorate him, later generations called this Paozi the General Paozi. It is late autumn, the azure lake lies quietly on the withered yellow grassland, and the white clouds hang low in the sky. Thinking that this was the ancient battlefield where life-and-death battles took place, and the blood of countless people was spilled here, my heart Can't help but feel a trace of tragic emotion.

Travel Information

Travel: Take a small bus from Siheyong to Weichang, the fare is 4 yuan. The shuttle bus from the paddock to the mechanical forest farm costs 13 yuan. The advantage of taking the shuttle bus is that you don’t need to buy tickets. The ticket to the Mechanical Forest Farm is 32 yuan/person, and the ticket to the Hongshan Military Horse Farm is 22 yuan/person.

Rent a car in the paddock or forest farm, a jeep costs about 200-300 yuan a day. Be sure to rent a jeep when renting a car, and it’s best to contact them in advance.

Accommodation: Accommodation is a bit more expensive during the peak tourist season. A standard room costs about 150 yuan, and it is said to be 30 yuan/room in normal times. Since the development of Hongshan Army Racecourse is not yet mature, you can negotiate the price with the shop owner. In addition, you can also go to Xiaohongshan Village and stay with local villagers for 20 yuan/person, and the food, accommodation and sanitary conditions are acceptable. It's best to bring your own sleeping bag. You can also bring your own tent in summer. The grassland is a good place for camping.

Tips

The weather outside the Great Wall has turned cold in October, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so bring enough warm clothes. There is a shuttle bus to the paddock immediately after exiting Siheyong Station, but some ticket sellers offer random prices, so you need to ask clearly in advance.

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Set up a "long gun" and a "short cannon" just for the shutter to move in time

Itinerary: Lama Mountain - Wucai Mountain - Large and small canyons - Huamugou< /p>

At around 4 o’clock in the morning, we arrived at the foot of Lama Mountain to the east of the Hongshan Army Horse Farm. There are so many people coming here to watch the sunrise, most of them carrying camera bags and tripods. Panting, I climbed up to the top of the mountain and found that a row of "long guns and short cannons" had been set up here. The enthusiasts all stretched their necks and looked to the east, waiting for the first golden light to shine on the earth!

The colorful mountains and large and small canyons are the main attractions frequently visited by tourists on Bashang. I heard people say that the colors here are the most breathtaking at the end of September, just think of its name!

In fact, there are beautiful scenery everywhere on the dam. This time we found that standing on a hillside on the right side of Wucai Mountain, we had a wider view and there were almost no tourists. A piece of birch forest behind the slope shines with a dazzling golden color under the sunlight. It is extremely beautiful!

In the afternoon we went horse riding in Xiaohong Mountain. Most of the horses here are well-trained, so first-time riders can rest assured. If you have good horse riding skills, you can explain to the horse owner that you want to race a horse, and the price may be higher.

There are several horse riding routes, including Hongshan, Jiangjunpaozi, etc. We chose to go in the direction of Huamugou.

Huamugou National Forest Park is the birthplace of the Luanhe River and the Liaohe River, with a total area of ??1.47 million acres. There are vast stretches of birch forest there, and the afterglow of the setting sun dyes the birch leaves into golden yellow. The sheep returning home in the distance are like white clouds falling on the grass and slowly fluttering. This scene gives people an indescribable feeling. Express it in words. Apart from taking deep breaths, I just chased the sheep in a vulgar way and kept clicking the shutter, hoping to take enough pictures of this beautiful grassland scenery.

Travel Information

Cost: Horseback riding in Xiaohongshan is relatively cheap. Since it is the peak tourist season, it still costs about 30 yuan per hour. It should be cheaper in the off-season. For a one-day trip, a horse will cost between 60 and 80 yuan. In principle, the longer the trip, the cheaper it will be.

Care Tip: If you want to ride a horse, be sure to wear gloves. Before getting on the horse, be sure to ask the groom to check whether the girth is loose, and never put your feet fully into the stirrups to prevent accidents. It is windy and dry outdoors, so bring more moisturizing and skin care products.