From forest to grassland, from mountains to Danxia, the most splendid autumn colors

🌲A one-day tour route of Hadamen National Forest Park and Hongshiya National Ecological Park is definitely an excellent choice for autumn travel.

🎫Latest ticket information
🌲Hadamen National Forest Park:
🍁Ticket + shuttle bus: 70 RMB/person (ticket 40 RMB + shuttle bus 30 RMB)
🍂Ticket only: 40 RMB/person (only for hiking/cycling visitors, but the park is very large, so it is recommended to buy the shuttle bus)
🌾The shuttle bus is generally a must-buy because private cars are not allowed to enter the park, and the park is very large, making hiking almost impossible.

🌄Hongshiya National Ecological Park:
🍃Ticket about 50 RMB each
💡Tip: Some villagers selling tickets at stalls a little ahead of the scenic area may offer tickets 10 RMB cheaper than the ticket office.

🗓Itinerary
🌅Morning: Explore Hadamen National Forest Park
🚗Depart from Hohhot city center at 8 AM, head to Hadamen National Forest Park, about a 50-minute drive.
🚌After entering the park, first take the shuttle bus to visit the following highlights:
🦌First stop "Mist Forest": Here you can find Mongolian yurts, starry sky tents, and a sika deer park. The most fun is feeding the sika deer. Buy a cup of carrot sticks for 10 RMB, the gentle sika deer will actively ask for food, are not afraid of people, and are not aggressive, so children can feed them safely.

☁️Second stop "Cloud Sea Viewing": There is a cliff swing set up in a place with a good view, where you can enjoy the scenery and take photos while swinging.

🌳Third stop "Wooden Boardwalk": Climb the mountain along the wooden boardwalk. At the top, there is a large viewing platform and a group of ovoos, where you can enjoy the vast grassland scenery.
🌿Birch Forest and Alpine Meadow: The park has beautiful birch forests and vast alpine meadows, perfect for taking photos.

🌇Afternoon: Hongshiya National Ecological Park
🚙Depart from Hadamen around 1 PM, head to Hongshiya National Ecological Park, about a 1.5-hour drive.
🏯Hongshiya Temple: Visit the magnificent architectural complex and experience the strong religious cultural atmosphere.
🌄Danxia Landform and Sunset: Go to the mountain top on the west side of Hongshiya, where the view is open. The Danxia landform and sunset complement each other, making it an excellent spot to watch the sunset. In the evening, stroll on the grassland, enjoy the beautiful scenery before sunset, and see the cattle and sheep all over the hills.
🐎Horse Riding Experience: There is a horse ranch in the park where you can experience riding on the grassland. Tip: If you want to ride a horse, it’s better to do it in the latter part of the visit, as it is more expensive at the front.

💡Practical Tips
🚗1. Transportation: It is recommended to drive yourself or charter a car. Taking a taxi is not recommended because there may be drivers accepting orders on the way there, but not necessarily on the way back.
🧥2. Clothing: The grassland climate is changeable with large temperature differences between day and night, so bring a jacket for warmth.
🍱3. Food: Food options inside the park are limited. You can bring some snacks and self-heating rice meals, or try local specialty dishes at nearby farmhouses.