Artificial Grassland: Zhangbei Grassland VS Saihanba, Choose One

Zhangbei Grassland Sky Road is located in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, spanning Zhangbei, Chongli, Guyuan, and other counties and districts. It stretches 323.9 kilometers and is known as "China's Route 66." This road connects natural landscapes such as grasslands, forests, and wetlands, making it a paradise for self-driving tours and outdoor enthusiasts.
With an average altitude of 1,400 meters, the average summer temperature is about 17°C, with a large temperature difference between day and night, making it a summer resort in North China.
Along the Sky Road, thousands of white wind turbines are distributed, interwoven with grasslands, terraces, and birch forests, forming iconic scenery that looks like a sci-fi painting especially under the blue sky and white clouds.
① Huapiling (East Entrance): Alpine meadow at 1,800 meters altitude, covered with primitive spruce forest, overlooking the Great Wall ruins
② Yanpian Mountain: Jagged stone pillars like a "stone castle," requiring climbing with hands and feet; the summit offers a panoramic view of the Sky Road
③ Wuhua Meadow: The largest wetland grassland in North China, with thousands of acres of blooming flowers (yellow/purple/pink) in summer
④ Lightning River Wetland Park: Migratory bird stopover (swans, grey cranes, etc.), with lake and mountain reflections like a mirror
⑤ Glass Suspension Bridge: A 639-meter-long hanging bridge spanning the Daqing Mountain Gorge, 20.22 meters high, echoing the Winter Olympics year
⑥ Zhongdu Primitive Grassland Resort: Mongolian yurt clusters, horseback archery, bonfire parties, immersive nomadic culture experience
⑦ Yehuling (West Entrance): Ancient battlefield site + military-themed station, combining history and entertainment
Saihanba Forest Park is located in Weichang Manchu and Mongol Autonomous County, Chengde City, Hebei Province. The core area is Saihanba National Forest Park (4A-level scenic spot), an important part of the Qing Dynasty royal hunting ground "Mulan Weichang."
Saihanba is famous for the interweaving of artificial forest sea and natural grassland, with a forest coverage rate of 78% and a grassland area of 200,000 mu. It is known as "the source of rivers, the hometown of clouds, the world of flowers, and the ocean of forests." The average summer temperature is 20°C, making it a summer resort in North China, with flower seas covering the mountains in summer.
From the Kangxi to Qianlong periods of the Qing Dynasty, the "Mulan Autumn Hunt" was held here 105 times, and relics such as the Ulan Butong ancient battlefield witness historical changes.
① Qixing Lake: Seven lakes connected like the Big Dipper, with wetland boardwalks and rare vegetation like Hypnum moss, resembling a fairyland in the morning mist.
② Saihan Tower: Climb the 25-meter-high tower to overlook the vast forest sea; below the tower, you can experience horse racing grounds and ethnic song and dance performances
③ Taifeng Lake: A 300-mu lake with a calm mirror-like surface, filming location of the TV drama "New Moon Princess," suitable for lakeside walks and photography.
④ Source of Luan River: The Tuligen River winds like a silver belt, marking the boundary between Hebei and Inner Mongolia, where you can experience the geographical wonder of "one river separating two provinces."
⑤ Kangxi Reviewing Platform: A solitary rock platform said to be where Kangxi reviewed troops; the summit offers a broad view and vast surrounding grasslands.
⑥ Ulan Butong Ancient Battlefield: The battlefield where Qing troops subdued Galdan, combined with grassland scenery to feel the vicissitudes of history.
⑦ Golden Lotus Reflecting the Sun: In summer, the golden lotus flower sea stretches continuously, with windmills, white birch forests, and other landscapes; free golden lotus flower tea is available.