Highway seems to have become a symbol of travel. For me, it represents the unknown, chic, and freedom, so it always attracts me.
An annual road trip has become the best way to heal yourself. Driving on this end of the road, looking forward to the endless end, travel guides me to continue to move forward bravely.
This time, after running all the way, I finally headed for the ultimate destination of this trip - Beijing North First Day Road.
The First Day Road in North Beijing is located in Datan Town, Fengning Manchu Autonomous County. It is located at the intersection of the northern Hebei Mountains and the Inner Mongolia Plateau. The whole line is about 100 kilometers long. It is one of the ten most beautiful roads in mainland China. Along the way, flowers bloom into the sea, the blue sky is like washing, the grass is as green as ink, and there are terraced windmills, which is a paradise for self-driving and photography lovers.
This road was originally a fire protection belt for the construction of large windmills and villages. Because the road was built on the top of the hill, the road along the road is winding and winding, and the rivers and mountains have a panoramic view, so it was discovered by many travel friends and photographers.
At the beginning, the Grassland Sky Road was not called the Grassland Sky Road, but the "Caoyan Sky Road". Because it was not easy to pronounce, it was later renamed "Prairie Sky Road".
However, unlike the Zhangjiakou Grassland Tianlu Road in Hebei, the Beijing First Tiantian Road straddles the Fengning Dam on the first grassland in North Beijing. Therefore, it passes through the two forest park scenic spots of Liushugou and Qiansongba. Such a variety of vegetation It makes the landscape around Beijing North First Day Road more colorful, with mountains, forests, grasslands, wetlands, farmland, flowers, lakes, rivers... everything.
The seasons here are beautiful all year round, and there are always many photographers and photography enthusiasts who come here with long guns and short guns to collect and create.
We set off at the beginning of July, which is a relatively suitable month. At this time, the grassland has endless greenery, but the temperature is only about 20 degrees. However, the grassland is windy and the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large, so we still need to prepare more clothes. In addition, although the temperature is pleasant, the sun is still basking in the sun. It is best to wear sunglasses and a hat, and remember to protect yourself from the sun.
The sky is clear all the way, the air is fresh, and the beautiful sunlight penetrates the retina and spreads to every capillary in the body. Driving on the first day in the north of Beijing, the inner free soul begins to be awakened~
The first stop of 4 hours by car - Liushugou savannah.
Liushugou is located at the beginning of the Batou of the First Grassland in North Beijing, on the D and E sections of the First Day Road in North Beijing. Drilling into Liushugou, it seems to have entered a primitive mystery that few people know.
There are continuous peaks and mountains on both sides, fresh and artistic windmills, green and lovely meadows, cattle, sheep, and horses pacing leisurely on the grasslands, and every plant and tree conveys tranquility and comfort.
Along the mountain road, drive to the top of the mountain, sometimes pass by a pool of water, sometimes encounter a herd of cattle and sheep, and occasionally see one or two prairie rats.
Instead of catching up with the itinerary, check in in a hurry, and enjoy the thrill of galloping on the uninhabited road. When you see the scenery you like, you can start and stop immediately.
One of the commanding heights of Liushugou is Dongshan Peak, which is famous for the best view of sunset and sunset. We drove up the dirt road to the top of the hill. Looking from a high place, you can see hillsides, windmills, pines, and spruces in the distance, leisurely horses and cattle in the vicinity, and colorful wild flowers under your feet. This subverts my imagination of conventional grasslands.
The large meadow is like a carefully woven grass carpet, covered with dots of wild flowers and clusters of shrubs, and the unhardened narrow dirt road extends to the distance, with nasturtiums, Mongolian red dates, and wild chrysanthemums blowing in the wind. Under the blue dome, they together form a quiet oil painting landscape.
We arrived early just to wait for the most beautiful sunset. At five or six o'clock, many tourists are already looking for the best viewing position.
Fortunately, the weather was fine and I saw the gentle glow. Sitting on the top of the mountain with friends, chatting and laughing, watching the sun go down every minute is a treat.
After watching the sunset with satisfaction, it was already past eight o'clock when we went down the mountain, and the Tianlu post station at the foot of the mountain had already prepared dinner for us.
Tickets for Liushugou: 70 yuan per ticket.
Compared with Liushugou, which has not undergone much development and is more primitive and "wild", the Qiansongba scenic spot on the second day's itinerary is more complete, with cement roads throughout the journey, but tickets are also more expensive, 80 yuan per ticket. The terrain of Liushugou is relatively flat, while the hillside of Qiansongba is more steep, which is more suitable for drivers who like to pursue the fun of self-driving with a sense of bumps.
Qiansongba is named for the tens of thousands of original spruces growing in the valleys and ravines. The average age of each tree here is 280 years old.
The unique scenery, vegetation and animal resources make the ecology here as intoxicating as a paradise.
Standing in the deep forest, closing your eyes, you can feel the fresh vitality. This long-lost relaxation can only be completely found during the journey.
Although this self-driving route is very long, it brings together quite a few elements such as meadows, cattle and sheep, canyons and mountains, terraced lakes, etc. It is rich, unknown, and enthusiastic. Let the camera in your hand keep releasing the shutter, and it also makes road travel fun. unlimited.
Feel every encounter with your heart, capture every sight with your heart, re-stimulate the soul that has been smoothed by life during the journey, and then start better.
