preamble
China Horse Town is located in the northern part of the Bashang Grassland in Fengning, Hebei Province. It mainly has four major themed projects: Dancing Horse World Theme Park, Manyun Riding Wind Fantasy Show Theater, Roasted Lamb Food Street, and Mongolian and Tibetan Featured Hotels. Regarding the historical origin of Ma Town, it is recorded that it was one of the important pastures of Yan State during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Bashang Grassland has always been known as the "back garden of Beijing", so take advantage of this winter weekend, come to Mazhen with me to get excited.
play line
Day1 Departure from Beijing - Horse Town, China - Stay at Mengma Hotel - After lunch, enter the horse dancing world, experience various snow entertainment items and watch the full rhyme riding style - Taste the most characteristic roasted whole sheep in the evening - Electronic Music the party
Day2 Breakfast - Arrive at the entrance of Dancing Horse World to watch the ice and fire door opening ceremony - Experience the interactive items in the scenic area - Play ice and snow entertainment items - Eat at the cute horse restaurant at noon - Leave in the afternoon and drive back to Beijing
The world of dancing horses for the first time
After driving for four hours from Beijing to Mazhen, China, we first checked into the Mengma Hotel in the scenic area, put away our luggage, and after doing a good job of keeping warm, we shouted "I'm here in the snow and ice". This is a happy weekend that only belongs to Mazhen. Time has finally opened.
It takes about 5 or 6 minutes to walk from Mengma Hotel to the entrance of Wuma World Scenic Spot (there is another hotel in the scenic spot in the middle - White Horse Hotel). Regarding the ticket to the World of Dancing Horses, the adult is 200 yuan. During the stay at the Dream Horse Hotel, you can enter and exit the scenic spot many times. Just like us, we entered the park after arriving on Saturday. This ticket is still available until the next Sunday. It is more convenient to enter the park, and you don't need to spend more money to buy tickets for a two-day tour like other scenic spots.
It happens to be the Ice and Fire Festival in Mazhen after New Year's Day, so it's a coincidence that we came here. It is said that there is such a legend that in ancient times, the ice country and the fire country were at odds, and the conflicts continued, which led to wars. The scenic spots will also have interactive performances between the ice country and the fire country when they open their doors in the morning. We can have breakfast tomorrow morning. Come watch at 10 o'clock on time.
Dancing Horse World is the center of the entire horse town. It uses grassland interactive entertainment experience (summer) and knowledge popularization of "horse culture" through creative entertainment and interactive performances. The ecological scene of the prairie also allows us to have a better and deeper understanding of the good partner of human beings - horses.
The "Gate of Success" at the entrance consists of 41 horses, among which the most cool shape must be the Pegasus at the top. The ice sculptures that we are most looking forward to seeing in winter are finally displayed before entering the park. I am really excited.
After entering the world of horse dancing, the first thing you see is the Ma Wen Museum and the Ma Science Museum. This should allow all tourists to have a general understanding of the current and previous horses after entering the scenic spot, and it is worthwhile to come to Ma Town. Take a trip. With rich historical materials and real objects, the Cultural Museum presents visitors vividly, from the breeding of horses to the introduction of horses into human civilization, with detailed introductions.
In the Horse Science Museum, there are more modern equestrian knowledge explanations, and there is also a real horse skeleton. In order to allow everyone to better experience the fun of horse riding, there is also a VR game experience. Ticket holders can experience virtual horse riding for free.
Then there are the Caravan Post Office, Baibao House, etc. If you bring children to play, it is quite good to buy some souvenirs with the characteristics of Ma Town, and there are also large stamps specially designed for Ma Town hairstyles, which are also very good. Collectible.
Fengning Ma Town is a place where Manchus gather, so Manchu culture is particularly important, and it is also very worthwhile for tourists to visit and learn. Among them, Manchu cloth paste and paper-cut are both intangible cultural heritages. If you come at the right time, and there are teachers teaching on site, you can calm down and study hard.
"Eat chicken for good luck tonight" must be the most popular game phrase in the past two years, so you can also "eat chicken" in Mazhen. Equipment, let's get a real live CS. In addition, there are many interactive experience cabins, such as musical instrument stores, DIY wood carvings, all-in-one tricks, rubbings, etc., which can be experienced for free under the guidance of the store staff.
After visiting these shops, I seem to have overlooked an important element—snow. Yes, although I have never been to the real Northeast, the snowflakes in the horse dancing world already look very beautiful. Walking to the caravan stockade, it is said that the caravan is a unique mode of transportation in the southwest region. There is no road in the world that the horse cannot go, and there is no place that the caravan cannot reach.
The afternoon sun was shining all over the earth. The day we went was sunny and windy, and there was basically no wind. Therefore, during the day, the temperature was basically around 0 degrees, and it was not too cold (it was really cold at night, which is Key point), keep warm + down jacket, after walking for a long time, I feel warm all over. And if you continue to move forward, it will be a real ice and snow play area, and I am looking forward to it.
The so strong snowman, each snowman on the street has different shapes and different clothes, but the only thing they have in common is the wide body and fat appearance, which makes people can't help but come close and take photos with them one by one.
When you walk to the door of the Escort, you will see the announcement of Xiao Li Feidao's performance, but it is not in the afternoon. After the park opens every morning, there will be a free performance.
Entertainment snow world is overjoyed
Walking in from the main entrance of the park, which is the Chenggong Gate, after visiting the Tea Horse Memory, Horse Back Feelings and Caravan Stockade, we arrived at the ice and snow amusement area that we are most looking forward to. You must know that the ticket includes more than 95% of the items in the park. There will be no extra charges, let's take a look at what items can be played (spoiler a small part first).
Erha pulls the sled. Of course, the two cute Erhas are fake, but they are actually controlled by electric motors. On the smooth ice, experience the feeling of a traditional dog sled, do you feel that the ice and snow in front of you are your own.
Ice and snow off-road motorcycles, put on the helmet and slam the accelerator, and "rush out" with a whine. Perhaps many boys have such a cool and handsome motorcycle dream since childhood, and today it is finally realized here.
In addition, there are tire skiing, snow karting, etc. If you want to pursue excitement, drifting like me is the most enjoyable.
Fantastic show on horseback - full rhyme riding style
"Man Yun Riding the Wind" is a fantasy show on a large horseback. Through the combination of shaman culture, totem culture, horseback culture and other elements, combined with interpretation, lighting, dance, acrobatics and other performance techniques, it vividly reproduces the Manchu people. Some life scenes from the present also condense the Manchu regional human relationship and historical and cultural inheritance into a 70-minute wonderful performance.
The whole performance is divided into "Prologue", "All the people in the village are happy", "Xuanxuan Haidongqing", "Wei Guozhan Heroes" and "Pray for the World". The prologue, which is interspersed with elements such as horses and eagles, narrates for the audience in turn.
As the audience, we can learn a lot about Manchu culture and its history. Through the vivid reproduction of scenes, we can also have a deeper understanding and experience of its true meaning.
The stage lighting and the coordination between the actors and the horses are perfect. Coupled with the color coordination of the large screen behind the stage, it can definitely be called a large grassland movie on horseback.
Among them, the third act "Xuanxuan Haidongqing" is the most fascinating for me to watch. This chapter shows the beautiful picture of the hunter riding a horse and the eagle spreading its wings, and it also cooperates with high-altitude acrobatics. I am very nervous watching it. Applause for the wonderful performances of the actors.
The more exciting the ice and snow kingdom
As night falls, the snow-covered world of dancing horses looks even more beautiful. There is wood. After walking through the door of Manchu Ba Dawan, bursts of fragrance waft out. Because their house is just at the corner of the food street, it will be better to take pictures from this angle. It looks very good-looking.
Both sides of the road are covered with snow after a few centimeters, and there is only a cleared pedestrian road in the middle. Occasionally, there will be a creaking sound under the feet. I think this should be the ice and snow I want. During the day, the sun shines brightly , It’s really not cold, but the sun is setting and the wind is blowing. It’s really not covered. All kinds of heat preservation measures must keep up, so only the exposed face is the coldest.
It is said that the nightlife in the park is quite rich, there are bars, KTV, book bars, quiet bars and many other places to choose from. It's minus 20 degrees outside and the temperature inside is like spring all year round, so you don't have to worry about heating at all. You just need to find what you like in Mazhen in this short weekend.
The electronic music party is also a project of the Shanghai poster every night. Yes, this one is outdoors, so again, put on all the gloves, Weibo hats, dancers and dynamic music beats, dance and sing, that Time has forgotten the cold, and I feel full of vitality from jumping and jumping.
Both sides of the electronic music party also thoughtfully provided bonfires for tourists, and the flaming flames changed in an instant, bringing warmth to tourists.
In addition, the night view of the ice and snow world is also quite good. As you walk and watch, you will find that it is not the same as during the day. With the cooperation of lights under the night, each ice sculpture looks so dreamy.
The whole music party ended with the most festive fireworks show. We cheered each other, sang and danced, Good Night Dancing Horse World, Good Night Horse Town.
The early morning welcome ceremony is not to be missed
Arrived at noon on Saturday, so I missed the opening ceremony in the morning. So after breakfast on Sunday, at 10 o'clock, at the entrance of the Dancing Horse World on time, waiting for the performance of the Ice and Fire War, you can also get a general understanding of the background of the Ice and Fire Festival, then enter the park, and compare it with the daily performances, you can Watch many interactive shows.
The first thing I did when I entered the park was my favorite. It was really fun to take a photo with the naive big fat snowmen.
The Snow Mountain Castle is the most iconic landscape in the park. It is said to be 24 meters high and 96 meters long. There are also magical ice caves in the Snow Mountain. You will encounter infinite surprises when you travel through it.
Manual sled, let me experience the fun of real skating. It is said that the speed of the sled on the smooth ice is really super fast, which can be regarded as a childhood dream come true.
At 10:30 in the morning, the horse town recruiting a son-in-law is a must-see joyous performance. It is reported that the Ma family has beautiful women who are as beautiful as heaven, and a hydrangea ball is bound to fall in love. All single men have the opportunity to climb up to the festive second floor to "worship and get married" with their wives, and then there will be activities of throwing happy candy.
In the end, all the actors will come to the first floor for an interactive flash mob, let's dance to the music.
At noon, it is strongly recommended that everyone experience the "ice and hot pot challenge", and there is a bulletin board saying that as long as you send douyin together, you can get a free dish. Why not do it.
Standing on the ice, the boiling hot pot is actually placed on the ice. After preparing all the materials, I took a short video of myself and woke up. I have eaten hot pot and seen ice and snow, but such a creative ice fire This is really the first experience of two heavens.
The entertainment snow world composed of the vast play snow field, fun snow track, ice car slide, etc., here, no matter the big friends or the children, can have a great time playing, forgetting the time and forgetting the troubles.
About the hotel
We booked the Dream Horse Hotel in Ma Town, which is less than 10 minutes' walk from the entrance to the Dancing Horse World. This is the only five-star hotel in the scenic area, with strong Tibetan ethnic cultural characteristics and bright interior decoration.
The room I stayed in is located on the 5th floor, and the floor heating is sufficient, so it is very, very warm after entering the room from the outside. Even if the shoes and gloves get wet while playing in the snow, put them directly on the ground, and they will dry completely overnight, which will not affect the "snowball fight" the next day. And the lighting is very good, and you can see the joyful world of dancing horses from the window.
The room thoughtfully prepared postcards from Mazhen for us. There is a Mabang Post Office as soon as you enter the Dancing Horse World, and you can post a stamp of 1.2 yuan to your friends.
The hotel's breakfast is also remarkable, with a complete range of Chinese and Western styles. In the morning, come to a bowl of hot hand-rolled noodles, put on your equipment, and start a day of playing in the snow.
In addition, the hotel also has a play area and gym specially opened for children.
about food
At noon on the day we arrived at the hotel, we and our friends had lunch directly at Mengma Hotel. The average per capita was about 80 yuan, which was very good. Besides, there was a wedding banquet at noon that day, which was a bit of a festive occasion.
Garlic-flavored lamb chops feel fragrant when they come up, and you can't stop eating small pieces.
Mazhen's signature tofu is fragrant and glutinous, and the soup base is very thick, so the tofu itself is very tasty.
Stewed blood sausage with snow vegetables, this is an authentic northern winter dish, the snow vegetables themselves are not particularly salty, so it tastes just right, and the blood sausage itself tastes very good.
In the evening, we ate the roasted whole lamb at the food street of the Dancing Horse World. First of all, a few small cold dishes and small pickles are used as a base, which can effectively help relieve the tiredness when eating roasted lamb for a while.
With the sound of a gong, the imperial decree arrived. It turned out that it was a Manchu secret roast whole lamb bestowed by Shengshang. The scene was full of ritual.
Then he introduced to us how to eat this traditional secret roast lamb. It turned out to be divided into 6 steps, eating the skin, second eating meat, third eating lamb chops, fourth eating lamb legs, fifth eating skewers, and sixth drinking soup. The taste of each way of eating is different, and the layering of lamb is even more different. After the satisfaction of eating meat, a bowl of hot lamb soup at the end is the most intimate greeting in this winter.
It is worth mentioning that this pancake is very crispy and delicious. The brown "hill" at the back is shredded meat. Put the shredded meat and vegetables into the crispy, crispy outside and delicious filling inside. ,very good.
After eating the skin and meat, there is still time to skewer, and then the most delicious part of the whole process is to eat the ribs, which can be taken off with a light pull, very tasty, fragrant and tender.
In addition, at noon on the second day, we ate at the cute horse parent-child restaurant in the horse dancing world. The restaurant design is very beautiful, and it is especially suitable for bringing children to eat. There is also a special children's play area.
In addition to eating, you can also take your children to make hamburgers, pizza, etc., and experience the fun of cooking while playing.
In addition, in the food street of Wuma World, there are also a variety of delicacies. Among them, the Dahan hot pot is especially worth trying. It uses the traditional copper pot of old Beijing, and it must be particularly delicious to eat.
There are also Manchu Eight Big Bowls, where you can experience the traditional Manchu cuisine with wine and joy.
Practical strategy
1. [About Tickets]
Horse dancing world ticket: 200 yuan
Full rhyme riding wind tickets: 200 yuan
Stay at the White Horse or Dream Horse Hotel, and you can enter the park multiple times in two days with the ticket
2. [Dancing Horse World Performance Time]
3. [Dancing Horse World Pass Free Experience Items]
4.【Hotel recommendation】
Mengma Hotel in Mazhen, China is a five-star hotel built on the theme of Tibetan culture in Mazhen, China. The decoration of the hotel is very elegant, with auspicious patterns such as sun, moon and auspicious clouds with Tibetan characteristics, or hanging wind horse flags. The hotel rooms are spacious and bright, cost-effective, and comfortable.
In addition, there is the White Horse Hotel, the two hotels are adjacent to the Dancing Horse World Scenic Area, about 5-8 minutes walk.
5. [Gourmet recommendation]
China Ma Town Bar Food Street, with specialties from all over the world. The original roasted whole lamb picking eating method is the most distinctive, authentic, delicious and joyful. Foods such as Big Khan Copper Hot Pot and Manchu Eight Big Bowls have a strong grassland flavor. In addition, there are international dishes such as pizza, burgers, and barbecue. You can enjoy delicious food here.
6.【Preparation】
The temperature difference between morning and evening in Mazhen in winter can reach up to 20 degrees. Generally, as long as there is sunshine during the day, it will not be particularly cold, basically around 0 degrees. very common. Therefore, whether it is a boy or a girl, the elderly or a child, external warming equipment such as hats, gloves, scarves, and cotton shoes must be prepared, and then the necessary thermal underwear must also be prepared. Students who are especially afraid of the cold must also bring warm babies. .
7. [About the arrival route]
Self-driving in the direction of Beijing: The whole journey is about 260 kilometers and takes about 4 hours. Departure from Beijing and drive in the direction of Huairou, follow the capital ring expressway, and then change to G239 to arrive in Mazhen, China according to the navigation
Horse town through train:
