2020, never see you again

In my memory, there has never been a year like 2020. I hope that the year will pass quickly.

This year seems to be not very good for everyone, sad and unforgettable. Since it cannot be restarted, when it is about to become a thing of the past, bid farewell, and look forward to the arrival of 2021.

Because this year's New Year's Eve has a different meaning, my friends and I did not simply meet for dinner like in previous years, but met at the China Horse Town Tourist Resort located on Fengningba.

This is a holiday paradise with the theme of horse culture. Take the lead, lead the horse to success, fly the sky, ride the horse... Words about horses always imply smoothness and beauty, making our New Year's Eve more ceremonial.


A festive feast of ice and fire

This time, we were lucky to meet the opening of the 3rd Ice and Fire Festival in Mazhen Tourist Resort, China.

The feast of ice and fire is wonderfully presented in this -30°C ice and snow world, where both adults and children can find their own happiness.

There are many huge ice and snow sculptures built on Heroes Square.

During the day, the sun is slightly warm, and the ice sculptures reflect the crystal clear light, which complements the horse sculptures on the square and is particularly spectacular.

As night falls, neon lights, colorful fire horses and castles make this a dreamy fairy tale world, shuttling through it is like a dream.

In front of the Royal Stables is now a paradise of ice and snow entertainment, so that "driving 300 million people to participate in ice and snow sports" is no longer a slogan.

Parent-child snowmobiles, snow tanks, snow circles, ice bumper cars, ice bikes... This snow-playing world is full of laughter from adults and children, making the air less cold.

In addition to the joyful experience of ice and snow, the first ski resort on Fengning Bashang has also been built here.

Xiaobai players who want to experience the primary ski trails may wish to open the board here and feel the stimulation of adrenaline rush. Brand new ski equipment and uncrowded ski trails are very friendly to beginners.

In the deep night, the Longma electronic music carnival came as promised amidst the music of light and shadow. The DJ led all the tourists to cheer up the audience, and the -30° night exploded at this moment.

I have heard from friends that this place is called "Sanlitun on the Bashang", and it really deserves its reputation!

During the Ice and Fire Festival, there is also a limited bonfire party, which is very unique.

The staff distributes a blessing ribbon to each visitor, which can be tied to the bonfire fence on both sides of the stage, implying a prosperous new year.

The actor lit a bonfire with a torch in his hand, and on one side of the bonfire there was an ice sculpture of 2020, which slowly melted in the raging flames.

Gorgeous fireworks bloomed above the stage, lighting up the deep night sky.

The music of the party, the temperature of the bonfire, the romance of the fireworks, the smiling faces of good friends and strangers around you...

This scene made me want to cry a little bit.

The difficult 2020 is finally over. In the new year, I hope everything goes well and everything is well.


Unconstrained theme park

In the Dancing Horse World Theme Park in China's Horse Town Tourist Resort, the excitement has not diminished due to the cold winter. In addition to various activities during the Ice and Fire Festival, there are also rich indoor and outdoor experiences and performing arts activities.

Before entering the park, we also watched the unveiling ceremony of the national AAAA-level tourist attraction in China's Mazhen Tourist Resort, calling for the scenic spot~

Dance Story at Success Gate is the first program of the day. The naive little penguins sway to the music and interact with tourists, allowing us to accumulate happiness before entering the park.

"Legend of the Dancing Horse" at Theater 1 is a feast for the eyes. The superb riding performance, the gorgeous and shocking dance beauty, and the poignant and moving storyline create a very exciting and immersive experience.

I saw many breeds of horses in the royal stables, as well as precious sweat horses and long-haired gypsy horses.

Walking to the end of the stables is the Alpaca Paradise, where you can interact with the lovely alpacas.

Hummer Ancient Road restores the scenes of ancient city life, including yamen, taverns, weapon shops, schools, etc. Walking on Qingshiban Street seems to have traveled back to that era.

There are one show in the morning and one in the afternoon. The beautiful girls in Fengyue Building have both talents and appearances, and the stage dance is also very exciting.

The Majie small stage will stage different programs every day, full of fun and ethnic customs.

After watching the performance on the small stage, don’t miss the setting next to it. This is a popular place for online celebrities to check in. Everywhere has a very delicate sense of artistic design.

If parents and children are traveling, be sure to let the children come to the Shenma Feifei 5D Experience Hall to watch a 5D movie. The immersive movie-watching experience is really perfect.

There are many other performing arts programs in the park, and the specific timetable can be obtained on the consultation sheet at the entrance of the park.


new year on the tip of the tongue

There is a food street in the core area of ​​China Mazhen Tourist Resort, which gathers various flavors of authentic food, which instantly brightened the eyes of my friends and me.

Anyone who knows the bashang knows that the beef and mutton on the bashang of Fengning is a famous delicacy on the tip of the tongue. When you come to the Mazhen tourist resort in China, you must not miss the special roasted whole lamb of the restaurant "No. 1 Roasted Sheep in the World". What's more, this is our New Year's dinner.

The "sheep opening ceremony" completely shocked us. It turned out that this meal was not only mutton, but also a sense of royal ceremony.

"Baile Lord" told us that the roast sheep here pays attention to "one sheep and six foods" - eat sheep skin, eat lamb, eat lamb chops, eat lamb legs, eat meat skewers, and drink lamb soup.

I didn't eat mutton originally, but the roasted whole lamb here has no smell at all, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it's super amazing and really conquered me.

In addition to roasted whole lamb, the food street also has Manchu Eight Big Bowls, Dahan Copper Hot Pot, Bashang Noodles and Buckwheat Noodles and other specialties. You can find suitable choices for different tastes here.

The cute horse restaurant in the Dancing Horse World theme park has a simple meal of hamburger and chicken nuggets that children like. The newly launched warm men's tea in winter is also delicious, which heals us in the ice and snow.

Accommodation recommendation

China Horse Town Tourist Resort currently has two special themed hotels, Dream Horse Hotel and White Horse Hotel. There are free shuttle buses from the hotel to the Dancing Horse World theme park and food street.

The Mengma Hotel where my friends and I stayed is themed on Tibetan culture, and many details of the hotel are decorated with horse elements.

The warm and simple room is isolated from the cold outside the window, the bedding is comfortable, and there is no dream at night.

The hotel's breakfast is very rich, and you can also eat hot Bashang noodles at the cooking stall to start a hot day.

The dinner in the hotel's Chinese restaurant is also worth recommending. Every dish and presentation is quite exquisite, and the taste is also very good.


how to get here

Self-driving: China Mazhen Tourist Resort is 260 kilometers away from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and it takes 3 hours by car. The scenery along the way is infinite. The mountains and Lvdian grasslands in summer are covered with snow in winter, like a dessert sprinkled with icing sugar.

High-speed rail: Take a bus at Beijing North Railway Station/Qinghe Station to Taizicheng Station, then transfer to the through train of China Mazhen Tourist Resort, the whole journey takes about 2 hours.

Self-driving route recommendation:

A Beijing Tiananmen-Badaling Ancient Great Wall Scenic Area-Chongli Winter Olympic Town-China Ma Town Tourist Resort-Jiulongsong Scenic Area-Yanqi Lake Tourist Scenic Area-Beijing

B Beijing Tiananmen-Badaling Ancient Great Wall Scenic Area-Chongli Winter Olympic Town-China Horse Town Tourist Resort-Chengde Summer Resort-Jinshanling Great Wall Scenic Area-Gubei Water Town-Beijing

C Beijing Tiananmen-Badaling Ancient Great Wall Scenic Area-Chongli Winter Olympic Town-China Mazhen Tourist Resort-National No. 1 Scenic Avenue-Yudaokou Scenic Area-Saihanba Forest Park-Chengde Summer Resort-Jinshanling Great Wall Scenic Area - Gubei Water Town - Beijing


Scenic information

Date of Ice and Fire Festival: 2021.1.1-2021.2.28

Tickets: 100 yuan viewing ticket


travel tips

1. The temperature on Bashang is more than 10° lower than that in Beijing. When we come this New Year, the daytime temperature will be -20° and night will be -30°. We must do a good job of keeping warm. Down jackets, baby warmers, hats, scarves and gloves are essential.

2. When there is sunlight during the day, the snow is strongly reflective. It is recommended to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.

3. If you go by car, check the tires and the overall condition of the car before traveling. After entering Fengning, some roads are snowy, so drive at a low speed and pay attention to safety.

4. Due to well-known reasons, recent scenic spots require Beijing tourists to provide nucleic acid test certificates before entering. If you plan to travel, it is recommended to consult the regulations of the scenic spot in advance, and wear a mask throughout the journey.