Keep the clouds open to see the moonlight, and wait for the flowers to bloom. 2020 is really a year worth remembering forever. After experiencing ups and downs, Beijing finally sees the sun and can travel freely. The friends drove all the way north from Beijing to the long-awaited Bashang Grassland in Chengde, embracing the cool summer breeze.

Chengde Fengning Bashang Grassland is known as the summer garden of Beijing. In summer, the temperature is 10 degrees lower than that of Beijing. The vast and magnificent grassland and countless galloping horses make this place have the longing for "the sky is blue, the wild is vast, and the wind blows the grass low." The vastness and distance of "Seeing Cattle and Sheep" also satisfies the poems and distance of urbanites "riding horses and whips, and being a companion in the world of mortals", and also achieves the freedom and ease under the photographer's lens.

When I went to Bashang for the first time more than ten years ago, it was only a favorite of a few nature-loving donkey friends and photographers. Although the scenery is beautiful, the food, housing and transportation conditions are very difficult. Many people, especially families with children Stay away.

Nowadays, expressways extend in all directions, and earth-shaking changes have taken place, especially the appearance of the destination of our trip this time - the China Horse Town Tourist Resort in Fengning Datan Town, Chengde. Many different options.

Datan Town in Fengning, where the China Horse Town is located, has been one of the important pastures of the Yan Kingdom since the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods. According to historical records, Kublai Khan trained his cavalry here, swooping in the Central Plains and unifying the country. The Qing Dynasty set up a Rehe horse farm here, which was called Hailiutu, which means a land with rich water and grass, and "Rehe Hundred Thousand Cavalry" raised horses and stationed troops here.

China Horse Town is based on such a profound historical and cultural heritage, ingeniously blending "grassland horse culture" and "Manchurian style", featuring regional culture, using modern technology to interpret historical legends, and creating an entertaining and educational environment. Comprehensive tourist resort. Some people say that China's Horse Town is the Disneyland on the prairie. In the past two years, the circle of friends has exploded, and it has already been planted in our hearts. This time, our wish has finally come true.

The itinerary is as follows:

DAY 1, Beijing-Chengde City-Fengning County-Datan Town-China Horse Town

4 hours drive - check in hotel - nearby grassland - dinner - fireworks show

DAY 2: China Horse Town

Breakfast-Dancing Horse World Theme Park-Scenic Street in the Scenic Area-Gourmet Street Lunch-Royal Stables-God of War Zhao Zilong-Nearby Grassland-Roasted Lamb Dinner

DAY 3: China Horse Town - Beijing

Breakfast-Dancing Horse World Theme Park-Watching scenic performances-Ancient costume experience-Lunch-Grassland-Return

Our 3 days and 2 nights itinerary is for reference only. How to play can be freely combined and adjusted according to the actual situation and personal preferences. We bought a 3 days and 2 nights hotel package, including two tickets to the theme park. It is wise to think about it now For example, because of the heavy rain the next morning, many fixed-time outdoor activities in the park were cancelled. Fortunately, you can enter the park for the second time and watch it the next day without any delay. The weather on the grassland in July and August changes rapidly, and rain is common , it is safest to stay for two days, and it is easy to play.

China Horse Town is a comprehensive tourist resort with a planned investment of 8 billion. The first phase of the current construction includes four stages, including the Dancing Horse World Theme Park, Man Yun Riding Fantasy Show Theater, Roasted Sheep Food Street, and Mongolian and Tibetan Featured Hotels. The main body has nearly 40 tourism projects, and more fun experiences such as RV camps and Eight Banners tents will be launched in the future. It sounds complicated, but after playing for a few days, we have figured it out clearly. After reading this article, you will be an expert next time you go to Ma Town.


dancing horse world

The current core of China Horse Town is the Horse Dance World Paradise with the theme of horse culture. It is also the largest area in Horse Town. However, after walking a few times, I feel that it is easy for most people to walk around. It will not be like some people. As hard as a giant amusement park. This paradise mainly includes a variety of projects such as popularization of horse cultural knowledge, cultural landscapes, creative shops, and entertainment experiences. White-haired old people can find their own fun here.

Before playing Dancing Horse World, the first and most important thing is to pay attention to the official account of China Horse Town. On this, you can find a detailed map of the park, as well as the schedule of various performances of the day. You can follow the pictures according to your personal preferences. Some popular projects must be in advance. It takes a few minutes to arrive at a good location.

The opening ceremony every morning is very grand, almost all the actors are dressed up, the mascots are very cute, in sharp contrast with the civil servants and military generals in ancient costumes, the black and white Kenyan actors in black and white costumes are also quite eye-catching, humorous and funny, attracting bursts of joy laughter.

Because of the epidemic this year, you need to wear a mask and check the health treasure when you enter the door. Some large-scale airtight indoor performances have also been suspended, and the management is very strict. This responsible attitude is actually good for everyone.

Entering the park is like entering the world of horses. We were greeted by several colorful art sculptures of carriages, which attracted many children.

The horse museums on both sides display the cultural imprints of horses from ancient and modern China and foreign countries. There are ancient Chinese harnesses, equestrian clothing of European nobles, and even a complete horse skeleton. Through VR 5D games, you can virtually ride the horse and raise the whip. The happiness of life makes people understand all kinds of knowledge unconsciously, and subtly accepts the influence of culture.

The block is built according to the background of the Three Kingdoms. It is quaint and authentic enough to be interspersed with theaters, county government offices, prisons, and schools, and even moved in romantic places, making people feel a bit time-traveled, as if walking into a movie.

There are all kinds of specialty shops on both sides of the street. You can find traditional Manchu-style pipes and pots, as well as nostalgic cottages full of old objects. Those who like petty bourgeoisie can always find what they love.

I felt dizzy as soon as I walked into the strange house and inclined house, and I ran out in fright. Experience rooms such as escape room and night vision mirror interspersed in it. Some people enjoy playing it and become addicted. There are many interactive games like this You can walk slowly for half a day with the map.

Walking on the street, suddenly a pair of armored warriors rushed out of the crowd, escorting the prison cart hurried past, and a few scholars in ancient costumes walked towards them, talking and laughing happily, with ragged beggars and pretending fortune tellers on the street. Jugglers with unique skills pass by, just like going retrograde in a long river of history, and instantly travel back to the distant ancient times. This kind of interactive experience is held every morning and afternoon, which is very interesting.

Grasp the time to catch up with the wonderful interactive performances. Liu Guanzhang and Zhang Taoyuan are married for three times, the lively brothel draft, and the funny and exaggerated county government’s judgment. A wild history light comedy that relaxes the body and mind.

If you want to fully integrate into it, you can rent an ancient costume in the entrance lobby, and the friends can take what they need, and instantly turn into a gentle scholar, a handsome martial artist, a graceful maid, and a quirky master, leaving a trail in the streets and alleys Unique scenery.

The highlight of the many performances is the large-scale live-action horse fighting show "God of War Zhao Yun" every afternoon, which is not to be missed. Galloping horses, raging flames of war, colliding knives and guns, the real scene deduces the story of Zhao Yun of the Three Kingdoms who sacrificed his life to save his orphan in Changbanpo. The tense plot, realistic scenes, and superb riding skills immerse men, women, and children in the thrilling wars of the Three Kingdoms period. It is definitely an epic performance. The key is that Zhao Yun is still very handsome. If it rains, the show will be canceled for safety reasons, so arrange enough time, and the rest will depend on God's will.


Royal Mews

In ancient and modern China and abroad, it is rare to identify with an animal so synchronously. In addition to being a traditional means of transportation, horses also carry the spirit of being positive, going forward courageously, and striving endlessly. The worship of horses is also an important part of Manchurian culture. The biggest feature of Chinese Horse Town is horses. The images of horses are everywhere.

The European-style royal stables show China's horse town's most sincere respect for the horses in the world. The stables, which are called "five-star hotels", are simple and stylish, showing the royal aristocratic temperament. Each horse has an independent stable, which is spacious and beautiful. , clean and hygienic.

The thoroughbred horses from China and all over the world are of great background, such as sweat horses, Mongolian horses, Arabian horses, Polish horses, Welsh horses, the highest value of which exceeds one million, and they enjoy the treatment of royal guests here.

The horse trainer enthusiastically explained to us the different types, habits, and history of horses, and we can also have close contact with horses. Horses are psychic animals. It is difficult to become a horse whisperer, but from the horse's It is not difficult to read them in the eyes.


Food


China Horse Town not only has a lot of fun, there is also a roasted sheep food street outside the horse dancing world. In addition to the most famous roasted whole sheep, it also brings together gourmet snacks from all over the country, tempting freshly roasted beef jerky, lovely In Internet celebrity milk tea, you can even taste different specialties from all over the world. There are row upon row of restaurants, and there are so many delicacies that it is easy to get confused.

Walking into an elegantly decorated restaurant at noon, I didn't expect it to be the characteristic "Manchu Eight Big Bowls" here in Chengde. The so-called Eight Big Bowls were originally home-cooked dishes for ordinary Manchu people. It is divided into "Shangbazhen", "Zhongbazhen" and "Xiabazhen". The Manchu Eight Big Bowls are the "Xiabazhen" in the Manchu Banquet. Now it seems that they are nothing more than small dishes such as hairtail and braised pork. Thrift by others.

Of course, the most popular one is the roasted whole sheep of "No. 1 Roasted Sheep Restaurant in the World". It has been a special dish of the Bashang Grassland since ancient times. It uses Xilin Gol lamb under one year old and puts it on a special shelf and roasts it over a charcoal fire. It is very spectacular for a sheep to be grilled in a glass house on the first floor. Brush with Bashang's unique seasoning when baking, the finished product is charred on the outside and tender on the inside, bright yellow in color and full of fragrance.

After serving the table, there will be an elaborate sheep-opening ceremony. The "Baile Lord" in Manchu costume reads the imperial decree and bestows a roasted whole lamb, which also adds a sense of ceremony to the food. When eating, everyone stands in a circle with the sheep as the center, each wears disposable gloves, and directly tears off the skin, meat, and lamb chops from the roast sheep. It's more fragrant to sit upright.

The roasted whole lamb here is also eaten in a unique order. First, eat the skin, second, the meat, third, the lamb chops, fourth, the lamb leg, fifth, the meat skewers, and sixth, the soup. After eating the skin and some meat, the chef will Take the lamb away, brush another layer of dipping sauce and then bake it. When you come back, you can eat lamb and lamb chops, and then return to the oven for roasting. After eating the lamb legs and lamb skewers. Finally, drink mutton soup, the skeleton and the meat are added to the soup, and the original soup turns into the original food, without any waste.

In addition to traditional flavors, there are also many petty bourgeois restaurants and bars on Gastropub Street. In the summer evening, walk into the 913 music restaurant at the entrance of the street, with stylish and elegant decoration, eye-catching and delicious food, and drink in the glass roof room With a glass of wine, I felt like I was in Sanlitun.


electronic music party

Although it is located in the vast grassland, the nightlife in Mazhen, China is full of passion. On a rainy night, the friends gathered in the Heroes Square, dancing to the music and carnival. The actors from Africa on the stage sang and danced vigorously. The passionate collision of music and flames ignited everyone's small universe. When the climax was repeated, the fireworks rose into the sky. Light up the night sky, dreamy and beautiful like a fairy tale.


stay

Although the Bashang Grassland has been famous for its beautiful scenery many years ago, the supporting facilities for tourism in the past were really backward. In particular, there were almost no decent hotels, and it was not easy for tourists to stay here, which directly led to a greatly reduced travel experience. Now China Ma Town has spent huge sums of money to build the two best hotels on Fengning Bashang, Dream Horse Hotel and White Horse Hotel.

The Baima Hotel is a Mongolian cultural style. The Mengma Hotel we stayed in is a Tibetan style. The facilities and services have reached the standard of a five-star hotel. In addition to experiencing yurts in Bashang, you can also live in a tall hotel like a big city. Mengma Hotel looks like the Little Potala Palace from the outside. The interior is modern and comfortable. The room is large in size. The public area is decorated with many ornaments related to horse culture, which is full of artistic atmosphere. There is also a children's game area, and the restaurant is also quite good. Our three-day and two-night hotel package includes 2 admission tickets, which is very cost-effective.

This time, I stumbled upon another accommodation option outside the World of Dancing Horses. There is actually an apartment in China Horse Town. I went in and took a look while hiding from the rain. You can choose from one-bedroom to three-bedroom apartments with stylish decoration. It is atmospheric and incorporates a lot of elements of horses. The biggest advantage is that you can cook. It is very suitable for families with children or a few friends. I checked the booking website. Book early.

about traffic

Beijing-Datan:

Self-driving tour route:

(You can enter "China Horse Town Dancing Horse World Theme Park" for navigation)

Beijing—Mazhen, China (about 4 hours); Beijing-Chengdu Expressway—via National Highway G111—Enter Capital Changing Expressway—Enter National Highway G239—Arrive at China Mazhen Wuma World Theme Park.

Public transit:

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, depart from Beijing Dongzhimen Dongfang Ginza parking lot at 7:30 in the morning, pass through Shaoyaoju Subway Station at 8:00 on the way, and at 13:00 on the next day at the west parking lot of Mazhen South Road in Mazhen, China (Food Street Pailou East) return journey.

Ticket price: 200 yuan for the ticket to the World of Dancing Horse.

The prairie at night is cool and quiet, which is the emptiness after the joy. Get a good night's sleep, have a good dream, dream of a horse, happiness is so simple.