One step west of Beijing is Ulanqab. In the hot summer of July, I set off from Beijing with my girlfriends to start a self-driving trip in Ulanqab, looking for the fairy tale wonderland in summer.
Ulanqab is the closest grassland city to the capital, Beijing, and is also known as the summer capital of China’s grasslands. In addition to the historic Ulan Hada Volcanic Geopark, there are many small and beautiful scenic spots, which are very suitable for summer. Check in.
transportation
This time, the transportation adopts the high-speed rail + self-driving method, starting from Beijing North Railway Station by high-speed rail, and arriving in Ulanqab in 2 hours.
schedule
D1 Beijing high-speed rail departs and arrives in Ulanqab City, then drives to Linhugusai Scenic Spot in Zhuozi County
D2 Chahar Right Middle Banner Huanghuagou Tourist Area
D3 Jining Battle Red Memorial Park, Sumushan Tourist Area, Xinghe County
Lin Hugusay
Swim a few bends and feel the soul of the Yellow River", the first stop of Ulanqab's self-driving tour came to Linhugusai in Zhuozi County.
Linhuguse is like a paradise located in the mountains, with pure and charming primitive natural features, moderate average altitude, no extreme heat in summer and no severe cold in winter, it is an ideal resort for summer vacation.
Coincidentally, I ran into the launching ceremony of the 2021 Inner Mongolia Yellow River Eco-Cultural Tourism Season Wulanchabuji. The live broadcast of live performances, folk experience exhibitions, special tourism activities and food experiences also gave us a deeper understanding. The beautiful Ulanqab.
The main play items in the scenic spot:
The zoo, glass bridge, water world, rainbow slide, startling step by step, high-altitude swing, zipline, internet celebrity swing bridge, go-kart, etc. There are two free sightseeing magic carpets in the scenic area, so you can reach the top of the mountain without any effort.
Address: Dayushu Township, Zhuozi County, Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia
Accommodation: You can choose the Baihualin Hotel in the scenic area (price: 200/yuan), which is spacious and comfortable, with complete bathroom facilities, and you can enjoy the beautiful natural landscape when you open the window.
fare
Scenic spot tickets: 50 yuan / person
All-pass ticket (adult ticket): 308 yuan / person
Water World package (adult ticket): 108 yuan / person
Internet celebrity glass bridge package (adult ticket): 308 yuan / person
Ticket + sightseeing car + zoo + magic carpet + water world + glass bridge package (adult ticket): 168 yuan / person
Huanghuagou Tourist Area
On the Huitengxile Grassland in central Inner Mongolia, there is a beautiful romantic summer wonderland "Huanghuagou Tourist Area". In midsummer, gorgeous yellow flowers bloom everywhere, and the grassland scenery is magnificent, making people mesmerized and like walking in a fairyland.
Blue sky and white clouds, flocks of cattle and sheep, white windmills spinning slowly, and colorful wild flowers bloom wantonly. . . From early morning to dusk, it shows the charming summer grassland scenery.
The average altitude here is 2,100 meters, and it has a unique alpine meadow climate. The average temperature in summer is 18 degrees Celsius. It is the closest and most beautiful flower prairie to Beijing.
In the scenic area, in addition to seeing the "Camel Peak", Shishi Ridge, Wanghan Stone and other geological heritage wonders that have gone through hundreds of millions of years, you can also experience the large-scale nomadic performance "Meeting Aobao", Internet celebrity train and A variety of recreational facilities.
Play line:
The scenic spot belongs to the mountain tour route, with convenient transportation, you can reach any check-in point, and you can play the whole journey without any effort.
Commonly used routes: You can choose South Gate Entry/North Gate Exit or North Gate Exit/South Gate Entry. If you live in a yurt hotel in a scenic area, it is recommended to choose South Gate Entry/North Gate Exit and take a shuttle bus back to the South Gate.
Grassland Train: The boarding point of the train at the south gate - Niudangou Station, when the train is slowly driving on the endless green prairie, the breeze gently brushes the cheeks, like the summer in Japanese comics.
Cableway No. 3: Take the cable car No. 3 down to the bottom of the valley, and you can enjoy the alpine meadow vegetation at different altitudes along the way, which is lush and pleasing to the eye.
Sightseeing car: Go straight along the winding valley path, and you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful valley scenery.
Power-storage car: a unique means of transportation in the scenic area, a modern version of the "carriage" composed of horses and trams. The horses pull the tram to reach Huanghua Town effortlessly. (Town characteristic experience items: snack street/playground/small pasture/tent camp, etc.)
Cableway No. 1: From the bottom of the Huanghuagou Geopark to the north gate of the scenic spot, you can have a panoramic view of the wonders of geological relics that have gone through hundreds of millions of years.
Shuttle bus: Get off the No. 1 cableway, and walk along the wooden plank road for about 10 minutes to the return point of the North Gate Shuttle Bus Network.
Highlights:
Must-See Prairie Shows
Meeting Aobao: Located in the Kukuotai Performing Arts Center, the characteristic Mongolian performance composed of Aobao Blessing, Aobao Love, and Aobao Grand Festival reproduces the 800-year-old sacred grassland culture, presenting a gorgeous and shocking visual feast for the audience .
Bonfire Party: Located in Kukuotai Bonfire Square, cheerful dances are accompanied by bonfires, and laughter echoes over the grassland, presenting a lively grassland night.
Address: Huitengxile Huanghuagou Grassland Tourist Area, Chayouzhong Banner, Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia
Accommodation: You can choose different room types such as Starry Sky Bag, Hao Bao, Wang Ye Bao, Khan Hao Bao in the scenic area (price: starting from 200/yuan), clean and comfortable, with complete bathing and sanitary facilities.
fare
Scenic spot tickets: 90 yuan / person
Single cableway traffic ticket (traffic project combination discount ticket): (including: grassland train + sightseeing car + single cableway + shuttle bus + power storage car) 180 yuan / person
Double cableway traffic ticket (traffic item combination discount ticket): (including: grassland train + sightseeing car + double cableway + shuttle bus + power storage car) 180 yuan / person
Cultural Performance Ticket
Meet Aobao: 70 yuan/person
Bonfire party: 70 yuan/person
Traffic Raiders
Self-driving: 400km away from Beijing, the whole journey takes about 5 hours (Beijing-Tibet Expressway to the west - Wulanchabu - leave Zhuozi/Liangcheng exit and turn right into Zhuozishan Interchange - enter X560 - Huitengxile)
High-speed rail + self-driving: You can choose Beijing North Railway Station/Qinghe Station to take the high-speed rail to Wulanchabu Station, and then rent a car to drive there. (Travel time: high-speed rail: about 2 hours, car rental 90km/1.5 hours)
tips
Love flowers and plants, don't pick them at will
The altitude of the scenic spot is high, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so take measures to prevent sun protection and keep warm
Jining Battle Memorial Hall
Feel the glorious years, follow the footsteps of the ancestors, and you must punch in the red memorial park when you come to Ulanqab. The entire park covers an area of 155,000 square meters. The main exhibition areas are: Jining Battle Memorial Hall and Ulanqab Party History In addition to the education base, there are also martyr memorial facilities and tourist attractions such as Victory Square, Memorial Square, Suimeng Government Memorial Square, General Garden, Celebrity Garden, and the former site of the Jining Campaign Headquarters.
Our happiness and tranquility today are bought with the blood and lives of countless ancestors. Remember the martyrs and cherish the present.
Address: Jining District, Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Tickets: Free (get tickets with your ID card)
Sumushan Forest Park
After a rain, I came to Sumu Mountain and walked along the wooden boardwalk in the forest. The sound of the gurgling stream was endless, and the lush vegetation was covered with crystal clear dewdrops. The eyes were full of visual comfort, and I was breathing the air full of negative oxygen ions. Feel refreshed.
This is the largest artificial forest farm in the central and western regions of Inner Mongolia. It has deep valleys, dense forests, and a wide variety of plants. There are more than 120 kinds of medicinal plants alone. It is a veritable "natural plant kingdom". , eagles, woodpeckers, half pheasants and many other wild animals.
Sumushan Forest Park is also designated as an "outdoor sports training base" by the China Mountaineering Association, attracting an endless stream of outdoor mountaineering enthusiasts. The highest altitude of the scenic spot is 2334.7 meters. Even in the hottest midsummer of July, the average temperature is only 19.9 degrees, which is The first choice for tourists is the ideal summer resort.
Recommended check-in points for sightseeing in scenic spots
Master's Preaching, Shiren Bay, Shenquan Cave, Lama Cave, Reclining Buddha Ridge, Goddess Peak, Yunhai Pavilion, Princess Pavilion, Huangshiya Viewing Platform.
Recommendation of the best viewing platform in scenic spots
Huangshiya Viewing Platform: The highest point of the scenic spot, with an altitude of 2334.7 meters, standing on the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the small mountains and the natural ecological beauty.
Scenic spot address: Dianzi Town, Xinghe County, Wulanchabu, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Self-driving time (from Ulanqab city): 90km, about 1.5 hours.
Scenic spot tickets and transportation prices
Tickets: 50 yuan/person (locals can get free tickets with their ID cards)
Small transportation (fare): 10/person
Climbing car (fare): 40/person
Tips:
Fire is prohibited in the mountains and forests, do not smoke and use open flames
The microclimate in the mountains in summer is changeable, so bring rain gear with you
There are many mosquitoes in summer in the mountains, so you can spray some toilet water before departure
One step west of Beijing is Ulanqab. The 3-day and 2-night self-driving trip to Ulanqab with my girlfriends is over. The transportation, cool climate, and endless beauty have also attracted more and more tourists from all over the country.
