Summer Escape｜Ultimate Guide to Bashang Grassland

As a seasoned Beijing travel blogger😂, I visit Chengde Grassland twice every year—summer to escape heat like Empress Dowager Cixi, autumn to admire the landscape like emperors of old. How lucky we are to enjoy royal experiences so effortlessly today! With countless trips under my belt✌️, here’s my painstakingly compiled 3-day, 2-night ultimate guide. Take notes, folks!📝 **Day 1** **North Beijing No.1 Grassland → Nomadic Tribe** ✅ **Morning: North Beijing No.1 Grassland (4A-rated scenic area)** The grassland is breathtaking this season—endless emerald wetlands dotted with wildflowers. 🚂 Hop on the *Grassland Express* train to glide past Golden Lotus Lake, winding Lightning River, and grazing livestock. Feel the breeze and soak in the postcard views! The route offers 22 attractions/activities🏹, with unlimited access to: - **Grass sliding** (my favorite!😍) - Archery, horseback riding in Mongolian attire, and thrilling *Pili Fire Run*! ✅ **Noon:** Feast on authentic roasted lamb, hand-grabbed mutton, grassland yogurt, and milk tea—all local specialties. ✅ **Afternoon: Nomadic Tribe** Dress in vibrant Mongolian robes, join dances💃, and experience wrestling. At the Mongolian reception hall, savor milk tea and snacks while enjoying folk performances🎤. 🌙 **Evening:** Gather around a bonfire🔥 under starry skies—pure magic!😂 --- **Day 2** **Rainbow Forest → Sky Road** ✅ **Morning: Rainbow Forest (4A-rated, a natural oxygen bar)** Ride the🚂 mini-train through lush greenery to **Forest Ranch**, where alpacas, deer🐫, and ostriches await feeding. Imagine sipping afternoon tea☕️ with deer—bliss! ✅ **Noon:** Feast on freshly caught fish by Mirror Lake. ✅ **Afternoon: Sky Road** This 33-km winding path is the closest you’ll get to the sky. Off-road through *Bashang Nalati* to *Grassland Altay*, ascending to 2,200m for panoramic alpine meadows and mountains. **Breathe deep—it’s freedom.** --- **Day 3** **Milk Lake** ✅ **Morning:** Drive to the mystical **Milk Lake**, a mineral-rich alkaline lake with milky hues from suspended calcium carbonate. 📍 Near Wubao Village, Taibus Banner, Xilingol League. 💰 Free entry; milk sold for ¥3/cup. ✅ **Noon:** Local farmhouse lunch before heading back. --- **Transport Tips** 🚗 **Drive:** 4-5hrs from Beijing via Jingcheng & Chengchi Highways. 🚌 **Public transit:** To Chengde/Zhangjiakou first, then transfer to Bashang buses. **Tip:** Book a private car for inter-attraction travel. **Stay Recommendation** 🏨 **Squirrel Inn:** Spotless rooms, excellent service💕. **Pro Tips** 👉 Pack layers—big temp swings! Sunscreen🧴, hats, and bug spray are musts. 👉 Bring IDs/student/senior cards for discounts. 👉 Don’t forget power banks, motion sickness pills, and cash.