Attraction Mini Review — Ulan Butong

First, let's distinguish between Saihanba and Ulan Butong Grassland. They are geographically connected, but Saihanba belongs to Weichang County, Chengde City, Hebei Province, mainly a forest area, while Ulan Butong belongs to Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, mainly a grassland area. The film bases, General Baozi, Ulan Butong Sumu, and other spots marked within the Ulan Butong scenic area are actually just supply stations or concentrated amusement facilities, while the natural scenery is along the roads. When planning, you can't expect to visit all points in one trip; just go with the flow. [Interest Level for Seniors] Visited Saihanba in the morning and Ulan Butong at noon on the same day. By the time I got here, I was a bit aesthetically fatigued, interest was moderate. [Physical Demand] Getting off the car to take photos and getting back on to select photos doesn't consume much energy, but I encountered a windy day on this trip. You need to put on gear before getting off and stay alert outdoors to fight the wind. Frequent getting on and off the car is a bit tiring. [Dog Friendliness] Dogs can ride along and run freely. [Self-Driving Friendliness] The scenic area is designed for self-driving, but there may be parking issues during peak season. [Off-Season Friendliness] Compared to Saihanba, Ulan Butong has less strict fire prevention requirements. All small scenic area side roads are open and free to access, so you can roam freely. Horse riding and grass skiing are not operating, and there are few dining options; only a few restaurants in Ulan Butong Sumu are still open. Also, the winter wind on the grassland is no joke.