The most beautiful autumn scenery check-in spot in Bashang, the best season to visit

Autumn in Bashang Grassland is a colorful painting, where the vast grassland and the forest with layers of colorful leaves complement each other beautifully. Best travel time From mid-September to mid-October, the grassland and forest gradually change colors, allowing you to see golden grasslands and multicolored woods, making the scenery most enchanting. Transportation - Self-driving: Starting from Beijing, take the Jingcheng Expressway, Daguang Expressway, and others. This is a convenient way to travel, allowing you to arrange your itinerary freely and enjoy the scenery along the way anytime. - Public transportation: You can first take a high-speed train to Chengde or Zhangjiakou, then transfer to long-distance buses to various scenic spots in Bashang Grassland. You can also rent a car or hire a local driver. Must-visit attractions - Saihanba National Forest Park: Located in Weichang Manchu and Mongol Autonomous County, Chengde City. In October, this place is a "golden forest sea," with larch trees turning yellow in patches. The water and grass of Qixing Lake are covered with autumn frost, and driving along the forest roads feels like entering an oil painting. Tickets are 130 RMB (including Saihanba + Yudaokou). - Ulan Butong: The golden postcard of Bashang autumn scenery. Starting from late September, the grassland looks like a palette spilled by nature. The Five-Color Mountain Loop, General's Pool, and Birch Valley are core viewing areas. - Qiansongba National Forest Park: Home to the largest natural spruce forest in North China, with an 18-kilometer winding road connecting canyons, flower seas, and windmill groups. It is known as the "Chinese Route 66." In autumn, the birch trees turn golden, creating magnificent scenery. Tickets are 120 RMB (including a small train). - Luanhe Charm Scenic Area: Located 20 kilometers northeast of Guyuan County, the river meanders like a ribbon, embedded in the vast grassland interwoven with golden and reddish hues. From a high vantage point, the scenery looks like a painting, and you can also see the Yuan Dynasty Xiaohongcheng ruins. Food recommendations - Roasted lamb leg: A specialty of Bashang Grassland, crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a rich aroma. - Nai Jiao Kou: A unique dairy product from the grassland, with a distinctive taste and rich nutrition. - Stewed free-range chicken with mushrooms: Made with local free-range chicken and wild mushrooms, delicious and a great dish to warm the stomach. Accommodation suggestions - Mongolian yurt: Experience the grassland style, affordable prices, usually 60-80 RMB/night on weekdays, 80-120 RMB/night on weekends. - Farmhouse: Clean and comfortable, includes breakfast, usually 80-120 RMB/room on weekdays, 120-200 RMB/room on weekends. - Star-rated hotels: Such as Saihanba Arcadia Hotel, with Mongolian yurt-style architecture, great for photos and check-ins, usually 180-260 RMB/room on weekdays, 260-300 RMB/room on weekends. Notes In October, temperatures in Bashang Grassland range from 0-10°C, cold in the mornings and evenings. Be sure to bring down jackets, thick coats, and other warm clothing, and wear non-slip shoes for easy walking in scenic areas.