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Mulan Paddock
The Mulan Hunting Grounds have been a lush grassland since ancient times, and its fame today is primarily due to the Qing Dynasty emperors and the numerous "braid dramas" (dramas featuring emperors with queues). Emperor Kangxi would go to the Mulan Hunting Grounds almost every year after the beginning of autumn to participate in the autumn hunt. Yu Qiuyu, in his book "Fifteen Years of Departure," believes that the Kangxi-Qianlong era of prosperity began with the emperor's robust health and spirit. The TV series "Scarlet Heart" also depicts Kangxi's hunting trips beyond the Great Wall. The TV series "Princess Pearl," set against the backdrop of Emperor Qianlong's reign, was even filmed at the Mulan Hunting Grounds. We've seen countless scenes of Qing emperors hunting in novels and TV dramas, and may only have a general understanding of the location of "Mulan Hunting Grounds"—north of Chengde, in the ancient "frontier region." Today, the Mulan Hunting Grounds actually cover a very large area. Heading northwest from Weichang Manchu and Mongolian Autonomous County (hereinafter referred to as Weichang County) in Chengde City, the area bordering Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region all belong to "Mulan Hunting Grounds." The Mulan Hunting Grounds mainly include four attraction : Saihanba National Forest Park, Yudao Kou Grassland Forest scenic area , and Hongsongwa Nature Reserve in Hebei Province, and Ulanbutong Grassland in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The four major attraction are roughly located as follows: Saihanba is in the middle, Yudaokou is southwest of Saihanba, Hongsongwa is northeast of Saihanba, and Wulanbutong Grassland is northwest of Saihanba. For visitors from the south, Weichang County, the starting point for visiting Mulan Weichang, is southeast of Saihanba. The attraction are quite far apart, and each attraction is large, containing many smaller attractions. Therefore, visiting Mulan Weichang requires private charter or driving yourself. The most beautiful scenery isn't necessarily within the attraction, but often along the road. Driving across the vast grasslands, you'll pass lakes, rivers, birch forests, occasionally glimpses of desert, vast fields of wildflowers, and herds of horses. You can park your car wherever you like, offering complete freedom. If private charter, choose an off-road vehicle, as the grasslands have steep slopes, potholes that can easily cause vehicles to overturn, and some areas require wading through water. The reference price is 600-700 yuan per day, which may rise to 1000 yuan per day during peak tourist peak season. The scenery here changes with the seasons. Mid-June to late September is the most beautiful time to visit Mulan Weichang, with summer for flower viewing and autumn for fall foliage. From early June to mid-August, wolfsbane flowers bloom; from late July to early August, rapeseed flowers bloom; from early July to late August, golden lotus flowers bloom; and from late August to early September, sunflowers bloom. From early to late September, the weather cools, but you can still enjoy the picturesque autumn scenery. The ever-present sunsets and stars hold back every traveler's hurried steps. Stay at least one night here, just to witness the sunsets on the grasslands and the countless stars at night. It's about 20 kilometers from the entrance to Saihanba National Forest Park.Mechanical Forest FarmUlanbutong GrasslandHongshan Military Horse FarmAccommodation is available, but conditions are limited. Even some hotels that claim to have good facilities only offer hot water for limited hours. Near the accommodations, there are usually shops selling traditional grassland food, with lamb being particularly delicious. Besides the vast grasslands, numerous rivers and lakes, and boundless forests, horseback riding is also a highlight. With the guidance of the horsemen, most visitors can probably only manage to make the horse trot, but it's still very exciting and fun. First-time visitors to Mulan Weichang may find it difficult to choose due to its vastness and numerous attractions—it's all grassland, so which area should I visit? Here are some recommended and fun spots. Saihanba National Forest Park: Qixing Lake in the attraction is a place that almost every visitors who goes to Saihanba National Forest Park will visit. It consists of seven small lakes that form a large wetland. A boardwalk has been built on the lake. Its original name was Huopaozi ("paozi" refers to a small lake formed naturally by groundwater seeping out of the grassland). It was here that Emperor Kangxi burned Galdan's grain and fodder. Yudao Kou Grassland Forest scenic area: Taoxian Lake is the most beautiful place in Yudao Kou. There is a small mountain shaped like a fairy peach on the south side of the lake. Hongsongwa Nature Reserve: The attraction is located deep in the grassland and is not frequented by many visitors. The wind turbines of the Datang Wind Power Station on the grassland are a highlight. Ulan Butong Grassland: General's Pond is a landmark attraction in Ulan Butong, famous for the Battle of Ulan Butong between Emperor Kangxi and Galdan in history. As a visitors attraction in Ulan Butong Grassland, it has relatively rich tourist facilities, but the original tranquility has been destroyed by the large number of visitors. It can be said that it is an attraction whose significance outweighs its value.BeigouIt's a worthwhile tourist attraction. As a grazing area on the Ulan Butong Grassland, the beautiful scene of "cattle and sheep appearing as the wind blows the grass low" can only be seen here, and it's also perfect for sunset photography. Ulan Butong also offers a fun paragliding experience, allowing you to enjoy a panoramic view of Ulan Butong from the air.Weichang · 47.8km from downtown
Saihanba National Forest Park
Saihanba National Forest Park is located in Weichang County in Chengde, Hebei Province. It is part of a large area of grassland known as Mulan Paddock and was used as a royal hunting ground during the Qing dynasty. The park offers spectacular grassland and forest scenery and is one of the most popular places near Beijing to experience the wild landscapes typical of Northern China. The park covers an area of 200 square kilometers and is home to a number of lakes and historical attractions, including a pagoda and observation platform used by the Kangxi Emperor. Visitors can drive around the park or hire a driver.Weichang · 64.2km from downtown
Qixing Lake Wetland Park
Qixing Lake is located in Saihanba National Forest Park in Chengde, Hebei Province. It is a natural scenic spot, known as Huopaozi in the local area. Qixing Lake has a large area of water grass beaches with wild flowers all over the place. They are active floating layers, but the bottom layer is still lake water, so the seven lakes of different sizes are actually a connected flowing whole. When night falls, there is a Big Dipper in the sky and a Seven Stars in the water, which is beautiful. In order to protect the naturalness of the lake, a wooden floating bridge has been built on the lake, and a wooden house has been built on the floating bridge. Qixing Lake is suitable for visiting in the early morning, so you can take photos of the morning mist on the lake.Weichang · 69.1km from downtown
Ten-Mile Art Gallery
Weichang · 55.8km from downtown
Source of Luanhe River
Weichang · 72.2km from downtown
National Museum of China
The National Museum of China is an institution that, on behalf of the country, collects, studies, displays and interprets representative material evidence that fully reflects China's fine traditional culture and advanced socialist culture. It is a national palace of history, culture and art and a cultural living room. The National Museum of China currently has more than 1.4 million collections, covering ancient cultural relics, modern and contemporary cultural relics, rare books and ancient books, and artworks. Among them, there are 815,000 pieces (sets) of ancient cultural relics, 340,000 pieces (sets) of modern and contemporary cultural relics, more than 240,000 pieces (volumes) of rare books and ancient books, and a total of nearly 6,000 first-class cultural relics. In recent years, especially since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the National Museum of China has increased its efforts to collect representative material evidence reflecting contemporary advanced culture, and publicly collected cultural relics collections from the society, collecting an average of about 50 sets of ancient cultural relics and more than 1,000 sets of modern and contemporary cultural relics, physical objects and artworks each year. The exhibitions of the National Museum of China include three series: basic exhibitions, special exhibitions, and temporary exhibitions, forming a three-dimensional exhibition system covering theme exhibitions, basic exhibitions, special exhibitions, and temporary exhibitions. Among them, "Ancient China", "Road to Rejuvenation" and "Road to Rejuvenation in the New Era" are the basic exhibitions of the National Museum, and are also important positions for promoting Chinese traditional culture, advanced socialist culture, and cultivating and practicing the core socialist values. The special exhibitions are mainly based on the collection of cultural relics, including more than ten special exhibitions such as ancient Chinese bronzes, Buddhist statues, jades, porcelains, modern classic works of art, and African wood carvings. Temporary exhibitions include two categories: self-planned exhibitions and introduced exchange exhibitions, covering historical culture, fine cultural relics, archaeological discoveries, classic works of art, regional culture, international exchanges and other aspects, with an average of more than 40 exhibitions held each year. The National Museum of China has rich research resources, a solid research foundation and strong research capabilities, and is the industry leader in the development of the domestic museum industry. Since 2018, in accordance with the principle of "not seeking to collect but to exhibit, open cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win", we have established strategic cooperative relations with many cultural and museum institutions, institutes, universities and colleges at home and abroad, jointly carried out academic research, held high-quality cultural relics exhibitions, convened seminars, launched postdoctoral research workstations, and took the lead in establishing two international organizations, the BRICS Museum Alliance and the Silk Road Museum Alliance, striving to play a greater role and make greater contributions in promoting the core socialist values, enhancing cultural confidence, promoting exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations, and building a socialist cultural power.China · Beijing
Taifeng Lake
Weichang · 73km from downtown
Taoshan Lake
Weichang · 73.4km from downtown
Sun Park
Chaoyang Park is found in Beijing's East Fourth Ring. The park is enclosed with lakes, trees, pavilions, and European castles. The environment is a beautiful sight to behold. There are also numerous children's play programs in the park, ideal for relaxing strolls and staying busy. There are several lakes connected to the park. Each lake has a boat dock and you can rent a boat to ride at any of them.China · Beijing
Shichahai Scenic Area
Shichahai Scenic Area refers to the front sea,Shichahai Scenic AreaAlong with the three lakes of Xihai and the adjacent areas, this place boasts vast stretches of beautiful lake surfaces and is also a famous historical district in Beijing, where numerous former residences of celebrities, princely mansions, and other historical sites are scattered, along with various delicacies close to the lives of ordinary people,Shichahai Scenic Area pub streetIt is also a long-standing hotspot for nightlife in the capital. Take a cruise in summer In summer, the lake is covered with lotus flowers. Cruise docks like the lotus market, wild duck island, and dreamlike Jiangnan line the shore, offering pedal boats and electric boats for self-rowing fun. Traditional punt boats are operated by boatmen in period costumes, who share old Beijing stories along the way. Ice skating on the lake in winter In winter when the lake freezes over, cruises stop operating, but you can still come to enjoy the winter scenery. Once the ice is solid, the Qianhai ice rink opens, offering skating and ice biking, a long-standing winter tradition in Beijing. Visit ancient architecture The ancient architecture around Shichahai Scenic Area keeps the attraction full of old Beijing characteristics. There areHuitong Temple, Deshengmen Arrow Tower, Prince Chun's Mansion,Guanghua Temple, Yinding Bridge, Bell and Drum Towers, and other attractions. Among the most famous is the residence of Heshen on Qianhai West Street—the Prince Gong Mansion. In addition to marveling at the lavish home of the corrupt Qing official Heshen, the mansion also houses over 10,000 hidden "fu" characters. The Kangxi Emperor's inscribed fu stele is particularly renowned, drawing travelers to queue for hours just to catch a glimpse. If interested, you can also detour to Yandai Byway to visit the Great Qing Post Office, which marks the birth of modern postal service in China. You can stamp a few beautifully patterned postmarks as souvenirs at the post office, though you'll need to purchase their postcards first to get the stamps. Try old Beijing snacks If you like to casually snack, you can buy a candied hawthorn stick, lean against the white marble railing of Shichahai Scenic Area, and enjoy the cruise boats coming and going on the lake while eating. If you want to specifically seek out Beijing snacks, you can go toJiumen snacks, in the traditional courtyard houses, you can find everything from soy-braised beef, dalian huoshao (a type of pancake), instant-boiled mutton, to tofu pudding; or head to the west side of the Mei Lanfang Memorial HouseHuguo Temple snack street, tube-shaped wings, palace cheese, and shoe sole pancakes, taste the delicious flavors from the hutong; additionally, there's a shop in the Lotus MarketQuanjude roast duck restaurant. Bars and nightlife When night falls, the lively time arrives. Around the Shichahai Scenic Area, numerous bars echo with singing, and some bar singers in the Shichahai Scenic Area truly perform well, with stories of the "Beijing drifters" behind the bars. Rock singer Dou Wei performed at the Shichahai Scenic Area for three years, and it is said that the restaurant Qingyunlou (Shichahai branch) in the Shichahai Scenic Area is now owned by him. Other famous bars include Hutong Sketch and Jiadingfang. Sitting in a bar, watching singers perform, you can almost hear the passion for music from the "Beijing drifters" in their songs. Nearby attractions Shichahai Scenic Area is adjacent to Nanluoguxiang to the east and Beihai Park to the south, with Jingshan Park, the Palace Museum, and Tiananmen Square a bit further south also within easy reach. Typically, visitors explore the Palace Museum or Tiananmen Square during the day and unwind at the bars in Shichahai Scenic Area in the evening. For those who prefer lakeside views over the Palace Museum or Tiananmen Square, combining a visit to Beihai Park with Shichahai Scenic Area is ideal. If shopping and sampling snacks are more appealing, one can head to nearby Nanluoguxiang after exploring Shichahai Scenic Area.China · Beijing
Free things to do in Weichang
Mulan Paddock
Weichang · 47.8km from downtownSaihanba National Forest Park
Weichang · 64.2km from downtownQixing Lake Wetland Park
Weichang · 69.1km from downtownTen-Mile Art Gallery
Weichang · 55.8km from downtownSource of Luanhe River
Weichang · 72.2km from downtownNational Museum of China
China · BeijingTaifeng Lake
Weichang · 73km from downtownTaoshan Lake
Weichang · 73.4km from downtownSun Park
China · BeijingShichahai Scenic Area
China · Beijing
What travellers say about Weichang
M66***286 October 2025
5.0
Autumn in Yudaokou is like nature overturning its palette. Golden leaves, fiery red maple leaves, and emerald green pines and cypresses interweave into a brilliant and colorful painting.
Mulan Paddock
M39***5930 July 2025
5.0
从沙漠到绿洲变革的奇迹.塞罕坝：从荒漠到绿洲的奇迹之旅，见证大自然.与人类的坚韧“你知道吗？曾经的荒漠变“成了如今的绿色天堂，这背后，是无数人的坚持与梦想。” 当我第一次踏上塞罕坝“.的土地时，这句话便深深地刻在了、我的心里。塞罕坝，位于河北省张家口市，是一个曾经荒凉、贫瘠的沙漠地带。几十年前，这里几乎没有一片绿意，风沙肆虐，生存条件极为恶劣。然而，正是这片荒漠，成为了中国生态文明建设的奇迹见证。如今，塞罕坝国家森林公园已成为国家级生态保护区，被誉为“绿色奇迹”。宽广的森林覆盖率高达60%以上，空气清新，景色迷人。站在高处俯瞰，绿海如潮，沙丘已被绿色包裹，一幅生机盎然的景色。我在塞罕坝的几天，深深被这里的自然之美所震撼。清晨，晨雾缭绕，阳光透过树梢洒在湿润的土地上，空气中弥漫着泥土与松针的清新香气。沿着林间小路漫步，偶尔可以看到野生动物的身影——松鼠、鸟儿在枝头欢快跳跃。除了自然风光，塞罕坝的人文故事也令人感动。这里的林业工人和科研人员，用无数的汗水和智慧，守护着这片绿色家园。他们的坚持和奉献，正是这片绿洲得以持续发展的动力塞罕坝的故事告诉我们：即使面对荒漠，也能用坚韧和智慧创造奇迹。这不仅是生态保护的胜利，更是人类与自然和谐共生的典范。每一片绿叶、每一株树木，都是希望的象征。我相信，每个人都可以像塞罕坝的守护者一样，为我们的地球贡献一份力量。无论是节约用水、减少污染，还是参与植树造林，点滴努力都能汇聚成改变世界的力量。一场心灵的洗礼，一次生命的升华，塞罕坝成为旅游圣地。如果你渴望远离城市的喧嚣，寻找一片净土，塞罕坝绝对是你的理想之地。在这里，你不仅可以欣赏到大自然的鬼斧神工，更能感受到人类坚韧不拔的精神力量。让塞罕坝的奇迹永续传递，成为激励我们每个人心中那份对美好未来的无限希望。快来塞罕坝，开启一段心灵净化之旅吧！ 这里不仅有令人震撼的自然景.观，更有激励人心的故事等待你去发现。绿色的未来，从每一个行动开始。如果你喜欢这篇文章，别忘了点赞，传递这个奇迹！#塞罕坝 #绿色奇迹 #生态保护 #
Saihanba National Forest Park
褪色的回忆09193 July 2025
5.0
Seven-star Lake Wetland Park in Saihanba, Chengde, Hebei
Located about 2.5 kilometers northwest of Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm, it has seven natural lakes shaped like the Big Dipper, with an altitude of 1,500 meters. The park has a 5,000-meter wooden plank road, 8 viewing platforms and 4 wooden bridges, integrating multiple ecological landscapes such as forests, grasslands, and swamps.
Qixing Lake Wetland Park
SUNSHINE ONUS8 August 2025
4.0
这里是围场坝上草原风景区中心的十里画廊。这里交通便利快捷，沿着风景区大道可以直达。十里画廊景色优美飘逸，风景如画美丽。沿着风景区栈道一路欣赏美景，草原风景如画，山景壮丽迷人。晴空万里映衬之下，这里犹如仙境般美丽。
Ten-Mile Art Gallery
蓝凌兰22 December 2019
5.0
The source of the Luan River is located in the Bashang area of Guyuan County, Hebei Province. It has beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. The endless grassland and fields are lush green. The Luan River is like a python entwined here, winding forward. It is so beautiful!
Source of Luanhe River
E43***4413 October 2026
5.0
张洋导游讲解的非常好！All visitors should book the national Museum of China trip. It is not easy to book on your own, book through Trip.com and have a guide to share the history with you..
National Museum of China
窝窝头126 August 2020
4.0
The surface of Taifeng Lake is as calm as a mirror and clear to the bottom. Under the bright sunshine, the lake and mountains are picturesque. Especially at sunset, when tourists climb the high mountain on the east side and look down, Taifeng Lake is like a jade ruyi inlaid between the mountains and waters of Saihanba, with colorful clouds in the sky dyeing the bottom of the lake, golden light shining, and the water and sky are one color.
Taifeng Lake
_We***3413 August 2020
5.0
It seems to be closed but you can go in. There are a few scary houses and a pavilion that looks very old.
Taoshan Lake
YoYo_9H7U5N1A2 April 2026
5.0
The largest urban park within Beijing's Fourth Ring Road, it's free and incredibly welcoming. With its vast lawns, expansive lake, and stunning European-style architecture and fairytale castle, it's perfect for photos. You can run, boat, take your kids, and visit exhibitions. It's comfortable year-round, and locals often come here to relax.
Sun Park
火 火19 September 2026
5.0
Shichahai (Qianhai + Houhai + Xihai), located at No. 49 Di'anmen West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, is divided into three water areas: Qianhai, Houhai, and Xihai. The lakeside scenic area is free all day and requires no reservation.
Three main areas:
1) Qianhai (Lively main scenic area, the top choice for watching the sunset)
Yandai Xiejie: A 232-meter-long century-old street with creative shops and snacks, leading directly to Yinding Bridge.
Yinding Bridge: One of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Yanjing," Yinding Guanshan (Viewing the Mountains from Yinding Bridge), a good spot for sunset photography at Orange Sea in the evening, offering distant views of the Western Hills.
Lotus Market: A pond full of lotus flowers in summer, offering opportunities for rowing boats and sightseeing boats.
2) Houhai (Bars + Hutongs, the heart of nightlife)
Houhai Bar Street: A cluster of folk music bars, creating a vibrant atmosphere at night; avoid the expensive bars along the street and explore the deeper hutongs for better deals.
Houhai North Bank: A quiet lakeside walking path, less crowded, suitable for strolling and taking photos, passing by Prince Chun's Mansion (the birthplace of Puyi). 3) Xihai (a local favorite, the least crowded) Xihai Wetland Park (free): reeds, wild ducks, lakeside boardwalk, a hidden gem in the bustling city, almost no tour groups, perfect for a quiet city walk.
Shichahai Scenic Area
