Tour Code: BJ19
- Beijing Outskirts Travel
The Bashang Grassland is 280 kilometers north of Beijing, which is the nearest grassland to Beijing. It is a section of the Inner Mongolia grassland and with an average altitude of 1700 meters above sea level. The special climate and the geographical position on the junction of the North China Plain and the Inner Mongolia Grassland bring up Bashang its unique natural landscapes and make it a popular destination for tourists and photographers.
Bashang Grassland, BeijingThe transportation getting there is convenient. You might take a direct coach from Sihui Coach Station (Tel: 86-10-65574804), Beijing; but there is only one shuttle daily departing at 5:20 am. (Driver's Tel: 86-013439855950; 86-013903247566). You can also take a coach from Liuliqiao Coach Station (Tel: 86-10-83831716) or Muxiyuan Coach Station (Tel: 86-10-67267149) to Fengning County. There are many coaches to Fengning every day and you could connect a bus to Bashang Grassland there. The bus departs every half an hour. Then connect the bus to Datan Station where is easy to get to the grassland. The ticket for the round trip is about RMB140.00 Yuan. You might also rent a car there which is more convenient, but with a high price at RNB1400-1600.00 Yuan per coach. (Contact Tel: 86-314-8284752; 86-013643245256)
After arrival in Bashang Grassland, you might choose to stay at farmers' homes-eating roast whole sheep and other plain food, chatting with farmers, and sleeping on heated brick beds.(Hotel booking tel: 86-314-8285309). The ticket for Bashang Grassland Scenic area is RMB33.00 Yuan per person.
On the second day, you can don Mongolian dresses and take photos on the grassland, or you can ride horses or imitate Manchu and Mongolian warriors by shooting arrows. Riding camels or just strolling on the grassland is also a good way to enjoy your time on the grassland.
Ancient Jimingyi Post Station in ChinaAfter a grassland visit, you can take a bus from Bashang to Siheyong railway Station, and then take a train K278/ K276/ K273 1210/ 2136 to Shacheng Station. Upon arrival, you can take a taxi to Jimingyi Post Station, which costs about RMB30.00.
Jimingyi, the biggest and oldest postal station in Chinese history, is seated at the foot of Jiming Mountain, in Huailai county, Hebei province. It is about 140 kilometers northwest of Beijing, a 2-hour drive via highway towards Zhangjiakou. Jimingyi is noted for its extensive history, well-preserved ancient residential houses, undeveloped Ancient Township, and the biggest post-house in China to date. You can not only visit the ancient construction, but also experience the local honest and unsophisticated folkway.
On the fourth day, you might continue to the next stop, Tianmo Desert, which is also situated in Huailai County. You might take a taxi there for about 45-60 minutes and cost about CNY100.00 net. There are also buses from Jimingyi to Tianmo. Tianmo Desert is located in the Longbao.
Mountain in the southwest of Donghuayuan, 90 kilometers away from Beijing, as the nearest desert from Beijing.
Tianmo DesertTianmo Desert has two grand sand dunes. You can enjoy yourselves in various entertainment events, for instance sand skiing, horse racing, bonfire party, riding camels in the desert and etc. There are lots of local restaurants in the north of Kangbei Town, where you might taste famous Mongolian yoghurts and typical fish and shrimp. Several other holiday resorts nearby can also provide board and lodging.
These unique scenic sights will offer you a wonderful and special tour. You might take a taxi to Guanting Railway Station and ride the train No. 4416 09:58/ 12:40 or No. 4448 10:50/ 131:0 to Beijing. There are also direct buses from Tianmo to Beijing. Hope you will enjoy this grassland, ancient station and desert tour.
More Related Beijing Tours:
Travel to Inner Mongolia: 9 days from Beijing to the heavenly grassland in Inner Mongolia.
Outskirt Mountain Trip: 3 days, Mt. Yunmengshan, Labagou Men scenic area and Qinglong Gorge.
Mt. Yun Tai Hiking: 3 days from Beijing to Mt. Yun tai in Henan Province.
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Questions & Reviews
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Mar. 27,2008 10:30 Reply
Mr.Homer said:
We just come back from a trip to China a week ago. Here are some info about the Great Wall journey that we would like to share with you. Hope it is useful for future travelers.
As you arrive at the Great Wall you will be amazed at the number of stalls and vendors selling their wares! Everyone descends on you all at once screaming in your direction "Halloooo, mr. looky, haloooo" We were not prepared for this as it was our first day in Beijing.
You have to climb a fairly steep hill before reaching the entrance of the Wall where you will purchase your ticket. Lined up amongst either side are dozens of vendors. Walk on by, ignore their requests for you to stop. Stopping at ONE place seems to incite a "feeding frenzy" from vendors down the line.
Ok, here''s what we learned after a couple of days (actually, by the time we''d reached Guilin)...
As westerners, we''re not used to ignoring people when they speak to us. It is considered rude to not look their way and acknowledge their "hellos", specially when in a strange land. You will learn to disconnect after a couple of frustrating encounters...it''ll just happen. It''s all part of being in Asia. Do not stop walking and do not "enter the zone". Each vendor has a zone he/she has staked out. Do not touch anything or, take something in your hand. This implies actual interest on your part. Do not ASK how much something is....also implies willingness to enter into bartering. Above all else, do not say: "Later, when I come back down". They''ll take that as a promise and try to hold you to it. Do not be intimidated (and you will be) into returning! Vendors are very adept at remembering your face and even name if you give it to them and be pushing themselves on you on your long and exhausting trip back down the wall. Finally, realize that things here are usually more expensive than back in the shopping areas of Beijing. Touts depend on your need to pick up something from the wall.