How to Plan Your Travel Itinerary in Zhangjiakou?
1. 3-Day Historical & Cultural Tour of Zhangjiakou
Day 1
Drive to the grasslands of Zhangjiakou in the morning, and have lunch at Zhongdu Grassland Cultural Village.
In the afternoon, visit the Zhongdu Ruins and Zhongdu Museum, then head to Guyuan County, stopping to admire Hundred Flowers Meadow en route.
Attend a bonfire party in the evening.
Day 2
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Chongli, visiting Great Wall Ridge and Birch Bark Ridge on the way.
In the afternoon, travel to the Three Ancestors Hall Scenic Area in Zhuolu County.
Soak in hot springs at Diman Hot Spring Resort at night to relieve travel fatigue.
Day 3
After breakfast, tour Jimingyi, a thousand-year-old ancient post station, then visit the Dong Cunrui Memorial Hall to pay tribute to martyrs. Return to Beijing after lunch.
2. 2-Day Leisure Summer Escape Tour of Zhangjiakou
Day 1
Drive to Zhangjiakou in the morning (4 hours’ drive). Upon arrival, visit the well-known Zhongdu Grassland Resort. As the best-preserved primitive grassland closest to Beijing, Zhongdu Primitive Grassland is hailed as "The No.1 Grassland West of Beijing". Enjoy lunch and live performances inside the world’s largest yurt at noon.
In the afternoon, take part in activities including horse riding, camel riding, archery and paragliding within the scenic area.
Join a bonfire party in the evening.
Day 2
After breakfast, take a bus to Chongli (around 1.5 hours’ drive) and explore Peace Forest Park, Hebei’s largest forest landscape. See the ancient Great Wall ruins on Great Wall Ridge.
After lunch, head back to downtown Zhangjiakou and visit iconic local attractions such as Dajingmen, Yunquan Temple and Jellyfish Palace, before returning to Beijing.
3. Premium Itineraries Recommended by Zhangjiakou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism
Bashang Grassland Mongolian Custom Tour (2–3 Days)
Route: Beijing → Zhangjiakou → Zhangbei Zhongdu → Guyuan
Transport: Train, coach
Attractions: Zhangbei Zhongdu Grassland, Anguli Lake, authentic Mongolian customs, Yuan Dynasty culture (Zhongdu Ruins & Empress Xiao’s Dress-up Tower), Guyuan Golden Lotus Manor, Gushui Fuyuan Resort, etc.
Cuisine: Milk tea, hand-held lamb, whole roasted lamb, wild mountain delicacies
Accommodation: Yurts, birch log cabins
Activities: Horse riding, archery, mountain hiking, boating, Mongolian song and dance shows, bonfire parties
Chongli Ski & Fitness Tour (2–3 Days)
Route: Beijing → Zhangjiakou → Chongli
Transport: Train, coach
Attractions: Wanlong Ski Resort, Great Wall Ridge Ski Resort, Saibei Ski Resort, forest resorts, alpine meadows, etc.
Cuisine: Hand-held lamb, wild mountain vegetables, organic green food
Accommodation: European-style hotels, forest villas
Activities: Alpine skiing
Canyon Rafting & Desert Sandboarding Tour (2 Days)
Route: Beijing → Huailai
Transport: Train, coach
Attractions: Yongding River Canyon water rafting, Tianmo Sand Dunes, etc.
Cuisine: Local specialties, organic green food
Accommodation: Hot spring hotels
Activities: Rafting, sandboarding, sand play, desert motorbike riding
Green Grand Canyon & Sky Grassland Tour (2–3 Days)
Route: Beijing → Yu County
Transport: Train, coach
Attractions: Flying Fox Valley, Jin River Mouth, Sky Grassland, Chongtai Temple, etc.
Cuisine: Local specialties
Accommodation: Hotels, log cabins, farm homestays
Activities: Mountain climbing, canyon exploration, folk custom experience, ancient relic sightseeing
Chinese Ancestor Root-Seeking Tour (2–3 Days)
Route: Beijing → Xinbao’an → Xuanhua → Zhuolu
Transport: Train, coach
Attractions: Jimingyi Post Station, Xuanhua Ancient City, Three Ancestors Hall, Yellow Emperor City, Chi You Shrine, etc.
Cuisine: Lake fish feast, farmhouse home cooking
Accommodation: Hot spring resorts
Activities: Sightseeing of historical and cultural relics, revolutionary sites
Chicheng Hot Spring Wellness Tour (2–3 Days)
Route: Beijing → Chicheng
Transport: Train, coach
Attractions: The No.1 Spring Beyond the Pass, hot spring resorts, Jinge Mountain, etc.
Cuisine: Local dishes
Accommodation: Hot spring hotels
Activities: Hot spring bathing & wellness therapy, fishing, swimming
Grape Picking & Sightseeing Tour (2–3 Days)
Route: Beijing → Huailai → Zhuolu
Transport: Train, coach
Attractions: Grape orchards, crabapple groves, pear orchard picking, wine chateau tours, etc.
Cuisine: Local specialties, organic green food
Accommodation: Hot spring hotels
Activities: Boating, grape picking, folk custom experience at farmhouses
Ancient Sites Tour of the Frontier Famous City (2–3 Days)
Route: Beijing → Zhangjiakou → Xuanhua → Xiayuan
Transport: Train, coach
Attractions: Dajingmen, Jellyfish Palace, Ci’er Mountain, Xuanhua Qingyuan Tower, Zhenshuo Tower, Gongji Tower, Jiming Mountain, etc.
Cuisine: Local specialties, ethnic minority dishes
Accommodation: Star-rated hotels
Activities: Horse riding, archery, boating, grape picking, mountain climbing, canyon exploration, folk custom & ancient monument sightseeing
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