The beautiful scenery of Grassland Sky Road always attracts many tourists, especially for those who like self driving tours. They can not only feel the fresh air, but also enjoy different scenery. So when is the best time to travel on Grassland Sky Road? Will there be restrictions on traffic during winter? It has become a concern for many tourists. Let's take a look together
In fact, for the sake of personal safety, it is not recommended to travel during winter. The main reason is that it is not possible to travel on snowy roads in winter, so it is best to schedule the time for spring and autumn1. Route Introduction
The Grassland Sky Road has a total length of 132.7 kilometers and is divided into two sections: the eastern section enters from Chongli Huapiling and reaches the exit gate for 130 kilometers. The road is winding and has many dead corners, and it takes 3 hours without stopping; The western section enters from the entrance of Zhangbei (i.e. the entrance of Yehuling), mainly featuring terraced fields, windmills, Nannihe aerial grassland, flower sea, and Liangnaijian Mountain
2. Detailed Route
First Stop: Huapi Ridge Scenic Area
From Huapi Ridge to Guyuan, there are farmland, grasslands, birch forests, and wind power generation along the way. In summer, Jia Mu Cong Cage is surrounded by lush forests, clear blue skies, fresh air, and blooming flowers. Immerse yourself in a sea of mountains and forests, listen to the chirping of birds and the waves of the forest, observe the play of various animals, take a bath in a natural oxygen bar, and fully enjoy the colorful life of nature. Tip:
① The altitude extends from 1900 meters to 2128.7 meters, with the highest altitude reaching 2128.7 meters, earning it the nickname "Zitian Mountain"
② The lowest temperature in winter is -30 ℃, with an average annual snowfall of 6.3mm. The highest temperature in summer is below 20 ℃, which is known as "the thirteen provinces in the world, not as cold as Huapi Ridge"
③ Huapi Ridge has a pleasant climate. The annual average temperature here is -1 ℃, with a maximum temperature of 24 ℃. The temperature in July is 15.8 ℃. The oxygen content in the air here reaches 27%, and the negative oxygen ions are relatively high. It is known as the "natural oxygen bar" and an ideal summer resort
④ When entering the Huapi Ridge scenic area, you need to walk 2 kilometers before seeing the birch trees. It is recommended to take a tour bus
Second stop: Yehuling Scenic Area
From Chongli to the north, follow the grass and sky road to the west, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of grasslands, pine forests, and windmills along the way. The sky is beautiful, the blue sky is as clear as water, and the air in the mountainous areas is particularly fresh. This tens of kilometers long road is the most beautiful section of Caoyantian Road, just like China's Route 66. This is the west entrance of Grassland Sky Road, China's "Highway 66", with a beautiful scenery and a wide view. The Wild Fox Ridge War, where few defeated many, led the iron hooves of the legendary Genghis Khan to step into the Central Plains
① Time reference: 3 hours
② Regarding tickets: Admission fee is 50 yuan ④ To the west of Yehuling is the western road of Grassland Tianlu, which is about 30 kilometers long, and to the east is the eastern road of Grassland Tianlu, which is about 120 kilometers long. The main tourist attraction is Grassland East Road ⑤ The most beautiful time for Grass Along the Sky Road is in the evening, when autumn and terraced fields are most colorful ⑥ The entrance sign of Yehuling Tianlu is not very clear, which does not match the identity of "Grassland Tianlu" Third stop: Yanpian Mountain Scenic Area Whether viewed from afar or up close, Yanpian Mountain is very distinctive. Climbing is not easy and requires the use of both hands and feet. Climbing to the small platform at the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the distant terrace scenery, which is very good. Yanpian Mountain Scenic Area is not large and quite desolate. The mountain has some unique features, with black rocks piled up vertically on the ground. The mountains are not high, the grass is green enough, the water is not long, and the flowing clouds are sharp ① There are no regular parking lots near Yanpian Mountain, and the roads on both sides are relatively crowded The fourth station: Nanni River Aerial Grassland Along the Tianlu Road, wild poppies, alfalfa, potato flowers, sunflowers and rape flowers, all kinds of colors of flowers are dotted on the grassland, colorful, all over the mountains, swaying in the wind, imitating the fairy tale. Very nice scenery, very nice flowers and plants. It's great to stop and enjoy quietly. Autumn scenery, yellow leaves, sunrise, windmill, straight road, blue sky, white clouds, very charming ① The scenery is good and suitable for self driving, because large cars cannot be driven in, only shuttle buses can be used inside, and currently there is no charge ③ The Nannihe Sky Grassland is located along the Grassland Sky Road and is part of the representative landscape "Baihua Lawn" at Bailibatou Fifth Station: Houyingba Beacon Tower History can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. This is why it is a good high point. Later, there will be a beacon tower cast at the top, which is also used to resist foreign enemies. This is one of the few remaining ones now. In addition, we belong to the Bashang area, with high mountain terrain, cold winters, and strong winds. Any scenery on the heavenly path has its own characteristics that make people linger and unwilling to leave ① There are more and more people, you need to go early About Tickets: Some attractions require a fee Time Reference: 1-2 Days Opening Hours: Open All Day About Transportation: Currently, most tourists who travel to Grassland Sky Road by self driving from Beijing. If self driving is not convenient, you need to first arrive in Zhangbei County and then charter a car for sightseeing ① Self driving (Beijing Grassland Sky Road): West Entrance (Recommended Route): G6 Expressway Xuanhua Zhangjiakou Zhangshi Expressway Zhangbei South Toll Station Exit Yehuling Grassland Sky Road West Entrance East Entrance: G6 Expressway Zhangjiakou Zhangcheng Expressway Chongli-S242 Provincial Road Huapiling Grassland Sky Road East Entrance ② Bus+Charter: Bus: The shuttle bus from Beijing to Zhangbei takes place at Liuliqiao Bus Station and Yongdingmen Bus Station. The departure time from Liuliqiao Bus Station is 6:10, 7:50, 8:00, 8:55, 16:00, 16:40 every day, with a total of 6 trips. The departure time of Yongdingmen Bus Station is 8:00, 10:00, and 20:00 every day, with a total of 3 trains. The ticket price ranges from 87 yuan to 100 yuan Charter car: After arriving in Zhangbei County, you can charter a car for sightseeing. The cost of renting a car is about 400 yuan per day. Generally, it takes two days to charter a car and visit the Luanhe Shenyun and Lightning Lake scenic spots in Guyuan County together Note: There are no supplies or restrooms on the way, so preparations should be made before traveling Best travel time: June to August every year is the season when grasslands bloom. From September to October, autumn arrives on the grassland Tianlu doesn't have much real grass, it's mostly cultivated land, and after October, it's mostly wheat straw left after harvesting. August and September should be the best, with the richest colors In the morning, head west from Huapi Ridge. At noon or in the afternoon, head east from Yehu Ridge. In the morning, head west from Yehu Ridge. Not backlit A more standardized and complete parking lot only noticed three locations (Huanghuaping Service Center, Potala, etc.) There is no public transportation or gas station. Main recreational facilities: beach buggy, horseback riding, sword shooting. Grassland Sky Road is divided into an east line and a west line. The west line is shorter by 40km, but this time we are taking the east line, which is nearly 100 kilometers long. The east and west lines are the most beautiful, and the east line starts from Huapi Ridge<2163. Travel Guide
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