A super complete autumn viewing guide for taking kids to Saihanba for 4 consecutive years, quickly save it

Saihanba is simply a magical place for taking kids and enjoying autumn～ I've been bringing my kids here for 4 years in a row, and this is the guide I've summarized, no ads at all, quickly save it Saihanba is the largest man-made forest farm in our country🌲 4.8 billion trees planted on 1.12 million acres Once autumn arrives, the grassland turns into a golden ocean, so beautiful it leaves you speechless No more talking, here’s the practical info👇 · 🏨Accommodation I’ve stayed at homestays (farmhouses), Home Inn Huayi, Saihan Lake Hotel, Best Junlan, and Arcadia Choose according to your budget～ The key is to pick places with air conditioning, heating, and cleanliness · Super detailed slow-paced kid-friendly route ✅ Day 1: Beijing → Mechanical Forest Farm Enjoy the scenery with your kids on the way, chat, and recharge ✅ Day 2: Colorful Mountain → General’s Pool → Mechanical Forest Farm • Colorful Mountain⭐⭐⭐ Amazing scenery! Use Gaode navigation, park at the viewing platform, and walk about 15 minutes to the foot of the mountain. If you’re fit, go for it! If with kids, just walk to the viewing platform and take photos, it’s also very beautiful～ • General’s Pool⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrive before 4 PM! Navigation goes straight there, about 2 km or 20 minutes walk from the parking lot, stroller and camping carts can be pushed! Horses galloping in the water by the lake, spectacular enough to scream! The spots where many photographers gather are the best viewing points! ✅ Day 3: Royal Deer Park → Panlong Grand Canyon → Nearby unnamed mountain for sunset → Mechanical Forest Farm • Royal Deer Park Feeding the deer with kids is super fun, remember to bring some carrots in advance, they also sell some on site～ • Panlong Grand Canyon⭐⭐⭐ Without a drone, I’d deduct one star 😂 It looks like a 15-minute walk from the parking lot down into the canyon, we didn’t go down • Unnamed Mountain The perfect place to watch the sunset! If you go to the canyon in the afternoon, you’ll see many people waiting with equipment! ✅ Day 4: Return to Beijing Outside the scenic area gate, there are many wild trails along Qisai Road! The fallen leaves are super thick, making a “crunch crunch” sound when stepped on, the scenery is completely different from the grassland, if you see a good parking spot, be sure to stop! 📝Tips 1. Thermal pants + down jacket are a must! The temperature difference is ridiculously big! Last year during National Day we even caught a heavy snowfall❄️ 2. Fill your thermos with hot water, bring sunglasses too, to protect against wind and sun! 3. Bring all your photography gear! A drone is a forever favorite! If not, your phone can also take great shots～ 4. Stop whenever the roadside scenery is good! You might find unexpected surprises! 5. Visit Ulan Butong Grassland on the way, the scenery is amazing! But the ticket is 120 RMB/person, keep the ticket with your car! 6. No fire sources allowed in the forest area! Check the fire extinguisher’s expiration date in your car before departure!