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3 hours direct from Beijing! Complete summer cooling guide for Zhangbei Grassland

Zhangbei in June is like a magical world! 🌱 The grassland is all green and over 10 degrees cooler than the city. Beijing workers, just go for it! ✨ ❄️ Summer paradise Instantly cools down by over 5 degrees upon entering Huapiling. The gentle breeze is super healing~ Come and get your exclusive grassland coolness! 🍃 🚗 Transportation tips Best to drive yourself! Navigate to "Huapiling." You can start the stunning sky road right from the entrance. Stop whenever you want, every shot is a masterpiece! 📸 🏡 Accommodation tips Recommended to stay in Chongli District (30 minutes by car). Lots of hotel options. Also authentic food streets 🍢 📷 Must-visit spots ▪️ Dreamy birch forest: sunlight filtering through leaves is breathtaking. ▪️ Endless grassland: sitting and daydreaming can heal you all day. ▪️ Colorful fairy tale houses: every photo looks Instagram-worthy. 🏇 Complete activity list ✅ Galloping on horseback (super thrilling!) ✅ Camel walking (popular on social media) ✅ Goat cart riding (adorably cute) ✅ Grassland go-karting (speed and passion) ✅ Mountain motorbiking (challenge yourself) 🍗 Foodie must-tries ▪️ Roasted whole lamb: crispy outside, tender inside, irresistibly fragrant. ▪️ Nai Pi Zi (milk skin): rich milky flavor that explodes in your mouth. ▪️ Milk tofu: love it from the first bite. 🗓️ 3-day itinerary reference D1 Arrival + grassland sunset + colorful houses D2 Sunrise + entertainment activities + birch forest D3 Folk experience + bonfire party 💡 Notes ▫️ Big temperature difference! Bring a jacket. ▫️ Strong UV rays! Use the three-piece sun protection set. ▫️ Remember to listen to safety instructions when doing activities. It's really so healing!! Totally don’t want to go back to work in the city 😭
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Posted: Jul 26, 2025
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