Bashang Colorful Wonderland: Shenxiangu Four Seasons Ecological Painting and Fairytale Adventure

Shenxiangu Colorful Forest is a national 4A-level ecological tourism scenic area located in Bashang Grassland, Fengning Manchu Autonomous County, Chengde City, Hebei Province, China, with primitive forests, grassland lakes, and colorful vegetation as its core. The following is a comprehensive introduction: I. Geographical and Natural Features 1. Geographical Location It is located in the transition zone between the Inner Mongolia Plateau and the North China Plain, with an altitude of about 1,500m, adjacent to the first grassland in northern Beijing, and about a 4-hour drive from Beijing. It is a popular summer resort in Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei. 2. Four Seasons Landscape - Spring: Azaleas and wild apricot flowers are all over the mountains; - Summer: The green waves of the forest are surging, and the lake reflects the blue sky; - Autumn: The birch forest is golden, and the maple leaves are scarlet, forming "seven-color" layers; - Winter: The snow-covered fog and pine trees are like a fairy tale world. II. Core Attractions and Experiences 1. Iconic Landscape - Glass plank road: 300m long, with a panoramic view of the forest; - Tianjing Lake: Alpine lake with wooden plank road and viewing platform on the lakeside; - Mushroom Street: A fairy tale theme area built with giant simulation mushrooms. 2. Featured Activities - Forest train: Shuttle between birch forest and sea of flowers; - Horse riding and archery: Experience the customs of the grassland people; - Stargazing camping: You can observe the Milky Way in summer, and there is an aurora-themed light show in winter. III. Practical Information 1. Opening Hours Open all year round, peak season (May–October) 8:00–18:00; some projects are adjusted in the off-season. 2. Tickets and Consumption - Basic ticket is CNY 120/person, including sightseeing bus package CNY 180; - Featured accommodations such as tree house hotels are priced at CNY 800–2,000/night. 3. Travel Tips - Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself or take a direct bus to the scenic spot from Beijing; - Equipment: Prepare sunscreen clothing and hats in summer, and windproof jackets in autumn; - Surrounding linkage: A 2–3 day trip can be planned in conjunction with Qiansongba Forest Park and Dahan Palace. The scenic spot is developed with low intervention as the principle, retaining 80% of the original vegetation. It has won the title of "China Forest Oxygen Bar" and is suitable for parent-child study tours, photography and ecological tourism enthusiasts.