The wind that misses you has blown to Ulan Butong. 📌 Ulan Butong | Self-Driving Travel Guide 📌

Preparation: · Check the local weather and bring appropriate clothing.👔 Ulan Butong has a large temperature difference between day and night, so even in summer, it's best to prepare long-sleeved jackets and trousers. Also, take sun protection measures such as sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, ice sleeves, sunglasses🕶️, and wide-brimmed hats🎩. · Bring mosquito repellent as there are many mosquitoes🦟 on the grassland. · You can download offline maps and music🎵. Transportation: · Self-driving: · Route 1️⃣ (Saihanba Route): Beijing-Jingcheng Expressway—Exit at Weichang North or South—Longtoushan—Qipanshan—Saihanba National Forest Park—Jiehe—Ulan Butong. The total distance is about 460KM, and you need to pay for two tickets: Saihanba Forest Park (130 RMB/person) and Ulan Butong Scenic Area (120 RMB/person), same price in summer and autumn. · Route 2️⃣ (Yudaokou Route): The total distance is about 500KM. · Route 3️⃣ (Dahekou Route): Detour around Saihanba, directly to Ulan Butong from Dahekou Township, only need to pay for one Ulan Butong ticket, cost-effective, total distance about 560KM. · Route 4️⃣ (Datang-Duolun Route): From Huairou to Fengning via National Highway G111, you can stop at any time to enjoy the scenery along the way, such as Yunmeng Mountain, Yanqing World Geopark, Lama Goumen, and the canola flower fields on both sides of the road in summer. The total distance is about 480KM. Travel Routes: Three-day pure self-driving sightseeing🛣️ route (suitable for middle-aged and elderly self-driving enthusiasts, only need to buy scenic area tickets, no other entertainment expenses): · Day 1: Arrive mostly in the afternoon, you can drive around the scenic area, and if the weather permits, watch the sunset. · Morning of Day 2: Head to the boardwalk near the film base parking lot. Vehicles with less than 7 seats can enter from the film base loop to Hengli Mountain parking lot, then walk along the boardwalk for a panoramic view. There are two loops inside to walk. Depending on the weather, choose to watch the sunset on the loop. · Afternoon of Day 2: Go to Donggou Ranch to see herds of cattle and sheep. This is where cattle and sheep come out in summer, but the whole road is dirt, not recommended for sedans, need off-road or two-wheel drive SUVs. · Day 3: If the weather is good, go to the film base boardwalk to watch the sunrise (bring a down jacket), then drive along S304 after breakfast, passing through Hamu Gou National Forest Park, and head to Denglonghezi to see the wind turbine group. Bring snacks along the way, it's basically a day's trip, no tickets, no other expenses. 💡Notes: 🔔 Follow traffic rules and pay attention to road safety. 🔔 Respect local customs and protect the environment. 🔔 Book accommodation in advance to avoid the hassle of peak tourist seasons.