Saihanba in Hebei Province is 480 kilometers away from Beijing. The best time for travel to the site is from July to August. As a unique forest grassland tourism resort featuring “Ecology, Royal and Folk-customs”, it was built by the Ministry of Forestry in 1993, being the largest forest park in North China.
As a part of Mulan Paddock, the loyal hunting area in Qing Dynasty, located in Bashang area in Chengde, Saihanba National Forest Park boasts the mantle of being the largest forest park in North China. The park is blessed with boundless grasslands and a large forest that attracts large numbers of wildfowl. It was called "thousand miles pine forests" in the Liao and Jin Dynasties, and was the hunting place for emperors. In here, each season has its own lingering charm. And the water, grass, forests, and animals…all of these must give you a fresh and relaxing feeling, making you never forget the unique experience.
The most eye-catching scene of Saihanba is the landscape of forest grassland that splendid sceneries varied across the four seasons. It is known as “the source of the river, the hometown of cloud, the world of flowers and the sea of forests”.
Must Visit Reasons:
1. Saihanba National Forest Park boasts the largest forest park in North China.
2. It is blessed with the vast immense forests, extensive grasslands, clear plateau lakes and historical sites in the Qing dynasty.
3. The long-time community life and mix national culture gave birth to the rich folk customs.
Self-driving Route:
1. Beijing-Miyun-Chengde-Longhua-Weichang-Saihanba
2. Beijing-Huairou-Fengning-Guojiatun-Pailou-Yudaokou-Saihanba