Hundred-Mile Sky Road.
The Hundred-Mile Sky Road is located in Datan Town, Fengning Manchu Autonomous County, Chengde City, Hebei Province. It is located at the "top of the grassland" at the junction of the northern Hebei mountains and the Inner Mongolia Plateau. It is the closest grassland to Beijing. Here is an introduction and travel plan for the Hundred-Mile Sky Road:
• Scenic Area Introduction:
• Overview: The Hundred-Mile Sky Road was originally called the First Sky Road in Beijing. It is known as the most beautiful and exciting plateau self-driving route in China. The sky is like a dome, the clouds are about to touch your shoulders, the windmills are swaying, and the flowers are blooming. It has a variety of landscapes such as grasslands, forests, wetlands, mountains, farmland, flower seas, and villages. It is the most diverse landscape in terms of landscape.
• History: The Hundred-Mile Sky Road is a "Fengning Damu Hundred-Mile Sky Road Eco-tourism Belt" project built by Fengning Seven Rings Tourism Development Co., Ltd. It was established in 2020 and was identified as a key tourism project in the city and county in 2021.
• Main Attractions: There are three scenic spots along the Hundred-Mile Sky Road: Qiansongba National Forest Park, Liushugou Forest Park, and Shiba Flower Sea Scenic Area. Among them, Qiansongba National Forest Park is a national forest park with the largest natural spruce forest in North China, which is over 280 years old. The Cloud Grassland Scenic Area is a pristine scenic area with grasslands, sparse forests, wetlands, streams, and shrubs. The Meirengu Scenic Area is named after the mountain ridge that looks like a "sleeping beauty" when viewed from a distance. It is the largest natural forest flower sea hiking destination in the Fengning Damu area.
• Business Information: The Hundred-Mile Sky Road is open from June to October from 8:00 to 18:00. The ticket price is 120 yuan per person, and half price for primary and secondary school students and senior citizens.
• Travel Plan:
• One-day Tour: If you only have one day, you can choose to enter from the south entrance of the Hundred-Mile Sky Road, visit the Hundred Flower Slope, Camel Peak, Heaven and Earth T-stage, Huangding Top, etc., and then exit from the north entrance. This route allows you to enjoy the main attractions of the Hundred-Mile Sky Road. The whole journey is about 100 kilometers and takes 3-4 hours.
• Two-day Tour: If you have two days, you can visit the Hundred-Mile Sky Road on the first day, stay overnight in the scenic area, and visit Qiansongba National Forest Park or Cloud Grassland Scenic Area on the second day. This way, you can experience the natural scenery and cultural landscape of the Hundred-Mile Sky Road more deeply.
• Three-day Tour: If you have three days, you can visit the Hundred-Mile Sky Road on the first day, stay overnight in the scenic area, visit Qiansongba National Forest Park or Cloud Grassland Scenic Area on the second day, stay overnight in the scenic area, and visit Meirengu Scenic Area on the third day, and then return. This way, you can fully appreciate the charm of the Hundred-Mile Sky Road.
Precautions:
• The Hundred-Mile Sky Road is located on the Damu Grassland, with a large temperature difference between morning and evening. You need to prepare cold-proof clothing.
• The Hundred-Mile Sky Road is located on a plateau with long sunshine hours and strong light. You need to prepare a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• The Hundred-Mile Sky Road is long, so it is recommended to bring some small snacks such as chocolate, beef jerky, and biscuits to replenish energy.
• Please pay attention to environmental protection during the tour and do not litter.
• Pay attention to safety and follow the regulations of the scenic area when engaging in outdoor activities.
• Respect local customs and ethnic cultures and get along well with local residents.
• Pay attention to weather changes and arrange your itinerary reasonably. In severe weather, please find a shelter in time and ensure your safety.