Matanling also has its own "Altai"

Alpine meadows, blue sky and white clouds, gurgling streams, cattle everywhere, and lush coniferous forests make up the beautiful scenery here. This is a popular place for hiking enthusiasts - Zhangjiakou Xiaotianshan Matanling. Matanling in Wei County, Zhangjiakou, also known as Xiaotianshan, is known as the "Shangri-La of Western Beijing". There is a relatively small canyon in Matanling, the "Shangri-La" in Matanling. The scenery is really amazing. You can see boulders, gravel, streams, and cows. It can really be said that it is more worth seeing than the alpine meadows, and the elements are richer. Walk into Matanling and feel the charm of hiking. The vast meadow will make you feel as if you are in a fairy tale world. Altay Fentai is the real-life version of Zelda! Location: Matanling, Wei County, Zhangjiakou It is recommended to join a group, the round trip is too long and the up and down the mountain are not in the same location. Tickets: Free Hiking route: Generally, you go up the mountain from Beigou Village and down the mountain from Nangou Village. The whole journey is about 12 kilometers, with an altitude increase of about 400 meters. The circular hike is expected to take 4-5 hours. Difficulty level: The hiking difficulty is elementary, suitable for novices, but you need to pay attention on the way down the mountain‼ ️It is especially hard on the knees, so it is best to wear knee pads. Tips: 1. Hiking shoes: Be sure to choose a pair of suitable hiking shoes, because there are many stones on the way down the mountain. 2. Sunscreen and sunglasses: Most of the routes are not covered by green trees, so it is easy to get tanned. 3. Process supplies: at least 1 bottle of electrolytes, 1 bottle of mineral water, and some high-calorie foods. Fruits are too heavy. 4. Cold-proof clothing (jacket), disposable raincoat