Life advice: Take your kids to Wulan Butong to play in the snow this winter!
Parents who want to take their kids to play in the snow this winter, look no further! 👀 We recommend Wulan Butong, a hidden gem for snow viewing. With fewer people, beautiful scenery, and a variety of snow experiences, you can enjoy a relaxing trip with your kids without the crowds! ❗
📍 Convenient transportation to and from Beijing, with the opportunity to visit the Forbidden City and Universal Studios, which kids love. A 3-day, 2-night trip is perfect for a short getaway. Enjoy the natural snow-covered forests, with snow lasting up to 5 months. Compared to popular destinations in Northeast China and Northern Xinjiang, Wulan Butong offers great value for money and is easy for kids to adapt to. If you're on a budget or short on time, this is the perfect choice!
⭕ Tips before you go
✔️ Temperature and clothing: The average winter temperature in Wulan Butong is around -20°C. Prepare warm cotton clothes/down jackets/fleece windproof jackets, thick thermal underwear, ear-protecting cotton hats, sunglasses, thermal gloves 🧤, and thick scarves. Choose thick, non-slip snow boots or casual shoes, and bring long shoe covers to wear over your shoes for snow protection and easy storage.
✔️ Electronic devices: Use a bright phone case, as it's hard to find a phone in the snow! Phones and cameras lose battery quickly in the cold, so bring a power bank and hand warmers. Protect your camera lens in cold weather, as sudden temperature changes can damage the camera. After shooting, seal the camera before entering a room to prevent fogging and frosting.
✔️ Daily necessities: Northern winters are very dry, so bring moisturizing body lotion, face masks, and face cream. The wind can be very drying 🍂 Bring a thermos to stay hydrated and enjoy your trip!
✅ Must-see attractions
📍 Saihanba: Similar to the snow-covered forests of Northeast China, part of the Mulan Paddock, with vast pine forests, snowy seas, and rime scenery.
📍 Princess Lake: Beautiful snow scenery and Baikal-like bubble blue ice 🧊, surrounded by snow-covered hills and sparse forests.
📍 Film Base: Filming location for classics like "My Fair Princess" and "Princess Agents," with exciting off-road snow adventures.
📍 Saibei Snow Town + Baijiawopu: Snowball fights, snowmen ⛄, snow tubing, ice spinning tops, and ice water splashing.
📍 Yingwo Valley: Romantic snowfield sunsets, with herders driving cattle and sheep home, creating a peaceful and warm atmosphere.
📍 Warm Water River: A great spot for sunrise photography, with dreamy mist over the river.
📍 Toufeng Valley: Rime scenery on the Bashang Grassland, with straight birch forests and ice bubbles on the riverbanks.
🚘 3-day, 2-night itinerary overview
D1⃣️ Beijing - Duolun Winter Fishing - Saihanba - Houshan Sunset - Wulan Butong
D2⃣️ Grassland Sunrise - Film Base - Small Terrain Track Crossing Princess Lake - Saibei Snow Town - Baijiawopu - Yingwo Valley Sunset
D3⃣️ Warm Water River - Magic World Sunrise - Toufeng Valley - Nanjing - Beijing