So Close, So Beautiful: Weekend Escapes to Hebei
Discover mountains, waters, and the poetic beauty of Zhangbei.
The Grassland Sky Road
Spanning 323.9 kilometers along the border of Zhangbei County and Chongli District in Zhangjiakou, this "Top 10 Most Beautiful Highways in China" weaves through majestic landscapes. Stretching from Daqing Mountain in Shangyi to Huapi Ridge in Chongli, it connects ski resorts, hot springs, grasslands, and mystical caves. Its serpentine path carves through rolling hills, emerald valleys, and pastoral vistas dotted with grazing herds, painting a breathtaking scroll of northern wilderness.
Ruyi Mountain Lodge
Nestled at the foot of Huapi Ridge (2,128.7 meters), the highest peak along the Grassland Sky Road, Ruyi Mountain Lodge embodies serene elegance. Known for its crisp summer air (below 20°C) and legendary chill—"No place in the thirteen provinces rivals Huapi Ridge’s cold"—the lodge offers exclusive access to hidden trails. Just 2 km from the Huapi Ridge Expressway exit and 800 meters from the Sky Road’s eastern gateway, it stands as a secluded retreat amidst endless birch forests.
A Symphony of Nature
"Glistening waters under clear skies, mist-kissed peaks in gentle rain"—Su Shi’s poetry comes alive here. At Ruyi Mountain Lodge, immerse yourself in a forest oasis: gaze upon the Milky Way, wander through sea-like clouds, and breathe the pristine air. By day, explore rugged trails; by night, savor the silence of mountain solitude.
Ruyi Mountain Lodge
Where wishes align with nature’s grace. Depart with memories as timeless as the landscape.
"The room is very clean, there is no smell, there is an exclusive hotel fragrance, the location is at the entrance of Fupiling Grassland Tianlu, very convenient, there is a charging pile at the door, there is a special person responsible for coordinating the vehicle charging, the restaurant in the villa is also very good, do not step on thunder, roast lamb chops are too that! I went out on vacation and stayed in the same homestay with the unit leader on the same day. It seems that my vision and the leader are not bad! I think this homestay pays attention to a lot of details. It is very good. I will go with my friends next time. It is best to be mid-week. The weekend is indeed a little expensive, but I understand and praise!"