Shangyi County Tourism
Hebei Zhangjiakou Shangyi County - the transitional zone between Bashang and Baxia, structured around Great Green Mountain and Chahan Nuor Grassland, integrating mountains, grasslands, wetlands, and geological wonders. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour explores the "Bashang Emerald", summit to watch sea of clouds, follow lakes to appreciate migratory birds, experiencing the unique charm where grasslands and mountains collide.
Shangyi County Two Days One Night Bashang Secret Journey
Climb green mountains to watch rolling sea of clouds, follow lakes to admire graceful migratory birds, step on grasslands to experience nomadic culture, explore geological wonders and Liao Dynasty relics
Early morning climb Great Green Mountain to watch sea of clouds and sunrise, explore primeval forests and streams along wooden walkways, afternoon stroll through Mandarin Duck Lake Wetland observing migratory bird habitats, evening photograph unique sunset and wind turbine intertwined scenery at Wind Power Scenic Belt.
- Homestays at Great Green Mountain foothills
- Budget hotels in Shangyi County town
- Farm stays around Mandarin Duck Lake
- Shangyi oat flour nests
- Hand-held meat
- Yellow millet fried cakes
- Grassland milk tea
- Great Green Mountain ticket 50 yuan/person, full climb about 3 hours
- Bird watching recommended with binoculars, keep quiet to avoid disturbance
- Mountain weather changes rapidly, need wind and rain protection equipment
Morning gallop across Chahan Nuor Grassland experiencing horse riding, archery, feeling nomadic life, afternoon explore Stone Man Back Geological Park appreciating volcanic rock wonders, evening visit Tuchengzi Ancient City Site searching for Liao Dynasty relics, purchase specialties and return.
- Chahan Nuor Grassland horseback riding (60 yuan/hour)
- Stone Man Back Geological Park hiking adventure
- Grassland folk culture experience (wrestling, lele cart)
- Oat flour handmade making experience
- Shangyi oat flour
- Bashang flaxseed oil
- Grassland air-dried beef
- Wild daylily
- Shangyi County about 90 km from Zhangjiakou Station, 1.5-hour drive
- Shangyi Bus Station has buses to Zhangjiakou city (hourly)
- Specialties can be purchased at Shangyi County Central Market
Must-Try Foods in Shangyi County
Shangyi Oat Flour Nests
Shangyi's iconic staple food, made from local premium oat flour, hand-rolled into honeycomb-shaped small nests, steamed and served with lamb sauce or pickled vegetables. Chewy texture, rich in dietary fiber. Known for being filling and easily digestible, a classic post-labor supplement in Bashang.
Hand-held Meat
Shangyi grassland traditional food, uses locally free-range "grassland lamb" bone-in meat, boiled in water and served with garlic paste or leek flower sauce. Tender meat without gamey odor, embodies nomadic "big mouthful eating" food culture, representing the highest hospitality in grasslands.
Yellow Millet Fried Cakes
Essential festival food in Shangyi, made from local yellow millet flour fermented, filled with red bean or jujube paste, fried until golden crispy. Crispy outside, soft and glutinous inside, sweet and delicious, symbolizing "steady progress upward". Homemade fried cakes are highly praised for generous ingredients.
Grassland Milk Curd
Traditional Mongolian dairy product, made from fermented milk pressed into shape. Sour, fragrant, and chewy, can be eaten directly or fried, rich in protein. Important nutritional source for grassland herders. Handmade milk curd can be tasted in Shangyi grassland Mongolian yurts.
- Summer (June-August): Grasslands emerald green, Great Green Mountain summer retreat, suitable for camping
- Autumn (September-October): Grasslands golden, Great Green Mountain layered colorful forests, ideal for photography
- Spring (April-May): Mandarin Duck Lake migratory bird season, best for bird watching
- Shangyi oat flour nests
- Hand-held meat
- Yellow millet fried cakes
- Grassland milk curd
- Bashang one-pot fresh
- Tickets: About 100 yuan (main attractions)
- Accommodation: 80-150 yuan/night
- Food: 40-80 yuan/day
- Transportation: Self-drive fuel about 200 yuan (entire trip)
- Total: 350-600 yuan
- Is Great Green Mountain suitable for elderly? → Sightseeing cars available to halfway point (20 yuan/person), remaining route relatively gentle
- Does Chahan Nuor Grassland have accommodation? → Yes, Mongolian yurts (150-250 yuan/night), need advance booking
- What shoes for Stone Man Back Geological Park? → Recommend anti-slip hiking shoes, some sections steep
- Public transport from Shangyi County to attractions? → Main attractions require self-driving or car hire, taxis available for hire in county town