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 location of the villa is excellent, very close to the entrance of the grassland Tianlu in Hupiling and Wuyuan Section. The room was clean and tidy, Chinese style, and the photos were very good. The Chinese restaurant's hands are soft and rotten. The pot of stew is super big and the taste is particularly good. It is suitable for my mother and my stomach. Unfortunately, this trip took my mother. Next time I go with my friends, I can taste the roast leg of lamb that I am thinking of. The service is also very enthusiastic, the mobile phone forgot the front desk, chased out and gave me the life, thank you very much 🙏”