Saihanba National Forest Park (Mulan Weichang)
塞罕坝国家森林公园 · Sàihǎnbà Guójiā Sēnlín Gōngyuán
Vast forests, meadows and lakes on the plateau where the Qing emperors held their autumn hunts; replanted from bare land since 1962 and famous for autumn colours. About 240 km north of Chengde.
Booking requiredBring your passport1–2 days
Tip
Go in mid to late September for the golden larches, and pack warm clothes: nights near freezing are common by then.
- Opening hours
- Main season roughly June to early October. The forest farm closes the park for the autumn–spring fire-prevention season (in 2024 from 8 October), so check the reopening date before going. To be confirmed
- Price
- Rules have changed several times: in recent years parts of the forest have opened free with advance booking, while individual spots such as Qixing Lake charge separately. Check current fees before going. To be confirmed
- How to book
- Reserve through the official channels named in the forest farm’s latest notice (a WeChat mini-program in recent years), or join a tour from Chengde or Beijing. To be confirmed Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- About 240 km north of Chengde (4 hours or more by car); hire a car with driver or join a tour. There is no practical public transport inside the park, which is very large.
- Address in Chinese
- 河北省承德市围场满族蒙古族自治县塞罕坝机械林场
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Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-10-02. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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