Gushui Fuyuan Resort is located in Guyuan County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, in the Bashang Grassland area, adjacent to Shandian River Reservoir (also known as Grassland Lake). It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. The scenic area features "grassland, lake, wetland, and windmill" as its core characteristics, integrating the vastness of the grassland with the elegance of the wetland to form a unique natural landscape. The resort covers an area of about 20,000 mu, including a water area of over 6,000 mu and a wetland area of about 3,000 mu. The scenic area has built characteristic yurt communities, European-style wooden houses, resort hotels and other accommodation facilities, with a total of more than 300 guest rooms, which can accommodate more than 800 people at the same time. In addition, there is a large banquet hall that can accommodate 500 people, multiple small and medium-sized conference rooms, and complete leisure and entertainment facilities. It is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating tourism, leisure vacation, business conferences, and folk customs experience.
Historical Culture
Guyuan County, where Gushui Fuyuan Resort is located, has a profound grassland cultural heritage, as it was a place where nomadic peoples such as the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Turkic, Khitan, and Mongols thrived in history. The scenic area, relying on the local historical background, has explored and displayed rich nomadic cultural elements.
As one of the sources of the Luan River, Shandian River has historically been an important passage for exchanges between northern nomadic peoples and the Central Plains, witnessing the integration and development of multiple ethnic groups. The folk culture exhibition area in the resort reproduces the living scenes, hunting methods, and sacrificial rituals of ancient nomadic peoples through cultural relic displays and scene restoration, allowing tourists to intuitively feel the historical changes of grassland culture. In addition, regular activities such as the Mongolian Nadam Fair and Aobao Worship held in the scenic area inherit the traditional customs of the Mongolian people and enhance tourists' experience of grassland history and culture.
Main Attractions
Shandian Lake (Grassland Lake, Shandian River Reservoir)
Shandian Lake is the core landscape of Gushui Fuyuan Resort. It gets its name because the river winds like a lightning bolt. The water area is over 6,000 mu, with an average depth of 5 meters and a maximum depth of 12 meters. The surrounding area of the reservoir is rich in water plants, making it a habitat for many waterfowl. Every spring and autumn, dozens of species of birds such as swans, cranes, and wild ducks stop and breed here, forming a unique wetland bird-watching landscape. Tourists can take a cruise ship (about 15 meters long, accommodating 30 people) to tour on the water, enjoying the grassland scenery and wetland ecology on both sides. They can also fish in designated areas. The reservoir is rich in crucian carp, carp, grass carp and other fish, providing a good place for fishing enthusiasts.
Shuzhuanglou Yuan Dynasty Tombs
The Shuzhuanglou Yuan Dynasty Tombs are located approximately 2.2 kilometers away from Gushui Fuyuan Resort. It features a brick arch structure without beams, with a total height of 9.1 meters and a square architectural plan. Archaeological excavations in 1999 revealed that there is a Mongolian noble tomb in the center of the building. The tomb owner is inferred to be Külüg Khan, the grandson of Kublai Khan, Emperor Shizu of the Yuan Dynasty. Precious cultural relics such as clothing and gold ornaments with Mongolian characteristics of the Yuan Dynasty were unearthed from the tomb. The discovery of this tomb group provides important material evidence for the study of burial customs, etiquette systems, religious beliefs, architectural styles, and costume evolution of the Mongolian and other ethnic tribes during the Yuan Dynasty.
Shandian Lake Beijing North Wetland Grassland
Here, the lake water is clear, water plants are swaying, and waterfowl are flying nimbly. By the lake, there are vast grasslands full of flowers. Tourists can ride horses, take gliders, and climb Tanshan Mountain to watch the sunrise and sunset. In addition, it is an important stopover and foraging place for many migratory birds, and also one of the natural barriers and main water sources for Beijing and Tianjin, with both natural beauty and ecological value.
Entertainment Projects
There are rich entertainment projects, including horse riding, speedboat riding, Mongolian-style wrestling, bonfire singing and dancing, etc. In addition, you can taste special foods such as whole fish feast and hand-held meat, and stay in standard luxury yurts and high-end forest wooden houses to enjoy the unique style of the Saibei grassland.
Tour Routes
Recommended one-day tour route: After arriving at the scenic area in the morning, first go to the Grassland Style Park to experience activities such as horse riding and archery, and feel the nomadic culture; have a special lunch in the yurt. In the afternoon, take a cruise ship to visit Shandian Lake and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery; go to the wetland grassland to play; end the day's trip. For a two-day tour, you can participate in the bonfire party in the scenic area on the first night, and experience fishing or hiking around on the second morning to deeply feel the natural beauty of the grassland wetland.
Travel Suggestions
- The best tourist season is from June to August, when the grassland is covered with green grass, the flower fields are in full bloom, and the temperature is pleasant (average temperature 20-25℃); the autumn scenery of the grassland is charming from September to October, which is also a good time for bird watching.
- It is recommended to spend 1-2 days to fully experience the natural landscape and folk activities of the scenic area.
- Family tourists are recommended to participate in parent-child activities in the Grassland Style Park, such as Lele cart experience and hand-made milk curd making, which are suitable for children aged 5-12.
- Photography enthusiasts can go to Shandian River Reservoir to shoot the sunrise and wetland landscape in the morning fog from 6:00-7:30 in the morning, and shoot the sunset at the windmill matrix from 18:00-19:00 in the evening.
- Food lovers should not miss the roasted whole lamb in the scenic area (need to book 3 hours in advance, about 800 yuan each, suitable for 10-12 people) and grassland milk tea.
Matters Needing Attention
- The temperature difference between day and night in Bashang Grassland is large. Even in summer, you need to bring a coat, as the temperature may drop to about 10℃ in the morning and evening.
- The ultraviolet rays in the scenic area are strong, so you need to take sun protection measures, wear a hat and sunglasses, and apply sunscreen (SPF30+).
- Keep quiet in the wetland bird watching area, and do not make loud noises to avoid disturbing the birds; do not pick plants or catch birds at will.
- When riding a horse, follow the guidance of the staff, wear a safety helmet, and do not ride in non-designated areas. The cost of horse riding is 80 yuan per hour.
- The water area in the scenic area is relatively deep. It is forbidden to enter the water in non-swimming areas. Fishing must be carried out in designated areas, and a fishing license (20 yuan per day) is required.
- Bonfire parties are only held in designated areas. Please abide by the regulations of the scenic area and do not use fire without permission.
- The accommodation conditions of yurts are relatively simple. You need to pay attention to mosquito prevention in summer, and you can bring your own mosquito repellent products.
Transportation
- Self-driving: Starting from Beijing, take the Beijing-Tibet Expressway (G6) to Zhangjiakou-Shijiazhuang Expressway (G109), then transfer to Jingmo Line (G111). The total distance is about 380 kilometers, and the driving time is about 5.5 hours; starting from Zhangjiakou City, take Zhangjiakou-Chengde Expressway to Jingmo Line, the total distance is about 230 kilometers, and the driving time is about 3.5 hours. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, and the charging standard is 10 yuan per car per day.
- Public transportation: Take a long-distance bus from Beijing Liuliqiao Bus Station to Guyuan County, with one trip per day, departing at 8:00, the journey is about 6.5 hours, and the fare is about 120 yuan; after arriving in Guyuan County, you can take a local taxi to the scenic area, which is about 15 kilometers away, the journey is about 25 minutes, and the fare is about 30 yuan.
- Tourist special line: During the peak tourist season (June-August), there are direct tourist buses from Beijing and Zhangjiakou City to the scenic area. The departure point in Beijing is the east side of Tiananmen Square, departing at 7:00 every day, the journey is about 6 hours, and the round-trip fare is about 200 yuan; the departure point in Zhangjiakou is Zhangjiakou Bus Station, departing at 8:00 every day, the journey is about 4 hours, and the round-trip fare is about 150 yuan.
Opening Hours
The opening hours are adjusted according to the season. In the peak season (June 1 - August 31), the opening hours are 7:00-22:00; in the flat season (April 1 - May 31, September 1 - October 31), the opening hours are 8:00-20:00; in the off-season (November 1 - March 31 of the next year), the opening hours are 9:00-17:00. Among them, the cruise ship project is suspended in the off-season, and some activities in the Grassland Style Park will be reduced in the off-season.
Tickets
The ticket price is 50 yuan per person.
The scenic area is temporarily closed for upgrading and renovation, and is expected to be completed and reopen in May 2027.