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Gallop up the high ridge, overlooking the empire's map as secrets unfold

Just returned from the Great Khan's Palace on Fengning Bashang Grassland—only 200+ RMB per person to ride horses in Mongolian robes, snap golden tent photos, and feast on lamb legs! A 4-hour drive from Beijing, this route condenses the epic of the Yuan Dynasty👇 🏹 Immersive Journey Through the Mongol Empire 1⃣ Chongtian Gate: A 13-meter-high bluestone arch! Stand beneath it for upward shots + running silhouettes—dramatic in both stormy and clear skies. 2⃣ Golden Council Tent (Eagle Tent): Free Mongolian robe rentals! Opt for gold-patterned ones and sit center-stage on Genghis Khan’s throne—light piercing through the tent creates power-themed shots✨ Touch the "Tiger-shaped Military Token" for a dose of authority; the interior statues are incredibly lifelike. 3⃣ Mobile Bedchamber: A wheeled "Lele Cart"! Shoot silhouettes through the side windows, imagining the awe of 64 warhorses pulling it. 4⃣ Ovoo Cluster: 12 small ovoos encircling a grand one! Walk clockwise 3 times to make a wish✨ (Locals swear it works!) 5⃣ Sacrificial Altar·Summit View: The highlight! At the peak, the golden tent sits central with the bedchamber flanking—a symmetrical axis layout mirroring the empire’s expanse🏹 The wind echoes with the clatter of ancient battles~ ✅ Hidden Gems Mongol Khans Portrait Exhibit: 30 mins to grasp the rise and fall of the four khanates. Wetland Flower Sea: Golden lotus and peonies bloom in July! Crouch low for portraits with flowers stretching to distant mountains. 🌅 Sunset·Gallop After the Sun 17:00 Ride across North Beijing Grassland Turn right post-exit for free grassland access! 50 RMB for a 1-hour horseback ride with pro guides—sunset gallop silhouettes are epic. Skip: Grassland ATVs (100 RMB/hour). 💡 Blood-and-Tears Tips ▪ Outfits: Red/white long dresses + cowboy boots! Gold-patterned robes add regality; use wide-angle at the altar for panoramas. ▪ Pets: Small dogs can frolic inside. ▪ Stay: Nearby lodgings ~120 RMB/room. That moment atop the altar—Genghis Khan’s ambition became crystal clear! 90 RMB for a millennium-spanning trip, with winds howling tales of conquest~ Beijing folks, rush to this 17°C summer paradise❄
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Posted: Jul 4, 2025
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