Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020

A busy year passed by quickly, and most work plans came to an end. Looking back on the year, it seems that there is too much time going on business trips, and my concern for my parents seems to be limited to WeChat videos and voices. The first Flag of 2020: Not only should you be nice to yourself, but also to your family, go out for more walks and travel together ~

At the end of 2019, I will go from the warm Sanya to Ma Town in China with four distinct seasons. I will pass through Beijing and go home to pack up and set off. The girl told me that I was going to Mazhen, China to experience the "ice and fire". Because we missed two snowfalls in Beijing, we decided to go north, north, and again ~

Day1: Departure from Beijing-Stay at Mengma Hotel for lunch-Horse Dance Park (Horse Kop, Horse Bo, Horse Gang Zhaizi, Manchu B & B, Secret Room Escape, Royal Stables)-Watch Manchurian Riding Style-Eat Roast Whole Sheep on the Food Street-Electronic Party-Fireworks Show-Single Horse Bar-Go back to the hotel to rest

Day2: Hotel buffet breakfast-Horse Dance Park to watch the opening ceremony of ice and fire-Ice and snow events (ice sculpture, snow sculpture, snow competition, ice hot pot, etc.) -Lunch at the Mengma Restaurant in the park-Fun in the park-Back to hotel Check-out-Return trip

After two days and one night of play, I have two major feelings:

1. The girl said that the schedule was too tight and she didn't have enough fun this time. Conditions allowed her to play for a few more days;

2. If my parents come to Beijing for the New Year, we must take them there again

(tips: It is closer than long-distance travel; it is farther than a trip to the suburbs of Beijing. The distance is just right ~)

01 Preparation before departure

I dare not show my waist anymore!

At this time, Sanya can jump through the swimming pool naked and go to Mazhen (Chengde), China to play, which requires thick warm johns. In addition, you can bring a magic headband and some warm babies, which will definitely come in handy.

Because of playing, I only brought my commonly used equipment to take photos: Canon5d3 + SonyA6100 + vivoX30 pro

02 Playing guide

strong taste of the year

When I travel to Mazhen, China, I can see eye-catching large light boxes from afar. There is indeed a strong smell nearby. Chinese red, New Year greetings, and you are blessed with mice ~ Well, the New Year is coming soon

"Frozen" in the World of Horse Dance

The Ice and Fire Festival I understand is composed of ice, snow and fireworks, but it is actually not like this! The theme of the Ice and Fire Festival,"The Chance of Ice and Fire", tells the story that the ice is very cold and the fire is very hot. The ice and fire are desperate for each other and making great efforts to make a happy life for the tribal people. You must know this content at the garden opening ceremony in the morning ~

In the Horse Dance World, snow mountain castles, ice and fire performances, electronic music parties, ice and snow entertainment, as well as full riding style, specialty food, fireworks shows... eating, drinking, entertainment, shopping and entertainment are all here. Come on, let's see what's fun ~

After entering the park, you will see the most complete and rich content of horse elements in the country. Let's put it this way, you can't imagine it, and everything else! The origin, development and future direction of horse culture can be understood all here. There is also a VR experience, which is perfect for the whole family ~

With a certain understanding, you will see the theme area "Horse Gang Village". Listening to the name, it feels like a place where caravan gangs gather. I think that in the past, there should be such a stockade in a relatively prosperous place and a place where caravan gangs must pass through. We walked in with curiosity ~

By the way, the pony on the right side of the door looks particularly proud and cute.

There are also many very interesting projects in the Horse Gang Village, such as Yingle Valley, Mirror Maze, Escape Room, Ocean Ball, Manchu Folk Academy, Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop, Traditional Folk Experience, Tea Horse Escort Bureau, Chicken Eating Scene, Wabang Village... As expected, the stockade was particularly lively. What exceeded expectations was that the area was too large and the content was too much ~

I personally prefer the "Mirror Palace". It's so exciting ~ When you see the exit, you may be several 3 minutes away from the exit

After passing through the horse gang stockade, you will arrive at Heroes Square, which is the characteristic outdoor play area of the "Ice and Fire Adventure Zone" for the Ice and Fire Festival

The small sledge on the ice track runs through the entire park. As long as you have amazing arm strength, play with it for a day. It's free anyway ~

Don't worry if you are lazy or don't think it's exciting enough, because the following speed competitions can burst your heartbeat index! First of all, I would like to share with you the secret of a go-kart drifting in the snow: don't slow down and hit the direction hard, and as long as it is not too fat, it will definitely not overturn, but pay attention to leaving enough tail-swing space. Play with peace and have a full score on your heartbeat index!

There is also the free colorful snow loop project. There are 5-6 slides. I chose the weakest one. There were still two small slopes out of the slide. When I reached the first small slope, I flew directly into the sky, and my heartbeat index exploded in an instant!

For the sake of free, I took another curve slide and then rode a snowmobile to slow down.

That's right, snowmobiles are all used to calm down ~

Slow down and go to the ice hot pot to eat hot pot. It's not a tongue twister, just look at the picture and you will understand

Here is a hidden benefit, free hot pot ingredients!

Shoot Short Video of ice hot pot chatter and co-print with the official. You can get it for free

It's that simple, come and experience it ~

If you are a friend who brings a child there, you can go to the Mengma Restaurant in the park, which is strong in style.

A fantasy show on horseback-full of rhyme riding style

The fantasy show on horseback-Manyun Riding Style, incorporates various cultural elements such as shaman culture and totem culture. It uses dance, acrobatics, and live-action performances to condense the Manchu historical culture and unique regional feelings in 70 minutes. On the stage ~

There are 5 chapters in total, which tell a moving story.

Prologue "Divine Fire Sacrifice to Heaven and Earth"

Act 2 "Manxiang People's Good People"

Act 3 "Dazzling Haidong Green"

Act 4 "Wei Wei Showing His Glory"

Act 5 "Pray for the World"

"Full Rhyme Riding the Wind" is very shocking with its vigorous music, colorful lighting, AR interaction, and audio-visual feast. There is no urine point throughout the journey. You must go and experience it when you arrive in Ma Town, China ~

If you are still not done, then hurry up and attend the electronic party in the evening ~

Fireworks illuminate you at the electronic party

Hearing the restful music from outside the park, I couldn't help but follow the beat and speed up the pace of entering the park. Dj's stop street photo is "giao~"

I don't know if I don't look. It's difficult to squeeze into the front row if I go late. So do it early! Release an important message: the fireworks show is on time, so to shoot fireworks, you have to find a location in advance. If you have a shooting prospect, it will look more three-dimensional and better. Remember to roast your hands in front of the campfire after filming. After all, this is a large-scale outdoor project.

2 days and 1 night will fill up very well, 3 days and 2 nights will be perfect.

This winter, let's go to the grassland to enjoy an audio-visual feast and experience the strange fate of ice and fire.

The refreshing wind, the warm fire, the blooming fireworks... Everything you want is beautiful here ~

03 Bar Food Street

Speaking of food, there is a complete food pedestrian street! It is much more advanced than the roadside stalls at the Imperial Capital Temple Fair.

The "World's No. 1 Roast Sheep Restaurant" teaches you six ways to eat a sheep. In my opinion, the "picking" method of eating is quite novel. The family surrounds the sheep rack and eats meat in large gulps. Eat meat in large gulps, and leave a fragrance on your lips and teeth. I have to swallow a few times when I write here. Let's not talk about it, let's look at the picture ~

"Sanlitun, Bashang, roast sheep is not closed" is a new year, push cups for change cups, and roast sheep as company.

Northerners have a particular point in drinking. They have to "thoroughly" when they are full of wine and food. Toto: If you haven't drunk enough, find a place to drink until everyone is satisfied and has a good chat. This is the enthusiasm of northerners.

The "Single Horse" Bar must be the best place to go for "Toutu". Live singing, dance performance, and high-quality singing, the stage is all yours ~

04 Accommodation

China's Ma Town has an exclusive hotel group with the theme of horses, integrating national characteristics. There are Tibetan-style Mengma Hotel (five-star), Mongolian-style Baima Hotel (four-star) and others. We chose Mengma Hotel because of hotel control, which is a small highlight to sublimate the trip ~

The five-star service makes you feel the warmth of home. This is my review of the hotel during this trip.

This is the right place ~

05 Transportation

Finally, let's share the two best transportation methods:

1. Scenic spot direct train. Capital Airport and Dongzhimen, these two locations have direct trains and shuttle buses to the scenic spot. It is best to contact the scenic spot for confirmation before departure.

2. Driving by yourself. I personally prefer this method because the more north I go, the more beautiful the scenery is. Snow covers every mountain peak, and large windmills stand among them, as if driving into a scroll of ice and snow. It's beautiful ~

Celebrate the New Year with joy and go play with your family

Snow Mountain Castle, Ice and Fire Performing Arts, Electronic Music Parties, Ice and Snow Entertainment, as well as full riding style, specialty food, fireworks show...