When we first arrived at the Bashang Grassland, there were six of us, all colleagues from the company and all men. Our regular work involves organizing Beijing outbound training programs. Our company specializes in providing outdoor expansion training for various enterprises. You could say our job is different from other office-based work. But why did we travel so far to the Bashang Grassland during our time off? The reason is simple: it's cooler there in the height of summer with refreshing air. There’s also a very important factor that those in our line of work can relate to - if you've been in the Beijing outbound training industry for a long time, you just can't sit still. For us, being stuck in an office is pure torture. We'd rather be exhausted outdoors than spend another minute at our desks. This might just be a kind of occupational disease.
After four and a half hours of leaving Huairou, we finally arrived smoothly at the Bashang Grassland. After a nerve-wracking journey, we were finally able to relax. When we got out of the car, it felt a bit strange, probably because we had been sitting in the car for too long. Everyone stood in place, greedily breathing in the fresh air of the grasslands.
For every traveler, the first thing upon reaching the destination is finding a place to stay, and we were no exception. Fortunately, we had already arranged in advance with a local farm guesthouse before setting out. It was the staff from the guesthouse who greeted us on the road when we entered the grassland; otherwise, without their guidance, we might not have found the place. Accommodation on the Bashang Grassland is actually quite simple, much like the rural courtyards we often stay in when visiting the suburbs. These farm guesthouses are generally located within villages, and the conditions are roughly similar. Prices are also reasonable. The only difference from the Beijing countryside guesthouses is that the Bashang Grassland guesthouses do not have air-conditioned rooms. You might have already guessed the reason – it simply isn’t necessary. The staff told us that in July here, you need to cover yourself with a blanket when sleeping. Hearing this, we newcomers were overjoyed.
Let me briefly introduce what the guesthouse looks like. It's a common courtyard, larger than both the Beijing siheyuan and rural courtyards. Upon entering the gate, you'll see two rows of rooms for guests to stay in. Each row has about 20 rooms, with two people per room. This means if you have a group of 40 or more friends coming to Bashang, the wish to stay together in one farmhouse can be easily fulfilled. The accommodation conditions are also quite good, with each room having its own bathroom and shower, which pleased my colleagues. Of course, if you want to sleep on a traditional kang (heated bed), it's said you can find them in the village, though we didn't have such an arrangement and didn't go look. If you're interested, it's worth searching for one, and you should be satisfied.
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