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14. Kangxi Grasslands

Kangxi Grasslands is the closest and most frequented - and by far the most practical - retreat for Beijing residents who dream of galloping through tall grass at breakneck speeds to unleash their nomadic spirit.

If you go: It's about 85 km from downtown Beijing and located to the west of Badaling Great Wall, in Yanqing county. Catch Bus 919 from Deshengmen to Xibozi. The bus passes but does not always stop at Xibozi, so it is important to tell the bus attendant your destination. Then take a local cab to the grasslands, which are about 10 km away. If driving, take the Badaling Expressway until it ends (where it turns into Jingzhang Expressway), then turn west and follow the signs.

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