Horseback Riding Across the Hulunbuir Grasslands

Click at the bottom of the notes~ [Hulunbuir Grassland 1-Day Private Car Tour] to get the Hulunbuir travel guide Hulunbuir 6-Day 5-Night Guide❗ National Geographic didn’t lie—I accidentally stumbled into a Hayao Miyazaki fairy tale! Finally understand why everyone flocks to Hulunbuir to escape the summer heat❗ 🚗 This 6-day itinerary covers Hulunbuir’s top attractions, including the Morigele River, Arxan Mountain, No-Freezing River, Ergun Wetland, Hulun Lake, Balhu Horse Dance, and more. Along the way, you’ll see vast forests, Nordic-style woodlands, Nara-like deer, and Monet-esque haystacks scattered across the grasslands… making the scenery the brightest highlight. ~ 🐏 As a Hulunbuir local, I’ve compiled this ultra-detailed guide—bookmark it for later! Useful no matter when you visit. 🗓️ Six-Day Dream Itinerary Day 1️⃣: Nationwide → Hailar, free exploration of this charming town 🏙️ Day 2️⃣: Hailar → Gallivanting across the grasslands → Check in at the Morigele River 🐎 → Genhe Wetland → Ergun (stay overnight in Ergun) Day 3️⃣: Ergun → Step into the fairy-tale birch forest 🦌 → Enhle Wolong Mountain → Sino-Russian Border River 🐮 → Shiwei (stay overnight in Enhle or Shiwei) Day 4️⃣: Shiwei → Stunning border defense route → Cards 9-8-7 → Bagua Diagram 🌸 → Chase the sunset at Heishantou 🌅 (stay overnight in Heishantou) Day 5️⃣: Heishantou → 186 Colorful River → Hulun Lake → Night tour of Manzhouli (stay overnight in Manzhouli) Day 6️⃣: Manzhouli → Matryoshka Doll Square 🏩 → Balhu Mongolian Tribe → Jaw-dropping Horse Dance performance → Huihenuoer Scenic Area → Return to Hailar 🏙 Accommodation Recommendations 🔆 Hailar: High-end hotels with great amenities, closer to downtown and the train station, but pricier. 🔆 Heishantou: Yurt bases with stunning grassland views, but remote from town and expensive. 🔆 Ergun: Most hotels are near downtown, with convenient transport. Options include B&Bs, inns, and business hotels—great value for money. 🔆 Manzhouli: Hotels here are older. The Matryoshka Hotel is worth trying in the off-season but not recommended during peak travel due to poor value. 🏡 Must-Try Stays 🔥 Stargazing Yurts: Lie on the grassland and count the Milky Way—romance overload! Opt for the deluxe version with a private bathroom. 🔥 Wooden Log Cabins: All-wood construction with a natural fragrance, waking up to the sounds of cows and sheep—isn’t this the ideal life? 🍖 Foodie’s Delight List ✔️ Hand-Grabbed Lamb: Boiled mutton + leek flower sauce—so fresh it’ll blow your mind! Ask for "with blood sausage" if you’re a true gourmet. ✔️ Salty Milk Tea: Add roasted rice + milk skin—warms you to the core! 100x more addictive than sweet milk tea! ✔️ Russian Cuisine: Borscht + rye bread + pot-roasted beef—pretend you’re in Russia! 🍖 Ultimate Foodie List 🥩 Hand-Grabbed Lamb: Boiled mutton + leek flower sauce—juicy and tender! 🍵 Pot Tea: Rich and savory, topped with roasted rice and milk skin—divine! 🍞 Buryat Buns: Thin skin, generous filling, bursting with juice in one bite. 🐑 Whole Roast Lamb: Full of ceremony, crispy skin, tender meat (recommend group sharing!). ⚠️ Super Practical Tips 🌞 Sun Protection: Sunscreen + hat + sunglasses—non-negotiable! The UV rays are insane. 👗 Outfits: Bright-colored dresses for daytime photos, thick jackets at night (10℃+ temperature drop). 💊 Essentials: Stomach meds, motion sickness pills, mosquito repellent—grassland bugs are overly friendly. 🚫 Taboos: Don’t drive over the grasslands; respect local customs. Ask before taking photos if there’s a fee. Hulunbuir’s hotel facilities are well-developed. Log cabins and yurts have private bathrooms with showers. First-time visitors may find planning stressful, accommodations tricky, and driving exhausting. This time, hire a local guide! It seriously upgrades your travel experience—no worries, just pure fun! Manzhouli Matryoshka Hotel, Manzhouli Station, Manzhouli Grand Hotel, Hulunbuir Hailar Baifuyue Hotel, Baifuyue Hotel Fitness Center, Baifuyue Hotel Silk Road Western Restaurant, Hulunbuir Bell Hotel, Hulunbuir Zhongcheng Holiday Hotel, Hulunbuir Desheng Hotel, Hulunbuir Huangting Hotel, Hulunbuir Hotel, Hulunbuir Xinguofu Hotel, Hulunbuir Manzhouli New Century Hotel, Hulunbuir Jingboer Hotel, Hulunbuir Shangpin Hotel, Hailar Hotel, Hailar Airport, Hailar Station, Hailar Comfort Family Inn, Hailar Sumee Homestay, Hailar Four Seasons Bell Homestay, Hailar First Sight Homestay, Hailar Hotel, Hanting Hotel (Hailar Train Station Central Street Branch)