Hulunbuir, the pinnacle of summer travel

Summer vacation is here! Beyond mountains and oceans, you must take your kids to the vast grasslands at least once. Here's a detailed travel guide 👇 Feel free to ask if you have any questions❗️ ✅ After arrival, we chose a self-drive tour. Hulunbuir forms a loop route, which can be explored either counterclockwise or clockwise. ✅ **Day 1**: Hailar - Morigele River - Ergun Wetland **Day 2**: Enhe - Shiwei Ethnic Village - Heishantou **Day 3**: Heishantou - Horseback riding at sunset - Grass sliding **Day 4**: Heishantou - Manzhouli - Matryoshka Doll Square **Day 5**: Mammoth Park - Hulun Lake Stake-Tying Post - Hailar This is a family-friendly, easygoing self-drive 🚗 loop route. ✅ **Food** 🔺 Must-try beef and lamb! In Hailar, we had shaomai (steamed dumplings) and stuffed tripe! At a homestay in Ergun, we also tried locally grilled Russian kebabs—one skewer was enough to fill you up❗️ Hand-grabbed meat and hotpot were also great. In Manzhouli, you can experience Russian restaurants filled with Russians—definitely worth a visit. ✅ **Accommodation** Options here are mostly a mix of hotels and homestays. Homestays are mainly divided into: 🔺 **Yurts** 🔺 **Wooden houses (called "Mukeleng")** (For families with kids or elderly, consider carefully—kids love Mukeleng for its novelty, but cleanliness is key❗️ Yurts do have more insects, so weigh the options if you have very young children.) Book online in advance during peak season. ✅ **Must-do experiences in Inner Mongolia👇** ✔️ See reindeer and sika deer up close ✔️ Let kids play freely in the grasslands and see hay rolls ✔️ Watch a stunning sunset at Morigele River ✔️ Try authentic Russian cuisine ✔️ Enjoy local shaomai, beef, and lamb ✔️ Admire the unique architecture and cuddle grandma’s little 🐑 ✅ **Tips:** Temperature varies greatly between day and night—bring a jacket, mosquito repellent, digestive medicine 💊, and sun protection!