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Autumn Fairy Tale World of Arxan

Make sure to visit Arxan this autumn🍁! Hidden in Inner Mongolia, this fairy tale world is painted in golden autumn colors, and every photo looks like an oil painting. Here’s a carefully crafted 4-day, 3-night guide to help you explore China’s smallest city~ 🔥Highlights: · Check in at the deer park featured in "Dear Inn" · Explore the colorful forest of Arxan National Forest Park · Stay in a Nordic-style forest cabin · Soak in natural volcanic hot springs 🏞️Day 1: First Encounter with Arxan 📍Arxan Railway Station: The most beautiful train station in China! The goose-yellow Japanese-style building is super healing, and the larch trees by the tracks are perfect for autumn photoshoots📸 📍Wuli Spring: Free natural mineral water, sweet and refreshing (remember to bring an empty bottle) 🍲Dinner recommendation: Andamon Restaurant (opposite the military district in the city) must-try hand-pulled meat/milk tea/milk skin 🌲Day 2: Forest Fairy Tale Day 📍Arxan National Forest Park (open 7:30-17:30) √ Tuofengling Tianchi: Climb 900 steps to overlook the volcanic lake, blue as a gem √ Rhododendron Lake: White birch trees on the shore reflect like a mirror √ Shitanglin: Unique pine forest on black volcanic rocks ❗Tips: The park is huge, take the sightseeing bus, bring snacks + wear comfortable shoes 🦌Day 3: Cute and Healing 📍Deer Park (Bailang Town): Buy a basket of moss for 40 yuan, and the sika deer will chase after you! The deer are very gentle 📍Orunbukan Scenic Area: Hike the primeval forest with an Evenki guide 📍Hot Spring Museum: 198 yuan for volcanic hot spring bath, starry sky pool highly recommended♨ 🚗Transportation Guide: Flight✈️: Direct flights to Arxan Yiershi Airport from Beijing/Hohhot Self-drive🚙: Hulunbuir-Arxan Highway is known as China’s most beautiful border road 🏡Accommodation Recommendations: · City: Arxan Chengyue Hotel (200+/night) · Scenic Area: Tianchi Resort Hotel (forest view from the window) 📸Photo Outfit Tips: · Bring a down jacket in October! Sweater + scarf during the day is enough · Bright colors stand out better in photos, recommended caramel/red wine colors Tuofengling Tianchi Arxan Bailang Peak Scenic Area Orunbukan Scenic Area Arxan National Forest Park
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