Confirmed! Arxan Autumn Self-Driving Guide, Scenic Views All Along the Way, Free Viewing Platforms Are Amazing

In Arxan, the most beautiful scenery is actually on the road! This time, I chose to drive myself and discovered many free and unbeatable viewing platforms. This guide teaches you how to drive your car into a painting. ​​【Itinerary Planning: Map Route Description】​​ My self-driving route is: Depart from Arxan City → Drive along Mo'a Road (this road itself is a scenic spot!) → Head to Chaihe Moon Town → Visit free attractions along the way such as Mountain Water Rock Paintings and Top Ten Bays → Enter Arxan National Forest Park from the Chaihe direction (tickets still need to be purchased) → After touring, exit from the park’s main gate and return to Arxan City. This is a stunning scenic loop. ​​【Highlights Recommendation: Value Proposition】​​ ​Free! Stunning!​​ ​Mo'a Road​: The stretch from Arxan to Chaihe is considered one of the most beautiful roads in Inner Mongolia. In autumn, you travel through golden birch forests and grasslands, with wetlands and rivers along the way, and you can stop anywhere to take photos. ​Very Few People!​​ ​Top Ten Bays and Mountain Water Rock Paintings around Chaihe Moon Town​: These are natural landscapes formed by volcanic landforms, almost undeveloped, with very few tourists, allowing you to quietly enjoy nature’s masterpiece. ​Amazing Experience!​​ ​The Joy of Self-Driving​: Stop anytime to discover your own secret spots. For example, picnic by an unknown small river or take photos freely in a birch forest. ​​【Check-in Guide: Hidden Activities】​​ ​Find the “Heart-Shaped” Heavenly Lake​: Outside the park is Tongxin Heavenly Lake (also known as Woniu Paozi), which looks naturally heart-shaped from above. It’s especially romantic in autumn and free to visit! ​Stop and Shoot by the Roadside​: The biggest advantage of self-driving. When you see beautiful scenery, safely pull over and park. What you discover might be even more beautiful than the official scenic spots. ​Shoot Road Trip Photos​: On Mo'a Road, choose a straight or winding section with golden forests as the background to take photos of your road trip. It feels amazing. ​​【In-Depth Experience Story】​​ We drove on Mo'a Road and wanted to stop almost every time we turned a corner. In a wide river valley, we couldn’t resist pulling over to a safe spot by the roadside. Before us was a winding river, golden meadows on both sides, and golden forests covering the hills. Under the blue sky and white clouds, a few cows were leisurely grazing. We spread out a picnic mat and had a simple lunch in the sunshine. No tickets, no tourists, only the sound of the wind, cowbells, and our laughter. This kind of freedom and the surprise of discovering the unknown is something a group tour can never offer. ​​【Practical Information: Pitfall Avoidance Guide⚠️】​​ ​Vehicle​: It is recommended to rent an SUV, as some sections may be unpaved roads, and SUVs have better passability. ​Fuel​: Fill up the tank in Arxan City before departure, as gas stations are scarce along the way. ​Navigation​: Signal may be unstable on some sections, so download offline maps in advance. ​Safety​: When parking on the road to take photos, be sure to pay attention to safety. Park in wide shoulders and turn on hazard lights. ​Fire Prevention Period​: Autumn is the forest fire prevention period. All outdoor fires, including smoking, are strictly prohibited. ​​【Food and Accommodation🍽️🏡】​​ ​Food​: Be sure to try the local wild mushrooms, wild vegetables, and cold-water fish, which are very delicious. ​Accommodation​: Accommodation in Chaihe Moon Town is basic but cheap, allowing you to experience the town’s tranquility. Self-driving in Arxan is the best way to unlock its most beautiful autumn! Keep this guide handy!