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MALCOLM WILSONUnited States

Not that you can't go to Xinjiang! Ulan Butong's winter secret realm is too amazing~

Girls! This winter I discovered a magical place No need to squeeze into crowded Xinjiang The snow scenery in Ulan Butong is breathtaking❄️ Only 2k+ per person for 5 days, super cost-effective!! —————— 🚗【Itinerary】 DAY1: From various places → Gather in Beijing → Chengde (Suggest arriving early to visit the Forbidden City~) DAY2: Chengde → Yudaokou → Saihanba → Nomadic Culture Park 🌟Highlights: Forest sea snowfield highway scenes + feeding lambs + archery experience DAY3: Demon Realm sunrise → Toufenggou → Nanjing → Snow Town → Eagle's Nest Valley sunset 🌟Must-do: Water splash freezing + snowmobiling + ice fishing DAY4: Xiaochetou rime frost → Luan River ice drifting → Chengde 🌟Exciting: Off-road vehicle crossing + ice activities DAY5: Yunfoshan skiing → Return to Beijing (Beginners can also have a blast⛷️) —————— ❄️【Must-visit spots】 1️⃣ Nuanshui River Demon Realm: Morning mist like a fairyland 2️⃣ Toufenggou: National Geographic recommended shooting spot 3️⃣ Nanjing Snow Town: Stunning rime frost + snow mushrooms 4️⃣ Luan River Ice Lake: Drifting thrilling enough to scream 5️⃣ Yunfoshan: Beginner-friendly ski resort —————— 🍖【Food recommendations】 ▪️ Mongolian milk tea (salty, fragrant, and rich) ▪️ Hand-pulled meat (original flavor) ▪️ Roasted whole lamb (crispy outside, tender inside) ▪️ Dubao meat (a must-try specialty) —————— ⚠️【Practical Tips】 ✅ Transportation: Recommend joining a tour or chartering a car (snowy road conditions are complex) ✅ Accommodation: Book heated homestays in advance (many close in winter) ✅ Clothing: Down jacket + snow boots + touchscreen gloves ✅ Equipment: Bring extra camera batteries (cold drains power quickly) ✅ Network: Some areas have no signal (download maps in advance) —————— 💰【Cost reference】 Group tour price: 2k+/person (includes transport + accommodation + tickets) Optional activities: Snowmobile 200 RMB/45 minutes Dining expenses: 50-70 RMB/person/meal Don't squeeze into Xinjiang this winter Ulan Butong has fewer people, beautiful scenery, and low costs Hurry up!
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