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Itinerary 🚗🚗🚗 • Day1️⃣From anywhere in China - Hailar ◦ Morning: Arrive in Hailar, check into hotel and rest, adjust to the environment. ◦ Afternoon: Visit Genghis Khan Square to learn about Genghis Khan's great achievements. The square's sculptures and architecture have strong ethnic characteristics. Then visit Hulunbuir Ancient City, stroll through the old streets, feel the historical charm, and taste local snacks like Buryat steamed buns, which are savory and delicious. ◦ Evening: Enjoy dinner in downtown Hailar. Mongolian cuisine is recommended, especially hand-held meat, which is tender and authentic, paired with chive flower sauce and garlic vinegar sauce for an excellent flavor. • Day2️⃣Hailar - Moergele River - Erguna Wetland - Erguna ◦ Morning: Visit the Moergele River, praised by Mr. Lao She as "the world's most winding water." Admire the beautiful curves the river creates on the grassland. Choose a high vantage point for panoramic views and beautiful photos. ◦ Afternoon: Visit Asia's largest wetland - Erguna Wetland, featuring diverse landscapes where rivers, wetlands, grasslands, and forests complement each other. Walk along the boardwalk and experience the tranquility and magnificence of nature. ◦ Evening: Stay in downtown Erguna and try iron pot stew, a steaming hot dish with rich ingredients and full of northeastern flavor. • Day3️⃣Erguna - Birch Forest - Enhe Russian Ethnic Village - Shiwei ◦ Morning: Enter the Birch Forest scenic area with its white tree trunks and golden leaves (in autumn), like a fairy tale world, perfect for photos. ◦ Afternoon: Arrive at Enhe Russian Ethnic Village to experience rich Russian culture. You can cycle through the country lanes and enjoy Russian afternoon tea with bread, blueberry jam, and kvass. Then head to Shiwei, enjoying grassland scenery along the way. ◦ Evening: Stay in a wooden log cabin in Shiwei and enjoy a Russian dinner, such as Russian grilled sausages and Ukrainian borscht, experiencing foreign flavors. • Day4️⃣Shiwei - Border Card Line - Horseback Riding on the Grassland - Herder Home Visit - Mongolian Yurt Camp - Whole Roasted Lamb - Bonfire Party ◦ Morning: Drive or ride along the border card line with the China-Russia border river Erguna on one side and vast grasslands on the other. The scenery is breathtaking, and you can stop anytime for photos. ◦ Afternoon: Arrive at Heishantou, a horseback riding paradise. Ride across the grassland under professional guidance, feeling free and unrestrained. Then visit a herder's home, change into Mongolian costumes, experience feeding lambs and milking cows, and enjoy Mongolian afternoon tea with milk tea, dried milk curds, and fried rice. ◦ Evening: Stay at a Mongolian yurt camp and participate in a lively bonfire party, singing and dancing around the fire. For larger groups, you can order a whole roasted lamb with crispy golden skin and juicy tender meat, creating a ceremonial atmosphere. • Day5️⃣Mongolian Yurt Camp - China-Russia Border - Hulun Lake - View of the National Gate, Matryoshka Square - Dazzling Manzhouli ◦ Morning: Wake up early to see the sunrise over the grassland, then travel along the China-Russia border to enjoy the border scenery. ◦ Afternoon: Reach Hulun Lake, Inner Mongolia's largest lake, with clear water and beautiful surroundings. Then view the National Gate from a distance, feeling its solemnity, and see Matryoshka Square with its colorful matryoshka buildings creating a fairy tale atmosphere. In the evening, enjoy the night view in downtown Manzhouli, with neon lights twinkling like a fairy tale world. ◦ Evening: Stay in downtown Manzhouli and try local Russian-style Western food, such as Ruble cheese bread, which is sweet and soft. • Day6️⃣Zhalainuoer Museum - Barhot Mongolian Equestrian Show - Hailar - Return Home ◦ Morning: Visit the Zhalainuoer Museum to learn about Hulunbuir's history, culture, and folk customs. Then watch the spectacular Barhot Mongolian equestrian show, where riders' superb skills will amaze you. ◦ Afternoon: Return to Hailar to conclude your pleasant journey. If time permits, explore downtown Hailar and buy some specialty souvenirs like beef jerky and dairy products. Food Recommendations 🥤🍷🍴🥢 1✅Mongolian cuisine: Hand-held meat, whole roasted lamb, grilled lamb chops, blood sausage, milk tea, milk curd with fried rice, etc. 2. ✅Russian cuisine: Ruble cheese bread, Russian grilled sausages, Ukrainian borscht, Queen's salad, Russian clay pot beef, etc. 3.✅Northeastern cuisine: Iron pot stew (chicken with mushroom stew, pork rib stew, etc.), three fresh vegetables, stir-fried meat slices, etc. 4.✅Special snacks: Buryat steamed buns, bread, Tieshan cold drink (local specialty ice cream). Accommodation Suggestions 🏠🏠🏠 1. Hailar: Various options available. Staying in the city center is recommended for convenient transportation, dining, and shopping. 2. Erguna: City hotels or homestays to experience local life atmosphere. 3. Enhe and Shiwei: Experience wooden log cabin homestays with Russian style, but book in advance during peak season. 4. Heishantou: Mongolian yurt camps where you can see the starry sky at night, though conditions are relatively basic. Hotels are also available. 5. Manzhouli: Staying in the city center or near Matryoshka Square is recommended for convenient sightseeing and night views. Various hotels and specialty homestays are available. Important Notes ‼️‼️‼️ 1. Respect local customs: Both Mongolian and Russian ethnicities have unique cultural customs, such as entering a Mongolian yurt from the left side and sitting on the west side; when toasting, dipping your ring finger in alcohol and flicking it toward the sky, ground, and your forehead. Respect these customs. 2. Horseback riding safety: Follow the instructor's guidance, don't play around or shout loudly on horseback to avoid startling the horses. 3. Mosquito and sun protection: The grassland has many mosquitoes, so take anti-mosquito measures; UV rays are strong, so protect yourself from sunburn. 4. Environmental protection: The grassland ecosystem is fragile. Don't litter and protect this beautiful land.