Horseback Riding on the Grassland to Watch the Sunset

Here is a carefully designed 6 days 5 nights popular grassland itinerary (budget about 6000 RMB/person, including transportation, accommodation, tickets, and basic expenses), with the Hulunbuir Grassland in Inner Mongolia as the core destination, balancing natural scenery and folk experiences, suitable for summer/autumn travel: Itinerary Overview Theme: Galloping on the Grassland · Border Customs · In-depth Nature Budget: 6000 RMB/person (economy self-guided tour, air tickets priced at off-season discounts) Best Season: June to September (lush green grass), mid-September (golden autumn colors) Daily Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Hailar — First Grassland Experience Transportation: Fly to Hulunbuir Dongshan Airport (airfare reference: round trip 2500-3000 RMB, varies by location) Accommodation: Hotel in Hailar city center (200 RMB/night) Activities: Genghis Khan Square: Learn about Mongol Yuan culture (free). Hulunbuir Ethnic Museum (free, closed on Mondays). Dinner: Nuomintala Milk Tea House (about 50 RMB per person, must-try pot tea and hand-held mutton). Day 2: Cross the Grassland Heartland — Morigele River Transportation: Private car/shared car (about 500 RMB/day, split among 4 people). Accommodation: Hotel in Erguna city (200 RMB/night). Popular Attractions: Morigele River (free): Climb the high point to overlook the "World’s First Meandering River." Grassland Ranch Experience (50 RMB): Horseback riding, milking cows, wearing Mongolian robes for photos. Lunch: Visit a herder’s home (about 60 RMB per person, freshly slaughtered mutton hotpot). Day 3: Erguna Wetland — Birch Forest — Enhe Transportation: Continue with private car. Accommodation: Enhe Russian Ethnic Village wooden cabin guesthouse (150 RMB/night). Popular Attractions: Erguna Wetland (ticket 65 RMB): Asia’s largest wetland, colorful forests in autumn. Birch Forest Scenic Area (ticket 55 RMB): Popular photo spot, reindeer interaction (20 RMB/person). Enhe: Bike around the town, DIY rye bread (30 RMB). Day 4: Border Checkpoint Line — Heishantou Sunset Transportation: Private car to Heishantou (passing Qika and Jiuka border roads). Accommodation: Heishantou Mongolian yurt (150 RMB/night, includes bonfire party). Popular Experiences: Border Defense Road: Rapeseed flower fields and border river scenery (free). Heishantou Horse Riding (200 RMB/hour): Professional ranch crossing wetlands. Sunset Hill: Overlook the grassland sunset (free). Day 5: 186 Ribbon River — Manzhouli Transportation: Private car to Manzhouli (3-hour drive). Accommodation: Matryoshka Doll themed hotel in Manzhouli (300 RMB/night). Popular Attractions: 186 Ribbon River (ticket + electric cart 50 RMB): Kilometer-long grass sledding (100 RMB), swing overlooking Russia. Manzhouli Matryoshka Square (night ticket 50 RMB): Light show and Russian-Mongolian performances. Border Gate Scenic Area (ticket 60 RMB, optional distant viewing). Day 6: Hulun Lake — Return Trip Transportation: Private car back to Hailar (passing Hulun Lake). Popular Attractions: Hulun Lake (ticket 40 RMB): The pearl of the grassland, lakeside barbecue (about 50 RMB per person). Afternoon: Return flight (allow ample time). Budget Breakdown (per person) Item Cost (RMB) Airfare 2500-3000 Private/shared car 1000 Accommodation 1000 Tickets/Experiences 600 Meals 500 Total 5600-6100 Popular Tips Transportation: Prefer SUVs for private cars, as grassland roads are complex. Clothing: Bright long dresses (for photos), windproof jackets (for temperature differences morning and evening). Saving Money: Book flights/accommodation in advance, avoid peak season in July-August. Adjustment Suggestions: If budget is tight, reduce horseback riding/grass sledding activities or choose hostel accommodation. For a more luxurious experience (such as the Muyuanshan Summit Hotel), the budget needs to be increased to 8000+.