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Ulan Butong Fairy Tale Autumn Colors|Self-Drive Light Hiking Nanny-Level Guide

Autumn has a postcard, and it must be sent from Ulan Butong! 📮 The golden grassland spreads like an oil painting. When the wind rises, the waves of grass roll, as if entering a Nordic fairy tale world 🏰 The autumn here is simply the pinnacle of healing, every shot looks like an Oscar-level movie scene 🎬 ✨Recommended activities: Self-driving + light hiking is the best way to experience autumn! Tested routes with zero risks, please keep this nanny-level guide👇 🚩Itinerary: 【Day 1】Secret Grassland Light Hiking 📍Baicaowa: The mountains covered with brilliantly golden white birch forests (Address: Ulan Butong Township, Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia) 📸Recommended hiking 3km, every shot is a blockbuster 【Day 2】Deep Tour of Lakes and Grasslands 📍Ula Grass Lake: The golden autumn scenery of migratory birds flying in flocks (Address: same area as above) ⏰Best viewing time: 10:00-15:00 🌟Highlight: Stunning reflections, be sure to bring a tripod! 【Day 3】White Birch Forest Self-Drive Loop 📍Five-Color Mountain Loop (keep the map handy 🗺️) 🚗Recommended departure at 8:30, total 3 hours 🍂Highlight section: Golden carpet road paved with fallen leaves 💡Practical tips: 1️⃣Best season: Late September to mid-October 2️⃣Gear list: Windproof jacket + hiking shoes are essential! 3️⃣Photography gear: Telephoto lens, tripod 4️⃣Accommodation guide: Mongolian yurt experience inside the scenic area is best 👗Outfit guide: Oat-colored sweater + camel trench coat = perfect blend with autumn scenery Don’t forget to bring a red scarf, it stands out in photos! The beauty here is endless, waiting for you to experience it yourself~ Remember to bring extra memory cards, storage will definitely not be enough! 😉
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