7-Day Breathtaking Hulunbuir Travel Guide

In-Depth 7-Day Hulunbuir Grassland Summer Itinerary (July Edition) **Best Travel Time:** July offers Hulunbuir's most stunning season with blooming rapeseed flowers, emerald grasslands, and pleasant temperatures (15-25°C) Day 1: Hailar Arrival * Morning: Arrive in Hailar, visit [Hulunbuir Ethnic Museum] (Free, learn about nomadic culture) * Afternoon: Stroll through [Genghis Khan Square], stock up supplies (Try Russian bread at Russian Mall) * Evening: Authentic Mongolian dinner (Recommended: Nuo Min Ta La Milk Tea House's kettle tea and hand-grabbed mutton) * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Hailar (Recommended: Baifuyue Hotel) Day 2: Grassland Immersion * Morning: Drive to [Moergel River] (1.5hrs), admire "World's Most Curved Waterway" * Afternoon: Grassland experiences (Visit herdsmen, wear Mongolian robes, milk cows, feed lambs) * Evening: Stay in [Grassland Yurt] (Recommended: Muyun Mountain Top Hotel for sunset views) * Special: Bonfire party (Nightly in summer) Day 3: Ergun Wetland Exploration * Morning: Visit [Ergun National Wetland Park] (Asia's largest wetland) * Afternoon: [Birch Forest Scenic Area] & Russian family visit (Bread-making, matryoshka painting) * Evening: Stay in Enhe Russian Village's wooden houses * Food Rec: Russian omelette, bread with blueberry jam Day 4: Borderline Scenery * Full day: Drive along China-Russia border route: - [Shiwei Port] (Boundary river cruise) - [Jiuka→Qika] Most beautiful border road (Rapeseed flower photography) - [Wulan Mountain] Taiji Bend viewpoint * Accommodation: Linjiang Village log cabins (Morning river mist views) Day 5: Heishantou Horseback Day * Morning: Linjiang→Heishantou (Wheat field photography en route) * Afternoon: [Heishantou Ranch] professional horseback riding (2-hour session) * Evening: Sunset Hill wetland sunset * Special: Stay in stargazing yurt (Milky Way visible in July) Day 6: Exotic Manzhouli * Morning: Visit [186 Colorful Ribbon River] (1km grass sliding) * Afternoon: Explore [Matryoshka Square] & [National Gate Scenic Area] * Evening: Russian dance performance (Recommended: Marks Restaurant) * Shopping: Russian chocolates, purple gold jewelry Day 7: Hulun Lake Return * Morning: Visit [Hulun Lake] (China's 4th largest freshwater lake), enjoy fish banquet * Afternoon: Return to Hailar (3hrs drive), depart according to flight schedule **July Exclusive:** 1. Nadam Festival (Random dates mid-late July) 2. Rapeseed flower photography (Ergun→border highway) 3. Wild peony viewing (Early July) 4. White mushroom picking season **Transport Tips:** - Recommended: Chartered car (¥800-1000/day with driver) - Self-drive note: Some areas have no signal (Download offline maps) - Alternative: Group tours (From ¥3000/person) **Essentials:** 1. Sun protection: Sunglasses + sunscreen + hat 2. Anti-mosquito: Repellent + herbal balm 3. Clothing: Light down jacket (for temperature drops) + colorful dresses (for photos) 4. Medicine: Stomach remedies (for meat-heavy diet) **Budget Reference (2 people):** - Transport: ¥5600 + flights (varies) - Accommodation: ¥300-500/night×6≈¥3000 - Tickets: ¥800/person (including activities) - Food: ¥200/day×7=¥1400 Total: ¥11,000-15,000 **Important Notes:** 1. Respect Mongolian customs: Don't step on thresholds or touch children's heads 2. Eco-rules: No off-road driving (fines apply) 3. July 10-Aug 20 peak season: Book all resources 1 month ahead 4. Limit daily driving to 3-4 hours to avoid fatigue This itinerary covers four major landscapes (grassland, wetland, forest, border) with exclusive July floral and cultural activities. Adjust pace as needed. Bring professional cameras - every grassland shot becomes wallpaper-worthy!