Hulunbuir Winter Travel Guide

"Hulunbuir Winter Travel" "Ice and Snow Ground Services".|||**Hulunbuir Winter Travel Guide (February 18, 2025)** I. Winter Conditions 1. Climate Characteristics: The average temperature in February is about -30°C. The grasslands, forests, and rivers are covered with snow, creating a winter wonderland. 2. Seasonal Advantages: - Cost-effective: Airfare and accommodation prices drop after the Spring Festival, making off-peak travel more affordable. - Rich Activities: Ice and Snow Nadam Festival, snow horse racing, and other activities continue, allowing visitors to avoid peak crowds. II. Five Must-Experience Activities 1. Ice and Snow Nadam Festival: Held daily at the Mergel River Scenic Area in Chen Barag Banner, visitors can watch Mongolian wrestling, horse racing, and archery, and participate in curling and snow football. 2. Reindeer Tribe Exploration: Visit the Aoluguya Reindeer Tribe to interact with reindeer and learn about the hunting culture of the Ewenki people. 3. Snow Driving and Skiing: Drive from Arxan to Manzhouli along the border road through the snowfields; enjoy free snowmobiling and ice skating at the Yimin River Cross-Country Ski Park. 4. Winter Fishing and Ice House Hot Pot: Ice fishing at Heishantou Port, and enjoy grassland hot pot in an ice house. 5. Folk Customs and Cuisine: Stay in a yurt, drink mare's milk wine, taste hand-held meat, join a bonfire party, and experience the ice and snow activities of the Daur and Oroqen people. III. Travel Tips 1. Cold Weather Gear: Thick down jackets, windproof pants, snow boots, hats, gloves, hand warmers, and thermos cups. 2. Transportation Tips: Roads are icy in winter, so 4WD or car rental is recommended; city center ski resorts are open for free. 3. Health Protection: Carry cold medicine and avoid prolonged exposure to extreme cold. IV. February Limited Recommendations - Cold Pole Marathon: Participate in the extreme cold running challenge in Genhe City. - Photography Spots: Mergel River sunrise, Matryoshka Square night view in Manzhouli, and Bailang Peak forest sea and snowfield sunrise.