Hulunbuir Family Trip Guide | A Must-Save Itinerary

A must-save itinerary. The Hulunbuir Grassland in July and August is a paradise for family trips! Take your kids to see the vast grassland and experience the charm of nature. Save this simple guide now👇 Pre-trip Preparation • Clothing: In July, the grassland has strong daylight. Pack light, breathable summer clothes, sun protection clothing, sun hats, and sunglasses for children. Temperature varies greatly between morning and evening, so bring thick jackets to prevent catching cold. • Items: High SPF sunscreen and mosquito repellent are essential as the grassland has strong UV rays and many insects. Pack common children's medicines like fever reducers, cold medicine, digestive medicine, and motion sickness pills. Also prepare some snacks that your kids love. • Documents: Make sure to prepare ID cards and children's Household Registration (Hukou) in advance, as they're required for flights, trains, and hotel check-in. 6 Days 5 Nights Itinerary • Day 1: Arrive in Hailar Upon arrival in Hailar, visit Genghis Khan Square to experience Mongol Yuan culture. The solemn statue of Genghis Khan on the square is perfect for telling children his legendary story. Try roasted lamb leg and hand-grabbed meat for dinner, and don't miss the rich and creamy milk tea. • Day 2: Hailar → Moergele River → Erguna Wetland → Erguna Visit Moergele River in the morning to admire "the world's most winding river" as described by Lao She. The view of meandering river from high ground is stunning. Fly kites and throw frisbees with kids, having fun on the grassland. In the afternoon, head to Erguna Wetland, take an electric cart tour, and let children learn about diverse ecosystems. Stay in Erguna city for the night and try local iron pot stew. • Day 3: Erguna → Birch Forest → Enhe Russian Ethnic Township Enter the birch forest like stepping into a fairy tale. Watch sunlight filtering through branches, collect birch bark with kids, and feed reindeer - it's great fun. In the afternoon, arrive at Enhe, stay in a wooden house, experience Russian culture, make Russian bread together, and taste authentic Russian cuisine to feel the exotic atmosphere. • Day 4: Enhe → Shiwei → China-Russia Border River Cruise → Heishantou Take a border river cruise in Shiwei to enjoy scenery from both countries and experience border culture. In the afternoon, visit Heishantou where kids can wear Mongolian costumes, milk cows and feed lambs at local herders' homes, experiencing the joy of being little shepherds. Ride horses to watch sunset, stay in a yurt, join a lively bonfire party, and gaze at the brilliant starry sky. • Day 5: Heishantou → No.186 Colored Ribbon River → Manzhouli Experience the thrilling kilometer-long grass sliding at No.186 Colored Ribbon River - kids love it. Head to Manzhouli in the afternoon, visit Matryoshka Square where fairy tale-like architecture excites children. Enjoy Manzhouli's brilliant night views, like being in a fairy tale world. • Day 6: Manzhouli → Hulun Lake → Hailar → Return Visit Hulun Lake in the morning to enjoy lake scenery and feed seagulls, experiencing nature's beauty. Return to Hailar in the afternoon to prepare for departure, concluding a wonderful trip. Accommodation Tips • Hailar: Recommend staying downtown for convenient dining and travel. Nikijin Hotel offers children's toilets and bath supplies, plus Russian costume experience. • Enhe: Wooden houses are special. "Hua Lei's Home" is a local homestay, cozy and lovely with friendly neighbors. • Heishantou: Stay in yurts. Xiju Hotel's scenic starview yurts come with alpaca toys and children's electric tractors in the yard. • Manzhouli: Matryoshka Hotel is unique. If on a budget, choose Eurasia Hotel with children's themed suites featuring tents and building blocks that keep kids entertained.