Ulanqab's Hidden Gem is a Must-Visit

🏃【About the Itinerary】 1️⃣DAY 1: Qinghe Station—Ulanqab Station (High-speed train G2459, 7:41—9:49)—Huitengxile Grassland—Altai Qitai 2️⃣DAY 2: Altai Qitai—Dashijia Glacier Stone Forest Geopark—Wulan Hada Volcano—Beijing North (High-speed train G2466, 11:44—13:37) . 🚗【About Transportation】 The attractions in Ulanqab are far apart with limited public transportation. You can choose from these three options👇 1️⃣Self-driving: The advantage is flexibility to stop anywhere. The disadvantage is the long drive from Beijing. Electric vehicles are fine too, just make sure to charge fully before visiting attractions 2️⃣Local car rental or chartered car: Rentals and chartered cars are quite affordable during off-season, so this is the recommended option 3️⃣High-speed train + public transportation: Not recommended due to poor convenience and flexibility . ⛰️【About Attractions】 1️⃣Huitengxile Grassland Unlike Huanghuagou which charges an entrance fee, this place is free, offering better value. Here you'll find grassland windmills, Mongolian Oboo shrines, herds of cattle, sheep, and horses—scenery that will refresh your spirit . 2️⃣Altai Qitai A delightful eco-farm that will surprise you, also our accommodation base. It's close to both the volcano and glacier, with a horse ranch nearby. The farm offers plenty of activities: non-motorized playground, grassland version of Club Med, self-service BBQ, riverside fishing, etc. Food prices are reasonable with authentic Mongolian cuisine, roast lamb, hand-grabbed meat, and milk tea. . 3️⃣Dashijia Glacier Stone Forest Geopark Free admission. The park features stone forests, ravines, and lava columns stretching for kilometers, formed by tectonic movements billions of years ago, creating a striking contrast with the vast grassland scenery . 4️⃣Wulan Hada Volcano 👉No. 1-2: Currently closed to the public 👉No. 3: Has a hiking boardwalk with photo-worthy telephone booths along the way—a must-visit 👉No. 4: Only recommended for supplies, not worth visiting otherwise 👉No. 5: A more primitive volcano featured on National Geographic cover; the path is difficult, optional visit 👉No. 6: Covered in black volcanic rocks, great for photos—wearing a spacesuit makes you feel like you're in outer space 👉No. 7-8: Popular spots for collecting agates . 💗TIPS: 1️⃣When traveling from Ulanqab to Huitengxile Grassland, be sure to take the Jina Line and Keliang Line—the scenery along the way is breathtaking 2️⃣The Glacier Stone Forest requires climbing stairs to reach the boardwalk, making it inconvenient for those with infants. There are no restrooms or convenience stores here.