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2-Day Ultimate Autumn Travel Guide to Ulanqab

Hey guys! The 2-day Ulanqab travel guide is here~ You can wear a spacesuit to climb a volcano, check out the stunning snowy windmills, ride horses through the snow, put on a Mongolian robe for beautiful photos, and fully immerse yourself in the experience. Quickly save this treasure of a guide! -- 🚗 Itinerary: DAY 1: Arrive in Ulanqab and head straight to Huitengxile Grassland🌱! Ride horses through the snow, wear a Mongolian robe for photos, and feel the vastness and freedom of the grassland~ 📝 Summary: Day one is all about having fun on the grassland, riding horses, and taking amazing photos! DAY 2: Ulanhada Volcano Geological Park -> Laolihai🌋➡️🌊. Climb the volcano in a spacesuit, check out the snowy windmills, then head to Laolihai to enjoy the peaceful lake scenery. 📝 Summary: Volcano adventure in a spacesuit, scenic views by Laolihai! Last day: Take home full memories and return from Ulanqab~🛫 Ending this amazing grassland and volcano trip! -- Must-visit Attractions: 🌿 Huitengxile Grassland Recommended rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Location: Central-southern part of Chahar Right Middle Banner, Ulanqab City ⏰ Opening hours: Open all day ⏳ Duration: 1 day 🌄 On the vast and majestic grassland, lakes are like mirrors, and you can explore unique prehistoric volcanic sites! 🌋 Ulanhada Volcano Geological Park Recommended rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Location: Ulanhada Volcano, west side of Erguang Expressway, Chahar Rear Banner, Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region ⏰ Opening hours: October 9 - October 31, 07:30-20:00 ⏳ Duration: 1 day 🔥 A natural volcano museum with strange lava formations that make you feel like you’re on another planet! -- 🌄 Pre-trip essentials: Complete checklist for traveling to Ulanqab in October! 👕 Clothing: Big temperature differences in October, bring a light down jacket + fleece jacket, windproof pants with Martin boots for durability! 🧢 Accessories: Wide-brimmed sun hat + windproof face mask, strong UV rays on the plateau, sunglasses are a must! 📄 Documents: Don’t forget your ID/student card, some attractions offer discounts, keep electronic copies handy! 📱 Electronics: Power bank + waterproof phone pouch, your phone might run out of battery during volcano photos or horse riding, and signal is weak on the grassland! 💊 Medicine: Stomach medicine + motion sickness patches are essential, eating a lot of beef and lamb can cause indigestion, long trips require peace of mind! 🧴 Skincare: High SPF sunscreen + moisturizer, the grassland is dry and can cause peeling, lip balm is also necessary! 🎒 Others: Foldable umbrella + thermos, weather on the grassland changes often, hot water helps relieve altitude sickness discomfort! -- Don’t hesitate, group tours in Ulanqab are super fun. Quickly save this guide and just go for it!
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