Who understands! Erguna in November is truly stunningly beautiful to the point of speechlessness
Who understands! Erguna in November is truly stunningly beautiful to the point of speechlessnessđâ
In the -15â ice and snow fairy tale, Yunyi Courtyard is a warm little nest hidden on the snowy plain. You can walk to the wetlands or drive to Daheishantou. The location is so perfect it makes you want to scream, off the beaten path and uncrowded yet photogenic, a winter trip you can dive into with your eyes closedď˝â
đĄăA homestay experience so warm you wonât want to leaveăâ
If youâre afraid of the cold, lock in this place immediately! The whole house is heated enough that you can take off your coat as soon as you enter, watching shows in just a single layer without feeling cold, and at night a thin quilt is enough to keep warmď˝â
No tall buildings blocking the view, look up late at night to see a sky full of stars, and if youâre lucky, you might even catch the Milky Wayâ¨. Both your phoneâs native camera and professional cameras can capture immersive starry sky photos!â
The common area is super soothing: sitting around the stove chatting, drinking hot coffee, paired with handmade snacks and milk tea, outside the window is snow-covered white, inside is warm and cozy, happiness maxed outď˝â
Families with kids can relax too! Thereâs an indoor childrenâs play area where kids can have fun while parents rest assured, the attention to detail is really thoughtfulď˝â
đ˛ăWarm food list to heal the cold nightsăâ
âŞď¸ Homestay grassland barbecue: sizzling beef and lamb, eating it with the night breeze is full of lively atmosphereď˝â
âŞď¸ Russian flavors: blueberry jam with rye bread, Russian roasted meat, sweet and sour to refresh and photogenicď˝â
âŞď¸ Winter warming dishes: copper pot milk tea, Artemisia sprout stewed ribs, ice house hot pot, a sip of hot soup drives away all the coldď˝â
âŞď¸ Local specialty restaurant recommendations
âď¸ Grassland specialties: Jinbarhu Handheld Meat Shop; Horqin Whole Roasted Lamb
âď¸ Hot pot picks: Baiweixian Hot Pot City, Taipei Hot Pot City, Fuji Clay Pot
âď¸ Barbecue and grilled meat: Piaoxiangju Charcoal Grilled Meat, Deli Barbecue, Shengkao Town, Yuanshangyuan Charcoal Grill, Yupinxuan Barbecue
âď¸ Home-style flavors: Baixingrenjia Restaurant, Hanxiang Shifu, Ganmianzhang Handmade Noodles
âď¸ Russian restaurant: Maria Russian Restaurant
đăTravel tips to avoid pitfallsăâ
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Cold gear: fleece-lined outdoor jacket, wool pants, non-slip snow boots, ear protector hat, thick gloves (bring two pairs), face mask, warm patches on waist, abdomen, and inside shoes for extra warmthď˝â
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Transportation: choose a charter car with snow tires for safety, beginners should not drive themselves, keep your phone and camera warm in your pocket, bring enough power banksď˝â
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Safety: wooden boardwalks in scenic spots can be icy and slippery, wear shoes with crampons, hold the railing steady when taking photosď˝â
Erguna in November has few people and beautiful scenery, no crowded crowds, only pure forest sea snowfield and quiet starry skyđď˝â
Stay at Yunyi Courtyard, walk in the snow to find scenery by day, gather around the stove to watch stars by night, this healing winter time is truly worth the tripď˝â
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