Hulunbuir Independent Travel Guide | Explore the Grasslands for 2k+ per Person

| Explore the grasslands for 2k+ per person. 🌟【7-Day Hulunbuir Independent Travel Guide】Enjoy the grasslands, forests, and exotic vibes for just over 2k per person! Day 1️⃣: Gather in Hailar ✨ Activities: Visit Hulunbuir Museum (free), try authentic Mongolian cuisine (recommended: Nuomintala Milk Tea House) 📸 Photo spot: Take ethnic-style group photos at Genghis Khan Square 🏠 Accommodation: Four-star hotel in the city, 200+ RMB/night Day 2️⃣: Cross the Heart of the Grasslands 🚗 Route: Hailar → Morigele River → Erguna ✔️ Must-do: Stand on the cliff to overlook the "World’s First Meandering River" 🌇 Sunset time: Around 19:30 in summer 🐎 Experience: Visit herders (wear Mongolian robes/feed lambs/archery) Day 3️⃣: Birch Forest Secret Realm 🌲 Attractions: Erguna Wetland (Asia’s largest wetland) + Birch Forest Scenic Area 🍦 Hidden treat: Birch sap ice cream 🦌 Surprise bonus: Feed the Christmas reindeer at the Reindeer Park Day 4️⃣: Border Checkpoint Scenery 🚘 Self-drive route: Shiwei → Jiuka → Qika → Heishantou ⚠️ Reminder: Turn off international roaming on your phone in advance 🌌 Night: Stay in a Mongolian yurt and watch the Milky Way (best in July-August) Day 5️⃣: Horse Riding Adventure 🐎 Heishantou Horse Ranch: 200 RMB/hour (choose a reputable ranch!) 👗 Outfit tips: Cowboy hat + Martin boots for a cool look 🌾 Herders’ experience: Milk cows / Grassland mini train Day 6️⃣: Exotic Fairy Tale Town Destination: Manzhouli 📸 Check-in spots: Matryoshka Doll Square (stunning night view), Mammoth Park 🛍 Shopping: Dashan Russian Supermarket (chocolates are super cheap) Day 7️⃣: Lakes and Volcanoes 🌊 Hulun Lake: Feels like a northern "sea" 🌋 Arxan: Autumn colorful forests are legendary (mid-September to early October) 🚗 Transportation tips: ✔️ Recommended car rental: 500-800 RMB/day (includes driver + fuel) ✖️ Avoid: Low-cost tour groups! 👗 Outfit tips: ▫️ Solid color long dresses (white/red for 100% photo success) ▫️ Light down jacket (15℃+ temperature difference morning and night) ▫️ High-top shoes (to prevent grass ticks) 🍖 Food highlights: ▪️ Hand-pulled meat with chive flowers ▪️ Buryat steamed buns ▪️ Tieshan cold drinks (fresh milk ice cream) ▪️ Rublyu Russian cuisine (Queen’s salad is a must-try) 💡 Important Tips: 1️⃣ Sunscreen essentials: Sunglasses + SPF50+ sunscreen + wide-brim hat 2️⃣ Download offline maps before driving (often no signal) 3️⃣ Carry cash (some attractions only accept cash) 📆 Best seasons: June-August: Green grasslands / comfortable temperature Mid-September: Autumn colorful forests December-February: Ice and snow Nadam Festival 💰 Money-saving tips: ▪️ Student ID gets half-price tickets ▪️ Staying in wooden log cabins is cheaper than hotels ▪️ Car rental prices can include some tickets upon negotiation