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Hulunbuir City in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is the largest prefecture-level city in the country and also "the city with the largest land area in the world"; with a total area of 263,000 square kilometers, equivalent to the sum of Shandong and Jiangsu provinces; it borders Heilongjiang Province to the east, Mongolia and Russia to the west and north, and is located in the border area of China, Russia and Mongolia.
Hulunbuir is the most suitable "green pure land" for human survival and a "natural villa" gifted by nature to the world. Most of the natural ecological environments such as forests, grasslands, lakes, etc. here still maintain their original ancient appearance; the four seasons are distinct and the scenery is different. In spring, the azaleas on the Xing'an Mountains in May are in full bloom, and the white snow that has not yet melted reflects the fiery red azaleas, which is a rare holy scene on earth; Hulunbuir has a pleasant climate in summer, with an average temperature between 16℃-21℃, making it the best place to escape the summer heat. In autumn, the autumn colors of the forest are eye-catching. Listening to the pine waves in the forest and admiring the graceful white birch, the beauty of nature is unforgettable; in winter, Hulunbuir is a world of ice sculptures and jade, with ice peaks, snowy mountains and ice sculptures forming a charming snow scenery. People can travel freely in the snowy forest and appreciate the green pines and snow.
The northern part of Hulunbuir City is a forest area. The best travel seasons are May and mid-to-late September. In early May, the trees are green and the mountains are full of rhododendrons. In September, the Greater Khingan Range is covered with autumn colors, which is a good time for photography. The southern part is mainly grassland. The best travel season is from June to August. At this time, the temperature on the grassland is comfortable, and the green grass is dotted with cattle and sheep. November to mid-February of the following year is the best season for ice and snow tours. March 15th to June 15th and September 15th to November 15th every year are the spring and autumn fire prevention periods, and the spring fire prevention period is a relatively desolate period in most areas of Hulunbuir City.
If you go to Hulunbuir from June to August, you may wear short-sleeved shirts and long pants during the day, but the temperature difference between day and night is very large, so you must bring a warm long-sleeved jacket. Mosquitoes are active on the grassland in summer, so try not to wear shorts. Comfortable hiking shoes, sun-proof hats and sunglasses are also essential. If you come to Hulunbuir in autumn and winter, you must pay attention to keeping warm. The local temperature will be very low at this time, and it will drop below freezing at night, so down jackets, sweaters, scarves, gloves and hats are necessary.
The consumption level in Hulunbuir is higher during the peak season. The standard room accommodation price in Hailar city is about 200 yuan in the off-season; in the peak season, the room rates of these accommodation places may soar to 400~600 yuan/night. The relatively cheap accommodation areas are Enhe and Shiwei in Erguna, where there are family hotels listed to receive tourists. Generally, the price of a bed is 30~40 yuan, and breakfast is 10 yuan per person. The catering prices in some scenic spots and urban areas are more expensive, and a meat dish costs at least 50 yuan. So you can pay attention to asking about the price when choosing a dining place.
A grassland ranch where you can experience the unique customs of nomadic people
A large Russian-style garden with nesting dolls as the theme
The border between China and Russia is solemn and majestic. The top floor overlooks the Russian port on the opposite side.
