Enjoy the Northern Ice and Snow | Self-drive in Duolun County, Explore Snow Off-Roading!

| Self-drive in Duolun County, Explore Snow Off-Roading! 🖼️ The beautiful name of Duolun County comes from the Mongolian word "Duolunor," meaning "Seven Lakes." The famous Duolun Lake Scenic Area consists of seven connected lakes. 🏞️ Of course, besides the clear lakes, there are also continuous mountains, winding rivers, vast grasslands, a long history, and rich culture here.

❄️ In winter, the white snow adds a winter charm and wild beauty to Duolun County. The pure white ice and snow cover Duolun County in a silver coat, making 🚙 winter self-driving off-road adventures full of passion and challenge! Come to the scenic and culturally rich Duolun County to enjoy snow off-roading!

📌 Keep this self-driving guide for Duolun County!

【Duolun County Loop】
Total length: 195 kilometers
Includes Duolun Lake, Yumu River, Tuligen River, Luanhe River source, Ancient Tomb Route, and more.

✅ Ancient Tomb Route
This is a route often used for off-road car rallies held in the Hunshandake Sandland. The route passes through the Hunshandake Sandland uninhabited area and several ancient tombs, hence the name "Ancient Tomb Route." Driving along this route, you can enjoy landscapes of sand dunes, mud, forests, and rivers, which look even more desolate and magnificent in winter!

✅ Underground Forest
The Dadukou Underground Forest, also called the Shepi River Underground Forest, is located 60 kilometers northeast of Duolun County. The Shepi River has cut a deep ditch about 25 kilometers long. Outside the ditch are sand dunes; inside the ditch flows a stream, flanked by forest belts with trees, shrubs, and vines. Therefore, the Shepi River is commonly called the "Underground Forest." Here, sand, water, and forest coexist, creating a unique landscape that is a must-see for self-driving tours!

✅ Luanhe River Source National Forest Park
Located within the Sandao Gou Forest Farm in Duolun County, it has over 30,000 acres of wild elm forest, one of the best-preserved natural elm forests in Asia. The scenic area features diverse landscapes including forest, grassland, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and sand. In winter, the Luanhe River source is covered with snow, while the green and yellow vegetation creates a colorful and beautiful scene.

✅ Duolun Lake
Duolun Lake consists of seven connected lakes, featuring two lake centers, three peninsulas, and one sandy peninsula. The hills, lakes, meadows, and sandlands in the scenic area complement each other beautifully. Driving along the lake loop road, you can enjoy a variety of natural landscapes and even camp by the lake.

🏡 Recommended Accommodation
Duolunor Grand Hotel
The hotel is close to Duolun County’s tourism distribution center and the Cultural and Museum Tourism Plaza, with a superior location and convenient transportation.

🍖 Recommended Food
Xilaishun Classic Hot Pot
Lvda Hot Pot
These two restaurants are popular spots in Xilingol League for "authentic Xilingol lamb." We recommend trying lamb hot pot, lamb stew, whole roasted lamb, lamb skewers, and other delicacies.

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🚙 For winter travel in Inner Mongolia, come to Xilingol League for an "exciting" self-drive adventure across snowfields and sandlands, enjoying an ice and snow crossing journey!
(Trip.com Traveler @ Backpacker's Notes)