Autumn Fairy Tale World of Arxan

Make sure to visit Arxan this autumn🍁! Hidden in Inner Mongolia, this fairy tale world is painted in golden autumn colors, and every photo looks like an oil painting. Here’s a carefully crafted 4-day, 3-night guide to help you explore China’s smallest city~

🔥Highlights:
· Check in at the deer park featured in "Dear Inn"
· Explore the colorful forest of Arxan National Forest Park
· Stay in a Nordic-style forest cabin
· Soak in natural volcanic hot springs

🏞️Day 1: First Encounter with Arxan
📍Arxan Railway Station: The most beautiful train station in China! The goose-yellow Japanese-style building is super healing, and the larch trees by the tracks are perfect for autumn photoshoots📸
📍Wuli Spring: Free natural mineral water, sweet and refreshing (remember to bring an empty bottle)
🍲Dinner recommendation: Andamon Restaurant (opposite the military district in the city) must-try hand-pulled meat/milk tea/milk skin

🌲Day 2: Forest Fairy Tale Day
📍Arxan National Forest Park (open 7:30-17:30)
√ Tuofengling Tianchi: Climb 900 steps to overlook the volcanic lake, blue as a gem
√ Rhododendron Lake: White birch trees on the shore reflect like a mirror
√ Shitanglin: Unique pine forest on black volcanic rocks
❗Tips: The park is huge, take the sightseeing bus, bring snacks + wear comfortable shoes

🦌Day 3: Cute and Healing
📍Deer Park (Bailang Town): Buy a basket of moss for 40 yuan, and the sika deer will chase after you! The deer are very gentle
📍Orunbukan Scenic Area: Hike the primeval forest with an Evenki guide
📍Hot Spring Museum: 198 yuan for volcanic hot spring bath, starry sky pool highly recommended♨

🚗Transportation Guide:
Flight✈️: Direct flights to Arxan Yiershi Airport from Beijing/Hohhot
Self-drive🚙: Hulunbuir-Arxan Highway is known as China’s most beautiful border road

🏡Accommodation Recommendations:
· City: Arxan Chengyue Hotel (200+/night)
· Scenic Area: Tianchi Resort Hotel (forest view from the window)

📸Photo Outfit Tips:
· Bring a down jacket in October! Sweater + scarf during the day is enough
· Bright colors stand out better in photos, recommended caramel/red wine colors

Tuofengling Tianchi Arxan Bailang Peak Scenic Area Orunbukan Scenic Area Arxan National Forest Park