Daxing'anling Autumn Light-Chasing Journey | Encounter the Dreamlike Fairy Tale at 50° North Latitude

🍂 When the first breeze of autumn quietly brushes by, Daxing'anling begins its most vibrant chapter of the year 🎨. This vast northern forest, gently touched by the warm autumn sun, gradually paints a colorful picture of gold, fiery red, and lush green intertwined, with every corner exuding a primitive and pure charm 😍. If you also long to escape the city's hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in nature for a romantic date with autumn, then Daxing'anling is definitely your top choice! Here is a super detailed autumn travel guide for Daxing'anling 👇.

📆 Best Travel Time

The best time to visit Daxing'anling in autumn is from mid-September to mid-October each year. At this time, the forests of Daxing'anling look like a spilled palette 🎨, turning into a colorful oil painting world. Driving through it feels like walking inside a painting, breathtakingly beautiful 😍.

🚗 Transportation Guide
・External Transportation: You can first arrive at Hailar or Manzhouli, then take a car to various scenic spots. If you choose to drive yourself, be sure to plan your route in advance and pay attention to road conditions and weather changes.
・Internal Transportation: Some roads within the scenic area are relatively complex; it is recommended to charter a car or take local tourist buses for convenience and peace of mind.

🌟 Must-Visit Attractions

[One] Morigele River: Known as the "World's Number One Winding River" in Lao She’s writings, the winding river draws graceful curves across the vast grasslands like a flowing ribbon 🌈. Climb to the high viewing platform to overlook the endless grasslands and the meandering river, feel the wonders of nature, and every shot you take is a masterpiece 📸.
[Two] Erguna Wetland: Asia’s largest wetland, preserving a complete wetland ecosystem. In autumn, the wetland vegetation is colorful, the river clear and winding, forming a poetic pastoral landscape with distant mountains and villages 🎑. Stroll along the boardwalk, breathe in the fresh air, and fully enjoy this peaceful and beautiful autumn time.
[Three] Birch Forest: Walking into the birch forest feels like entering a fairy tale world. The white trunks and golden leaves, with sunlight filtering through the branches casting dappled shadows, are mesmerizingly beautiful 😻. Here, you can get close to these tall birch trees, listen to their whispers in the autumn breeze, and take many artistic and fresh photos.

🍜 Food Recommendations
・Shoubara Meat: Tender lamb boiled in clear water, served with special sauce, delicious and unforgettable 😍.
・Roast Whole Lamb: Crispy outside and tender inside, fragrant and one of Daxing'anling’s signature dishes. Sitting around with friends enjoying the delicious roast whole lamb and feeling the strong grassland atmosphere is incredibly cozy 😄.
・Wild Mushrooms: Such as hazel mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms, these wild mushrooms are nutritious and can be used for soups or stir-fries, with a fresh taste not to be missed.

🛌 Accommodation Suggestions
[Hotel] Homestays: There are many unique homestays near the scenic area with beautiful environments and affordable prices, allowing you to better experience local customs. You can choose to stay in a wooden log homestay to experience the lifestyle of the Russian ethnic group.
🏨 Hotels: If you want a more comfortable accommodation environment, you can also choose to stay in hotels, which have relatively complete facilities and more attentive service.

📌 Practical Tips
・Clothing: The temperature difference between morning and evening in Daxing'anling in autumn is large, so bring thick outerwear such as down jackets and windbreakers, and also prepare warm hats, scarves, gloves, etc. 🧣.
・Sun Protection: Although the weather is cool, UV rays are still strong, so remember to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sun protection items 😎.
・Insect Protection: There are many mosquitoes and insects in the forest, so bring insect repellent products such as mosquito repellent spray and floral water.

Hope this guide helps you have an unforgettable autumn trip in Daxing'anling 🎉, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty of nature and gain abundant memories and happiness! Come to Daxing'anling and encounter this golden fairy tale world 🌈💕!