Horseback Riding on the Grassland to Watch the Sunset
by Christopher Lewis
Sep 17, 2025
Day 1️⃣ Hailar Initial Exploration
Itinerary:
Morning: Genghis Khan Square → Hulunbuir History Museum
Afternoon: Hailar Ancient City → Nomin Tala Milk Tea House
Evening: Stroll along the Yimin River, capture the sunset glow
Transportation: Taxi within the city
Accommodation: All Season Hotel | Near airport/supermarket, newly opened, rating 4.8
Restaurants:
Nomin Tala Milk Tea House | Milk tea with fried rice, traditional Mongolian flavor
Herder’s Hand-Pulled Meat | Tender lamb dipped in chive flower sauce
Day 2️⃣ Morigele River and Grassland Heartland
Itinerary:
Morning: Golden Horde Tribe → Morigele River Hiking
Afternoon: Horseback riding on the grassland → Sunset photography
Evening: Bonfire party + whole roasted lamb feast
Transportation: Chartered car
Accommodation: Barhu Mongolian Tribe Yurt
Restaurants:
Barhu Roasted Whole Lamb | Served with mare’s milk wine
Grassland Welcome Banquet | Hand-pulled meat + milk tea + milk tofu
Day 3️⃣ Erguna Wetland and Reindeer Park
Itinerary:
Morning: Erguna Wetland
Afternoon: Oroqen Reindeer Tribe
Evening: Walk in Genhe wooden cabin village
Transportation: Chartered car
Accommodation: Oroqen Wood Cabin Homestay | Near Reindeer Park
Restaurants:
Ewenki Hand-Pulled Meat | Venison + wild vegetable platter
Forest Wild Vegetable Restaurant | Stir-fried fern + wormwood shoot soup
Day 4️⃣ Birch Forest and Shiwei Border
Itinerary:
Morning: Birch Forest Scenic Area
Afternoon: Shiwei Town
Evening: Wulan Mountain sunset
Transportation: Chartered car
Accommodation: Shiwei Wood Cabin Homestay | Near the river
Restaurants:
Rublyo Russian Restaurant | Borscht + Russian sausage
Shiwei Farmhouse | Iron pot stewed goose + baked flatbread
Day 5️⃣ Heishantou and 186 Ribbon River
Itinerary:
Morning: Visit herders in Heishantou
Afternoon: Grass skiing at 186 Ribbon River
Evening: Horseback riding across the grassland
Transportation: Chartered car
Accommodation: Heishantou Mongolian Yurt Camp | Near horse ranch
Restaurants:
Grassland Pastoral Song Restaurant | Roasted lamb chops + sand scallion buns
Herder’s Home | Blood sausage + pot tea set
Day 6️⃣ Manzhouli Exotic Style
Itinerary:
Morning: National Gate Scenic Area
Afternoon: Matryoshka Doll Square
Evening: Sino-Soviet Golden Street Night Market
Transportation: Chartered car
Accommodation: Manzhouli Matryoshka Hotel | Themed hotel
Restaurants:
Rublyo Western Restaurant | Kvass + Russian roasted pork ribs
Old-style Hot Pot | Copper pot lamb + sesame sauce seasoning
Day 7️⃣ Hulun Lake and Mammoth Park
Itinerary:
Morning: Birdwatching at Hulun Lake
Afternoon: Zhalainuoer Mammoth Park
Evening: Mammoth Museum
Transportation: Chartered car
Accommodation: Zhalainuoer Jingyue Hotel | Near museum
Restaurants:
Hulun Lake Fish Feast | Whole fish feast + lake shrimp
Miner’s Canteen | Sweet and sour pork + stir-fried potatoes with peppers and eggplants
Day 8️⃣ Arxan Autumn Scenery (Optional)
Itinerary:
All day: Arxan National Forest Park
Transportation: High-speed train
Accommodation: Arxan Yurong International Hotel | Near scenic area
Restaurants:
Mountain Delicacy Old Restaurant | Matsutake mushroom stewed chicken + wild vegetable buns
Mongolian Yurt Restaurant | Hand-pulled meat + milk chew mixed fried rice
Day 9️⃣ Return and Food Finale
Itinerary:
Morning: Shopping at Hailar Ancient City
Afternoon: Farewell meal at Nomin Tala Milk Tea House
Transportation: Airport transfer
Restaurants:
Nomin Tala Main Store | Milk tea + Buryat buns
Grassland Sausage Shop | Dried beef + cheese
🌿 Alternative Deep Relaxation Tour Options
Replace Day 3: Genhe Oroqen Hot Spring Experience
Replace Day 5: Enhe Russian Ethnic Village
Replace Day 7: Arxan White Wolf Peak Hiking
💡 Practical Tips
Transportation: Chartered car costs 300-400 RMB per day, recommended 7-seat business vehicle.
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