Hulunbuir’s winter has its own Thousand and One Nights.
by CHRISTOPHER COX
Nov 14, 2024
🍁This is a super powerful autumn travel plan for Daxing'anling, Heilongjiang! Take you deep into the northern autumn wonderland and experience unique culture! 👏
🚗【Itinerary】
🌅D1: Hailar Gathering · Unlock the Autumn Charm of the Grassland
📍Nomin Tala Milk Tea House (No. 4 Shengli Street, Hailar District)
☕Must order: salty milk tea + Buryat buns, a bite to soul!
🏛Hulunbuir National Museum (9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays) to see the nomadic history of the Evenki people
🌇In the evening, go to Xishan Park (free) to watch the stunning sunset
🍲At night, go to Junxiangyuan (No. 38 Shengli Street, Hailar District) for wild mushroom hotpot + blueberry wine, a perfect match!
🌈D2: Morgerle River · Encounter Russian Style
🚙Charter must-shoot: the first bend of Morgerle River (recommended 8-10 am, best light)
🍂Erguna Wetland (8:30-17:30) with a breathtaking birch forest boardwalk!
🏡Stay at Enhe Ha'uer Hotel (authentic Russian wooden log cabin)
🦌D3: Shiwei Reindeer · Sunset at Heishantou
🌲Shiwei Reindeer Tribe (9:00-17:00) feeding reindeer with moss is super healing!
🎢186 Ribbon River (1 km long grass sledding track, a must-try!)
🌄Heishantou Sunset Hill (arrive before 18:00 recommended) to shoot golden grassland + horse team silhouettes
⛺Stay in a Mongolian yurt (remember to choose one with floor heating)
🚧D4: Border Defense Checkpoint · Check in Manzhouli Night View
🚙Drive along the China-Russia border river on the 9-Checkpoint border road
🏇Watch the "Dance of the Horse" performance (14:00/18:00 shows)
🏰Matryoshka Doll Hotel (a landmark!) night light show is stunning!
🌊D5: Hulun Lake · Meet Arxan Fairy Tale
🕊Hulun Lake (best photo time feeding black-headed gulls 7-9 am)
🚂Arxan Railway Station (China’s most beautiful small station!)
🐟Must eat iron pot stewed fish at St. Petersburg Hotel!
🌲D6: Arxan Forest Park · Immersive Autumn Color Blast
🏞Arrive before 9 am to have Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) all to yourself!
📸Must shoot: Shitang Forest, Santan Gorge, Rhododendron Lake
❄️D7: Unfrozen River Morning Mist · Return Full of Memories
☕Arrive before 6:30 am at the Unfrozen River to capture blue river reflections
🌿Final group photo at Qixian Lake Grassland
🎒【Preparation】
🧥Dressing guide: onion-style layering! Temperature difference 20℃+
📷Photography gear: wide-angle + telephoto + tripod + hand warmers
🛒Others: mosquito repellent + thermos + non-slip shoes
⚠️【Notes】
🚘Arxan has many curves, drive slowly when raining
☃️Snow possible in late September, prepare snow chains
🔥No fires in forest areas! Please smoke only in designated areas
✨5G scenic shots all the way! Come check in to the golden fairy tale world!
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