The second day of National Day: Is it worth visiting Ulanbutong in autumn? .
by JAIDEN HUBBARD
Oct 5, 2024
⭐ Came here for the grassland "Swiss roll", but probably came late so most of the food was put away. I finally found one in the afternoon (Figure 2, Figure 5, Figure 7). If you can’t find it, you can leave a comment and ask me for the address. It’s not easy to post this.
⭐Every year I come to Ulanbutong Keshiketeng Banner in summer, this time I want to see the autumn scenery. Before I came here, I saw many people saying that it was too cold during the National Day holiday and the leaves had all fallen off and the scenery was not beautiful anymore. After much hesitation, I finally came.
It was already dark when we arrived at the grassland on the first day, and we didn't see anything.
The next day, I left the hotel with a nervous mood. Because I have been to the scenic spots several times, this time I went to a place with fewer people. The scenery seemed ordinary at first, but after I turned a few corners, it appeared before my eyes like a colorful painting. It is a paradise for photography enthusiasts and travelers.
So after I got home and rested, I took out the photos and guide:
▼1. Best time to enjoy the autumn scenery
The autumn in Ulanbutong usually starts from mid-September and lasts until mid-October. During this period, the leaves gradually turn yellow and red, and the grassland slowly turns golden yellow.
▼2. Transportation
1. Self-driving: Self-driving is highly recommended. I didn't take the highway this time because of the traffic jam. The whole journey is about 400 kilometers and the driving time is about 6 hours.
2. If you don’t want to drive yourself, you can join a tour group
3. Recommended attractions
1. Jiangjun Paozi: One of the iconic attractions of Ulan Butong.
2. Colorful Mountain: The colorful mountain in autumn is like a palette, very beautiful. (There are so many people, there will be traffic jams)
3. Hamaba: There are primitive villages, winding rivers and colorful trees here.
4. Princess Lake: A trail around the lake was being built when we went there, so we can walk around it in the future.
5. Hengli Mountain Scenic Area: The filming location of Wolf Totem. The mountain is relatively high and the scenery is beautiful when you stand high up.
4. Accommodation Arrangements
I always stay in a hotel near the scenic spot.
5. Food Recommendations
1. Roasted whole lamb
2. Hand-held meat: Cut the mutton into large pieces, cook it with water, and eat it with seasoning. It tastes delicious.
3. Milk tea: You may not be used to it
6. Notes
1. The temperature in Ulanbutong is relatively low in autumn, with a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so you need to bring enough warm clothes.
2. Since Ulanbutong is located in the grassland area with a dry climate, you need to pay attention to moisturizing and sun protection.
3. Take care of the environment in the scenic area and do not discard garbage at will.
4. When photographing autumn scenery, you can choose early morning or late evening when the light is softer and the colors are richer.
Post by JAIDEN HUBBARD | Oct 5, 2024

















