Just returned from Ulan Butong with the kids🫢 Really don't recommend visiting July-August with children
by Starstruck7890123
Jul 24, 2025
🌈OMG fam! This 3-day-2-night hiking route is literally a geological museum! Alpine peaks, meadows, breathtaking canyons, bizarre rock formations, solitary deadwood, grazing livestock, winding rivers, deep gorges, endless grasslands... Every step reveals new scenery – your eyes won't know where to look!👀 Phone storage will scream for mercy!📸
🌍 My optimized itinerary (super efficient!):
📍Day 1: Beijing -> Chifeng·Meilin Valley (Stay: Yaman Hotel)
Meilin Valley loop hike: 🌲9.7km total | 380m ascent/descent
Leisurely difficulty
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💥Highlight: Around 5.4km mark – valley views = insta gold! (Pics 8-12) Evening check-in at Yaman Hotel near Hongshan Wanda Plaza, ultra convenient!
📍Day 2: Chifeng -> Keqi·Daqingshan -> Jingpeng Town (Stay: Baiquan Business Hotel)
Daqingshan traverse: ⛰️
16km total | 530m ascent/950m descent | Beginner-intermediate
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💥💥Mind-blowing spot: The mega canyon at ~4km! Edge views = equal parts terrifying & exhilarating! (Pics 1-7) Reward yourself at Baiquan Hotel's adjacent food street!
📍Day 3: Jingpeng -> Xilamulun Grand Canyon -> Ulan Butong Film Set -> Return to Beijing
Xilamulun out-and-back: 8.7km total | 80m ascent/descent | Ultra-leisurely
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💥Final surprise: Stop-and-play at Ulan Butong Film Set entrance – perfect grassland finale!🌿 (Pics 17-18) Then head back to Beijing with a full heart~
🌟Field-tested pro tips (pure gold!):
1.🌞SUNSCREEN! SUNSCREEN! SUNSCREEN! Grassland UV rays will make you question reality! Hat⛑️, sunglasses🕶️, SPF50+PA++++ – wear them like armor!
2.🌧️Pack rain gear! Alpine meadows change weather faster than TikTok trends – sunny to monsoon in minutes!
3.👟Footwear is CRUCIAL! Waterproof hiking boots = lifesavers! Gravel paths, descents, possible stream crossings – good shoes prevent ouchies!
4.Pack meals & water! Zero en-route supplies! Carry day's rations + 2-3L water!
5.🏣Hotel perks: Both Yaman & Baiquan include breakfast – hassle-free!👍
📌Verdict: This route perfectly blends Inner Mongolia's grandeur with hiking joy! Moderate difficulty, scenery to die for – ideal for Beijing office warriors craving weekend nature escapes! Just go for it!🚶🏃
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