Too far? Why not visit Wulanbutong, the "Altay of the North"

Only 2 hours from Beijing! series unlocked✓
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📍Location: Wulanbutong Grassland, Hexigten Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia
🚗Transport: 2-hour drive from Beijing / High-speed rail to Chifeng then transfer by bus
🎫Ticket: 120 RMB/person (valid for 3 days)
🌿Best season: June-September (greenest grass!)
⏰Recommended duration: 3-5 days is perfect

🔥Must-visit reasons
✔️Fewer crowds, stunning views! No need to worry about overcrowding
✔️Every photo you take is wallpaper-worthy
✔️Plenty of activities! Horse riding, archery, off-road adventures all available
✔️Stargazing at night! Milky Way visible to naked eye
✔️Get Xinjiang-style scenery without leaving Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region

🚙Transport TIPS
1️⃣Spotty signal on grassland - download offline maps!
2️⃣Beginners shouldn't self-drive! Some routes require off-road vehicles
3️⃣Recommend finding reliable local drivers or joining tours
4️⃣Few gas stations - fill up in advance!

🌈3-day classic itinerary
Day1️⃣
👉Off-road adventure through Hunshandake Sandland
🌄Watch desert sunset + bonfire party + stargazing
Day2️⃣
👉Off-road through grassland hinterland
📸Princess Lake + Film Studio photo spots
Day3️⃣
👉Feed reindeer at tribal village + grassland horseback riding
🏇Experience the joy of galloping freely

💯Bonus experiences
✅Take photos in Mongolian costumes
✅Learn Mongolian songs and dances
✅DIY dairy products
✅Watch grassland sunrise
✅Stay in yurt and count stars

🍖Food guide
👉Must-try: Mongolian milk tea, hand-grabbed mutton, grilled lamb chops
👉Recommended restaurant: Grassland Herder's Home (authentic local flavor)

⚠️Important notes
🔸Big temperature difference! Bring jacket for mornings/evenings
🔸Sunscreen + sunglasses + hat essential!
🔸Keep safe distance when feeding animals
🔸Respect local customs (receive milk tea with both hands)