How to Have an Ultra Cool Time on the Inner Mongolia Grasslands! Must-Visit Spots + Food in Ulan Butong

️【Must-See Attractions Guide · Super Cool】🏞️

📍General's Pond
✨Highlight: Perfect blend of history and beautiful scenery
📌Address: Inside Ulan Butong Tourist Area
⏰Best Time: 5:00-7:00 AM / 5:00-7:00 PM
📸Photography paradise! Morning mist creates a fairyland, sunset glows like a painting~ even better with drone shots!

💕Princess Lake
✨Highlight: Royal romantic legend + autumn-only beauty
📌Address: Inside Ulan Butong Scenic Area, Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng City
⏰Best Time: Late September to early October
🌌Golden autumn birch forest + starry sky reflections, a must-visit for couples! Bring a tripod for star photography~

🌈Colorful Mountain
✨Highlight: God’s spilled palette
📌Address: Core area of Ulan Butong, Keshiketeng Banner
⏰Best Season: Late September to early October
🍁Take a local off-road vehicle to the summit for 360° unobstructed views. Wearing red or white clothes makes for better photos!

🏇European Style Scenic Area
✨Highlight: Filming location of "My Fair Princess"
📌Address: Near Hongshan Military Horse Farm, Keshiketeng Banner
🐎Horse riding fee: 100-150 RMB/hour
💡Outfit tip: Straw hat + long dress for cinematic grassland shots!

🌲Birch Valley National Forest Park
✨Highlight: Magical transition from grassland to forest
📌Address: Western Keshiketeng Banner
🏞Must-visit spots:
✔Toad Dam pastoral scenery
✔Panlong Canyon stream hiking
Recommended duration: 3-4 hours

🚗【Explore Inner Mongolia · Route Guide】🚗

🔥3-Day Quick Tour
Day 1: Beijing → Zhangbei Grassland Sky Road (Zhangbei County, Zhangjiakou City) → Princess Lake night view
Day 2: Toad Dam → Daqing Mountain (Balin Right Banner) sunset
Day 3: General's Pond morning mist → Return trip

🌟5-6 Day In-Depth Tour
Day 1: Chifeng → Ulan Butong sunset
Day 2: Saihanba Forest Sea
Day 3: Keshiketeng Geological Park wonders
Day 4: Dalinur Lake (open 8:00-17:30, ticket 89 RMB) → Rea Line Grassland Road
Day 5-6: Deep exploration of grassland secrets

🍖【Food Alert · Mouthwatering Warning】🍗

🔥TOP1 Whole Roasted Lamb
✅Crispy skin + juicy tender meat
💰Price reference: 1500-2000 RMB each
💡Tips: Book 3 hours in advance to get it!

🥩Hand-Pulled Meat
✨Boiled in clear water for a milky flavor!
🖐Proper way to eat: Tear by hand! Dip in chive flower sauce!
Recommended restaurant: Pastoral Mongolian Yurt Farmhouse

🐟Dalinuoer Lake Huazi Fish
💰12 RMB each, limited daily!
🔥Must-eat reason: Crispy to the point of falling apart, the top lake fresh delicacy!

🍴Old Mongolian Meat Pie No. 5 Shop
✅Must order: Deep-fried fresh mushrooms + signature meat pie
⚠️Portion warning: 2 servings for 3 people is enough!
📍Address: Jingpeng Town, Keshiketeng Banner

💤【Accommodation Recommendation】
🏠Ulan Butong Pastoral Starry Sky Boutique Homestay
✨Feature: Grassland starry sky rooms + bonfire party
📌Location: Inside Ulan Butong Scenic Area

📸More photo tips:
1. Wear bright colors for better photos
2. Bring a jacket for big temperature differences morning and evening
3. Sunscreen + sunglasses are a must
4. Prepare a power bank to keep shooting nonstop