Walking in a Nordic fairy tale! The ultimate autumn guide to Ulan Butong

Ulan Butong is literally a walking oil painting! The golden grasslands dance gently with the wind✨, and every snap looks like a magazine cover shot📸! This time I chose the perfect combo of self-driving + light hiking, tested and ready for you to copy, sisters!

🎬 Highlights:
👉 Standing on the wooden boardwalk at Princess Lake, the golden birch forest reflects on the lake, instantly giving you the feeling of stepping into a Nordic fairy tale! (Exact location: Southwest Keshenketeng Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia)

🗓️ Itinerary:
7:30 ⏰ Energetic departure
→ 🚗 2-hour drive straight to the scenic area entrance
→ 9:50 🎫 Ticket check and entry
→ 10:30 👑 Princess Lake wonderland
→ 12:00 🌿 Grassland picnic
→ 15:00 🏹 Horse riding at Aobao Tu
→ 17:00 🎥 Film base for epic shots

🌟 Must-visit recommendations:
▫️ Princess Lake golden birch forest (surreal vibes🎨)
▫️ Aobao Tu grassland (perfect for galloping horses🐎)
▫️ Film base birch forest (movie-level photo spot🎞️)

🚘 Transportation tips:
Self-driving is recommended🚙 (Navigation: Ulan Butong Scenic Area East Gate), the scenery along the way is breathtaking!

🏡 Accommodation tips:
Hidden gem homestays near the scenic area (highly recommended! Book at least 1 month in advance during peak season🔥)

💸 Ticket info:
120 RMB/person in peak season, 60 RMB in off-season (half price with student ID~)

⚠️ Hard-earned tips:
1️⃣ Temperature difference of 15℃! Be sure to bring down jackets + sweaters🧥
2️⃣ UV rays are as strong as at the beach🌞 Bring plenty of sunscreen
3️⃣ Wear orange/red🌶️ for maximum golden autumn couple vibes
4️⃣ The light is softest at 10 AM and 5 PM🌅
5️⃣ Thermos + snacks will save your stomach🍪
6️⃣ Take your trash with you! Protect the most beautiful grassland🙅‍♀️

📸 Best photo spot:
Overhead shots of your back on the boardwalk with colorful forest as the background—amazing! Exact location: East viewing platform of Princess Lake💕

💬 Are you tempted? Tell me in the comments which spot you want to check out most~ Or if you’ve been, sisters are welcome to share your beautiful photos!