A Must-Visit in Autumn! A Healing Journey to the Ulan Butong Grassland
by NomadicEssence
Oct 23, 2025
Escape the city noise and experience the romance of autumn in Ulan Butong!✨
📍 Recommended Location: Ulan Butong Grassland, Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia (about 500km from Beijing)
🌅 Best Viewing Time: Mid-September to early October
This is a fairy tale world in autumn, where the birch forest turns into a golden sea, and the grassland wears a fiery red coat, as if God spilled a palette of colors🎨
📸 Must-Visit Photo Spots:
1️⃣ Colorful Mountain Viewing Platform
🌄 The perfect spot to watch the sunrise! The mountain layers are distinct, and the autumn colors are vibrant
🕐 Recommended arrival time: 5 AM
2️⃣ Princess Lake
💧 Legend says it was formed from the tears of Emperor Kangxi’s third princess
The birch forest by the lake is super photogenic! Comes with a natural cinematic filter
3️⃣ General’s Pond
🏞️ A tranquil lake on the grassland
Most beautiful at dusk, with the sunset reflecting on the water
4️⃣ Mushroom Mountain
🍄 A meadow hill with a unique shape
You can overlook the entire grassland from the top
🌾 Travel Tips:
- It’s recommended to drive yourself or hire a car, as the attractions are far apart
- Large temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to bring a thick jacket🧥
- Plan for 2-3 days for an in-depth visit
- Must-try local foods: roasted whole lamb, Mongolian milk tea, hand-held meat
💡 Tips:
Ulan Butong is a protected area, please do not trample the grassland
Protect the environment and take your trash with you~
This autumn, come to Ulan Butong with your loved ones and collect this golden romance!💛
Post by NomadicEssence | Oct 23, 2025












