Manzhouli City and Hulun Lake

Manzhouli, a small town with European-style architecture, was our accommodation on our way to Hulun Lake. The town boasts Beihu Park and Zhongsujin Street, where you can shop for Russian goods. Manzhouli also boasts the upscale Matryoshka Restaurant.

The shops near the national border are quite expensive. Although they say duty-free, they are more expensive than those on Zhongsujin Street.

The road to Hulun Lake is filled with boundless grasslands. Clouds in the sky and white sheep and cattle on the ground dot the blue sky and green land, creating a sense of vastness and freedom. We headed to the Genghis Khan Horse Post at Hulun Lake. There's no entrance fee, and there's a rest stop along the way (see photo) where you can use the restroom. You can urinate here first, as there are no restrooms at the post.

Many people were digging for agate stones along the shores of Hulun Lake. There were many small pebbles along the shore. Hulun Lake is as vast as the ocean, yet it's an inland freshwater lake. Restaurant recommendation: Dasu BBQ near Beihu Park in Manzhouli. The barbecue, stir-fried vegetables, fried rice, and soup are all quite delicious.

As for the internet-famous Luburi restaurant, I didn't bother waiting in line because it was too crowded.

Post by 牧星人 | Aug 14, 2025