5 Days and 6 Nights Exploring the Hulunbuir Grassland

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Budget: About 10,000 RMB per person (including airfare, accommodation, meals, car rental, entrance fees, and activities)
Best Season: June to September (the grassland is at its greenest and the weather is comfortable)
Trip Highlights
Grassland Scenery: Morigele River, Borderline Highway, Heishantou Sunset, Windmill Grassland
Ethnic Culture: Mongolian pasture experience, Russian family visit, Manzhouli Russian-style architecture
Special Activities: Horseback riding across the grassland, visiting herders to milk cows, camping under the grassland starry sky, grass skiing and archery
Cost-effective Experience: Avoid commercial tourist spots, explore the pristine grassland, and interact with locals

🚩 Daily Itinerary & Cost Breakdown

Day 1: Arrive in Hailar - First Grassland Experience
Transportation: Fly nationwide to Hailar (airfare reference: round trip about 3,500-4,500 RMB, book early for better deals)
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel in Hailar city (about 300 RMB/night)
Itinerary:
Afternoon: Check in at "Genghis Khan Square" to feel the historical atmosphere of the grassland city; dinner recommendation at "Nuomin Tala Milk Tea House" for hand-pulled meat and pot tea (about 80 RMB per person).
Evening: Stroll through "Old Town Pedestrian Street" to buy grassland essentials (sun hats, mosquito repellent, etc.).

Day 2: Grassland Crossing - Morigele River - Erguna
Transportation: Rent an off-road vehicle (5-day rental reference: 3,000-4,000 RMB per vehicle, 4 people carpooling about 750-1,000 RMB per person)
Accommodation: Hotel in Erguna city (about 350 RMB/night)
Itinerary:
Morning: Cross the grassland interior, climb the "Morigele River Cliff" to overlook the "World’s First Meandering River" (free, requires a local driver guide).
Afternoon: Visit a "private pasture" to feed lambs, milk cows, and wear Mongolian robes for photos (about 50 RMB per person); arrive in Erguna by evening, visit the "Wetland Park" to see the winding river (entrance fee 65 RMB).
Dinner: Try Erguna’s specialty "Tieshan Cold Drinks" with fresh milk ice cream and authentic iron pot stew (about 70 RMB per person).

Day 3: Border Highway - Ulan Mountain - Heishantou
Accommodation: Mongolian yurt on Heishantou grassland (starry sky yurt about 500 RMB/night)
Itinerary:
Morning: Self-drive along the China-Russia border checkpoint highway, check in at the "Qika to Jiuka" section, and view Russian villages from afar.
Afternoon: Climb "Ulan Mountain" to enjoy the popular swing and grass skiing (entrance + electric cart 80 RMB); arrive at Heishantou horse ranch by evening for 2 hours of horseback riding to watch the sunset (about 300 RMB per person).
Evening: Join a Mongolian yurt bonfire party and capture stunning starry sky photos (free).

Day 4: Visit Herders - Manzhouli
Accommodation: Russian-style hotel in Manzhouli (about 400 RMB/night)
Itinerary:
Morning: Experience herder life by riding the grassland mini train, archery, and drinking homemade milk tea (about 100 RMB per person).
Afternoon: Drive to Manzhouli, stop at "186 Ribbon River" for grass skiing (entrance + grass skiing 100 RMB); upon arrival, visit the exterior of "Matryoshka Doll Square" (no entry, free for photos).
Evening: Night tour of "China-Soviet Golden Street," enjoy Russian cuisine (recommended "Rubli Restaurant," about 120 RMB per person); watch the "Manzhouli Night View" light show.

Day 5: National Gate - Barhu Mongolian Tribe - Return to Hailar
Itinerary:
Morning: View the "National Gate Scenic Area" and giant Matryoshka doll from a distance (entrance fee 128 RMB, recommended to take photos from outside); on the way back, visit the "Barhu Mongolian Tribe" to watch horse riding performances (entrance fee 150 RMB).
Afternoon: Return to Hailar, buy souvenirs (recommended beef jerky, blueberry jam), and catch your return flight.

💰 Budget Allocation
| Item | Cost (per person) |
|------------|--------------|
| Round-trip Airfare | 4,000 RMB |
| 5-day Car Rental | 1,000 RMB |
| 5 Nights Accommodation | 2,000 RMB |
| Meals | 1,200 RMB |
| Entrance Fees & Activities | 1,000 RMB |
| Other Miscellaneous | 800 RMB |
| Total | 10,000 RMB |

⚠️ Travel Tips
1. Pitfall Avoidance: Morigele River Cliff has no GPS location, requires a local driver guide; choose a reputable horse ranch in Heishantou with full protective gear.
2. Clothing Advice: Short sleeves and sun protection during the day, a windbreaker for mornings and evenings, bring rain gear and mosquito repellent.
3. Food Recommendations: Roasted lamb chops, Buryat steamed buns, Russian rye bread, blueberry jam with yogurt.
4. Car Rental Reminder: Confirm the vehicle is officially licensed, the driver knows grassland roads well, avoid low-price traps.

🌿 This itinerary avoids rushed sightseeing. Spend 10,000 RMB for a freedom where "the wind blows the grass low and you see cattle and sheep"—absolutely worth it!
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