Pretend to Have Traveled Abroad to a Border Town Fairy-tale World

🎈Manzhouli, a fairy-tale border town!🎈
My friends all thought I went to Russia, but actually I was in Manzhouli😜! The streets here are full of colorful buildings, and the city government and gymnasium look like palaces, as beautiful as a fairy tale!🤩
🌏Overview
Manzhouli is a county-level city under the administration of Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia. It borders Russia and is one of China's largest land port cities. It is home to more than 20 ethnic groups, including Han, Mongolian, Hui, Korean, Ewenki, Oroqen, and Russian.
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📸Photo recommendations:
Matryoshka Square: The heart of Manzhouli, with the Matryoshka Hotel and various onion-domed roofs, offering great photo opportunities. There's also an amusement park on the square, adding to the fairy-tale atmosphere.
Wedding Palace: A Gothic-style church, especially beautiful in the evening, with a strong sense of ceremony.
Mammoth Park: A fantastic place for photos, with a fairy-tale castle, a Russian-style church, a giant Ferris wheel, mammoth sculptures, and a free Mammoth Museum!
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🚗Off-the-beaten-track attractions:
Genghis Khan Hitching Post: Featuring cliffs, grasslands, lakes, and migratory birds, the azure lake is incredibly beautiful! It resembles the White Cliffs of Dover.
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🌏Attraction introductions
1️⃣Manzhouli Matryoshka Square:
Themed around Russian matryoshka dolls, it offers a wealth of entertainment and dining experiences. You can watch the Russian Circus, enjoy performances from Russia, Mongolia, and China, and learn about Russian history and culture.
2️⃣Manzhouli National Gate Scenic Area:
An important gateway on the China-Russia border, where you can experience the border culture of both countries up close. The scenic area includes Boundary Marker No. 41, the National Gate, the Gate of Peace sculpture, and the 208-meter-high North Pearl Tower, offering panoramic views of Manzhouli.
3️⃣Hulun Lake:
Also known as Dalai Lake, it is the largest lake in Inner Mongolia and the fourth largest freshwater lake in China. It not only offers picturesque scenery but also various fish and shrimp dishes.
4️⃣Mammoth Park:
Full of Russian architectural style, it's a dreamy fairy-tale world.
5️⃣North Lake Park:
Especially charming at night, and free to enter.
6️⃣Sino-Soviet Street:
A free open pedestrian street with European-style architecture and various Russian and Mongolian shops.
7️⃣Wedding Palace:
The Gothic-style architecture is both solemn and elegant, and it's one of Manzhouli's landmarks.
8️⃣Manzhouli Museum:
Showcasing the history of the Manzhouli area, it's a great place to learn about local history and culture.
Located on the border between China and Russia, Manzhouli is a must-visit city on the way to the Hulunbuir Grasslands and the final stop for shopping in Hulunbuir. All local specialties and Russian products can be purchased in Manzhouli. Besides shopping, Manzhouli itself is a historic city with Russian-style architecture, worth spending at least a day exploring.