Hulunbuir 8 Days 7 Nights Travel Guide

Budget 9000 RMB

Preparation

Documents

Bring your ID card, student ID (if any), and driver's license (essential for self-driving). The ID card is required for hotel check-in, ticket purchases at scenic spots, and other situations.

Clothing

Hulunbuir has a large temperature difference between day and night. Even in summer, bring a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. Prepare light and breathable summer clothes for daytime activities. Choose comfortable sports shoes or outdoor shoes.

Items

Bring high SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat as the grassland has strong UV rays. Prepare moisturizing skincare products and common medicines such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, and motion sickness medicine.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hailar - Morigele River - Erguna

● Morning: Arrive at Hailar Dongshan International Airport, pick up the car, and head to Morigele River. Known as "the world's first winding river," you can climb to a high point to overlook the entire view.

● Noon: Taste hand-pulled meat, milk tea, and other delicacies at a herder's home by the river.

● Afternoon: Head to Erguna to visit the Erguna Wetland, Asia's largest wetland, and enjoy the magnificent wetland scenery.

● Evening: Stay at a hotel in Erguna city and try the local specialty iron pot stew.

Day 2: Erguna - Enhe Russian Ethnic Village

● Morning: Travel along the border highway, enjoy the beautiful transition between grassland and forest, and arrive at Enhe.

● Noon: Taste Russian-style foods such as rye bread and borscht in Enhe.

● Afternoon: Experience traditional Russian handicrafts like making nesting dolls and rye bread.

● Evening: Stay at a distinctive wooden log cabin guesthouse and enjoy the exotic atmosphere.

Day 3: Enhe - Shiwei - Linjiangtun

● Morning: Head to Shiwei, one of China's top ten charming towns, and take a boat tour on the border river.

● Noon: Eat specialty cold-water fish and other local dishes in Shiwei.

● Afternoon: Travel to Linjiangtun, enjoy pastoral scenery, and participate in horseback riding activities.

● Evening: Stay at a guesthouse in Linjiangtun and watch the dazzling starry sky.

Day 4: Linjiangtun - Moerdaoga National Forest Park

● Morning: Depart for Moerdaoga National Forest Park and take the forest train through the primeval forest.

● Noon: Taste wild vegetables at the park's restaurant.

● Afternoon: Hike to enjoy natural scenery and breathe in negative oxygen ions.

● Evening: Stay at a hotel in Moerdaoga town.

Day 5: Moerdaoga - Genhe - Oroqen Reindeer Tribe

● Morning: Head to Genhe and visit the Oroqen Reindeer Tribe to get close to reindeer.

● Noon: Dine in Genhe city and try local specialties.

● Afternoon: Learn about the Oroqen people's reindeer culture and hunting traditions.

● Evening: Stay at a hotel in Genhe.

Day 6: Genhe - Heishantou

● Morning: Travel to Heishantou and enjoy the grassland scenery.

● Noon: Eat roasted whole lamb in Heishantou (can share among several people).

● Afternoon: Experience grassland activities such as grass skiing and archery.

● Evening: Stay in a Mongolian yurt and join a bonfire party.

Day 7: Heishantou - Manzhouli

● Morning: Head to Manzhouli, enjoy grassland views along the way, and visit the National Gate Scenic Area.

● Noon: Eat Russian-style Western food in Manzhouli city.

● Afternoon: Visit the Matryoshka Doll Square and experience strong Russian cultural vibes.

● Evening: Enjoy the dazzling night view of Manzhouli.

Day 8: Manzhouli - Return

● Morning: Free time to shop for Russian goods, dairy products, and other souvenirs.

● Noon: Check out and head to the airport or train station to end the trip.

Budget Breakdown

Transportation

● Round-trip major transportation (airfare or train ticket): about 3500 RMB

● Local car rental fee: about 1800 RMB

Accommodation

● Hotels, guesthouses, Mongolian yurts: about 1800 RMB

Meals

● Food tasting: about 1000 RMB

Tickets and Entertainment

● Scenic spot tickets and activity fees: about 900 RMB

Total budget is about 9000 RMB, with actual expenses varying depending on peak or off-season and personal spending habits. This guide will help you start an unforgettable journey in Hulunbuir!