From the imperial capital to the grassland: The weekend high-speed train flashes through Inner Mongolia in 1.5 hours.
by Emily Adams
Nov 14, 2024
Itinerary✨
Day 1️⃣: Ulanhada Volcano Geological Park🌋 → 🏨 Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Ulanqab Wanda Branch)
Day 2️⃣: Huitengxile Grassland🐎 🌿
🌟Highlights🌟
🔸Ulanhada Volcano Geological Park
📍Address: West side of Erguang Expressway, Chahar Right Rear Banner, Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia
⏰Opening Hours: Year-round 8:00-20:00 (last entry at 19:00)
✨Volcanic wonders beyond the screen! Recommended to wear outdoor gear for photos, you can rent a space suit for fun poses
🔸Huitengxile Grassland
📍Address: Central-southern part of Chahar Right Middle Banner, Ulanqab
⏰Opening Hours: 8.25-10.7 8:30-17:30
🍂The grassland is golden in autumn, windmills + grassland make a stunning combo!
🏨Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Wanda Branch)
📍Address: No.1 Commercial Building, North of Ningcheng Huafu Residential, Zhenghuang Road
💖Highly recommend Mongolian-style afternoon tea! The lamb offal soup and shaomai are amazing!
🛏Smart rooms are excellent, and tatami rooms are perfect for families
🅿️A blessing for self-driving tourists, the parking lot is very large
ps: The front desk service is very thoughtful and even offers sunshades
⚠️Travel Tips
1️⃣It is recommended to spend 3-4 hours at the volcano park, remember to bring a sun hat
2️⃣The grassland has a big temperature difference, remember to bring a jacket
3️⃣It is recommended to rent a car for self-driving, convenient for stopping anytime to take photos
4️⃣Afternoon tea is open until 11 PM, great news for night snack lovers
📸Photo Tips
✔Wear red or white clothes at the volcano for the best shots
✔For the grassland, it is best to shoot at 10 AM or 4 PM when the light is most beautiful
✔The hotel rooftop is great for cityscape photos
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