Discover "Mars" in Inner Mongolia! Chahar Volcanic Group 2-Day Adventure Guide
by Harper Amelia
Sep 17, 2025
【A Miracle from Three Million Years Ago】Explore the Chahar Volcanic Group🌋
📍Location: Inner Mongolia · Ulanqab City · Chahar Right Rear Banner
🎒DAY 1 Itinerary:
☀️Morning: Drive to Ulanhada Volcano Geological Park (1.5h drive)
🚩Must-Visit:
✅Volcano Landmark Gate - First stop for a group photo
✅Volcano No. 6 "South Refining Furnace" - Hike to the summit + Mars outfit (80/set)
🌇Dusk:
✨Volcano No. 7/8 "Jianshan" - Capture stunning grassland sunset shots
🌙Night:
🔥Recommended stay: Shanyin · Qizhu Starry Sky Homestay (Rating 4.8⭐)
📍Address: Inside Ulanhada Volcano Geological Park
💫Features: Stargazing + Bonfire party
🚶DAY 2 Itinerary:
🌅Sunrise time:
Arrive at Volcano No. 7 before 6:30 to wait for sunrise
🌈Morning activities:
✅Mani stone pile blessing + grassland hiking
🤔Options:
🔍Explore other volcanoes in depth or
🌿Head to Huitengxile Grassland for more fun
🔥【Must-Visit Volcano Rankings】:
TOP1️⃣: Volcano No. 3 "North Refining Furnace"
✨Feature: Beginner-friendly! Boardwalk leads directly to the crater
📸Photo spot: Panoramic shots for check-in
TOP2️⃣: Volcano No. 5 "Middle Refining Furnace"
✨Feature: Most complete volcanic cone (85 meters high)
⚠️Note: Climbing is challenging
TOP3️⃣: Volcano No. 6 "South Refining Furnace"
✨Feature: Mars-like terrain! Spacesuit photo ops are amazing
🛸Gear: Recommended to bring or rent a spacesuit
🍖【Volcano Cuisine Highlights】:
🥇Youmian King: Chewy noodles + tomato minced meat sauce
🥈Handheld Meat: Boiled lamb + chive flower sauce
🥉Milk Tea Trio: Salty milk tea + milk skin + cheese
🏕️【Accommodation Guide】:
1️⃣Shanyin · Qizhu
✨Highlight: Wild luxury style + stargazing
2️⃣Firefly Planet Homestay
✨Highlight: Sci-fi futuristic design
💡Tips:
1️⃣Best season: June to September (most beautiful grassland season)
2️⃣Essential gear: Windbreaker/hiking shoes/sunscreen
3️⃣Photo tips: Red/white clothing stands out more
📸Every snap looks like a Mars blockbuster! Save this volcano adventure guide now~
Post by Harper Amelia | Sep 17, 2025












