Are there anything you need to pay attention to when going to Hulunbuir Grassland?

Carry-on equipment:

Try not to bring suitcases, prepare more practical items and try to bring less unused items!

1. A backpack of 55-60 liters for men and 40-50 liters for women is best. If you don’t have a backpack, you can also bring a small box

2. One piece of clothing and one jacket. 1-2 pieces of quick-drying clothes (the temperature difference in the grassland is large)

3. 2 pairs of pants, loose casual pants are suitable, because there are mosquitoes in the grassland at night, so do not bring shorts.

4. 1-2 pairs of shoes, hiking, sports, and casual shoes are best.

5. Rain gear, umbrella or raincoat, the grassland weather is changeable, and a flashlight.

6. Other toiletries, changes of underwear, socks, cameras, headlamps, sunscreen products, cooling oil and personal medicines, umbrellas, etc.

7. You must bring some telescopes, because you can see Russian towns and villages in Shiwei, the border river between China and Russia, and across the port river.

Tip: It is suitable to wear loose-fitting clothing, which is also convenient for getting on and off the horse.

1. Hulunbuir Prairie

Everyone’s first impression should be the scene in the TV series and movie: the sky is blue, the fields are vast, the grass is blown by the wind and cattle and sheep can be seen, yes, it is real The Hulunbuir Prairie is so vivid and beautiful every year when it enters the peak tourist season in June and July. But it is definitely not the horse-riding herding and yurts that can be seen everywhere. That kind of shot only appeared in ancient times. The current urban and rural areas of Hulunbuir are no different from those in the mainland. The houses are all brick houses. Of course, the real herdsmen still live in yurts.

2. Mongolian yurts on the grassland

Many people will think that there must be yurts everywhere on the grassland. In fact, this is not the case. Due to the small population density, it often takes a long distance to see them. To the yurt. The yurt scenic spots you see on the grassland are usually cement buildings with a layer of canvas on the outside. On the surface, they look like yurts. But when you actually go inside, you will find that if there is no outer layer of cloth, it is just a blockhouse. So don’t be disappointed when you see this scene. There is always a gap between ideal and reality.

3. Herdsmen on the grassland

Nowadays, herdsmen have solar energy, refrigerators, and liquefied gas, and they have already used motorcycles for grazing, breaking away from the original state. If you want to experience it, just ride your horse into the herds of cattle and sheep and feel it with the whip in your hand. (Guaranteed not to beat you to death)

4. Attractions on the grassland

Most people who go to Hulunbuir want to see the endless prairie, but in recent years, with the development of tourism in Hulunbuir, Many attractions have also been built, so which of these many attractions are worth visiting? Based on this analysis, many historical stories have happened in Hulunbuir since Genghis Khan. The heroes left countless legends on the grassland. However, in ancient times, the grassland people lived in yurts and moved around, leaving few ancient city ruins. . Many newly built scenic spots now reflect the historical scenes and glory to a certain extent, but they are all similar, so we chose the more representative Jinzhanghan and Hohnuoer scenic spots to ensure that there is no shortage or excess.

5. The landscape on the grassland

The grassland has unparalleled beauty, endless prairie, large tracts of rapeseed flowers, all kinds of wild grasses and wildflowers that cannot be named all over the mountains and plains, white birch The forest, the long river, the sunset, and even the ever-changing clouds are stunningly beautiful under the blue sky. Small villages with ethnic minority customs such as Enhe, Linjiang, Taiping, Eagle Mouth, Yueyapao, Shuimo, Jiuka, Baka, and Qika are very good, each with its own charm and characteristics. Among them, Linjiang has the best scenery. Beautiful Russian-style wooden houses can be seen everywhere (it costs several million to build a wooden house, and the villagers are all wealthy). Shiwei is a Sino-Russian border port with a history of hundreds of years. The Ergun River on the Buchu Treaty flows through this place, and you can swim on the boundary river and overlook Russia.

6. Road on the grassland

The Hulunbuir Highway is very developed (because of the underdeveloped trains). There are roads in every city and village, but there are some places with beautiful scenery such as the border highway. It's very bad. Only small cars can pass. If it rains, big cars can't walk on the dirt road. If there are many people, be careful if you rent a car. If you are driving yourself, it is best to drive in several cars together so that you can look after each other and decide your itinerary based on weather conditions.

7. Travel agencies in Hulunbuir

There are many local travel agencies and there are many choices. One-day and two-day tours of regular attractions are more cost-effective with travel agencies, but remember to choose a reputable one. Otherwise, it won’t work if you throw it into a shopping store and don’t buy it. There are currently many organizations on the Internet that organize travel to Hulunbuir. If you have never organized a trip before or if you have not reviewed it before, do not participate. Most of these trips are sold to local travel agencies. So please be sure to distinguish clearly to avoid being deceived. The simplest way to tell is to see if there have been activities in Hulunbuir before and the comments from everyone who came back. If not, be cautious.

8. About horseback riding in Hulunbuir

There are actually not many places where you can ride horses in Hulunbuir, and there are not many horses that can be ridden. There are generally horses in scenic spots, but they are only suitable for taking pictures, not Suitable for wild riding.

Linjiang and Enhe also have horses, but you must not choose to ride a horse across 11 kilometers from Shiwei to Linjiang, because that is not a grassland. The whole journey is on mountain roads or highways, and passing vehicles can easily scare the horses. , this is where most horse riding accidents happen every year. In addition, taking Jinzhanghan as an example, it costs 50 yuan for one lap (5 minutes) and 1,000 yuan for a day of riding. The price is ridiculously high, and the horses are not good, but it is still enjoyable and it is better than riding in Shiwei Crossing Lin. Be safe when riding horses in the Jiang area.

9. Things to note when traveling with a group to Hulunbuir

It is inevitable that the tour leader will get kickbacks when traveling with a travel agency or some pseudo-outdoor companies under the banner of outdoor travel. How to avoid it? That is, in addition to the scenic spots included in the itinerary, resolutely avoid all scenic spots and projects that you can participate in at your own expense, so that you can completely protect the safety of your money~ Hehe!

Finally, I wish everyone a happy stay in Hulunbuir, and welcome to Hulunbuir!