Hulunbuir Grassland Travel Guide 2018 Best Time to Travel to Hulunbuir

Hulunbuir is a very beautiful place. The endless grassland in Hulunbuir is indeed a very beautiful attraction. It is also the peak tourist season. Everyone can better appreciate the beauty of nature by going to Hulunbuir at this time. Now we will Go check it out.

1. When is the best season to travel to Hulunbuir?

In fact, each season has its own beauty. In summer, the green grass here becomes waves, in winter, there is a vast sea of ??snow; when spring comes, Here you can see the cuckoos in the sky, and in autumn you can see the forests. For those who love Hulunbuir, every day here is the most beautiful.

Friends in the South may get information about grasslands from TV or pictures, mostly focusing on green grass in summer, so most of them also want to see the scenery in their dreams. In this sense, June, July, August to early September are undoubtedly the most suitable. These three months are full of green grassland and everything is beautiful.

We recommend traveling to Hulunbuir in late May or early June or mid-to-late September, because these two temperatures are the most suitable and there is no mosquito interference. The prairie grass is green in early spring, and colorful in autumn in late September. ——Anyone who has been to the grassland in midsummer knows that the mosquitoes at that time can sometimes be unbearable. When coming to the grassland in summer, please remember to bring long-sleeved clothes and some mosquito repellent.

2. Can I ride a horse in Hulunbuir?

Of course, you can ride a horse. ——But from a safety perspective, we do not recommend riding a horse.

You can spend some money to ride horses at tourist spots, but those horses are so domesticated that you can basically just experience the feeling of riding them. Technically speaking, they are not real horseback riding. --When you go back to the south after riding a horse at a tourist spot, please don't say that the Mongolian horse is the one you rode, because it is just a wandering horse prepared for you by the tourist spot.

If you have the opportunity to visit a yurt deep in the grass, you may be able to actually ride a horse there. But at the same time, it should be noted that herdsmen’s horses are usually difficult for strangers to control. If you don’t have rich experience, you must be careful about falling. We need to be reminded not to overestimate our own abilities and not to underestimate the abilities of our horses. You may see that a wrangler is very handsome when riding a horse, but don’t think that it will be so handsome when you ride it, or that it will look ugly. If there is no one to protect you, please don't take the risk of Pegasus running wildly.

Of course you need to wear riding boots when riding a horse. Without a pair of riding boots, it is almost impossible for you to ride well. More importantly, if you are dragged down by a horse without the protection of riding boots, the consequences will be very serious. Of course, if you are a good rider and can ride barefoot without a saddle, then the above suggestions are for reference only.

3. How many days are suitable for traveling in Hulunbuir?

Hulunbuir has prairie, large forest, large lake, as well as simple Mongolian folk customs and profound hunter life. If you want to It may take three to five years to fully appreciate these things. I've lived here for ten years and I still can't say I understand a third of it. But fortunately, you are just here for a trip and a brief look at the natural scenery and folk customs, so you don't need to live here for a long time. I can recommend 5-9 days for you. Traveling is not about going to the market. You need to feel the beauty of nature relaxedly and happily. In 5-9 days, you can basically see the essence. If you are short of time and only have 3-4 days, we recommend that you take the northern route, because the highlights are basically concentrated on the northern route.

4. What route should we take from the south to Hulunbuir?

From the south to Hailar, first go to Beijing, and then from Beijing to Hailar. Or go to Harbin first, and then from Harbin to Hailar.

It should be reminded that during the summer tourist season, train tickets are tight, which sometimes causes inconvenience, so it is recommended that you book train tickets in advance.

In terms of aviation, there are flights from Beijing to Hailar every day. During the peak tourist season, there are connecting flights from southern cities to Hailar via Beijing or Hohhot. Please consult the airline for details.

If conditions permit, you can choose to drive to Hulunbuir by yourself, either along the Inner Mongolia Highway from Beijing, or from Aershan or Zhalantun.

5. What is the relationship between Hulunbuir and Hailar?

Hailar is the capital of Hulunbuir. Its administrative level is "district". From Hailar, you can easily reach any location in Hulunbuir and enter and exit. All very convenient.

6. What is the price of chartering a car in Hulunbuir?

We can contact vehicles and guarantee services for friends who travel independently from other places. We recommend drivers who are familiar with the geographical environment and Set up your vehicle to suit your requirements, ensuring your journey is safe, comfortable and secure.

You can charter a car for the entire journey, including fares, gas fees, and bridge tolls. Depending on the model, the price of a small car will be around 500 to 600 yuan a day.

For other models, such as Jinbei and Kinglong 18-33-45 passenger buses, Ruifeng, Hyundai and Buick business station wagons, etc., please consult in advance. We can also provide Mitsubishi, Toyota, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and other off-road models. Prices need to be consulted in advance.

7. We want to engage in photography activities in the grassland. Do you have any good suggestions?

When taking photos in the grassland, we mainly shoot scenery and folk customs.

In tourist spots, you can imagine that there are countless people traveling to Hulunbuir. The environment is not clean enough, so they cannot take pictures of real quality. We recommend going deep into the grasslands. A principle of photography is: you can’t take good pictures because you’re not close enough. --Only by walking to a real Mongolian home on the grassland can you take pictures of the most authentic things. If you are lucky, we can arrange for you to attend a Mongolian wedding, attend a small Naadam, or go to worship Aobao. That is the real Mongolian life.

The other thing is not to follow the conventional tourist routes. A conventional tourist route usually involves visiting a few tourist attractions. Most of these tourist attractions are overcrowded, and due to poor management, the grasslands are severely damaged, so the shooting results cannot be very good. It is recommended that you go to some less visited places. When the season is right, those places are the most beautiful Hulunbuir.

8. What are the festivals on the grassland? Which one is the most fun?

There are many festivals on the grassland, among which Naadam is the most famous one. However, large-scale Naadam festivals are usually organized by the government, and cards are set up everywhere to collect tickets, so they have long lost the festival connotation of the Mongolian nomads in the past. The real Naadam is some small Naadam. In fact, the smaller Naadam is more beautiful. Since the time is usually not fixed, it is not easy for foreign tourists to participate.

There is also the Aobao Festival. The time of this major event may not be the same every year. You need to consult in advance for details. You can arrange it after the time is determined. You can experience the largest national grand event in Baoge Deura. makeup. Usually every year on June 18th, the Ewenksebin Festival, the 13th day of the fifth lunar month and the third day of the seventh lunar month, Baoge Deura offers sacrifices to Aobao and Naadam. I don’t feel the need to attend large-scale events organized by the government.

9. I heard that you must drink a lot of wine when you go to the grassland, right?

No. When you go to a tourist spot, they will offer you wine. You can try it before stopping. Sometimes you don’t have to be a hero, otherwise it will be very uncomfortable. If you go to a herdsman's house, do your best and be comfortable until you get drunk. Of course, you don’t have to drink, and the herdsmen brothers won’t force you to drink.

10. We want to see the forest in Hulunbuir. Do you have any recommendations?

We recommend that you take a trip to Mordaoga and then return from Genhe. The scenery on the way It’s great, you can stop and take photos anytime, especially in the fall.

It should be noted that the fire prevention situation in this area is severe. Please be sure to bring your personal identification documents, apply for a fire prevention certificate when entering the forest area during the fire prevention period, and be sure not to use fire or smoke in the forest area to avoid any problem occurs.

11. Is it safe to travel to Hulunbuir? Are there any personal insecurity factors? I heard that the locals are quite tough?

The security situation at that time was very, very good. , the people are also very friendly, and simply put, it is much safer than the mainland. Of course, the prerequisite is that you don't cause trouble yourself. If the fault is yours, then no one can help you. The local people have a lot of Mongolian customs. Sometimes, read more information, don't touch on matters related to religious beliefs, and be calm in everything. I believe there will be no problem.

12. I heard that accommodation in Hulunbuir is quite cheap. Why is it so expensive in the summer?

Hulunbuir tourism depends on the three months of summer in a year. Generally speaking, three stars Our store sells a standard room for more than 100 yuan in winter, and more than 400 yuan in summer, and at this price, they don't give you a discount.

13. Can we have a bonfire party on the grassland?

Bonfire party is a thing created by tourist attractions for business. Under normal circumstances, there is no bonfire in the grassland. Party - where to pick up wood on the grass.

The grassland fire prevention situation is serious. Let alone bonfire parties, please refrain from smoking cigarettes. This is also good for the environment.

14. Do you need a border defense permit to travel to Hulunbuir?

Under normal circumstances, you do not need to apply for a border defense permit to travel within Hulunbuir. It is only necessary to apply for a fire prevention certificate for activities in forest areas during the fire prevention period.

15. Is it okay for us to stay in the yurts at tourist attractions? What is the situation like?

The yurts at tourist attractions that can now be stayed are the Jinzhanghan yurt and the Hohnuoer yurt. , basically built into the form of a hotel standard room, there are also simpler ones, that is, a full room without a bathroom. --Of course the conditions for living on the grassland cannot be too good. If you want to experience the feeling of living on the grassland, you can choose this option.

Our suggestion is to visit the grassland scenic spots, and then return to Hailar and other cities to stay at night. This is more convenient and natural and avoids physical and mental exhaustion.

16. What is fun in Hailar?

To be precise, we cannot understand the concept of "fun". If we talk about tourist places, then you can go to Beishan Japanese and puppet fortifications and Genghis Khan. Square, Xishan Forest Park, Yimin River Qiaotou Park. --If you are not limited to the general concept of attractions, we think that just strolling around Hailar Street and the Yimin River is beautiful in itself.

17. Can you still count yourself as having visited Hulunbuir without going to Hulun Lake?

Hulun Lake is located in Zhalainuoer near Manzhouli. It is a small scenic spot beside Hulun Lake. There is no special view. As for whether you haven’t been to Hulunbuir if you don’t visit Hulun Lake, you can decide for yourself. The basic meaning is this, I regret not going, and I regret going. --Chinese tourism characteristics.

18. Is it necessary to go to Aershan after visiting Mordauga? What about Honghuaerji?

Theoretically speaking, Mordauga is also a forest, and Aershan is also a forest. , but Aershan has more volcanic landforms, which is worth visiting. Passing through Dongqi on the way to Aershan is the most beautiful part of the grassland - of course everything is based on sufficient time.

19. What is the difference between Hulun Lake and Huhnuoer Lake?

The former is a large lake that looks like the ocean, with no edge visible; the latter is located on Haiman Highway There is a small lake on the edge that can be seen to the edge.

20. We want to stay in the depths of the grassland for a few more days, is that okay?

In fact, I don’t think we should have too many ideals when traveling to the grassland. What the photographer expressed The beauty of the grassland may be something you cannot see. It took a long time of experience and coincidence of the time and place. The living environment deep in the grassland looks romantic and interesting, but if you have never had such a life experience, once you enter, you will find that the reality is very bad for you. So I don’t agree with friends from the mainland having such an idea. For you, just taking a look at the grassland and that kind of scenery is enough.

If you must stay, herders do not run hotels. They cannot prepare bedding for you in advance, nor can they receive many people at one time. --What you need to do is to prepare a set of outdoor camping equipment and survive on the grassland by yourself without affecting the local herdsmen. This is best.

21. Which one should we go to, Huhnuoer or Jinzhuhan?

Huhnuoer has a lake, and Jinzhuhan has the Mozhgrad River. Both are tourist attractions, each with its own characteristics, and you can visit them on normal tourist routes.

22. Is the Mozhgenle River beautiful?

The Mozhgenle River in the Golden Horde Khan attraction is only a small part of the entire river. As for Mozhgenle River What exactly is going on may not be clear in the short term. She's very long, longer than you think.

23. We want to buy some souvenirs from Hulunbuir to take back. Where is the best place to buy them?

In fact, Manzhouli is mainly a place where the mainland dumps goods to Russia. You can buy them in Manzhouli The so-called Russian products that arrived were basically from Harbin, and the quality was really not good.

The Russian mall in Hailar is basically the same. I suggest not to be fooled and buy less. Some ethnic goods stores in Hailar have grassland specialty items. If you like it, you can buy a little, but don’t buy too much, because once those things leave the grassland, they will have little meaning.

24. Do we need to bring a raincoat? What anti-mosquito water should we bring? What kind of shoes are the most suitable?

Basically, you don’t need to bring a raincoat. It never rains on the grassland. Most of the time it's just a shower and it's over in a flash. When traveling, you usually have a car, and you can just hide in the car for a while. Moreover, it should be very happy when it rains, because you can see the rainbow after the rain. You can buy anti-mosquito water when you arrive in Hailar. Just ordinary water will do, and it won’t be of much use. For shoes, it is recommended to wear travel shoes, sports shoes, in short, outdoor sports shoes. It’s easy to get your feet dirty when wearing sandals, and it’s easy to get your shoes dirty when wearing leather shoes. As for the issue of taste, it goes without saying.

25. Which piece of grassland is the most beautiful in Hulunbuir?

This question is very troublesome. This area is all prairie. Because the weather, seasons and opportunities are different, it should be Different places have their own beauty. Beauty is similar, what matters is your eyes that find beauty. During your trip to Hulunbuir, you will spend a lot of time walking on the grassland roads, so be sure to pay attention to the scenery on the road.

26. I heard that the Golden Horde has a strong commercial atmosphere, right?

Basically yes, all tourist attractions have a strong commercial atmosphere, there is no doubt about it. If a tourist attraction does not have a commercial atmosphere, it is not a tourist attraction.

27. Why are the hotel prices in Hailar so high? Why are they higher than places like Beijing and Shanghai?

Yes, the hotels in Hailar are ridiculously expensive. Not only do you have this question? There are opinions, and I have opinions on that too. In addition, not only is it expensive, they don’t offer discounts, and sometimes you can’t even get a room even if you spend a lot of cash. That's the thing, that's the situation, it's really too expensive. I believe the price here during the peak tourist season is 50% or more expensive than the same star hotel in Beijing. But even though it is very expensive, I still recommend that you book a hotel here in advance to avoid not being able to get a room no matter how much money you pay. --If we don't stay in the room after booking, we have to pay the full amount in cash. This is what bothers us the most.

28. Why can’t you arrange for us to live in herdsmen’s homes now? We really want to experience the pure life of herdsmen. How interesting is it to herd and milk cows?

The last two days We no longer provide visits to herdsmen’s homes in 2018 because we feel that this project has caused serious harassment to the herdsmen’s normal lives and even impacted their cultural concepts. Real herdsmen live in their own yurts and do not have extra beds or bedding. Out of enthusiasm, they have to receive visitors, which seriously affects production and life.

--Change your stance. You live in a house in the countryside, and there are so many uninvited guests coming to your house every day to eat, drink, and stay. Within three days, you will be numb. Wouldn't you feel annoyed by this or immediately Do you want to transform your home into a tourist reception point?

We recommend that you bring enough outdoor equipment. We can arrange camping near the yurt, which will not affect the life of herdsmen and at the same time, you can experience grassland life. This is appropriate.

29. We want to go hiking in Hulunbuir. Can you recommend some routes?

The Hulunbuir area is very large. Hiking here is a very difficult thing, especially basic There are no supplies throughout the whole journey, so you need to reload. There are several hiking routes that I lead. One is hiking along the Morgele River, which takes about 2-3 days; hiking along the Ergun River, which takes about 4-5 days; and hiking deep in the Xing'an Mountains forest area, which takes 3-4 days. Yes, but there is some danger. If you must come for hiking, please contact me directly.

30. Is it appropriate for us to travel to Hulunbuir because we are old?

It may be tiring for older people to join a group tour because they will always be led around. Amira Travel provides independent group tours. You can use one car for two people, walk leisurely according to the planned route, and take a rest when you are tired. This should be no problem. We have received many groups of elderly people over 70 years old. We also woke up early and took photos at night. We played for about a week and it looked pretty good.

31. Where is the best place to eat mutton in Hailar?

Theoretically, everyone has different tastes, so there shouldn’t be a single best choice. You can only choose which one you feel is more delicious. My suggestion is to find a smaller Mongolian restaurant, drink pot tea, and eat mutton or beef. As for whether it tastes good or not, try your luck, maybe you will get a bigger harvest. Under normal circumstances our driver will also recommend it.

32. Will we catch up with the continuous rainy season?

Basically not. Rain on the grassland is mainly showers and does not fall continuously for a long time. So in fact, rainy days are good weather, because you may see the rainbow on the grassland after the rain, which is very spectacular.

33. Is it possible to stay overnight at a herdsman’s house for a fee?

First of all, ask yourself, how would you feel if several people stayed at your house every day? Can you experience it? This feeling.

So when it comes to accommodation in herdsmen’s homes, I dare not say it’s not possible, but I dare say it feels bad. Moreover, if you take your iPhone to a sheepherder’s house, it will not only interfere with their normal life, but it will also be a cultural shock and destruction. Generally, we don't recommend it. But you must do it. Please bring your own tent and camp near the yurt. You can make friends, but try not to interfere with other people's lives.

My opinion on the issue of paid or unpaid is that it is not a matter of money.

34. Do I need a large off-road vehicle?

In fact, the road construction in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia is relatively good. Under normal circumstances, if you are not doing cross-country adventures, there is no need to use it. SUV. Although large off-road vehicles are more comfortable, their prices have also skyrocketed. From an economic and environmental perspective, I think ordinary cars are enough for tourism in this region.

35. Let’s find a quiet yurt to live in, and then ride horses for a few days to live the life of a real herdsman. Can it be paid?

With all due respect, this matter It is your subjective imagination and may not be reliable in reality. The life of modern herdsmen is different from that of the 1960s and 1970s. Both in terms of concepts and life, if you believe that "the world is flat", then let me tell you, you are not that much advanced, and others are not that much behind. As for staying at a herdsman's house, I don't support it at all. On the one hand, it is impossible for them to prepare a place for you to stay in advance, and a yurt is not your three-bedroom and one-living room. Even if there were, I would like to ask you to imagine what your attitude would be if someone came to your house every day and asked to stay overnight. In a few days, you can open a tourist spot. Every person, every household, needs a normal and uninterrupted life. Try to understand this and be an observer, not a destroyer. ——There is accommodation in tourist attractions, go there.

In addition to the above, it should be noted that you cannot ride a horse for a whole day. Horse riding is not a leisurely ride, in fact it is very tiring. I believe you will ask to come down within half an hour. In addition, there are fewer and fewer original yurts and more and more brick houses on the grassland. The scene you imagined is becoming less and less.

As for paid or unpaid, it doesn’t matter at all. In the real grassland, money may be the least of the problems. If you make such a statement, it is simply suspected of insulting the other party. Be careful.

At the appropriate time, if you have friends from the grassland, it would not be a bad idea to take you home for a day or two. For tourists with ordinary itineraries, we recommend that you still focus on the scenery, culture and geography.

36. Do I need to apply for a border defense permit when traveling from Manchuria to the five-card or seven-card route?

Not yet. If there is a need to apply in the future, we will issue a timely announcement to inform everyone.

37. Which attractions are must-sees in Hulunbuir?

I never think which attractions are must-sees. The scenery is on the road, and most of the attractions are uneducated and rustic—— If it must be said, it doesn’t matter if you don’t go to all the scenic spots. If you pay more attention to the scenery on the road, you may gain more. Waiting for the attractions will be boring.

38. Is it convenient to rent a car and drive yourself in Hulunbuir?

Because the self-driving service in Hulunbuir is not very mature yet, it is not very convenient to rent a car and drive yourself at present. If you have friends in the area, you may be able to think of a solution, but it is still quite troublesome for various reasons, such as damage to the vehicle, seizure by the traffic police, etc. Therefore, under normal circumstances, we do not recommend that you rent a car and drive yourself. It is better to let the driver drive himself, so that there will be no trouble. Of course, it would be best if you drive here by yourself and choose one or two good routes. You must pay attention to your arrangements when driving by yourself. The roads in Hulunbuir area are in good condition. Vehicles usually travel very fast on the road. If nothing happens, it will be a big accident. Be cautious and put safety first during travel.