What are the fun places in Manzhouli? 2021 Manzhouli travel guide

Manzhouli is located in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia. The architectural style here is very similar to that of Russia. Tourists who don’t know the actual situation will be surprised when they see the photos and feel that this is a foreign land. Here is a specific guide for you. guide.

Manzhouli borders Mongolia to the west and Russia to the north. It is the largest land port city in the country. The special geographical location creates the exotic customs of Manzhouli. How to play?

Because it is a port city and has relatively in-depth exchanges with Russia, almost all of the tourist attractions worth visiting in Manzhouli revolve around these two points. Of course, Manzhouli, located in the Hulunbuir Grassland, also has very beautiful natural landscapes.

Port Guomen Scenic Area

Ticket: 60 yuan

Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 (no admission at 17:00)

Since it is a port city, the first stop must be to go to the port to see the country’s gate. There is a national gate scenic area set up at Manzhouli Port, and you can buy tickets to visit it. After entering, you can see the Russian national gate opposite and the railway leading to Russia.

The national gate we see now is the fifth-generation national gate built in 2008. It is currently the largest national gate among China’s land ports and is very majestic. There are two broad rails and one standard rail running through the country gate to connect with Russia. A large part of the goods exported from China to Europe are transported through this railway.

There is a sightseeing hall on the second floor, where you can see the scenery of Zabaikalsk, Russia, which borders Manzhouli, and the national gate of Russia.

However, to be honest, the ticket price of this scenic spot is a bit high, and there is not much to see after entering. If you just want to punch in and take a photo with the national gate, you can go in without buying a ticket. You can just take photos at the entrance of the scenic spot.

There is a cross-border shopping mall just outside the scenic spot. It is not recommended for everyone to go there to buy things. The prices are very scenic, and the things sold are all Russian products that can be bought in the urban area of ??Manzhouli.

Matryoshka Scenic Area

Ticket: 48 yuan (booked on OTA platform)

Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 (stop entry at 17:00) Park)

Going back from the National Port Scenic Area is the most representative matryoshka doll scenic spot in Manzhouli. This is definitely a must-visit attraction in Manzhouli. It is said to be a scenic spot, but in fact it is a place with matryoshka dolls as the theme. Theme park.

The Matryoshka Doll Scenic Area combines Russian history, culture, architectural features and folk customs. Standing here feels like entering a certain scenic spot in Russia.

It has a strong Russian style from the inside out, and the architectural style is very Russian. If you take a photo and post it on WeChat, people will think you are in Russia.

There is a large matryoshka square, with oversized matryoshka dolls of the twelve zodiac signs, various celebrities, and various themes. Each matryoshka doll has a unique painting.

In the scenic area, everything from trash cans to bathrooms look like matryoshka dolls, and the amusement facilities also have images of various matryoshka dolls.

The cost of most rides is included in the ticket, and you can play bumper cars, roller coasters, and big pendulums with one ticket.

The supporting hotel of the Matryoshka Doll Scenic Spot is the famous Matryoshka Doll Hotel, which is right at the entrance of the scenic spot.

The lobby of the Matryoshka Hotel is based on the famous golden reception room of the Russian Winter Palace. The background replicates the walls of the War Hall of the Palace of Versailles in France. The ceiling is in the style of a Russian church's hand-made oil painting. It looks really special. Versailles.

This hotel basically has matryoshka dolls everywhere. Lamps, mirrors, water glasses...if there is no matryoshka doll in the picture, it would be a remiss of the hotel.

It should be the off-season for tourism in Manzhouli recently. I can book a calendar room for 30. You must know that this hotel sold for 2,00 at its most expensive time. If you are interested, you may want to go and experience it.

Yingshan Cathedral

Ticket: Free

Opening hours: all day

Yingshan Cathedral is not in Manzhouli city, but in Manzhouli On the hillside on the outskirts of the city, you can see the panoramic view of Manzhouli. Eagle Mountain Cathedral, also called the Wedding Palace, is an Orthodox church bell tower and twin tower spire building.

I saw some information on the Internet saying that it is the largest single-story Christian church in Asia. Since there is no official information on site, I cannot verify it, but it is indeed a very magnificent church. The wedding palace may look ordinary during the day, but at night, when the lights are on, you can feel its charm.

This church is usually not open to the public, so you can only take pictures outside. It is recommended that you come in the evening so that you can see Manzhouli under the setting sun and the wedding palace after it is lit up.

If you bring a drone, it will be a different experience to see the wedding palace from another perspective, which will definitely be shocking.

Wedding Palace

Manzhouli Night View

The night view of the city in Manzhouli is definitely the most beautiful I have ever seen. At night, Manzhouli transforms into a glittering city.

The entire city is lit up with unified landscape lights, the lights are brilliant, and the various spiers and dome buildings are even more prosperous under the golden lights.

According to locals, the electricity bill every night is quite high and is paid by the local government.

It is recommended that you go to Beihu Park in the northwest corner of Manzhouli to watch the night view at night. The buildings are reflected in the water, which gives it a sense of Shanghai Beach.

Walking around Beihu Park, you can sit and rest for a while in Manzhouli People's Square. There is a clock tower there, which is very beautiful under the light at night.

Hulun Lake

Ticket: 40 yuan

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

This city in Manzhouli is not Even the locals joke that the time spent smoking a cigarette is over, so staying in Manzhouli for two days will basically make it all clear.

You can rent a car or charter a car from Manzhouli and you can reach Hulun Lake, the largest lake in Inner Mongolia, in one hour.

After leaving Manzhouli, there is a prairie. The scenery along the way is also very good. If you are lucky, you can see camels grazing on the roadside.

Not far from Hulun Lake is Bell Lake. The combination of the names of the two lakes is also the origin of the name Hulun Buir. However, Bell Lake is within the military management zone and is currently not open to the public. What to eat?

Manzhouli is located on the Hulunbuir Prairie in Inner Mongolia. Due to its special geographical location, you can not only taste authentic Russian food but also taste the authentic scenery of the Hulunbuir Prairie.

Authentic Russian food: Lubri Western Restaurant

Business hours: 9:00-22:00

Address: No. 178 Xisandao Street, Zhongsu Pedestrian Street

You must try Russian food when you come to Manzhouli. Lubri Western Restaurant is probably recognized locally as the most authentic Russian food. Every night, there will be beautiful Russian ladies and handsome Russian guys performing singing and dancing shows in the restaurant.

The Lubri cheese bun is a must-try. You can watch the Russian grandmother baking it. The bun is filled with thick cheese, which is super enjoyable to eat.

The Queen's Salad is also a relatively classic dish. This salad directly translates to "salted fish wearing a mink coat." The beetroot in the salad is imported from Russia, and it looks very nice. The ingredients are laid out layer by layer to look like small square tiles. There is homemade salted fish in it, and it tastes very strange.

The appearance of the Russian-style charcoal-grilled sausages looks a bit strange. You can taste the aroma of charcoal grilling and the meat quality is very good. The portion is quite large, so it is recommended to order for four or more people.

If you like drinking, you can also order Russian imported beer to accompany your meal. It is enjoyable to eat both wine and meat.

There is another good choice for eating Russian food in Manzhouli, called Katyusha Western Restaurant. However, when I was sorting out the information, I found that this restaurant is currently closed. If you go If it is open, you can also try it.

Authentic Inner Mongolian cuisine: Nomintala Milk Tea

Business hours: 6:00-21:00

Address: Building 5, Modern Garden Community, Liudao Street On the 14th

When I arrive in Inner Mongolia, I have to try this authentic Inner Mongolian cuisine. This restaurant is a local chain restaurant in Inner Mongolia recommended by locals.

Nomintala milk tea is a must-order for every table. It is cooked to order and you can drink it while cooking. Milk tea is a salty specialty of Inner Mongolia, which can highlight the fragrance of milk. If you are not used to drinking it, there is white sugar on the table and you can add it yourself.

Buryat steamed buns are Inner Mongolia’s special beef and onion fillings. The beef inside is in the shape of large grains, fatter and leaner. If you eat too much, you will feel a little greasy. If there are not many people, you can only have half a bun. Just taste it.

The red bean yogurt cake is a bit like yogurt-flavored panna cotta, with a strong milky flavor. It feels quite refreshing when dipped in blueberry sauce.

If you love mutton, you must try their hand-chopped meat. The Inner Mongolian sheep has no smell and the meat is very tender. It is cooked in the simplest way and you can eat it as it is. Original juice.

Russian bakery: Russian Leba House

Business hours: 5:00-20:00

Address: No. 3, underground, Junxing Community, Yitong Street Hall

The Lieba store in Manzhouli has been open for more than ten years. This store is small and very inconspicuous, so it is easy to miss it. Leba is the name for bread in Russia, so most of the bread sold in the store is Russian-style bread.

The first recommendation is pineapple buns. In fact, they are not called pineapple buns here, but they are very similar to the pineapple buns we usually eat. They cost 6 yuan for a large one, with some raisins mixed in. Don’t be too excited when it’s freshly baked. tasty. ,

Other Russian-style big ribs will be hard and dry when eaten alone. It is recommended to buy them back and eat them with jam.

Hop-fermented riba has a long shelf life and can be stored for more than a month. Many people buy a lot of it as souvenirs before leaving. There are also sucrose-free versions that can be taken back to the elderly at home.

Local dairy products: Jilamisuya Leba Fang

Business hours: 8:00-21:00

Address: Zhongsujin Street Pedestrian Street In the 9-bedroom chain hotel complex

In Lebafang, which is hidden in a residential area, if you see a Russian clerk, don't speak English, they won't understand at all, just speak Chinese.

Tirami Zuleba is the signature cake of the store. It is different from the ones usually eaten in dessert shops. It has the temperament of a fighting race. It is very big and solid.

Although it is called Leba Fang, its most popular products are all kinds of dairy products. The fresh milk was transported from the ranch early that morning. It can be said that this is the freshest milk I have ever drunk.

I recommend everyone to try their bottled homemade yogurt. It is very thick and not sour, and has a rich milky flavor. It is a good bottle to drink after a meal.

These milk bars are also homemade. The milk skin sandwiched with hawthorn is delicious and can be stored for a long time. You can buy it back as a souvenir. Where to go for shopping?

Where to go shopping after having a good meal? There are several large shopping malls in Manzhouli. There is Friendship Mall in the city center, Wanda Plaza a little further away, and there is also a Sino-Soviet Pedestrian Street. These are relatively comprehensive commercial districts, where you can buy everything from food to clothing.

If you want to buy fruits, snacks and daily necessities, you can go to Qingkelong Supermarket, which is the largest comprehensive supermarket in Manchuria and a popular place for locals.

If you want to buy some Russian specialties as souvenirs, it is not recommended to buy them in small shops on the street, as there are fakes. It is recommended to go to Dashan Su'er Food Store next to Youyi Shopping Mall. This store has been in business for a long time, and the products are complete and of high quality. I compared the price and it is cheaper than other imported supermarkets in Manzhouli.

The prices at his store are basically the same as those on Taobao, and you can also find many products that are not available on Taobao.

Russian candies, chocolates, biscuits and snacks occupy half of the shelves, and can be bought back as souvenirs.

The quality of honey and caviar produced in Russia is also very good, and the price is very affordable. You can buy some at home and eat it yourself.

Russian brand hand creams and facial masks are very cheap, and many people buy them. There are also some open-shelf cosmetics from international brands imported from Russia, such as L'Oreal, which are also very affordable and much cheaper than domestic counters.

Fighting Nation’s Happy Water Vodka also has many varieties, and you can buy a large bottle for as cheap as twenty or thirty.

If you buy too much and it is inconvenient to take it, there is a courier point at the door, and you can pack it for free and send it home directly, which is super convenient.

Recommended stores:

Youyi Shopping Mall (Wudao Street North Market 8:30-21:00)

Wanda Plaza (No. 6 Chinatown Street 9: 00-21:00)

Qingkelong (No. 9 Zhongsu Street 8:00-21:00)

Dashan Su'er Food Store (No. 28 Sandao Street 7: 30-23:30)

Although Manzhouli is not big, it is indeed a small town full of exotic charm. On days when you cannot go abroad, going to Manzhouli to eat Russian food and see matryoshka dolls is also a special experience. experience. If you have enough time, you can drive along the border and see more diverse scenery such as grasslands, mountains, and birch forests.

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The best hotel in Manzhouli at present is the Manzhouli Shangri-La Hotel, with a current calendar price of 700 +, the location is very good, right next to Beihu Park.

Other high-end hotels recommend Manzhouli Restaurant and Manzhouli Diplomatic Hall, both of which are located in the core of the city center and are very convenient.

The most distinctive one is of course the Manzhouli Matryoshka Hotel, but this hotel is not in the urban area of ??Manzhouli. If you want to experience it, it is recommended to stay for one night. Transportation

Aircraft: Manzhouli currently has few direct flights and only supports direct flights to three cities: Beijing, Harbin and Hohhot. There are many direct flights to Hailar, a nearby city. You can consider flying to Hailar and then taking a bus to Manzhouli.

Train: The current trains to Manzhouli are relatively slow green trains. If you don’t have enough time, it is not recommended to take the train.