Hulun Buir Hiking Tours
01: Hulun Buir Prairie Xanadu
It is without doubt that Huhenuoer Prairie is a must-see place to experience the wideness in this largest grassland in China and also Sino-Russia frontier fortress ethnic people's life in Manzhouli. Certainly, you will not miss Hulun Lake - Pearl of the Prairie. This 2-day Hulun Buir offers a Xanadu for you.
Huhenuoer Prairie, Hulun Lake and Manzhouli all stands in the west of National Highway 310. You can just follow that if you have your own car starting from Hulun Buir city.
There are also regular buses from Hulun Buir passenger Coach Terminal to Chenbaerhu Banner every 20 minutes. Upon arrival, you are suggested to charter a car to Huhenuoer Prairie, which costs about ?50.00 for a round tour.
The best season to visit Huhenuoer Prairie is from July to September. You might choose a fine weekend to enjoy this fantastic tour. Appreciate the boundless Huhenuoer Prairie and the largest Hulun Lake within Inner Mongolia on the first day.
Huhenuoer Prairie is located in the west, about 10 kilometers from Bayankuren Town, Chenbaerhu Banner. Lots of activities are popular there, for instance, riding horses or camels, paddling a boat in the lake, adventuring in the swamp, and even be lucky to meet people who are sincere, honest and genuine.
Hulun Lake is always regard as Pearl of the Prairie, which is the fourth largest freshwater lake of our country, can be called the first prairie lake of the world. It is situated in the west of Hunlun Buir Prairie among Left Xinba Erhu Banner right Xinba Erhu Banner and Manzhouli. Boasting as the biggest production base of freshwater fish in Inner Mongolia and also the treasure house of birds resources, you can dive into the water to play with the tide and water to your hearts' content, or fish with a fishing rod in your hands on the bank of the lake, or lie on their backs on the lake beach to sun-light bath and lake-sand bath. Hulun Lake Restaurant situated on the bank of the lake has scenic beauty and excellent services. You might not miss the economical and fresh aquaria food there.
On the second day, take a taxi to Manzhouli, which costs approximately ?50.00 for on way. As Manzhouli lies on the boarder between Inner Mongolia and Russia, you will have a golden opportunity to taste the authentic Russian food, and also see the native Russian singing and dancing performance in the Russian Ethnic Street. It is also convenient to take a bus at the outside of North Market, Manzhouli, to National Gate, where is the Sino-Russia boarder. The admission fee is ?20.00. Standing on the National Gate, you will see the cars, streets, architectures in Beijiaersike District, Russia. If you have a special interest in Russian goods, Sino-Russia trade Fair is a good place to purchase some Russian souvenirs there. Don't forget to bargain with the traders. This trade fair is situated in the west of Manzhouli downtown area and the opening hour is 9:00 am - 2: 00 pm.
Tip: If you want to have an all-round and deep experience of the grassland culture, you might visit a local family and the tea art might leave you a salient impression. Prepare a cup of tea is the first etiquette to greet the guests in the Mongolian family. Zhuancha comprise the main part in the western area and Black tea dominates the Eastern area.
02: Phoenix Resort & Zhalan Village
Yakeshi and Zhalan Village are two important traveling cities in Inner Mongolian with various historical and cultural sights. 2-day route beneath will offer you some useful guidance.
On the first day, take a train from Hulun Buir to Yakeshi and then take a taxi to Phoenix Resort. Phoenix Resort is located 8 kilometers from the southeast suburb of Hulun Buir. It is a place gathering the features of mountain, water, forestry and snow, which also has a skiing course. The admission fee is CNY15.00. In the afternoon, continue to visit Lama Mountain, which is located in Balin Town, Yakeshi. There are 28 stone summits in total and as the main summit looks like a Lama reading scripture facing the wall, this scenic spot gets its name here.
On the second day, take a coach from Yakeshi to Zhalan Village. In the morning, you are suggested to visit suspension bridge, which is situated at No. 1 in the suspension bridge road (Diaoqiao lu). The contact number is 0470-3203030. After lunch, you can take a taxi to Xiushui Resort. It takes up 310,000 square meters and there are wooden cabins in Russian style, yurts, villa and artificial lake and other tour facilities. Standing on the Peak of Woniu Mountain, you will feast your eyes by a panoramic view of the Xiushui Scenic Area and Zhalan Village.
03: Virgin Forestry Quest
Eerguna is the origin of Mongolian ethnic group, and the highlight in the following 2-day route is the ancient black mountain (Heishantou) village and rhododendron in Modaoerga.
On the first day, take a coach from Hulun Buir City to Eerguna for approximately 5 hour and then catch a regular bus to Heishantou (Black Mountain) old village. It is also convenient for you to follow the Provincial Highway 201 in the North direction and drive there on your own. For the Heishantou old village, it is located in 10 kilometers away from Eerguna City. The ancient city is the historical sites of Liao Dynasty. As this old village is off-shore and faces with the Russian city, you will feast your eyes with both countries alien scenery.
On the second day, you are suggested to visit Modaoerga Forestry Park., which is the largest and best-preserved virgin forest in the frigid and temperate zone. There is regular bus from Labudalin town Eerguna city to Modaoerga. You might also drive there by going in the east via Genhe city. Lots of special activities are arranged there as fishing in the natural lake, rowing along the river, camping in the virgin forestry, adventuring in the no man's land and other tempting events. The admission fee is CNY30.00.