Go to Hulunbuir to find the life you yearn for, the correct way to open the grassland

Spring goes and spring comes back, summer goes and summer comes again. Cold comes and summer goes, day after day, time flows day and night like this. We try our best to find casual beauty in our busy daily life, create simple surprises, and add some color to ordinary life.

Every summer, I can’t wait to embrace the blue sea and blue sky. Smoothie Coke, watermelon popsicles, warm sunshine and lively sea always make midsummer lively and colorful, warm and happy.
But I can't forget the green ocean in my memory, the prairie where the wind blows and the grass looks low and the cattle and sheep are low, I have been thinking about arriving when I graduated from university. Because the air tickets in Inner Mongolia are always staggeringly high, I live in Guangdong and seek closer, throwing the budget over and over again to the whole of Southeast Asia.
This summer, I finally came to Hulunbeier, which I have been thinking about for three years. Every summer in the past three years, I will think of her. She has been fermented in my heart for so long, and every time she raises my expectations. The moment I stepped on the plane, I was overjoyed and a little apprehensive. I don’t know if I would beautify her in my imagination so that I would be too disappointed when I actually met her.

For this trip, I have been busy for more than half a year, thinking about booking tickets, getting equipment, and thinking about various tips. Every day, I would log on to major travel websites, read travel notes, strategy guides, and various small tricks, and a lot of miscellaneous things piled up in my mind. Finally, I came to a conclusion that it is better to find a chartered car master when going to Hulunbeier. Finally, after the recommendations of the hosts of the travel guides, I aimed at Master Xiao Liu, a hearty girl from the Northeast. Then I was thinking about how to contact her, whether to call her directly or to use the QR code, and I struggled for a while. Fortunately, I added her WeChat, and then we realized that all problems will be no problem. Things to watch out for are no longer a problem. In the end, we hurriedly boarded the flight to Hulunbuir.

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But she still lived up to my expectations and made me fall in love at first sight with her vastness and beauty. In just five days, I ran in the prairie, got lost in the birch forest, had fun in the elk garden, and sang at the bonfire party... In addition to being beautiful and delicious, it was also very fun. When parting, I waved goodbye to the master, and said silently in my heart, goodbye in autumn and winter.

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Hulunbuir Prairie: You have everything I like

Hulun Buir Grassland

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"The sky is dark, the wild is vast, the wind blows the grass and the cattle and sheep are low"

Many people's longing for the grassland comes from this poem in the textbook. Inner Mongolia in early June has not yet reached its full bloom, and some hills are still bare, but this does not reduce my love for the grassland at all. This is the most beautiful grassland pasture, with the purest blue sky, white clouds and the highest quality pasture, the cattle and sheep flocks on the way through the drive, it is spectacular. I meditated in my heart: Well, it is the Hulunbuir I imagined!

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Starting from Hulunbuir, first plunge into the Hulunbuir prairie. On the grassland near Hailar, there are many Mongolian tent tribes, with the decoration on the outer fence or gate, "the feeling of the Legend of the Condor Heroes blows over your face" (Mr.

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When crossing the grassland, we were only attracted by the beautiful scenery outside the window, and did not pay attention to the inconspicuous Golden Horde Khan Mongolian tribe that stopped. It never occurred to me that since the end of the twelfth century, a generation of Tianjiao Genghis Khan had been here to fight for hegemony with various tribes. The layout here is the epitome and reproduction of Genghis Khan's account.
Everything that tourists can think of, such as bonfire carnival, horse training and wrestling performances, etc., can be enjoyed here. But looking up and seeing the dense clouds, it is better to hurry.

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As soon as you turn from a certain exit of the expressway, you really enter the grassland. The four-wheel drive drove along the dirt road that had no road signs and could not be found from the navigation, crossed the creek, waded out of the mud, and passed one after another undifferentiated fork in the road. In the eyes of the charter master, it is a familiar path. If you drive by yourself, you can Just be prepared to get lost.
Ang, let me introduce you. We call the driver of the car on this trip Brother Min. After getting along with him for only five or six days, I really like his sincerity and enthusiasm. Bajie. (laugh)

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Now that there is a reliable old driver, we only look at the continuous green grass and hills along the way, and the animals in small groups dotted on them. When encountering a flock of sheep and horses approaching, I want to stop the car and interact with them.

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Speaking of interaction, in fact, I only dare to stand far away, for fear of scaring the animals or disturbing the animals to eat grass, and being driven away by the herdsmen. After all, wearing red clothes, I still feel uneasy if I get too close to the cattle. Although the animals are cute, when you go to play, you should keep a good distance and pay attention to safety. (As for why I wore two sets of clothes in the same place? Because it rained again the first time I went there... I went again on the last day...) (You must know that the forest fire just started middle...)

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Turning left and right, crossing mountains and ridges, you come to a cliff, and the winding of the Morgelle/Mozhgrad River suddenly spreads out on the flat grassland in front of you. It is worthy of the reputation of "the best water in the world", which turns like a soft ribbon on the grassland. Be sure to choose several angles from high places when viewing the scenery.

The clear blue sky is reflected on the water strips, as if embedding blue gems on the green felt.

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Standing on a high place, you can see the convoy passing through the grassland in the distance from time to time

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In addition to the meandering river, if the time is right, you can also feel the horses coming to drink. If you want to photograph groups of animals, you can’t sleep late, because when the sun rises and the weather gets hotter, the animals will find a shady place to hide and rest.

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The section across the grassland is the most surprising, with a wide view along the way, and you can often see groups of cattle and sheep on other hills, grazing and drinking leisurely, or being driven forward by horse herders, with billowing dust behind them, which is quite galloping. . We have learned the lesson of always changing lenses when we were in Myanmar. We know that we can’t do without telephoto if we want to capture groups of animals. We quickly took out the Canon EOS M100 with 200mm telephoto and tapped the screen to focus. shoot. Compared with the 2kg SLR camera and lens, the mirrorless single-lens is light and compact, even if I was ridiculed by my husband for being powerless, I can easily control it.

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Many parent-child cattle and horse combinations are also captured in it, and the cute pictures among animals are always fascinating.

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These two big and small pictures are really cute.

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The prairie stretches as far as the eye can see, and there is often wind and rain as far as the eye can see, while the sky above is clear. Like me, who is always chased by dark clouds wherever I go, I always see the rain behind me tending to spread, so I jump into the car and run quickly, but occasionally I am too attached to the beautiful scenery around me and press the shutter a few more times. Can escape from the wind and rain.

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Regardless of whether it is cloudy or rainy, when crossing the prairie is the strongest wind I have ever encountered. Not to mention that the hair is blown into lumps, and sometimes you have to fight against the strong wind on the hillside. It turns out that being blown away by the wind is not an exaggeration. Now I just feel that if I don’t pay attention to stand still, I will be blown all the way backwards.
I asked my husband to record a short video for me. In the video, I was blown into a mess by the wind and yelled my lines. I went back to the car and played it back. Looking up in the mirror, I was amused by my "after Mei Chaofeng became obsessed with practicing martial arts" hairstyle.

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When the weather is good, I want to get out of the car after sitting in the car for a while. Either enter the animal world, or enter the Windows desktop (hey, Windows has not used this default desktop for a long time, and it will show its age)

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Walking through the grassland, the beautiful scenery is on the left for a while, on the right for a while, and sometimes in front. Fortunately, everyone has a camera in their hands, and the all-round scenery will not be missed.

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Kind tips:
The protagonists of many interesting photos in Hulunbeier are small animals. Most of the cattle, horses and sheep that look right in front of you in the photos are actually separated by a distance of tens of meters. If you only use a mobile phone to shoot, you will be limited by the equidistant distance of 18mm With the lens, the animals are photographed as small dots, so it is not easy to see them. It is recommended that you prepare a telephoto lens so that you can bring all kinds of distant scenery to your eyes.

Erguna Wetland: Green Carpet Under Miyun

After passing through the grassland, we went to Erguna to explore the Erguna Wetland Park.
The Erguna Wetland, which is located on the border, is one of the best-preserved wetlands in my country. It is also at the confluence of several rivers, and the alluvial plain is rich in flora and fauna. June-October is a suitable season for visiting. In summer, the eyes are lush and full of aquatic plants; in autumn, it is golden, and the meandering river is more prominent, creating a magnificent scenery.

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Take the traffic bus from the scenic spot to the halfway up the mountain, and then walk a few minutes to the top of the mountain. A series of viewing platforms and wooden plank roads have been built on the top of the mountain. The best viewing angle has been selected for the viewing platform. The beautiful scenery is naturally presented in front of you. Just pick up the camera and press the shutter.

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I met a few tourists with special skills, doing tricks on the wooden piles such as golden rooster and other difficult movements. The cliff outside the wooden pile guardrail is really worrying whether they will lose their center of gravity.

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If you like mountain climbing, you can walk down from the top of the mountain along the boardwalk, and then go back to the station in the middle of the mountain. You can feel the scenery of the wetland and the fresh air up close.

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On the other side of the top of the mountain, you can also overlook the meandering Gen River and the city of Erguna. The houses with blue and pink roofs are densely spread out like building blocks, and they are particularly moving under the soft light of the sunset.
Tickets: 65, battery car 15

Birch Forest in Erguna Wetland: "I'm here and waiting for me in that birch forest"

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On the way from Erguna to Shiwei, there will be a large birch forest. It is said that when Genghis Khan's thousands of troops passed by here, they thought it was the embodiment of auspiciousness, and they stopped here to rest and set up camp; the Russians who came here for logging praised her beauty and put down their butcher knives. The Russian song "Birch Forest" came into being and has been sung for many years.

Looking up, the sky is still not beautiful, but the trip is not going back, and we decided to play our consistent fine tradition: wait.

Into the dense forest, the rain is still pattering underground. The scenic spots in Inner Mongolia are very good at combining natural scenery and entertainment experience. In addition to well-paved sightseeing trails in the forest, there are also recreational facilities such as swings and slides in the center of the scenic spot. There are other entertainments as well. I had been hiding under the eaves for too long and planned to return, but I finally waited until the clouds broke and the sun rose, which is gratifying.

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After the rain, the green shoots on the ground have the fragrance of soil.

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The most beautiful moment is when the sun shines into the forest. The sun is mottled and the shadows of the trees are whirling, and you can't help but want to turn around.
Tickets: 55, battery car 15

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In autumn, the birch forest is golden, and the leaves are slanted by the setting sun in the evening. It is conceivable that the pictures must be beautiful. Should I come again in autumn, or just stay away in summer?

Along the way: infinite scenery is by your side

Combining the experience of many trips, I have come to an important conclusion: when visiting destinations that focus on natural scenery, we must try our best to choose a mode of transportation that can get off at any time. For example, drive in Australia and Morocco, charter a car in Lugu Lake and Inner Mongolia, and take a slow train in Sri Lanka and Nepal.

Because when the main purpose is the cultural landscape, the scenic spot usually has rich depth and breadth, and can be enjoyed slowly for hours or even months. Natural landscape scenic spots that are not experiential are usually climbed up to overlook a magnificent panorama, or lament a marvelous spectacle. Under normal circumstances, there is no condition and it is not allowed to go deep into it. And there are often many beautiful scenery on the road. If you can't get off at any time, you will inevitably miss it. Of course, some people like to get in the car to sleep, get out of the car to take pictures, and travel in the scenic spot I came, I saw, I pictured.

Although there may be a two-hour drive distance between the scenic spots in Hulunbeier, there will be no shortage of scenery along the way that people want to stop and capture.

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On the way from the birch forest to Shiwei, I happened to meet a small river, which meandered by the side of the road. The nearby river reflects the sky, and the green grass and trees in the distance are simply models of meandering rivers.

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After a while, I passed a meadow full of small yellow chrysanthemums.

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Although it is impossible to appreciate the mountain flowers in July and August, there are often bunches of peony flowers on the hillside in early June, and the pink and white ones are very beautiful. After we climbed to the top of the mountain, my husband realized that the SLR was not on his back. Fortunately, I was carrying the EOS M100 on my shoulder, and I kept pressing the shutter for those flowers.

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Scenery along the way Reindeer Park: Jump into a fairy tale

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Leaving from the majestic poetry of seeing cattle and sheep in the wind, and turning to the lovely and interesting fairy tale world.
To be honest, besides the charming prairie, what attracts me to Inner Mongolia is the gentle and pleasant elk. When I was a child, I always thought that elk and Santa Claus, like Santa Claus, only existed in fairy tales, and even if they existed, they were in the snow and ice kingdom of Northern Europe. Until one day when I saw a herd of elk in Aoluguya, I immediately shouted, let's go! Although the delay is another three years...

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Aoluguya is a traditional popular must-see spot, but the time was tight and the rain delayed the day before and after the trip. Brother Min arranged for us to go to the reindeer park opened by his friend. There were few people and quiet, so I contracted the whole There is no time limit to play in the park.
Remembering that when we were chatting in the car, he mentioned getting married and set up 66 tables, and I was dumbfounded... Now I can’t help but sigh that the road is really wild, and the network is great!
(I'm probably going to die at 10 tables when I get married...)

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When I entered the park, it just stopped raining, and the leaves were covered with crystal dew, and the hair on the deer was still dripping with water. We bought moss that reindeer love to eat, opened the wooden fence and stepped in.
Reindeer only eat the sharpest and tenderest leaves in the moss, so it can be said that they are very picky about eating. They see you are holding food in your hands and smell it, and they come to you.

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Reindeer's horns are covered with many blood vessels, which can make them uncomfortable if touched. Although fluffy really made me want to reach out, I restrained myself and left a picture for you!

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The reindeer are very docile and do not hurt people. As long as you master the feeding skills, you can easily take interactive photos. I am naturally timid and always afraid of them. The more I avoid the reindeer, the more I chase after them for food. The memory of being run against by the deer in Nara reappeared. Let go, run away. Fortunately, the deer were tired and full after being walked for a few laps by me, and finally quietly lay down on the grass and waited for food.

Moss 10 yuan/basket
Aoluguya Reindeer Park: 80

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From personal experience, the smaller reindeer are more obedient and quiet during the feeding process. If you are afraid, you can try the deer first, or wait for them to come over and take a few photos during the feeding process.

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The log cabin behind is also a type of accommodation, if you are interested, you may wish to try it. We had to go to Shiwei that day, so we didn't try it.

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The one behind is the most traditional local luozi, which is covered with birch bark, and covered with other thatch or animal skins in winter to keep warm, and a fire is lit inside, which is very fairy tale when you think about it. Wait for winter, winter~

Montenegro: Intimate interaction with animals

When it comes to Inner Mongolia, the first keywords that pop up in everyone's mind must be grasslands, cattle and sheep, and yurts. On weekdays, instead of holding a camera and shooting at small animals, it is better to have close contact with feeding and milking. Finally, at the top of Montenegro, I got my wish.

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I went to the shepherd's house as a guest, and watched them brew milk tea in a big iron pot on the grassland in the smoke, ready to start feeding the sheep, so I asked for a milk bottle and came to be a "shepherdess". The lambs love to drink milk, and when people hold the milk bottle, they scramble to eat it. The milk is so cute and cute! I can't help but think of the scene of feeding the deer in Nara. Fortunately, the lambs are not "violent" if they can't grab food. It's just the coquettish little eyes that make you wish that there are three heads, six arms, one hand and a bottle to settle them down.

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If you are worried about improper feeding skills and dirty clothes by the sheep, you can borrow Mongolian costumes and take pictures along the way.

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The husband looked at my Mongolian costume and said (pretending to be) faltering, "Sister Huazheng, you have been treating me very well. Of course I know this...but I... like purple Fairy Xia" (I still don't like your brain circuit that has nine bends and eighteen bends like the Molgele River...)

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The crazy lamb ran out of milk in one go. Fortunately, we still have milking activities to supplement it.

Seemingly simple activities are actually a test of techniques and skills. Often times, efforts are made but nothing is achieved. Occasionally, the results are very fulfilling. Try it a few times and don't get frustrated! (When milking cows, the focus is on skill, not hand strength, please love the cows)

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Shouting from the crack in the wall: Everyone must taste the homemade dairy products of the herdsmen after visiting the herdsmen, and every snack such as milk balls and sticks is so delicious that it will fly! ! !

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When you come to Inner Mongolia, if you want to stage a show on the grassland where you can live a chic life with the company of mortals, you must choose Hulunbuir. I heard that in Hohhot, because of the severe desertification, it is rare to see large grasslands. You can only stage the new Longmen Inn.

At the beginning, I took out a horse and wanted to take a few photos first. After the sun came out, the horse would nod in fear of the heat, as if watching a hot concert and swaying with idols. After many attempts, I couldn't hold the "nodding horse", and was about to change to another one. Looking near the manger, I found that a group of horses were magically nodding in a unified rhythm. While thinking it was funny, I wanted to send them a giant fan to keep them cool in the summer.

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In the evening, come to the unknown hills at the head of Montenegro, where you can watch the sunset in the distance and the horses who come to the lake to drink. In this photo, because the camera was changed slowly, the horses had finished drinking water and began to go home.

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The gorgeous sunset does not disappoint. Brother Min frowned next door: "It's not good, the usual sunset is beautiful! The whole sky is red and red!"
Even so, I am very satisfied with the sight in front of me, who has been out in bad weather eight times out of ten.

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A new type of sunset, for you!

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The next day, before the weather was hot and the horses were not yet magical, I quickly took a few more photos.

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Every time before taking photos with animals, my husband would go over and chat with the animals for a while, hoping that the animals would cooperate obediently. I don’t know if these cows, horses, sheep, and deer can understand.

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The little brother at the racecourse is very skilled. After seeing it from a distance, the husband left me without saying a word, and took out the 200mm Canon EOS M100 to take a series of continuous shots.

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If you can't control running horses and want to experience speeding on the grassland, go-karts are your best choice. The grassland is vast and there are no obstacles, it is easy to get started, and it is very fun to drive!

Montenegro Shiwei: You are only a river away from the World Cup

Well, actually you are only one river away from Russia. After leaving Erguna, we actually went to Shiwei first, and then arrived at Montenegro.

As a land port, Shiwei is home to many domestic Russians. In addition to the "big Lieba" sold on the street, visiting the life of the Russian people is also a different experience.

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It faces Russia across the river, and the plains on the other side of the river are far away from the border guard towers. The wide and blue Ergun River passes through the plains and becomes the natural border of this section of the Sino-Russian border.

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In addition to the rising tourism, traditional animal husbandry is still preserved in Shiwei. The herdsmen will not drive us away when they see us taking pictures, but will remind us not to get too close to avoid accidents. (Especially...I'm wearing a red dress again...)

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Relatively speaking, the terrain on the Chinese side near the border is generally higher, climbing up a hillside, you can have a panoramic view of the Ergun River and the opposite bank.

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Russia is just on the west side. Looking at the sunset on the plains in the distance from the hills, it feels different from the sunset on the sea.

Ergun River: One river as the boundary, sailing to Little Russia

On the way from Shiwei to Montenegro, a long section of road is built along the Erguna River. The Ergun River is a long meandering river on the Sino-Russian border, and the other side of the river is the Russian land. Going all the way on the border, always with it by your side. Although many road sections are separated by strict barbed wire fences, it is still difficult to conceal the beauty of the parade in the painting of the blue sky, white clouds and green grass and wild flowers on the shore.

Drive to an open area with no shelter and park the car on the side. The wind was still whistling in my ears, but my mood was extremely bright. I don’t know if it’s a tourist or a herdsman who brought a few puppies here. Seeing me lying down on the grass and taking pictures as if I was feeding them, they all came together. The cute little babies make people feel unwilling to take pictures, so I can only put down the camera to play with them One.

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On the right side of the river bend in front of you is an interesting grassland on the Russian side. When the grass is taller in July and August, the grass color will have a clear boundary, which happens to naturally form a Tai Chi pattern.

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Although the grass on the other side hasn't grown yet, the little flowers on this side have already bloomed, and the children from the city are running on the grass and can't help laughing.

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If I have time, I also want to walk along the curved river for a while like the person in the picture, and get in touch with nature.

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The drive from Shiwei to Montenegro takes about three hours, but the scenery changes along the way, and it will not be boring at all.

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In addition to the Erguna River along the way, you can also see the bees raised by the villagers. The bees visit the wild flowers on the nearby hillsides or the large rapeseed flowers in the plain farmland. In spring, it is honey of flowers, and in summer it is honey of rapeseed.

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Herds of cattle and sheep graze leisurely on the grassland, forming a typical Inner Mongolia grassland scenery.

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There is an inconspicuous Swan Lake on the way from Montenegro to Manzhouli. The swans were not found due to the season. The lake is blue and the row of wooden planks on the shore makes people feel like they are in Dali. There is a large row of RVs on the grass by the lake, and coming back is like staying here for a barbecue at night to watch the stars.

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Scenery along the way Manzhouli: the most romantic doll paradise

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When I arrived in Manzhouli, before I entered the urban area, I passed through a mammoth park. From a distance, you can see the Ferris wheel and the dome imitating the architectural style of the Kremlin. In addition to the Russian-style buildings, there are several huge mammoth models at the entrance of the Mammoth Park on the outskirts of the city, and the park itself does not charge tickets. Only tickets for different projects need to be purchased separately. Children who like mammoths, or young ladies who like to take pictures, may wish to come here to explore and discover.

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In addition to Mammoth Park, Manzhouli also has a newer matryoshka scenic spot. As a park lover, I always find it hard to walk when I see a playground.
The appearance of Matryoshka Paradise is a Russian-style building with rich colors and childishness.

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From the toilets to the trash cans around the park, they are all in the shape of dolls, but the colors and expressions are different.

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A group of photos of Manzhouli was posted in the circle of friends, and a friend who had just returned from Russia shouted: When did you go to Russia, we just missed it!
I was secretly happy in my heart, I didn't expect this paradise to really fool people~

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After entering, there are countless nesting dolls of different sizes and expressions. Each doll is the face and introduction of a great master, or the representative and description of the country's image. Let's look at the dolls and guess one by one while Learning while playing is very interesting, and it feels very suitable for parent-child play, entertaining and teaching.

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Others are queuing up at the rides when they come in, but we are here to guess the nesting dolls. Combining various clues, a little knowledge challenge made us have a great time playing.

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There are also a variety of colorful amusement facilities (such as bumper cars, promotional wooden horses) and exciting mobile games (roller coasters, jumping machines) in the scenic area.

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There are also various performances in the square in midsummer, which are said to be overwhelming.

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During the peak season in July and August, there will be wonderful circus performances from the Russian circus from afar, and the activities are very rich! Only two months a year!
Since it is close to Russia, you can often meet tall Russian beauties in the park~~ Feast your eyes!

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The Matryoshka Hotel next to the hotel is luxurious and unique, but it is a pity that it is expensive during the peak season. If you have a loose budget and like the style here, it is recommended to experience it!

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Even if you don't live here, you might as well treat it as a scenic spot and visit it. The interior decoration is quite distinctive.

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The chandeliers are all images of dolls, and the house is modeled after a European church, with various stories drawn. Although the copied paintings are slightly rough, they are still magnificent overall.

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Don't rush to leave after playing during the day. The night view after the lights are on is very gorgeous, and you can take many beautiful photos.
Tickets: 100 in off-season, 198 in peak season

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I don’t know if it’s because of wind power generation. Manzhouli’s nighttime city lights are very rich, and the whole city is resplendent and resplendent, revealing a breath of local tyrants!

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Early the next morning, we bought souvenirs at the market and set off to return to Hailar.

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Passing Hulun Lake on the road, the lake is endless. In fact, the name of Hulun Lake in Mongolian means sea lake, which shows its vastness.

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The windmills near Manzhouli are also a major feature. In this perennially windy region, this method of power generation is both sustainable and environmentally friendly. It can also become a different kind of scenery. So although there are many coal mines here, the air quality is still top-notch.

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"A boundless horse soars, the boy whips the pastoral song, the girl dances her skirt joyfully, and the bonfire burns to intoxicate the evening sun."
Come to Hulunbuir this summer! ·

After the full text is finished, the follow-up part is a travel guide. If you are interested, please refer to it.

Six days and five nights itinerary and cost details

We have a total of five-and-a-half-day itinerary. We just follow the route given by the chartered car master. The journey is more flexible. If you feel that the scenery is not so good, you can skip it. If the weather is bad, you can change places to play. As long as time and safety permit, you can stop at any time. , very high autonomy.

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【How to play】
There are three mainstream ways to play Hulunbuir:
1. The most worry-free: tour group
Advantages: The price is the most favorable, and there are guides everywhere, which is very suitable for individual travelers who go on the road alone;
Disadvantages: Individuals often have to accommodate the team, with low flexibility and freedom. Although the main attractions are included, the scenery along the way will inevitably be missed. If you encounter a self-funded project that you don't want to participate in, you may have to wait on the sidelines.
Reminder: When applying for a tour group, you must be optimistic about the self-funded items, such as horse riding, go-kart, etc., and do not covet the cheapness of the superficial price. Some projects have requirements on the age and physical condition of the participants, the elderly and young children should pay attention to understanding. At the airport, we encountered an all-inclusive tour group, but did not let the elderly who played the project complain angrily.

2. Most recommended: chartered car tour
Advantages: In addition to air tickets, everything else can be solved by the chartered car master. You can choose to charter a car every day or choose a full package for the itinerary. Experienced and familiar drivers often provide some activities that tourists cannot contact themselves (such as visiting herdsmen), which is also worry-free and brain-free, and the schedule is also very flexible, and the itinerary can be adjusted according to the weather and time;
Disadvantages: Finding a chartered driver is usually a personal contact with an individual, which is not as good as a big travel agency with guarantees and complaints. The price of individual air tickets is not as good as that of group tickets.
Reminder: Hulunbeier has relatively inconvenient transportation, and the air ticket price in the summer peak season is often the biggest obstacle for everyone to travel. It is suggested that when searching for air tickets, you can check the connecting and segmented flights near the big cities. You can transfer from Hohhot or take an overnight train from Harbin.
The chartered car I was looking for this time was arranged for the whole journey. I was very relieved and had a very comfortable ride along the way. The driver was also enthusiastic and reliable. I think the drivers in Inner Mongolia are relatively honest and honest.

scenery along the way

3. The most explored: self-driving tour
Advantages: strong exploratory, 100% freewheeling;
Disadvantages: It takes time to prepare the strategy in the early stage, and outsiders are not familiar with the way. Popular attractions such as visiting herdsmen on horseback have no acquaintances to lead the way, and they are always worried about falling into the pit.
Reminder: When crossing the prairie, the road along the Morgelle River is bumpy and difficult to walk. It is recommended to rent a four-wheel drive SUV for self-driving. Both drive vehicles are likely to lie down. The reference price in peak season is 800/day (fuel fee is not included). There is no road navigation on some sections of the prairie, and the mobile phone signal is unstable, which requires the driver's orienteering off-road ability.

molgrad r.

【Itinerary】
In short, the ones I specifically mentioned above are the activities with the most beautiful scenery or the most unique features that cannot be missed. The itinerary is as follows, we have slightly adjusted according to the weather and duration:
D1. Depart from Hailar--Golden Horde Scenic Spot--Watch Qushui up close--cross the grassland all the way to the commanding height of the Mozhgrad River--the first wetland in Asia-visit Russian households to experience Russian style--stay in Erguna.

scenery along the way

D2. Departure from Erguna--Crossing the windmill--Agricultural Demonstration Field--Gen River--Aoluguya Shilu Tribe--Pristine Forest along the way--Longyan Mountain--Moer Daojia Check-in.

reindeer park

D3. Depart from Moerdaoga--Taiping Village--Oyingzui--Crescent Pao--Jiehe Sunset--Linjiang Check-in.
D4. Linjiang -- Shiwei -- Haur River Scenic Spot -- Enhe Russian Nationality Township -- Birch Forest Scenic Spot -- Horse Riding Experience -- Sunset Mountain -- Montenegro
D5, Depart from Montenegro--186 Ribbon River--Thirty-Three Wetlands--Swan Lake--Zhalai Nuoer Museum--Mammoth Park--Manzhouli Check-in
D6. Manzhouli - Matryoshka Square - National Gate - Hulun Lake (Dalai Lake) - Barhu Mongolian Tribe - Chen Barhu Banner Grassland - World Anti-Fascist Memorial Park - Hailar End.

scenery along the way

Everyone chooses the corresponding attractions according to their own travel preferences. Instead of clicking on everything, it is better to choose and savor carefully. We didn't stop at many scenic spots this time, but we can have enough time to take pictures in every scenic spot and beautiful places along the way.

【Expenses】
Air ticket: Guangzhou to and from Hailar, transfer to Hohhot, 2500. It takes a long time to transit and I feel a little tired.
Chartered car + accommodation + tickets + catering: 3000/person

In the peak season of the grassland in July and August, four or more people are required to go together to start the car. The price is about 3600 per person. If there is a discrepancy between the car model and the standard of accommodation, the price will be adjusted.

stay

For this trip, because I directly found the chartered driver, the price was all included, so I didn't have to worry about staying elsewhere. The accommodation conditions here are a bit rough, but they are also quite clean. Most of them live in hotels, and they lived in a characteristic yurt and a Russian-style log house on the way. The current yurts are very friendly to tourists. The interior is a clean and tidy standard room. The bathroom facilities are also very complete, and the heating and cooling are also available. Many accommodation nights have bonfire parties. Don’t miss it!

Except in relatively large cities such as Hailar and Manzhouli, it is more difficult to book accommodation online in other places. If you go to the local area and look for it, you may face high prices and full rooms during peak seasons. If you charter a car, it is very important to communicate with the driver in advance. It is a tourist who has strict requirements on cleanliness, so you must emphasize your choice preference.

Some Mongolian tribes will have a bonfire carnival after the dinner time. Everyone sings and dances. It is very lively for large groups. If it is a small group, it may be a good opportunity to meet.

Montenegro

In addition to the traditional three treasures (yurts, Russian log houses, and reindeer garden pointed wooden houses), there are many more western-style residential experiences on the vast grasslands.

Swan Lake

Such as RV camps and mobile homes.

Hulun Buir Grassland

However, before choosing special accommodation, you must carefully understand the detailed information such as air-conditioning, water, electricity, safety, transportation, food hygiene and other details with the chartered driver or someone familiar with the local conditions, so as to ensure a good check-in experience.

Reminder: Accommodation prices may increase considerably during peak seasons, so booking early or traveling during off-peak hours are wallet-friendly actions.

Travel season and must-have luggage

Hulun Buir Grassland

【Best travel date】
My travel date is from June 3rd to June 9th, and the grass on some hills is not lush, and you can see bare and slightly bald places.

scenery along the way

The best time to travel in summer is July and August. When the water and grass are in abundance, you can really experience the poem "When the wind blows the grass, you can see the cattle and sheep", and the wild flowers are full of slopes and mountain flowers.
After reading this, you can start planning!
The autumn scenery of layers of forests gradually dyeing is concentrated in September-October, while in winter, you can see the vast expanse of snow, covered with silver, each with its own charm. I'm already rubbing my hands and getting ready to come again!

scenery along the way

[Must-have items before travel]
The dawn is particularly early in Hulunbeier. It is already dawn at around 4 am in early June, so you can wear an eye mask.
There are many small bugs in the reindeer park, and anti-mosquito spray and anti-itch ointment are essential.
In Inner Mongolia, there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and coats that can withstand the temperature difference are needed.
One day, the conditions of living in the mountains are relatively not so good. Children who love clean shoes can bring their own towels or even sleeping bags.

Inner Mongolia on the tip of the tongue

I refuse to write this chapter...Firstly, I have to face up to the fact that I gained four catties in Inner Mongolia...Secondly, I will revisit those delicacies, which are especially cruel...
Several meals in the six days were beef and mutton. After inquiring about the price of mutton, I decided to eat it even if I was ten pounds fatter! Occasionally it is home-cooked or special food. Recommend the following dishes and snacks that I have "eaten and searched for". You must order it when you go to Inner Mongolia! ! !

Mutton Hot Pot
The traditional long-tube copper pot is used as the container. The mutton is very delicious and has no smell. The portion is so delicious that it will fly! One book is satisfying! When I ate my first meal, the chopsticks kept scooping and scooping in the pot. After that, Brother Min called enough portions every time to satisfy me. Best recommendation! ! !

hand meat
The large pieces of mutton eaten with self-made sauce and dipping sauce are definitely not to be missed by those who love meat.

big beef bone

this! ! incredible! ! Beef bones that are bigger than Mr.’s face, first take a straw to taste the delicious thick soup in the bone marrow... (Here I swallowed a mouthful of saliva...It’s too cruel to write travel notes late at night...You guys see here and give me some Like it...)
Then... (Then I want to fly to Inner Mongolia...)
cough....
Then go straight to gnaw the meat and tendons, and you will probably be tired after gnawing the whole bone. Now that you are full of wine and food, you want to lie down and go to sleep. The longing (pig raising) life is nothing but this!

big pot of milk tea
It is different from the ones you drink in milk tea shops on weekdays. This kind of tea can be salty or sweet. It is boiled with fragrant rice in it, and the milk is rich and mellow.

milk stick milk ball
We visited an unknown herdsman in Montenegro, Inner Mongolia. You must eat more of the homemade snacks of the herdsmen, and you can’t buy them privately. Especially like to eat milk balls, the taste is delicate, the outside is hard and the inside is soft and waxy, wild fruit seeds are wrapped in honey, and the outside is covered with a layer of milk shell. Give it 200 points and you will not be afraid of its pride! I tried all the shops selling this kind of snacks along the way, but I couldn't find this taste again.

Russia imported pickles
This food is controversial. Both the driver and I thought it was delicious enough to slap our thighs. My husband didn't like it very much... If it wasn't for fear of missing the check-in, I would definitely buy 20 cans and bring it back! (Only in Manzhouli on the border)

Yogurt/Ice Cream
It can also be regarded as dairy products, because of the high-quality milk source in Inner Mongolia, its dairy products are always extraordinarily mellow and rich, and the price is very gratifying. In the scorching summer, a cup of ice cream is a must every day!

shooting equipment

There are three shooting machines in this trip
In addition to the SLR camera I have been using, I also brought a Canon M100 mirrorless camera.
The two lenses are 15-45mm and telephoto 55-200mm (very suitable for shooting animals). Small and light, they can share the pressure on the back of the SLR with long guns and short guns. It is also very easy to operate!

In addition, I also brought a DJI spark drone.
The vastness of Inner Mongolia is very suitable for flying, but the wind was too strong in the few days I had to go, so I dared not start the small plane easily, and there were few pictures.

Reminder: Pilots should pay attention to border areas! Forbidden! Use drones, otherwise it is not a question of whether the machine can return or not.

Shiwei

An overview of Molgrad River attractions

The scenic spots in Inner Mongolia are mainly divided into natural scenic spots, landscapes along the way and interactive projects.

Erguna Wetland

No matter which way you travel, the main scenic spots will not be missed. The disadvantage is that everyone on the observation deck has the same perspective, most of which are vegetation and landforms.

scenery along the way

If you want to have close contact with animals, you need to drive or charter a car to travel. There are countless livestock communities along the way, and all kinds of cattle and sheep cross the road.

scenery along the way

Empty and uninhabited, flocks of cattle and sheep, green grass everywhere, and wild flowers all over the mountains, this kind of scenery is hard to find in scenic spots, and you need to keep a pair of eyes to discover beauty when you move forward along the way.

scenery along the way

Hulun Buir Grassland

scenery along the way

Featured activities along the way

In addition to the above-mentioned horse riding, which is usually chosen by everyone, there are many other projects in Hulunbeier for activity lovers. There are gliders and grass skiing near Hailar. A glider, which flies into the sky and is too hard side by side, may be cool.

scenery along the way

In Shiwei or Erguna, there are "visiting Russian households" as opposed to visiting herdsmen. You can learn about the stories of the Russian people.

Sing the Russian version of Katyusha / Night on the outskirts of Moscow.
Miss sister can try the big skirt in the style of Tsarist Russia. For boys, you can choose the Cossack cavalry uniform or the uniform of the Soviet Red Army.
If you are traveling with friends in groups of three or four, there are some interactive mini-games where everyone eats, drinks, and makes a fuss, which is actually quite an interesting activity. It's not suitable for Lone Ranger.

scenery along the way

In addition to the national gate scenic spot in Manzhouli (there is a J-5 fighter plane and the train that Chairman Mao took when he went abroad to the Soviet Union), the border bridge at the Shiwei land port is a real place that can lead to Russia.

Shiwei