Arxan National Forest Park | One-Stop Nanny-Level Travel Guide

| One-stop nanny-level travel guide. "The shining pearl on the Greater Khingan Range"—Arxan National Forest Park, with its unique volcanic landforms, lush forests, and clear lakes, has become a poetic and distant destination in the hearts of countless travelers 🌄 For those visiting Arxan for the first time, take a look at this guide to help you avoid pitfalls and enjoy the beautiful scenery! 🎫Ticket Information Tickets🎫 + Sightseeing Bus Tickets🚌: CNY 275/person (can be booked in advance on major travel platforms, sometimes with small discounts~) Ticket Tips🎈: Remember to bring relevant documents, such as student ID, senior citizen card, etc., as some groups can enjoy discounted ticket prices! 📅Best Time to Visit 🌟May - October is the golden tourist season in Arxan. In May and June, azaleas are in full bloom, and the pink sea of flowers covering the mountains and plains resembles a fairy tale world; July and August have a cool climate, making it an excellent choice for escaping the summer heat, with lush forests and crystal-clear lakes; September and October see colorful foliage, and Arxan in autumn is like a rich oil painting, breathtakingly beautiful. 🚗Transportation Guide 1. Airplane✈️: You can first arrive at Arxan Yiershi Airport, which is not far from the city and scenic area. After landing, you can choose to take a taxi🚖 or the airport bus to your destination. 2. Train🚞: There are direct trains to Arxan Station from many cities. Enjoying the scenery outside the window along the way is also a unique experience. After arriving at Arxan Station, transfer to a bus to the scenic area. 3. Self-driving🚗: Self-driving is highly recommended, as it is free and convenient, and you can stop to admire the scenery along the way at any time. However, please note that private cars are not allowed to enter the scenic area and you need to transfer to a sightseeing bus. 🌳Recommended Attractions 1. Camel Hump Ridge Tianchi: The essence of Arxan's scenery. Overlooking from a high place, Tianchi is like a huge emerald inlaid among the mountains. The surrounding volcanic rock formations are unique and great for taking photos! The tour takes about 1.5 - 2 hours⏱️ 2. Dujuan Lake: In spring, the lakeside is full of azaleas, and the pink flowers contrast with the turquoise lake water, creating a stunning view. Even if it's not the flowering season, the scenery here is still intoxicating. The tour takes about 1 hour⏱️ 3. Shitanglin: The largest recent extinct volcanic basalt landform in Asia, with strangely shaped stones that resemble natural sculptures. Stroll through it and feel the vicissitudes and magnificence after the volcanic eruption. The tour takes 1 - 1.5 hours⏱️ 4. Santanxia: Composed of Woniu Tan, Hushi Tan, and Yuexin Tan, the canyon has turbulent water and dense vegetation on both sides. Walking along the plank road and listening to the gurgling water is very pleasant. The tour takes 40 minutes - 1 hour⏱️ 5. Arxan Tianchi: It takes 998 steps to reach it, but when you see the mirror-like lake surface, you will feel that it is all worth it. The scenery here is different from that of Camel Hump Ridge Tianchi, each with its own merits. The tour takes about 1.5 hours⏱️ 🍱Food Guide 1. Ice-boiled Lamb: A specialty of Arxan, lamb is boiled in ice made from local spring water. The meat is tender and the soup is delicious. 2. Hand-grabbed Mutton: A traditional Mongolian dish, original and flavorful, the feeling of eating meat in big bites is super satisfying! 3. Artemisia selengensis: A local wild vegetable with a unique taste and rich nutrition, usually made into soup or stir-fried. 4. Blueberry Products: Arxan is rich in blueberries, and dried blueberries, blueberry jam, and blueberry juice are all worth trying. 🛏️Accommodation Recommendations 1. Arxan City: There are many accommodation options, with hotels and homestays of various price ranges, and dining and shopping are also very convenient. The disadvantage is that it is some distance from the scenic area, and it takes time to travel back and forth every day. 2. Tianchi Service Area in the Scenic Area: Very convenient for entering and exiting the scenic area, saving time. However, the accommodation conditions are relatively worse than in the city, the prices are also higher, and there are fewer dining options. 3. Xing'an Service Area: Close to the Bu Dong River, convenient for watching sunrise and sunset, and the environment is also good. However, the accommodation prices are also high, and the supporting facilities are not as complete as in the city. ⚠️Precautions 1. The mountain weather is changeable, with a large temperature difference between day and night, so be sure to bring warm clothes🧥 2. There are many mosquitoes in the scenic area, so remember to bring mosquito repellent. 3. The sightseeing bus stops at designated stops. Pay attention to the last bus time so as not to delay your trip. 4. Protect the environment, do not litter, and let the beauty of Arxan last forever🌱