Recommended for sisters planning to visit Hulunbuir this summer vacation (Beginner-friendly guide)

Hulunbuir 5 Days 4 Nights Immersive Grassland Journey｜Complete Summer Travel Guide Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive in Hailar, start your first taste of grassland cuisine Day 2: Cross the grassland heartland, encounter the Morigele River and birch forests Day 3: In-depth experience in Enhe, feel the exotic charm and grassland life Day 4: From Heishantou to Manzhouli, check in to a fairy tale world and border scenery Day 5: Return from Manzhouli, appreciate the charm of the national border and horseback passion Day 1: First Encounter in Hailar Arrival Recommended to fly directly to Hailar Dongshan Airport. During peak travel season, you can also fly to Harbin first, then take a comfortable train to Hailar, enjoying the vast scenery of the Northeast Plain along the way. Must-Try Foods - Mushroom Feast: Try the local specialty mushroom hotpot, fresh wild mushrooms paired with rich bone broth, full of umami - Mongolian-style Breakfast: Taste Buryat steamed buns with steaming hot salty milk tea to start your grassland journey - Traditional Hotpot: Tender lamb from Jiumu Sheep Hotpot Restaurant, paired with sesame sauce and chive flowers, experience authentic Inner Mongolian flavor Day 2: Symphony of Grassland and Forest Highlights - Morigele River: Known as "the world's first winding river," climb to the high point to overlook the winding river, feel the "nine bends" described by Lao She - Birch Forest Scenic Area: Stroll along the forest boardwalk, sunlight filtering through silver-white trunks casting dappled shadows, and interact closely with adorable reindeer - Enhe Russian Ethnic Village: Stay in a distinctive wooden log cabin, visit a popular coffee shop, and in the evening tour the Huang Laotou Folk Museum to learn about the history of this border town Special Dining - Lunch: Enjoy authentic Northeast iron pot stew with ribs, potatoes, and green beans, served with flatbread - Dinner: Try Russian-style Western cuisine with borscht, braised beef, and rye bread, savor exotic flavors Day 3: Deep Experience in the Border Town Special Activities - Enhe Morning Charm: Morning walk in the town, feel the peaceful atmosphere with curling cooking smoke - Folk Experience: Visit a Russian family, make traditional large rye bread by hand, learn the fermentation process - Border Scenery: Travel along the China-Russia border road, encounter peony flower seas in June, golden rapeseed fields in July, and cute marmots - Heishantou Mongolian Style: Stay in a luxury Mongolian yurt, join a grassland bonfire party, sing and dance under the starry sky Grassland Feast - Lunch: Enjoy hand-held meat from the grassland, dipped in chive flower sauce, experience hearty meat eating - Dinner: Book a whole roasted lamb, paired with mare’s milk wine, feel the highest hospitality of the Mongolian people Day 4: Fairy Tale World and Border Charm Highlights - Visit a herder’s home: Experience traditional pastoral life like milking cows and feeding lambs, try the "Lazy Sheep" style grassland sliding - Matryoshka Doll Scenic Area: Check in at the world’s largest matryoshka doll building, enjoy the theme park, and shop for unique Russian crafts - Manzhouli Night View: At dusk, admire the city architecture blending Chinese, Russian, and Mongolian styles, like a fairy tale world Exotic Flavors - Lunch: Taste Russian sausage platter, vegetable salad, paired with kvass drink - Dinner: Recommended at Rubly Western Restaurant, signature cheese buns and braised beef leave a lasting impression Day 5: The Shock of the National Border and Horseback Final Journey - Manzhouli National Border Scenic Area: Take photos at the No. 41 boundary marker, gaze at the Russian town of Zabaikalsk in the distance - Barhu Horse Dance: Watch the stunning equestrian performance, feel the superb skills and horseback passion of Mongolian riders Souvenir Recommendations - Buy dried beef jerky, cheese curds, blueberry jam, and other specialties at official stores - Choose Russian matryoshka dolls and birch bark crafts as travel souvenirs Warm Tips 1. Large temperature difference between day and night on the grassland, recommend bringing a windbreaker and long-sleeved clothes 2. Many outdoor activities, prepare sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and other protective items 3. Some areas have weak signal, download offline maps in advance 4. Respect ethnic minority customs and protect the grassland ecological environment This summer, let’s meet in Hulunbuir and leave unforgettable travel memories on the vast grassland!