Destinations: Hulunbuir – Hailar – Shiwei – Heushantou – Manzhouli
About This Trip
Hulunbuir, a pure green land without any pollution, where you can enjoy the Hulunbuir Grassland, one of the four great grasslands, Hulun lake and Buir Lake echo each in the Grassland; the meandering Morgele River flows through the grassland; Matryoshka Square in Manzhouli and Shiwei towns in Erguna are good places to experience Russian customs, and you can also live in Russian characteristics of “woodcut”, eat a Russian meal, and feel the exotic customs of border towns.
Itinerary Summary
| DAY | PLACE | HIGHLIGHTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 |
Hulunbuir |
Immersive tour of vast Hulunbiur Grassland and the first wetland in Asia, Erguna Wetland. |
| 3 |
Shiwei – Heishantou |
Visit the springlike river, Haur River and enjoy the original natural scenery of Birch Forest, get close to reindeer |
| 4 |
Heishantou – Manzhouli |
View the largest lake in Inner Mongolia, Hulun Lake and stroll around the unique Matryoshka Square to see the largest matryoshka doll in the world. |
| 5 |
Manzhouli – Hulunbuir |
Drive back to Hulunbuir and depart. |
Quick Question
ITINERARY
Welcome to Hulunbuir, when arrival, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer to the Hailaer District in Hulunbuir city. After checking into the hotel, you can enjoy your leisure time in the hotel on your own.
Meal: No
Altitude: ?m
Traffic: Car
Hotel: In Hailar
Our first stop today is the Hulunbuir Grassland, is one of the world’s three famous grassland with natural grassland accounts for 80% of the area. More than 3,000 crisscrossing rivers, 500 dotted lakes in the vast area, extend to the Great Khingan with the purest blue sky, white clouds and the best quality pasture, is a photograph resort. In addition to the beautiful scenery, you can also ride horses, watch wrestling and horse racing, taste the “whole sheep banquet” and experience the unique customs of nomads.
Afterwards, we’ll move to the Erguna Wetland, it is the largest and most intact wetland in China, and also known as the first wetland in Asia. It is one of the most important breeding grounds for red-crowned cranes in the world. Climb to the top of the main peak with the altitude of 720m, and enjoy a panoramic view of the wetland. The most representative sight on the way is the island in the middle of the lake, which is shaped like a leaf.
Then drive to Shiwei Russian Town, one of the top ten charming towns in China, located in the northernmost part of Inner Mongolia and the border town between China and Russia, is one of the few Russian townships in China. Now there are more than 10 big town sites preserved, with deep historical and cultural connotations including searching for Mongolian roots, worship, sightseeing, investigation.
Meal: B
Altitude: ?m
Traffic: Car
Hotel: In Shiwei
Morning after breakfast, we will drive straight for Haur River, with thousand turns and water flowing whole year long, should be named “The Queen of Forest Winding River”. The land and forests here have left the footprints of Tuoba Xianbei and Mongolian ancestors in history. It also nurtures the people of modern Erguna. The good vegetation of the Haur River basin and other water systems together build the famous green ecological barrier of the Greater Khingan Mountains in China.
Continue the journey to Heishantou, on the way we’ll pay a visit to the only original Birch Forest belt in Hulunbuir, which is also the most beautiful piece of pure green birch forest in China. Birch tree is the city tree of Erguna, and is also the most beloved sacred tree of Russians, considered as the messenger of spring and love. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the treetop on the 8 meters high and 300 meters long air-plank road. Also you can walk into the Deer Park in the forest for a close contact with reindeer, roe deer, fox, etc. After the exploration, stay overnight in Heishantou.
Meal: B
Altitude: ?m
Traffic: Car
Hotel:In Heishantou
Morning drive to the largest lake in Inner Mongolia and the largest freshwater lake in northern China, Hulun Lake, which is rich in natural ecological resources. There are eight famous scenic spots in Hulun Lake for tourists to visit. Here visitors can not only fish in the lake, take a boat in the lake rowing, but also watch horse racing, Mongolian wrestling, Wulan horse riding show. In the small shop, you can also buy a variety of tourist souvenirs with ethnic characteristics.
Afterwards, move to the Manzhouli Matryoshka Square. The theme building here is a matryoshka doll with a height of 30 meters and a construction area of 3200 square meters, which is the largest matryoshka doll in the world. The exterior painting of the doll is divided into three sides, composed of the images of Han, Mongolian and Russian girls, respectively representing China, Russia and Mongolia, highlighting the characteristics of the three countries in Manzhouli. In the night, under the mapping of nearly a thousand colored lights, the square is colorful, as if it is a fairy tale world.
Meal: B
Altitude: ?m
Traffic: Car
Hotel: In Manzhouli
This morning, you will say farewell to Hulunbeir and Inner Mongolia, drive back to Hailar and transfer to the airport to catch your flight back to your sweet home. It has been a great holiday and we look forward to seeing you another China trip.
Meal: B
Altitude: ?m
Traffic: Car+flight
Hotel: No Accommodation
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