6.10 Ordinary families should not easily take children to Hulunbuir

Took a long vacation and just finished a trip to Hulunbuir with the whole family. After returning, my mind was full of "If only I had known...". Online guides are both loved and hated, so this time I must share the real experience in detail to save everyone from wasting money like I did! In the past few days, we visited the highlights of Hulunbuir: Morigele River, Hulun Lake, Manzhouli, and also enjoyed the unique scenery along the China-Russia border! ✅ A note explaining the real situation of bringing kids to Hulunbuir from May to August ——— 1⃣️ Unpredictable weather: Hulunbuir seems to have a "master of changing faces," with an incredible temperature difference between day and night! At noon, the sun is scorching, and wearing short sleeves makes you sweat, but a sudden rainstorm in the evening can drop the temperature to 10℃ instantly. Remember to prepare fleece jackets for the whole family to avoid sudden cold ruining the fun. 2⃣️ Timing activities: The horse-riding show at Heishantou has fixed daily sessions. To get the best viewing spot, you must arrive early. The grassland sightseeing vehicles are quite bumpy, so very young babies might feel uncomfortable; parents should pay extra attention. 3⃣️ Avoid crowds: Don’t blindly follow the popular grassland scenic spots! Follow a reliable guide to explore lesser-known pastures where you can enjoy the entire grassland for photo shoots and experience milking cows and feeding lambs for free. Kids can play freely here. 4⃣️ Recommended off-the-beaten-path route: Compared to the popular border defense highway, the route from Qika to Jiuka is a hidden gem. Fewer cars and people, pristine grassland scenery all along the way, and every snapshot you take can dominate your social media feed. 5⃣️ Horse riding tips: Be cautious when horse riding. Some places offer attractive prices at the foot of the mountain but raise prices halfway through. It’s recommended to join a family tour where the guide arranges the horse team with transparent pricing and even offers a grassland picnic, making the experience top-notch. 6⃣️ Food tips: The roasted whole lamb in scenic areas is overpriced and not very cost-effective. Instead, try local small shops for tender and juicy hand-held meat. If you get the chance, definitely try the iron pot stew at a herder’s home — the taste is unforgettable! 7⃣️ Skincare essentials: The air in Hulunbuir is especially dry, with humidity often around 30%. Moisturizing cream, lip balm, and nasal spray are the three must-haves when traveling with kids, or their delicate skin can easily crack. 🚐 Real feelings about traveling with kids Initially worried about being unfamiliar with the place and not having a good time, but surprisingly, following the family tour made everything easy and relaxing! Hulunbuir is vast, and although daily drives are long, the spacious chartered car allows kids to rest anytime when tired. The whole family enjoys a private vehicle, making the itinerary flexible and allowing full enjoyment at every spot. The guide also organized rich parent-child activities like grassland soccer, kite flying, and making Mongolian yurt models, which delighted both elders and children. 👣 Our itinerary D1: Depart nationwide — Arrive in Hailar D2: Hailar — Morigele River — Erguna Wetland D3: Erguna — Heishantou (horse riding, watch sunset) D4: Heishantou — 186 Ribbon River — Manzhouli (visit Matryoshka Square) D5: Manzhouli — Hulun Lake — Barhu Mongolian Tribe (experience folk customs) D6: Barhu — Birch Forest Scenic Area — Enhe Russian Ethnic Village