Ulan Maud | A secret grassland paradise lost in the mundane world

Before coming to Ulan Maud, I always thought 'Hanggai Grassland' was a place name. It was only after arriving that I learned 'Hanggai' is an ancient Mongolian term that describes a beautiful place with blue skies, white clouds, rivers, grasslands, hills, and forests. Rather than being a noun, it's more like an adjective, describing a dreamlike, beautiful world. The Ulan Maud grassland in Ulanhot is not as famous as Hulunbuir or Xilingol, quietly beautiful in the depths of Horqin. Only by visiting in person can one discover that this is a sanctuary for the soul, healing all that is not beautiful in the world with its unique charm. Ulan Maud is not crowded with tourists, free from noise and excessive commercialization. Because of this, it can offer a better experience to everyone who comes here. 🛫 Getting to Ulanhot There are two airports close to Ulan Maud: Ulanhot and Arxan. Ulanhot has slightly more flights, with connections from cities like Beijing, Hangzhou, Harbin, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Chifeng, Hohhot, etc. Other cities can transfer from the above cities to reach Ulanhot. 🚗 Getting to Ulan Maud ➡️ It's about a 2.5-hour drive from Ulanhot Airport to Ulan Maud. ➡️ It's about a 2-hour drive from Arxan Airport to Ulan Maud. 🚕 Car rentals are available at the airport, convenient for self-driving. 🐎 Exploring Ulan Maud 🌈 Jinma Shore Scenic Area: A must-visit for self-driving tourists, where you can let the horses run free and feel the vast freedom of the grassland. 🎫 Ticket: 40 yuan, Horse riding: 50 yuan 🌈 Wild Wolf Valley Scenic Area: Where packs of wild wolves live, sometimes you can see them fighting. 🎫 Ticket: 30 yuan 🌈 Manchu Village: The only Manchu ethnic township in China with a pastoral industry. 🏨 Staying in Ulan Maud The newly opened Grassland Suji this year is a grassland IP newly created by the popular Huanghe Suji on the internet. Feicou Ji, Ji Wai, Dale Zhiye, Nan'an, Hegu, Xipo, and others have all made their appearances. On the grassland, you can stay at different places and experience different vacation times. 🍱 Grassland Cuisine The cattle and sheep on the grassland are plump in summer, and it's a must to feast at a herder's home. Hand-grabbed meat, roasted lamb chops, and whole roasted lamb will surely satisfy meat lovers. 👕 Dressing Guide The grassland summers are sunny during the day but cool in the morning and evening. In addition to summer clothes, it's recommended to bring one or two jackets or a three-in-one windbreaker, preferably a down one, which can keep you warm when taking photos of the starry sky at night and not worry about sudden rain and wind. Plus, it looks great in photos~ OOTD: Windbreaker ⚠️ Tips The midday sun on the grassland is strong, remember to protect yourself from the sun. The grassland has many mosquitoes. Many of the grasslands are privately owned by herders, do not cross the fence and enter without permission.