Autumn in Hulunbuir and Arxan

If summer in Hulunbuir and Arxan is a green paradise, then autumn here is like a palette spilled by God 🎨. This guide will take you through the exclusive autumn scenery. 📅 Best time to visit: Mid-September to early October, when the leaves turn golden, the forests are ablaze with color, and the autumn vibe is at its peak. 🎒 Essentials for your trip 👚 Clothing: The temperature difference between day and night is significant. Bring thermal underwear, sweaters, thick coats, and lightweight down jackets. For bottoms, pack thermal pants and sturdy trousers. Choose high-top waterproof outdoor shoes. 🧢 Accessories: Gloves, scarves, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are necessary as the prairie winds are strong and UV rays are intense. 💊 Medications: Cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness pills, etc., just in case. 📱 Others: Power banks, cameras (the scenery is stunning, so ensure sufficient battery and memory), and download offline maps in advance as some areas have poor signal. 📅 Suggested itinerary 👉 Day 1: Hailar → Morigele River → Explore the grasslands → Ergun Wetland → Birch Forest → Enhe 👉 Day 2: Enhe → Charming town of Shiwei → Kaxian → Ulan Mountain Scenic Area → Wuka → Heishantou 👉 Day 3: Heishantou → Border Road → 186 Ribbon River → Visit a herder's home → National Gate/Matryoshka Square → Manzhouli 👉 Day 4: Manzhouli → Hulun Lake → Rose Peak → Dongyang Railway Station → White Wolf Peak → Arxan 👉 Day 5: Arxan → Arxan National Forest Park (Heavenly Lake/Stone Forest/Dujuan Lake/Santan Gorge, etc.) 👉 Day 6: Arxan National Forest Park → Zhangzi Pine Scenic Avenue → Qixian Lake Grassland → Hailar 🚗 Transportation guide ✈️ Arrival: You can fly directly to Hailar Dongshan Airport or Arxan Yiershi Airport. Some cities may require a transfer. Alternatively, fly to Shenyang and take the Shenyang-Arxan train, which offers beautiful views along the way. 🚕 Local transportation: Attractions are scattered, so it's recommended to hire a car with a reliable local driver familiar with the routes and best viewpoints. If driving yourself, research the routes in advance and prepare snow chains (snowfall is possible in October). 🏠 Accommodation recommendations ✨ Hailar: Plenty of hotel options, convenient transportation, ideal for your arrival and departure. ✨ Ergun: Affordable options near the city center, convenient for dining and travel. ✨ Shiwei: Experience wooden cabin homestays to enjoy Russian ethnic culture and the scenic Sino-Russian border river. ✨ Arxan: For a forest vibe, choose scenic area wooden cabin homestays. For affordability, stay in Yiershi Town near the park. For better facilities, opt for Arxan City. 🍱 Food highlights 🥘 Iron pot stew: A forest specialty with rich ingredients, slow-cooked to perfection, and steaming hot. 🍲 Ice-boiled lamb hotpot: Freshly preserved with ice, the lamb is tender and juicy, and the broth is flavorful. 🍖 Grilled lamb ribs: Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and irresistibly aromatic. 🥟 Wild vegetable dumplings: Filled with fresh wild vegetables, offering a taste of nature. 🥛 Mongolian milk tea: Savory and rich, it warms you up and fills you up. ❗ Important tips ✅ Book in advance: Although it's the off-season, the autumn scenery attracts many visitors, so book your flights and accommodations early. ✅ Check the weather: Autumn weather can be unpredictable. Check forecasts and bring rain gear. ✅ Protect the environment: These beautiful landscapes need everyone's care. Please don't litter. This autumn, let's head to Hulunbuir and Arxan to experience a unique romantic autumn adventure 💖.