Hulunbuir Routes: Grassland, Border Towns and Vehicle Advice
A practical guide to Hulunbuir's northern grassland loop, a longer route via Arxan, and choosing a car and driver for long distances across Inner Mongolia.
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A Family Guide to Hulunbuir's Grasslands, Forests and Border Towns
Grassland, river bends, forest parks, reindeer and the border town of Manzhouli, with notes on seasons, packing and getting around with children.
Eating Through Hulunbuir: Milk Tea, Lamb, Russian Dishes and Local Tables
Where to eat in Hulunbuir and Hailar: Mongolian pot tea and Buryat buns, plain-broth lamb hotpot, Russian baking in Manzhouli, northeastern bone pots, steak pot and late-night skewers, plus what to buy for the trip home.
Hulunbuir for First-Timers: Grassland, Forest and Border Country
A first trip to Hulunbuir starts in Hailar. Choose the southern grassland and Manzhouli or the northern forest and border villages, then allow for long drives and seasonal weather.
Hulunbuir in Summer: Grassland, Wetland and Forest Beyond Hailar
A practical guide to summer in Hulunbuir: the Moriger River, Erguna Wetland, Lake Hulun, Manzhouli and the forests around Moerdaoga, with route ideas and travel notes.
Hulunbuir by Air, RV and Lake
A route through Hulunbuir using a light aircraft, an RV night near the Moergele River and a boat on Hulun Lake.
Where to Stay in Arxan: A Guide to Inner Mongolia’s Forest Country
Arxan pairs autumn forest, volcanic lakes, snow and hot springs with simple guesthouses, camps and a seasonal ice house. Here is how to pick a base and what to confirm before you go.
Arxan in Winter: A Photography Guide to Snow, Rime and Frozen Lakes
A practical guide to Arxan's winter photography stops: the rime corridor, Bailang Peak, the Unfrozen River and the frozen crater lakes.