Located in Chenbalhu Banner, Hulunbuir, this area offers vast green meadows, the Morigele River, and a deep, authentic nomadic culture. Hulunbuir is located in the northernmost part of Inner Mongolia, bordering Russia and Mongolia in the west. Here, you can appreciate the primitive and ancient nature, as well as the exotic customs of the Sino-Russian and Sino-Mongolian borders.
This trip traverses through the boundless grasslands of Inner Mongolia and the jungles of the Greater Khingan Mountains. Experience our finest selection of authentic experiences, such as meeting China's last hunting tribe and BBQ camping on the banks of the grassland lake to admire the starry sky and the infinite charm of the grasslands.
Itinerary Highlights
- Authentic stay in a "Mukeden" village house
- Mingle with Aoluguya Reindeer Tribe, the last known hunting tribe in China
- BBQ camp by a star-lit grassland lake and play ankle bone-shooting with the locals
- Traditional Russian bread DIY experience
- Visit Manzhouli, a small frontier border city where Russian and Chinese culture meets
Itinerary Outline
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Day 1
Arrival in Hailar / Muyun Peak
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Day 2
Muyun Peak / Erguna / Genhe
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Day 3
Genhe / Aolu'guya / Mo'erdaoga / Shiwei
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Day 4
Shiwei / Enhe / Heishantou
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Day 5
Heishantou / Manzhouli
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Day 6
Manzhouli / Hailar
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Day 7
Departure from Hailar
Itinerary
Arrival in Hailar / Muyun Peak
Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport, then transfer another 60km/1.5hrs into your exotic accommodation in the Muyun Resort. You may participate in the hotel's nomadic activities (additional cost applies), which replicates the real-life nomads’ lives based on nature, love of grassland and ecological protection.
Muyun Peak / Erguna / Genhe
Explore Morigele River
Rise early for breathtaking sunrise over the Morigele River. We then traverse the expansive Morigele Grassland. Derived from the Mongolian term meaning "a meandering river", the Morigele River is hailed as "the Most Serpentine River Under Heaven" as it is blessed with over 1,800 natural bends.
Transfer: Muyun Peak to Genhe via Ergun Wetland
Drive 100km/2hrs across the grassland of galloping horses, Haji and Qiyi before arriving at Asia’s #1 wetland: Ergun Wetland at the northern end of the Hulunbuir grassland. After visiting Ergun Wetland for 1.5 hours, you will be driven130km/2hrs to Genhe and check into the hotel for rest. Tonight, you will stay at the Cuoluozi Camp Hotel (撮罗子营地), a unique accommodation featuring the traditional conical tents of the Ewenki ethnic group.
Genhe / Aolu'guya / Mo'erdaoga / Shiwei
Visit Aoluguya Ewenki Reindeer Herding Tribe
This morning, we will visit China’s last hunting tribe, they have lived in harmony with reindeer, passing down the centuries-old art of reindeer herding for over 300 years. Many of their folk traditions, such as birch bark crafting and Shaman dance, have been inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Transfer to Shiwei via Mo’erdaoga
This afternoon, we will drive for 130km/2.5 hours to Mo'ergaga Town for sightseeing. Thereafter, you will be driven 80km/1.5hrs to Shiwei and check into the hotel for rest.
Mo'ergaga Forest Train (1.5 Hours)
Board the Mo'ergaga Forest Train and embark on a 10-kilometer journey through the primeval forest sea. This sightseeing train, converted from a former log-hauling locomotive, winds its way through the heart of the Greater Khingan Range.
Shiwei / Enhe / Heishantou
Shiwei Immersion
Rise early for sunrise on Ergun River, with morning fog engulfing the quiet Russian town. After breakfast, you can see the Shiwei Friendship Bridge from afar. The first permanent bridge between China and Russia has an annual cargo of 20,000 tons.
Transfer: Shiwei to Heishantou via Enhe
Drive 100km/2h to Ulan Mountain Tai Chi Bay with its unique Sino-Russian Qatar line landscape, similar to Taiji Eight Diagrams from high altitude. Then we will drive for an hour to Sunset Hill, the highest mountain around Heishantou Town and a perfect spot to watch the sunrise and sunset.
Heishantou / Manzhouli
Landscape of Heishantou
Take a wooden plank walk through Lev Wetland Manor. See the Lion Bay named after the Gulf Stream and the Leo-like symbol, the Taptou Ping which was formed for thousands of years, the Shamina Bridge and the landscape platform. Drive across beautiful grassland with a stop at 186 Ribbon River at the bank of Erguna
Choose from one of the following included activities:
- Option A: Grass Skiing. Feel the rush of the wind across the longest grass slide in Hulunbuir.
- Option B: Horseback Riding. See the prairie’s vast beauty at the hometown of horseback people.
- Option C: Grassland Swing. A high-altitude swing with fantastic view, in the depths of the prairie.
Transfer: Heishantou to Manzouli
In the afternoon, we drive 210km/3.5h to Manzhouli, a border port city where Chinese and Western cultures blend.
Manzhouli Discovery
Visit Matryoshka Plaza, a large-scale Russian park, including Matryoshka World, Fun Zone, Matryoshka Theater, Russian Folklore Experience Hall, Russian-Mongolian Performing Arts Theater and Xtreme Paradise. Visit the Gothic-styled Manzhouli Wedding Palace and join a Matryoshka DIY workshop.
In the evening, you can walk to the Sino-Russian commercial pedestrian street. Brightly lit at night, you can purchase Chinese and Russian specialties.
Manzhouli / Hailar
A Further Look at Manzhouli
Start at Manzhouli National Gate, comprising of National Gate, No. 41 Boundary Monument, Red Tourism Exhibition Hall, Six Exhibition Halls of the Communist Party of China and Manzhouli Red Secret Communication Line relics. After that, visit Zalainuoer Museum to learn about Zalainuoer civilization and culture.
Transfer: Manzhouli to Hairlar via Hulun Lake
Drive 38km/45m to Hulun Lake, Inner Mongolia’s largest lake set in the west of Hulunbuir grassland. Then we will drive through the Daqingshan Mountains and Hailar River Wetlands to return to Hailar.
Departure from Hailar
Car Transfer: Hotel to Airport
Free at leisure, then you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
Hotels & Tour Price
Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotel as stated on bed & breakfast basis
- All transportation & transfer on an air-conditioned minivan
- Local English-speaking expert guide in each city
- All entrance fees in sights stated
Excludes
- International Airfare
- Beverages in restaurants where meals are included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses e.g. telephone bill & laundry
- Visa
- Travel insurance