Arxan Summer Exclusive｜20℃ Natural Oxygen Bar, Step into a Healing Forest Fairy Tale!

📍Location: Arxan City, Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia (47°N, a summer resort secret on the China-Mongolia border) ✨Must-experience in summer: While the whole country is scorched by high temperatures, here unfolds a "cool symphony of forests and lakes" 🌼 Rhododendron Lake · The romantic end of the blooming season Late June to early July is the end of the rhododendron bloom, with a sea of pink-purple flowers covering the lakeside. When the morning mist hasn't dispersed, the lake surface looks like floating fragments of diamonds💎. It is recommended to arrive between 6-7 AM, wear a white dress paired with a straw hat, and stand on the wooden boardwalk to capture the "reflection of the flower sea"—perfect for photos in no time! 💡Tips: The blooming period is affected by temperature, so call the scenic area to confirm before departure 🏞️ Santan Gorge · A natural air-conditioned room in the forest The Haraha River flows through the gorge, and the water hitting volcanic rocks forms the Wo Niu Pool, Hu Shi Pool, and Yue Xin Pool. Hiking along the wooden boardwalk, the shaded temperature feels only 18℃, and the creek water is so clear you can see small fish🐟. It is recommended to bring bread to feed the fish or wade in the shallow water (wearing water shoes is safer). 📸Best photo spot: The "natural stone bench" upstream of Hu Shi Pool, with layered forests behind, perfect for backlit portraits with great atmosphere. 🌊 Unfrozen River · A miracle that emits fairy mist even in midsummer Although called "Unfrozen River," in summer, due to large day-night temperature differences, thin mist often floats over the river surface in the early morning🌫️. Arrive at the viewing platform between 6:30-7:30 AM to see herders driving cattle across the shallow riverbed, with cooking smoke and mist intertwining, resembling scenes from "Heidi and Grandpa"! 💡Hidden activity: Herders offer horseback riding along the riverbank (80 RMB/hour), allowing a slow ride to enjoy the scenery. 🎢 Bailang Peak · The grassland roller coaster in the clouds At an altitude of 1511 meters, the peak features a 3-kilometer-long "alpine grassland slide." Ride an inflatable tube down through pine forests, reaching speeds up to 40 km/h, with views overlooking the Daxing'anling forest sea🌲. The glass viewing platform beside the slide offers a "sky mirror" photo spot; wearing bright colors (red/yellow) is recommended for better photos. 🚗 Summer Travel Route Plan (Classic 3 days 2 nights) ✅ Day 1: Arxan Railway Station (take vintage Japanese-style photos) → Oronbukan Scenic Area (experience Evenki bark painting) → Stay at a hot spring hotel in the city ✅ Day 2: Arxan National Forest Park (Rhododendron Lake sunrise → Santan Gorge hike → Shitanglin volcanic landform → Unfrozen River sunset) → Stay at a guesthouse inside the forest park ✅ Day 3: Bailang Peak (slide + sea of clouds) → Before returning, visit "Arxan Port" to buy Russian chocolates 🍲 Summer Exclusive Food List 🐑 Ice-boiled lamb hotpot: Baolige Ice-boiled Lamb (city store) uses Hulunbuir lamb, cooked in ice cubes + mineral water for 3 minutes, dipped in sesame sauce + fermented bean curd—so fragrant you'll stomp your feet! Average 80 RMB per person 🌱 Artemisia sprout stewed ribs: Signature dish at Arxan Hotel, wild vegetable fragrance cuts the greasiness, soup soaked with rice can be eaten three bowls 🍨 Wild blueberry smoothie: Freshly squeezed at street shops, 15 RMB/cup, sweet and sour like biting into a whole box of fresh blueberries 🥩 Hand-held meat with wild chive flower: Mongxiangyuan Restaurant’s bone-in lamb cooked and dipped in special chive flower sauce, tender meat with no gamey taste 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (Cool and experiential) 🛎️ City center: Nuojv Hotel (5-minute walk to the train station, rooms with humidifiers, includes buffet breakfast) 🌲 Forest cabin: Tianchi Resort (window views of pine forest, squirrels visible at dusk, includes scenic area shuttle) ♨️ Hot spring private bath: Alandu Forest Hot Spring Hotel (includes 2 hot spring tickets, sulfur springs relieve hiking fatigue) ⚠️ Summer Travel Tips 1️⃣ Clothing: Short sleeves + light jacket during the day, add sun-protective clothing in the morning and evening (temperature difference over 10℃), bring long pants to prevent insect bites 2️⃣ Sun protection: Strong UV, must bring SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, wide-brimmed hat (don’t slack off even in the forest!) 3️⃣ Mosquito repellent: Floral water is ineffective; recommend repellent containing Picaridin (more mosquitoes in Santan Gorge) 4️⃣ Tickets: Arxan National Forest Park combo ticket 275 RMB (includes sightseeing bus), students/teachers get 20% off with ID 5️⃣ Driving: Some sections of Moa Highway are bumpy; SUV rental recommended; gas stations are few, fill up whenever you see one 💬 Travel Inspiration "When the city is surrounded by heat waves, Arxan’s forest is dripping with water droplets. Here, time slows down—chase the lake mist in the early morning, nap by the stream in the afternoon, watch cattle trample golden light on the river at dusk. Summer is not just heat; it can also be a 20℃ fairy tale wrapped in the scent of pine needles." 📸 Interactive Topic Where is your "ultimate summer cooling spot"? Share your cool travel destinations in the comments~ 👇Click to bookmark and let's explore the forest coolness of Arxan together this summer!