A Date with the Snowy Plains and Starry Sky

A Date with the Snowy Plains and Starry Sky❄️ In November, Erguna has already donned its silver-white attire, with temperatures around -15°C sealing the grasslands and wetlands in a tranquil winter fairy tale🌨️. Staying at Mantu Starry Sky Guesthouse, a log cabin hidden on the border, you can see the snowy plains through the window and meet the Milky Way when you look up—this is the best way to unlock the romance of the northern frontier~ Guesthouse Experience: Warm Sanctuary and Whispering Stars✨ The healing vibe of the guesthouse begins the moment you open the door. The whole house is heated from the floor, creating a wonderful contrast between the icy outdoors and the warm indoor short-sleeve comfort🛖. The stargazing skylight in the guest room is the finishing touch; at midnight, when you draw the curtains, the night sky with minimal light pollution reveals the Milky Way so clearly it seems within reach. If you're lucky, you might even catch an Orion meteor streaking across the sky. Smart home controls let you manage lights and curtains with one touch, and the bathroom with a separate wet and dry area and a thermostatic shower lets you soak away your fatigue after a long day. Wake up to the scent of pine and milk tea, sit by the floor-to-ceiling window, and watch the sunlight dye the snow-covered grasslands golden-red—pure happiness. Nearby Activities: Immersive Winter-Only Scenic Unlock • Erguna Wetland Park: A short drive from the guesthouse, the wetlands lose their green in November. The wooden boardwalk extends to the frozen river bend, with white snow covering the yellowed grass tips. Every snapshot looks like a filtered masterpiece📸. From a drone’s perspective, the blend of ice, snow, and dusk is breathtakingly majestic. • Birch Forest Scenic Area: Walk through ankle-deep snow in the forest, where branches hung with frost resemble crystal curtains❄️. Stand in the forest wearing a bright scarf against the white trunks, and your social media vibe will instantly soar. • Shiwei Border Town: Drive to this Sino-Russian border town, where the blue-domed onion church and colorful wooden log houses feel like a trip abroad🕌. Stand by the boundary marker and gaze at the Russian village across the river, soaking in the unique tranquility of the border. • Folk Experience: Connect with nearby herders to enjoy horseback riding on snow, feeding lambs, and learning to make milk tofu—an immersive grassland life experience. If time allows, visit the Oroqen Reindeer Tribe to get close to reindeer and try the novel experience of reindeer sledding🦌. Food and Practical Tips: Warm Your Body and Stomach Without Pitfalls • Must-Try Foods: Rich and savory milk tea paired with freshly baked rye bread dipped in blueberry jam is super comforting😋. For main meals, hand-held lamb is recommended; lamb stewed in a copper pot is tender and free of gamey taste, served with bubbling pot tea (milk tea boiled with dried meat and fried rice), lamb rolls, and frozen tofu. Eating together creates a great atmosphere. • Travel Tips: In November, prepare thick down jackets, high-top non-slip snow boots, windproof scarves, and thick gloves. Stick warmers on the back of your underwear for extra warmth🧤. Border area visits require advance border permits. The deserted grassland roads along the self-driving route are incredibly scenic, with plenty of spots to stop and take photos. Traveling in the off-season has great advantages: fewer people, beautiful scenery, no need to dodge crowds in photos, and more attentive service. November in Erguna has no peak season hustle, only snowy plains, starry skies, and slow time🌌. Stay at Mantu Starry Sky Guesthouse and live your days like poetry. This northern tranquility and vastness are worth savoring for a lifetime.