Too far? Why not visit Wulanbutong, the "Altay of the North"

Only 2 hours from Beijing! series unlocked✓ Post on social media and get bombarded with questions asking if you secretly went to Kanas I've found your dream summer destination! ✨ 📍Location: Wulanbutong Grassland, Hexigten Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia 🚗Transport: 2-hour drive from Beijing / High-speed rail to Chifeng then transfer by bus 🎫Ticket: 120 RMB/person (valid for 3 days) 🌿Best season: June-September (greenest grass!) ⏰Recommended duration: 3-5 days is perfect 🔥Must-visit reasons ✔️Fewer crowds, stunning views! No need to worry about overcrowding ✔️Every photo you take is wallpaper-worthy ✔️Plenty of activities! Horse riding, archery, off-road adventures all available ✔️Stargazing at night! Milky Way visible to naked eye ✔️Get Xinjiang-style scenery without leaving Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region 🚙Transport TIPS 1️⃣Spotty signal on grassland - download offline maps! 2️⃣Beginners shouldn't self-drive! Some routes require off-road vehicles 3️⃣Recommend finding reliable local drivers or joining tours 4️⃣Few gas stations - fill up in advance! 🌈3-day classic itinerary Day1️⃣ 👉Off-road adventure through Hunshandake Sandland 🌄Watch desert sunset + bonfire party + stargazing Day2️⃣ 👉Off-road through grassland hinterland 📸Princess Lake + Film Studio photo spots Day3️⃣ 👉Feed reindeer at tribal village + grassland horseback riding 🏇Experience the joy of galloping freely 💯Bonus experiences ✅Take photos in Mongolian costumes ✅Learn Mongolian songs and dances ✅DIY dairy products ✅Watch grassland sunrise ✅Stay in yurt and count stars 🍖Food guide 👉Must-try: Mongolian milk tea, hand-grabbed mutton, grilled lamb chops 👉Recommended restaurant: Grassland Herder's Home (authentic local flavor) ⚠️Important notes 🔸Big temperature difference! Bring jacket for mornings/evenings 🔸Sunscreen + sunglasses + hat essential! 🔸Keep safe distance when feeding animals 🔸Respect local customs (receive milk tea with both hands)