Welcome to Chifeng, friends from afar!

5-Day 4-Night Chifeng Travel Guide (Budget: 5000 CNY) Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrival in Chifeng, city exploration Day 2: Kalaqin Banner Ancient City & Bairin Right Banner Desert Day 3: Hexigten Banner Grassland (Ulan Butong or grassland experience) Day 4: Hongshan Cultural Site & Bairin Left Banner Baiyin Aobao Day 5: Leisure shopping in city, return trip Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrival & City Tour Transport: Flight or high-speed rail to Chifeng (book in advance, keep under 1500 CNY) Accommodation: Budget hotel in Chifeng (150-200 CNY/night) Activities: - Chifeng Museum: Learn local history (free/small fee) - Hongshan Cultural Site: Visit ancient ruins (free) - Dinner: Try Mongolian specialties/local snacks (~80 CNY) Budget: Transport 1500 CNY, Accommodation 600 CNY, Food 200 CNY, Tickets/Transport 50 CNY Total: ~2350 CNY Day 2: Kalaqin Ancient City + Bairin Right Banner Desert Kalaqin Ancient City: - Transport: Chartered/shared car (~200 CNY) - Experience ancient cityscape & Mongolian culture Bairin Right Banner Desert: - Desert off-roading or camel riding (~150-200 CNY) - Enjoy desert scenery - Lunch: Local specialty restaurant (~80 CNY) Return to city: Evening market or rest Budget: Chartered car 200 CNY, Tickets/Experiences 200 CNY, Food 80 CNY Total: ~480 CNY Day 3: Hexigten Banner Grassland Experience Ulan Butong Grassland: - Transport: Chartered car/tour group (~300 CNY) - Horse riding, archery, yurt stay (additional cost if staying overnight) - Option for day trip - Lunch: Grassland BBQ/Mongolian milk tea (~80 CNY) Return to city: Evening rest Budget: Transport 300 CNY, Tickets/Experiences 200 CNY, Food 80 CNY Total: ~580 CNY Day 4: Hongshan Cultural Site + Baiyin Aobao Hongshan Cultural Site: - Visit ancient ruins (free) Baiyin Aobao: - Experience Mongolian rituals, enjoy grassland views (free/small fee) - Lunch: City specialty restaurant (80 CNY) - Afternoon: Leisure shopping in city - Dinner: Mongolian cuisine (~80 CNY) Budget: Transport ~50 CNY, Food 160 CNY Day 5: Leisure Shopping & Return City shopping: Local handicrafts/ethnic items (200 CNY budget) Lunch: Local specialties (~50 CNY) Return transport: To airport/train station (~50 CNY) Budget: ~300 CNY Budget Summary Item Cost (CNY) Transport (flight/rail) 1500 Local transport 200 Accommodation (4 nights) 800 Tickets/Experiences 600 Food 800 Chartered/shared cars 600 Shopping/emergency 500 Total 5000 CNY Tips: - Book in advance: Flights/trains, accommodation, attraction tickets - Transport: Convenient city transport; chartered/shared cars offer good value - Cuisine: Must-try Mongolian roast lamb, milk tea, hand-grabbed meat, cheese - Cultural experience: Strong Mongolian culture; try yurt stay or grassland bonfire - Clothing: Seasonal preparation needed; cool in spring/autumn, summer good for outdoors Wishing you a wonderful time in Chifeng!