No wonder everyone's going—it turns out there's such amazing hidden gems here!

Hulunbuir Grassland🌸 Day 1: Gather in Hailar Visit Genghis Khan Square, check out the locally recommended "Nuomin Tara Milk Tea House" for salty milk tea and milk skin rolls, and chase the sunset at West Mountain Park in the evening. Accommodation: City hotel for easy departure the next day. Day 2: Grassland Secret · Morigele River → Erguna Wetland Cross the "No.1 Winding River under Heaven" Morigele River, climb the viewing platform for a panoramic view, and enjoy a 1-hour horseback ride (beginner-friendly). In the afternoon, visit Asia's largest wetland, Erguna, to see the "Horseshoe Island" sunset. Stay in a Russian-style wooden cabin in Enhe and try DIY bread-making. Day 3: Forest Fairy Tale · Birch Forest → Reindeer Park → Border Highway Take a vintage train through the birch forest, dress in Oroqen attire to feed reindeer, and snap forest-themed photos. Drive along the China-Russia border highway for "oil painting road" shots. Stay in a starlight yurt in Heishantou and join a bonfire party. Day 4: Heishantou → Colorful Ribbon River → Manzhouli Horseback ride to catch the grassland sunrise, slide down the 1km-long track at 186 Colorful Ribbon River, picnic by Hulun Lake in the afternoon, and photograph Russian-style architecture at night in Manzhouli. Don’t miss the Matryoshka Square light show. Accommodation: Matryoshka Hotel (family-friendly) or Russian-style guesthouse. 🍖 Food Red & Black List Must-try Mongolian dishes: Hand-grabbed lamb (dipped in leek flower sauce), Buryat steamed buns, Mongolian hot pot tea. Russian cuisine picks: "Luburi" cheese bread and borscht in Manzhouli, "Lao San Bone House" braised bones in Hailar. Skip: Overpriced whole roasted lamb in tourist areas—opt for lamb chops or half portions for 2-4 people. 💡 Practical Tips Transport: Rent a car with driver (¥400-600/day; driver doubles as guide). For self-driving, choose an SUV (bumpy dirt roads). Accommodation: One night in a yurt is enough (basic hygiene). Wooden cabins are cozier. Avoid scams: Confirm horseback riding prices include insurance. Sampling dairy at herders’ homes doesn’t obligate purchases. Maolan🌸 📍 Location: Libo County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou 🚗 Transport: Self-drive or hire a car (~4hrs from Guiyang). 🎫 Ticket: ¥50 (super cost-effective!). ⏰ Best time: April-October—lush greenery in spring/summer, breathtaking autumn foliage! 🌟 Must-Visit Spots 🌟 1⃣ Qinglong Pool: Crystal-clear emerald waters shimmering under sunlight ✨—too stunning for words! 2⃣ Crab Creek: Babbling streams with tiny crabs 🦀 on rocks—perfect for kids! 3⃣ Funnel Forest: Unique karst landscape; hiking feels like entering a fairy tale! 4⃣ Stone Forest: Ancient trees + bizarre rocks = ultra-photogenic Instagram backdrop! 💡 Travel Tips 💡 1⃣ Maolan is a nature reserve—pack out trash! 2⃣ Weak signal—download maps/guides offline. 3⃣ Wear comfy shoes and bring snacks/water for hikes. 4⃣ Pack layers (cool mornings/evenings) and sunscreen! 📸 Photo Ops 📸 👗 White/bright dresses pop against greenery! 🧥 Windbreakers + hiking pants = outdoor chic. 👒 Hats + sunglasses = stylish sun protection! Anji🌸 ✅ Top Attractions 1️⃣ Cloud Grassland ▪️ Swing over cliffs into clouds | Rainbow sledging for stress relief ▪️ Summer hack: Rent Hanfu for sky-high photos; VIP tickets skip lines! 2️⃣ Bamboo Expo Garden ▪️ Fun fact: Only place in Zhejiang to see pandas! ▪️ Kid-friendly: Cool feet in cold springs | Holographic bamboo culture show 3️⃣ Hidden Dragon Waterfalls ▪️ Trek with watermelons | Family-friendly shuttle route ▪️ Hidden gem: Vine swing mid-mountain (wear grippy shoes!). 4️⃣ Deep Stream Canyon Rafting 💦 3km glass slide + natural river ⚠️ Arrive before 13:00 to avoid crowds! Online tickets save ¥30. 🍜 Foodie Radar 🔥 Mountain Feast Trio ✔️ Lao Li’s Farmhouse: Boat-head fish (served in basins!) + stringy bamboo mushroom omelet ✔️ Alujia: Crispy pepper-salt mulberry leaves + icy bamboo beer ✔️ Xiaofeng South Gate Potstickers: Juicy bamboo shoot dumplings (open at 4am!). 🌿 Local Secrets ▫️ Chicken soup with fried rice | Mountain-spring chilled watermelon ▫️ Braised pork with bamboo shoots + Anji white tea | Wild herb sticky cakes Arshan🌸 🍂 Arshan Guide 1⃣ Drive China’s most scenic border highway G331 to Hulunbuir. 2⃣ Easy hikes: Tianchi Lake/Three Pools Gorge/Stone Forest/Dujuan Lake. 3⃣ Stay in-park for starry skies 🌌. 4⃣ Visit Arshan Station’s East Asian architecture. 5⃣ Erguna’s birch forest: Meet elk + photos. 6⃣ Border town Manzhouli: Blend of Chinese/Russian/Mongolian cultures 🕌. 7⃣ Golden Hulunbuir Grassland: Haystacks + cattle 🐂. 🍂 Autumn Itinerary D1: Gather in Hailar. D2: Hailar → Morigele River → Cliff → Erguna Wetland. D3: Enhe → Valley of Wind/Birch Forest → Border Highway. D4: Heishantou → 2hr horseback ride → 186 Colorful Ribbon River sledging → Matryoshka/National Gate photo ops. D5: Manzhouli → Hulun Lake West → Wuliquan Spring → Arshan Station → Arshan City. D6: Arshan City → Arshan Forest Park (Three Pools Gorge/Stone Forest/Camel Peak Lake). D7: Arshan → Qixian Lake → Hailar.