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Autumn Grassland Hiking Paradise: Ulan Butong October Group Tour

🍁 Who says grasslands are only beautiful in summer? Ulan Butong in autumn is breathtakingly divine. 🌄 The sunrise and morning mist are surreal, and under the glow of the sunset, the golden grasslands shimmer brilliantly. 🙋🏻‍♀️ For those planning to hike in September and October, don't miss Ulan Butong~ ✅ Less crowded ✅ Stunning scenery ✅ Beginner-friendly 🔥【September-October Ulan Butong Hiking Group Forming】 ➡️ Hiking Distance: 40KM (34km grassland hiking + 6km Great Wall hiking) ➡️ Recommended Hiking Time: Mid-September to early October (Golden Autumn Season) 🔥 Detailed Hiking Routes: European-style Grassland 🚶‍♀️ 8km ➡️ Difficulty: ★ 🍁 Pristine Grassland: Golden pastures stretch to the horizon, dotted with dandelion fluff in autumn. 🍁 European-style Hills: Undulating grasslands interspersed with birch forests. 🍁 Sunset at Film Base: Reach the summit around 7:00 PM to capture haystack silhouettes and golden sunsets, full of cinematic vibes. . Ulan Butong Grassland 🚶‍♀️ 16km ➡️ Difficulty: ★★★ 🍁 Flower Gulu Terrace: Fields of wild chrysanthemums in September, perfect for close-up shots of bees collecting nectar. 🍁 Qiqige Lake: Azure waters reflecting clouds, with chances to spot herds of horses drinking. 🍁 Princess Lake: Surrounded by birch forests, the lake appears ethereal in the morning mist. . Private Ranch 🚶‍♀️ 10km ➡️ Difficulty: ★★ 🍁 Birch Forest: Walk on a 30cm-thick carpet of fallen leaves, collect heart-shaped leaves as bookmarks. 🍁 Forest Oxygen Bar: A mix of Siberian pine and sand spruce, with the air filled with pine fragrance. 🍁 Sunrise and Morning Mist: Reach the high point by 5:50 AM to witness a sea of mist rolling over golden meadows. . Jinshanling Great Wall 🚶‍♀️ 6km ➡️ Difficulty: ★★ 🍁 Flower Sea Beacon Tower: In April-May, apricot blossoms cover the trails; in October, red maple leaves adorn the watchtowers. 🍁 Sea of Clouds: After rain, waves of clouds often envelop the beacon towers.
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