Back from Ulanqab, sisters think twice before going!

🌋 Just returned from Ulanqab – a must-read survival guide for sisters planning to visit! (Includes hard-earned tips to avoid pitfalls) Fresh back from the "Grassland Summer Capital," I've pulled this authentic travel guide together overnight! Bookmark this now⭐️ 🚗 Travel Prep Essentials ✅ Documents: ID + student card (50% off at some attractions) ✅ Outfits: Sun protection + thin long sleeves for daytime, windbreaker at night (15℃ temp drop!) ✅ Gear: High-SPF sunscreen + sunglasses + bug spray + lip balm (windy & dry grasslands) ⚠️ Avoid: Mesh shoes (volcanic ash gets in), long skirts photograph well but mind the wind! 📸 Top 5 Must-Visit Spots 1. Ulanhad Volcano🌋 ✨ Must-do: Rent astronaut suits (¥50/hr) at Volcano No.3 for Mars-like photos, sunset views at No.6 are legendary! ⚠️ Pitfall: Don't climb wild volcanoes alone – no signal in some areas, join local tours for safety 2. Huilengxile Huanghuagou Grassland🌿 ✨ Must-do: Ride the grassland train through flower seas, try horseback riding & archery (bargain first!) ⚠️ Pitfall: Best blooms in August but muddy when rainy – wear anti-slip shoes 3. Jining International Leather City🛍️ ✨ Must-do: Off-season fur bargains – haggle by halving prices then rounding down ⚠️ Pitfall: Skip souvenir shops – same items 30% cheaper downtown 4. Daihai Lake Resort🌊 ✨ Must-do: Water sports, sunset lake views are therapeutic ⚠️ Pitfall: Bring jackets – lakeside winds are strong 5. Sumu Mountain Forest Park🌲 ✨ Must-do: Oxygen-rich hiking, must-visit Wangtianya viewpoint at summit ⚠️ Pitfall: No fires in forest areas, pack out trash 🍖 Food Hall of Fame/Shame ❤️ Must-try: • Ice-boiled lamb (intangible heritage method, ultra-tender) • Oat flour rolls with lamb soup (carb-lover's paradise) • Zhuozhi smoked chicken (century-old brand, vacuum-packed for takeaway) 💔 Avoid: • Tourist yurt whole-roast lamb (poor value, authentic versions in town) • Chive yogurt dumplings (acquired taste – order cautiously) 🚙 Transport Tips ✅ Bullet train: 2hrs direct from Beijing, city cabs start at ¥10 ✅ Private car: ~¥500/day for volcano+grassland tours with driver-guide ⚠️ Pitfall: Avoid unlicensed taxis! Download offline maps for no-signal zones 🏨 Accommodation Picks ✨ Volcano stays: Grassland camping (starry BBQ + bonfire parties) ✨ City hotels: Boyuan Hotel (river-view & family rooms) ⚠️ Avoid: Book early in peak season! Yurts at attractions have basic sanitation ⚠️ Bloody Lessons Learned 1. Don't copy influencers cramming N spots in one day! In-depth volcano+grassland tours yield better photos 2. Confirm horse riding prices (¥50-100/lap) – refuse "lead horse" surcharges 3. No cold drinks after lamb! Sensitive stomachs bring enteric-coated pills 4. Grassland stars are magical🌌 – pack tripods + wide-angle lenses This summer, escape 40℃ cities for Ulanqab's 18℃ breezes! Drop questions below~💬