Just returned from Ulanqab, here's my ultimate self-drive guide (only saying it once!)

Summer vacation is here, and Inner Mongolia has entered its most beautiful season. Fresh back from Ulanqab, I'm sharing this detailed 2-day, 1-night self-drive itinerary starting from Beijing. 🚗 Road Trip Itinerary: Day1⃣: Beijing 6:30 AM - Huitengxile Grassland - Anda Resort (stay in yurt) - Outside Huanghuagou Scenic Area Day2⃣: Anda Resort - Ulanhad Volcano Geological Park - Laolihai - Return to Beijing by 11:00 PM ♨️ Highlights: 1. Visit multiple attractions in short time with carefully selected route that flows smoothly without backtracking 2. Huitengxile-Huanghuagou features alpine meadow grasslands. June-July is flower season with grazing livestock and countless wind turbines. Even photos outside Huanghuagou entrance are stunning! 3. Nighttime bonfire🔥 gatherings with travelers nationwide, singing/dancing plus fireworks show - ultimate weekend relaxation 4. First close-up volcano experience makes you feel tiny. Head straight to No.5 & 6 volcanoes to set off fireworks on "Mars surface"! 5. Laolihai - Ulanqab's hidden gem on return route. Friends say it looks foreign with lakes, livestock, cafes, B&Bs, even a "crashed spaceship" 🛏️ Accommodation: Chose highly cost-effective yurts just 5km from Huanghuagou. Authentic nomadic experience with Mongolian afternoon tea, whole roasted lamb, cultural performances, ethnic costume photoshoots, horseback riding + archery + fireworks, private pastures - all surprisingly affordable at 300-400 yuan! Kid-friendly with pony rides and petting zoo. ⚠️ Tips: ✅ Bring warm clothes for drastic temperature changes ✅ Pack sun protection - intense grassland sunlight ✅ Prepare masks/scarves for windy, sandy conditions ✅ EV-friendly route with ample charging stations Work like a beast on weekdays, escape to Ulanqab on weekends!