I. The best time to play
•June - September: The grassland ushered in a grand summer scene. It is suitable for horse riding, archery, bonfire parties and other activities, and you can also experience yurts.
• September - October: It is the best season to go to the forest park. The golden birch forest is endless and a paradise for photography lovers.
II. Mode of transportation
•Self-driving: From Beijing, you can reach Ulanbutong via Fengning, Datan, Toronto or Chengde, paddock and Yudaokou.
• High-speed rail/airplane: first go to Chifeng or Chengde, and then charter a car or take a bus to Ulanbutong.
•Car charter: you can choose group carpooling, including the whole car and accommodation, which is more worry-free.
III. Must-see attractions
• Film and television base: It is the shooting location of many film and television dramas such as Return the Pearl and The Legend of Miyue.
•General Bubble: Suitable for encountering romantic grassland sunrise and sunset.
• Baicaobao: It is a holy place for praying.
• Colorful mountain: a mountain is colorful, with the most beautiful autumn scenery of Ulanbutong.
• Princess Lake: Against the sunset glow and morning fog, the water and sky are the same color.
•Panlong Canyon: It integrates grassland scenery, primitive forests, rivers and lakes, and gully valleys.
IV. Featured experience
•Grassland light hiking: Measure the grassland with your footsteps and enjoy the unique scenery.
• Off-road vehicle crossing: go deep into the hinterland of the grassland and punch in the primitive tribe.
• Prairie cycling: Enjoy the primitive grassland scenery at close range.
• Running Horse: Feel freedom and pride.
• Experience Mongolian customs: Participate in activities such as horse wine, Hatta, bonfire party, etc., and experience Mongolian culture in an immersive way.
V. Tour route planning
Three-day in-depth tour route
Day 1: In-depth experience of Ulanbutong grassland
• Morning: After arriving at the Ulanbutong scenic spot, go to the film and television base, which used to be the shooting location of many film and television dramas. The grassland scenery and hilly landform complement each other. You can enjoy the vast grassland and unique terrain here.
• Afternoon: Go to General Paozi, stroll by the lake, feel the tranquility of the prairie lake, watch equestrian performances, and experience the pleasure of riding on the grassland.
• Evening: Participate in a bonfire party near the accommodation, taste the roasted whole lamb, sing and dance with the local herdsmen, and feel the enthusiasm of the grassland.
Day 2: Explore natural wonders and folk culture
• Morning: Go to Baicao Aobao, a blessed place on the grassland. You can make a good wish here to understand the Aobao culture of the Mongolian people. After that, I went to the colorful mountain, which showed different colors in different seasons. In autumn, the mountains were colorful, like an oil painting.
• Afternoon: Visit the ruins of the ancient battlefield of Ulanbutong, feel the vicissitudes of history, and understand the stories of ancient wars. Then go to Princess Lake, where the water is clear and the surrounding scenery is beautiful, which is particularly charming in the sunset glow.
• Evening: Experience Mongolian traditional yurts, feel the unique accommodation atmosphere, lie in the yurt and look up at the starry sky, and enjoy the quiet night on the grassland.
Day 3: Grassland Ecology and Leisure Tour
• Morning: Go to Panlong Canyon, where there are primitive forests, clear streams and steep canyons. You can hike along the canyon, enjoy the natural scenery, and feel the magic of nature.
• Afternoon: Come to the depths of the Ulaanbutong grassland, experience the light hiking or off-road vehicle crossing of the grassland, go deep into the hinterland of the grassland, get close to nature, enjoy the primitive grassland scenery, and have a picnic on the grassland to enjoy a pleasant time. After that, prepare to return.
Photography-themed tour routes
Day 1: Sunrise and sunset panoramic view of the grassland
• Early morning: Go to the general bubbles to shoot the sunrise. The sun rises slowly from the end of the grassland, and the golden sun shines on the lake, sparkling, forming a beautiful picture with the surrounding grasslands and horses.
• Morning: Go to the film and television base and use the morning light to take a panoramic view of the grassland, including undulating hills, flocks of cattle and sheep, and windmills in the distance to show the vastness and magnificence of the Ulan Butong grassland.
• Afternoon: Go to the colorful mountain. In the backlight in the afternoon, the color of the colorful mountain is more dazzling, and the layering and rich color changes of the mountain forest are filmed.
• Evening: Shoot the sunset in Princess Lake, and the sunset glow reflects in the lake, forming a beautiful scenery of the same water and sky, which can take photos with a strong sense of atmosphere.
Day 2: Natural landscape and cultural customs
• Morning: Go to Panlong Canyon, shoot streams, forests and rocks in the canyon, and use sidelight and backlight to show the three-dimensional and texture of the canyon.
• Afternoon: Come to the ruins of the ancient battlefield in Ulaanbutong, shoot the ruins of the ancient battlefield, and combine the background of the grassland to create a sense of vicissitudes of history. After that, he went to the local Mongolian village to shoot herdsmen's life scenes, traditional yurts and Mongolian folk activities, such as making dairy products, embroidery, etc., to record cultural customs.
Day 3: Light and shadow changes and unique landforms
• Early morning: Go to the general bubble or other suitable place again to take pictures of the morning fog on the grassland. When the fog fills the grassland, the looming scenery will add a mysterious atmosphere to the photos.
• Morning: Go to Toad Dam, where there is a unique pastoral scenery. The combination of scattered farmhouses, golden wheat fields and distant mountains can be taken to take pastoral poetic photos.
• Afternoon: Shoot freely on the Ulaanbutong grassland, capture the change of light and shadow on the grassland, the instantaneous dynamics of animals and unique geomorphological characteristics, and successfully end the photography journey.
Parent-child happy tour route
Day 1: Grassland First Experience and Entertainment Activities
• Morning: After arriving in Ulanbutong, go to the Ulanbutong Grassland Playground, where there are various items suitable for parent-child play, such as prairie go-karts, archery, grass skiing, etc., so that children can play and experience the fun of the grassland.
• Afternoon: Come to the film and television base, take a sightseeing bus to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the grassland, while telling the children the shooting stories of film and television dramas to increase the fun. After that, I carried out parent-child football, kite flying and other activities on the grassland to enjoy parent-child time.
• Evening: Participate in the grassland bonfire party, sing, dance, play games with the children, watch wonderful magic and acrobatics, and let the children have a happy night.
Day 2: Animal Interaction and Nature Exploration
• Morning: Go to the ranch of Ulaanbutong, let children get close contact with cattle, sheep, horses and other animals, feed lambs and calves, experience the process of milking, understand the living habits of animals, and increase knowledge.
• Afternoon: Come to Princess Lake, take a walk along the lake, enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains, observe the fish and waterbirds in the lake, and bring drawing boards and brushes so that children can sketch by the lake and use their creativity and imagination.
• Evening: Organize parent-child movie nights at the accommodation and play grassland-related movies, such as "Little Sisters of Grassland Heroes", etc., so that children can learn more about grassland culture in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
Day 3: Folklore Experience and Return
• Morning: Go to the Mongolian Folk Culture Museum, let children wear Mongolian traditional clothing, learn Mongolian etiquette and cultural knowledge, such as learning Mongolian, understanding Mongolian history, etc. You can also participate in the production of traditional Mongolian handicrafts, such as horse-headed violin keychains, yurt models, etc., leaving good memories.
• Afternoon: Pack your bags, prepare for your return journey, and end a pleasant parent-child trip to Ulaanbutan.
VI. Food recommendation
• Roasted whole lamb: choose local high-quality mutton, carefully baked, fresh, juicy and mellow taste.
• Mutton hot pot: winter specialty, high-quality mutton with unique seasonings, fresh and tender mutton, rich soup.
•Hand-held meat: Remove the boney mutton according to the bone joint, put it in a large pot and cook it. When you eat it, you can dip it with leek flower sauce and other seasonings, which are fresh and delicious.
•Milk food: including yogurt, milk tofu, milk skin, etc., which are rich in taste and nutritious.
• Beef jerky: It is a must-have snack for travel with a unique pickling and drying process.
VII. Accommodation Options
• Boutique homestays: such as Ulanbutong Yunshe Yaju Boutique Courtyard, Ulanbutong Grassland Liuyun Inn, etc., beautiful environment and considerate service.
• High-end hotels: Ulanbutong Sumu Kailin Resort, Ulanbutong Heron Holiday Inn, etc., with complete facilities and excellent location.
•Economic hotels: Hanting Hotel (Keshketeng Banner Shed Store), 7-day Hotel (Chifeng Keshketen Banner Shed Store), etc., clean and tidy, cost-effective.
VIII. Points to note
Weather and clothing
• Ulaanbu has a temperate continental monsoon climate. It is short and cool in summers, long and cold in winters. The temperature is worse every day, the year is large, and the temperature difference between day and night is also large. Even in summer, you need to bring warm clothes, such as thin coats, trousers, etc.; in winter, you need to prepare thick down jackets, cotton trousers, storm jackets, submachine pants, scarves, hats, gloves, snow boots and other winter clothing. At the same time, the grassland ultraviolet rays are strong, and sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses and other sunscreen products should be prepared.
Transportation and vehicles
• If you choose self-driving, the road conditions in some sections are complex, especially muddy and slippery roads on rainy days. It is recommended to drive a four-wheel drive or off-road vehicle, check the condition of the vehicle in advance, and carry anti-skid chains, emergency tools and spare tires, etc. 3. If you are not sure about the road conditions, you can choose the way to transfer public transportation to local charter cars. When taking public transportation, check the shuttle time in advance and reserve enough transfer time.
Accommodation reservation
• During the peak tourist period (June-August), the accommodation in Ulaanbutu is very tight, so be sure to book in advance. It is recommended to book at least half a month in advance on major platforms to avoid finding suitable accommodation or doubling house prices after arrival. Check more guest reviews before booking, focusing on hygiene, services and facilities, and choose cost-effective accommodation.
Dietary hygiene
• The price of catering in the scenic spot is relatively high. When ordering, you should ask the price clearly, especially specialties, and avoid price disputes when checking out 3. Choose a regular restaurant with good hygienic conditions to avoid eating casually at roadside stalls to prevent food poisoning or gastrointestinal discomfort due to unfresh ingredients and poor production environment. In addition, the water quality in Inner Mongolia is high in alkalinity and the water quality is hard. Don't drink raw water.
Tickets to the scenic spot
• Buy tickets through the official website of Ulanbutong Scenic Area, official APP or formal travel platform. Don't trust the low-priced tickets of "scalpers" outside the scenic spot, so as to prevent you buy fake tickets or encounter hidden consumption 3. At the same time, pay attention to the validity period of tickets to avoid repurchasing tickets after exceeding the validity period.
Grassland ecological protection
• The ecology of the grassland in Ulaanbutong is fragile. We should maintain awareness of environmental protection, do not litter on the grassland, and try to "traceless travel". Respect the local ecology and wildlife, and do not pick plants or interfere with the natural life of animals at will.
Horse riding safety
• If you choose to ride a horse, be sure to do it under the guidance of professionals, follow their instructions, and wear safety equipment correctly. Avoid riding in bad weather to ensure your safety.
Cultural customs and customs
Ulanbutong is a Mongolian settlement, and you should understand and respect local customs and habits. For example, enter the yurt from the left side of the fire basin and do not sit on the threshold; when accepting the gift of Hatta, you should bend over and express your gratitude.
Communication and emergency response
• The mobile phone signal on the grassland may be unstable. Download the offline map and necessary travel information in advance. If possible, bring satellite phones or emergency calling equipment. At the same time, learn about local emergency calls and inform your family or friends of their itinerary so that you can ask for help in time in case of an emergency. In addition, cameras and mobile phones consume fast power in low temperatures. You need to bring a power bank, and you can also use warm babies to keep the equipment warm.