6 Days Hulunbuir Inner Mongolia Trip

Tour summary

Sparkling azure waters that stretch from horizon to horizon await at the end of this 5 day Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake tour. Spend a little under a week exploring the highlights of the Tibetan world and some of its most sacred sites. From the glistening white walls of Potala Palace with its commanding view to the lively streets of Barkhor this tour will open the door to this enigmatic land. Lhasa City is the heart of Tibet, and it can be felt when there amongst the locals and pilgrims from the landscape. This tour will allow enough time to immerse yourself into to the culture and enjoy the sites. It’s also a perfect addition to any trip in Asia.

Tour photos

Day 1: Arrive in Hailar

Airport pickup service, transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Hailar- Genhe: Erguna Wetlands, Aoluguya Reindeer Tribe 263km/4hrs

Drive around 2.5hrs to reach Erguna Wetlands, it is one of the largest wetlands in Asia. Take the sightseeing bus to the hill 720 meters above sea level, have a panoramic view of the wetlands. Winding down the peak, walk on the plank road, watch squirrels jumping around. Next, drive to Aoluguya, the Ewenki people migrated from Lake Baikal to the “place with lush Poplar Forests” in the mid-17th century, they live on raising reindeer, and are known as the last hunting tribe. You can see the reindeer, and feed them.

Day 3: Genhe- Moerdaoga National Forest Park- Shiwei 206km/3.5hrs

Drive through incredible autumn forests full of colors, arrive at Moerdaoga National Forest Park, take the train inside and cross the Greater Khingan Mountain Range(Daxinganling). Continue driving to Shiwei, a mix of China and Russia town you will find nowhere else, take a stroll along Eerguna River, taste Mongolian milk tea, see Russian villages just across. Stay in Mukeleng (Russian style log house) tonight.

Day 4: Shiwei- Heishantou: Russian-Chinese Family Visit, Herder’s Family Visit, Hike and Sunset, Bonfire 194km/3hrs

On the way, make a visit to a Russian-Chinese Family, understand their customs, watch ethnic performance, and learn to make Russian colored eggs. Finally arrive at Heishantou, have a visit with nomadic herder family, cook Mongolian milk tea, taste dairy products, you can also feed sheep and try on traditional Mongolian costume. Later, hike around 40 minutes to the top of the mountain to watch sunset. Horse riding can be arranged with extra fee. After dinner, you can join the bonfire party. Stay in Mongolian camp tonight.

Day 5: Heishantou-Manzhouli: Matryoshka Square 210km/4hrs

After breakfast, drive to Manzhouli, which is near the border of China and Russia. Visit Matryoshka Square (also known as Russian Taowa Square), the you will find many giant matryoshka dolls, the largest is with a height of 30 meters, and an actual hotel!

Day 6: Manzhouli- Hulun Lake- Hulunbuir Nationality Museum- Hailaer Airport Departure 250km/4hrs

Drive around one hour to visit Hulun Lake, one of the five largest freshwater lakes in China. After that, visit Hulunbuir Nationality Museum, the exhibition includes precious relics unearthed from the Paleolithic to the Genghis Khan. Only fifteen minutes’ drive, it is the airport, trip finishes here.