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Hulunbuir Grasslands
Hulun Buir Prairie is located in the west of Hulun Buir City, named after Hulun Lake and Bell Lake on the prairie. Every year from June to September is the tourist season of Hulunbuir Prairie, and self-driving is very suitable for holidays. Especially in July and August, the prairie is lush, suitable for horse riding, fishing, or boating on Hulun Lake in the west. There are performances such as wrestling, archery, horse set-up and singing and dancing bonfire parties in scenic spots such as Huhe Nuoer Grassland and Bayan Hushuo Grassland. You can also stay in yurts and experience grassland life. On the first few days of the fourth day of the sixth lunar month, you can also catch up with the grand Naadam Conference and experience the rich traditions on the grassland. When you come to Manzhouli in the northwest corner of the prairie, you can visit the Matryoshka Square. You can walk on Zhongsujin Street at night. The Russian neon lights on both sides make you feel like you are on the streets of Moscow. The weather in Hulunbuir was cold earlier, and the grass and leaves were turning yellow at the end of August. In the middle and late September, it is a good time to go to the forest area in the east of the prairie to see the red and yellow leaves. You can not only see the magnificent river valley in the Asian wetland - Genhe Wetland, but also go to the southern part of the prairie to enjoy the red and yellow leaves. The colorful forest colors of Huaerji Forest Park. The mutton produced in the Hulunbuir prairie is delicious and has no mutton taste, so you must try it. In Manzhouli, Labu Dalin, and Hailar, there are restaurants where you can eat mutton and barbecue, including authentic hand-baked meat, mutton, and fried mutton tails. If there are few people, you might as well ask for a roast leg of lamb. If there are many people, you can also taste the "whole sheep feast".Old Barag Banner · 42.7 km from downtown
Manzhouli Guomen Scenic Area
Manzhouli Guomen Scenic Area is located on the Chinese side of the Sino-Russian border, serving as a key component of the Sino-Russian border tourism zone and a landmark of Manzhouli. Centered around the national gate, the attraction integrates border scenery with revolutionary history, featuring landmarks such as Boundary Marker No. 41, the Exhibition Hall of the Sixth National Congress of the CPC, the Red Tourism Exhibition Hall, the former site of the Red Secret Transportation Line, and three themed squares: Gate of Peace, Locomotive Square, and Fighter Jet Square. The current national gate is the fifth generation, built in 2008. The cream-colored gate body, over 100 m long, spans the railway line leading to Russia, facing the Russian national gate across the border. Its overall design reflects a post-industrial era style—simple yet solemn. Below the gate, two broad-gauge tracks and one standard-gauge track pass through, connecting with the Russian railway. Freight trains traveling between China and Russia frequently pass beneath it, creating a iconic scene. Inside the gate, the first floor of the tower features reliefs depicting the origins of the five generations of national gates and the treaties and agreements related to border changes in the Manzhouli area. The second floor houses an observation deck, offering a panoramic view of the streets of the Russian town Zabaikalsk on the opposite bank and the Russian national gate. Passing through the national gate and emerging from the other side, the first four generations of national gates are lined up in scaled-down replicas: from the wooden boundary markers of the late Qing Dynasty, to the wooden arch inscribed with "Sino-Soviet gate," then to the gate-shaped trestle spanning the railway with the slogan "Workers of the world, unite!" embedded on it, and finally to the fourth-generation national gate completed in 1989. From simplicity to grandeur, it resembles a condensed century-long history of the port's evolution and is also a popular photo spot for travelers. The red exhibitions are equally worth a closer look: the Exhibition Hall of the Sixth National Congress of the CPC features a full-scale replica of the "Silver Villa" meeting site near Moscow on the border, with recreated conference scenes displaying documents, photos, and figurines. The Red Tourism Exhibition Hall, expanded from the original Sino-Soviet meeting room, recounts stories of the secret transportation line that used a grocery store as cover to escort revolutionaries between Manzhouli and the Soviet Union. Outside the halls, the Gate of Peace Square boasts a striking sculpture resembling the Chinese character for "gate," while the Locomotive Square displays a vintage steam engine that served for over half a century. The Fighter Jet Square exhibits a warplane donated by the people of Manzhouli to support the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. Before leaving, don't forget to find Boundary Marker No. 41—the actual Sino-Russian border—and avoid crossing the line when taking photos beside it.Manzhouli · 8.2 km from downtown
Sino-Russian Border Tourist Area Of Manzhouli
The Sino-Russian Border Tourist Area of Manzhouli leverages the city's unique geographical advantages, bringing together the essence of China's red culture and Russian cultural charm to create a distinctive tourism and leisure resort with northern frontier characteristics. As night falls, Manzhouli transforms into a city aglow with lights, featuring orderly streets and meticulously planned architectural styles. Each building's exterior is illuminated, while neon signs from small shops add vibrant colors to the streets. Here, you can indulge in delicious cuisine and explore the Sino-Russian Border Tourist Area of Manzhouli, immersing yourself in the rich Russian cultural atmosphere. When evening arrives, step into a Russian-themed restaurant to enjoy captivating performances of Russian song and dance while savoring authentic Russian delicacies. This is where you can experience a dual feast of food and culture, making your journey an unforgettable chapter in your life.Manzhouli · 8.2 km from downtown
Moergle River Scenic Area
The Hulunbuir Grassland Moergle River Scenic Area (referred to as "the attraction") is located in Old Barag Banner, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is 28 km from Hulunbuir Hailar District Railway Station and 35 km from Hulunbuir Hailar Airport. Covering an area of 51.42 square kilometers, the attraction was designated as a National AAAAA Tourist Attraction by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on February 6, 2024. Nestled in the heart of Hulunbuir Grassland, this attraction centers around the breathtaking meanders of the Moergen River, showcasing pristine nomadic culture and traditions. It has evolved into a flagship ecotourism destination renowned for its natural landscapes, now standing as a golden hallmark of Hulunbuir tourism. A must-visit for travelers exploring the region, it's celebrated globally as a living heritage site of Chinese nomadic culture and one of the world's most stunning grasslands. The scenic area currently features two visitor centers (north and south), three viewing stations, Tianxia Grassland, Jinzhanghan Tourism Tribe, Muyun Mountain Summit, and several "nomadic family" sites. With a diverse range of leisure, vacation, and entertainment offerings, it caters to visitors' varied needs. The vibrant folk culture showcases the unique charm of being "China's Nadam Culture Homeland" and "Inner Mongolia's Horse Culture Capital." In the lush summer season, scattered yurts and grazing herds of cattle and sheep dot the riverside, embellishing the endless green grassland like a beautiful painting of poetry and distant horizons. The magnificent Moergle River Scenic Area has opened its arms wide, welcoming visitors from all directions with heartfelt sincerity!Old Barag Banner · 42.7 km from downtown
Ergun Wetland Park
The Ergun Wetlands were formerly known as the Genhe Wetlands. Located on the outskirts of Ergun Right Banner, they are one of China's larger wetlands with a good level of ecological preservation. The terrain here is flat and open, and the tributaries of the Ergun River flow from here to form a spectacular and beautiful river wetland landscape. The wetlands contain a large alluvial plain and have formed a river delta. The wetlands also include the Genhe, Dulbu and Hawu'er Rivers, their tributaries, their floodplains on either bank, shrubby willows, alkali-salt grasslands and sinkholes.Ergun · 2.3 km from downtown
Inner Mongolia Ergun National Wetland Park
Erguna National Wetland Park is located at the northwest foot of Daxing'an Mountains, 13 kilometers east of Genhe Bridge, mainly including Genhe River and the valleys on both sides. The wetlands in the Wetland Park are rich in types, mainly composed of rivers and swamps. Lots of wild flora and fauna. It is divided into five functional divisions: wetland conservation area, restoration and reconstruction area, publicity and education display area, rational utilization area and management service area.Ergun · 21.4 km from downtown
Mo'erdaoga National Forest Park
Mo'erdaoga National Forest Park is located deep in the pristine forests of the northern Greater Khingan Range. "Mo'erdaoga" means "warhorse setting off on a campaign" in Mongolian. Bordered by Hulunbuir Grassland to the south and the China-Russia border river Ergun to the north, it's one of China's larger forest parks. The park preserves intact cold-temperate bright coniferous virgin forests, primarily composed of Daurian larch as the dominant species, interspersed with birch and Mongolian pine groves. Known as the "hometown of larches," its forests are home to wildlife like red deer, roe deer, and squirrels, earning the saying "Xishuangbanna in the south, Mo'erdaoga in the north." Every fall, when larches turn yellow and birches golden, the forest transforms into autumn hues dominated by orange-red and gold—an ideal time to experience northern autumn charm. Near the entrance, visitors can board a forest sightseeing train with wooden carriages that slowly traverses nearly 10 km of tracks through the woods, stopping at stations like Pine melody in forest sea, Garden forest sea, Streamside woods, and Forest pasture, with the final stop offering access to Ewenki traditional dwellings called "cuoluozi" and close encounters with reindeer and sika deer. For self-drive or private charter tours along the scenic route deeper into the forest, attractions include Red bean slope, Dwarf pine path, Deer trail, Nine-ridge view, Hunter's path, Ice forest, and Ewenki reindeer tribe: Red bean slope features lingonberry shrubs (called "northern red beans") growing beneath pines, with edible berries and frequent squirrel activity; Nine-ridge view's mountaintop platform offers panoramic vistas to count distant ridges; Ice forest grows on permafrost glacial remnants where stunted, twisted larches covered in moss and lichen—nicknamed "old man trees"—create peculiar shapes. At the route's end, White deer island is formed by the swift-flowing Jiuliu River encircling two islets (Grey wolf and White deer) in an "S" shape, inspired by a Mongolian legend of wolf and deer transforming into islands. The islets' pine-dark and birch-orange foliage with abundant lingonberries create particularly vibrant fall colors favored by photographers, while nearby "Nine-bend pine wind" rafting along the Jiuliu River offers adventure. Additionally, the first bridge encountered upon entering was featured in scenes from the film The banquet—visitors may slow down to spot familiar cinematic views.Ergun · >100 km from downtown
Manzhouli Matryoshka Scenic Area
The Manzhouli Matryoshka Scenic Area features six functional zones: the matryoshka world, fun zone, matryoshka theater, Russian folk experience hall, matryoshka theater, and extreme amusement park. It offers Russian circus performances, dream ballet shows, and Russian handicrafts. The maximum daily capacity of the attraction is 20,000 visitors. Russian folk culture experience hall showcases Russian folk culture through thematic, simulated, and performative scenes. The exciting Russian riding tour, matryoshka doll dressing, and magical costume changes fully display the vibrant cultural charm of Russia, allowing you to experience unique Russian folk customs without leaving the country. The spherical flight theater features a suspended flying viewing mode, with a massive 16 m diameter dome screen extending beneath the audience's feet. The complete visual immersion makes viewers feel as if they are inside the scenes. The ultra-realistic 6D film creates synchronized seat movements that match the on-screen action, delivering thrilling and awe-inspiring grand spectacles. The theater's original production "Flying over Manzhouli" guides audiences on an immersive and fantastical journey across China, Russia, and Mongolia through the perspective of a divine eagle, offering experiences of exhilarating speed and thrilling weightlessness. The Russian grand circus performance theater features European Baroque architectural style with a circular layout reminiscent of ancient Roman colosseums, spanning over 70m in diameter. It brings together international professional performers to present spectacular shows including animal training, royal equestrian acts, aerial acrobatics, and other high-difficulty performances, allowing audiences to experience the true charm of circus arts.Manzhouli · 4.4 km from downtown
186 Ribbon River
The 186 Ribbon River is located at the 186 km sign of the border defense road of Chenbaerhu Banner, Hulunbuir City, so it is called the 186 Ribbon River. The 186 Ribbon River is a typical wetland landscape. The river here has a long history and is in a state of nine bends and eighteen turns. Coupled with the grassland scenery, it is very beautiful. In addition to the natural scenery, there are many recreational activities here, such as grass skiing, horse riding, bullfighting, archery and other grassland entertainment activities. It is a great place for vacation and leisure.Old Barag Banner · 77 km from downtown
Hulun Lake
Hulan Lake is also known as Dalai Lake. “Dalai” means “sea” in Mongolian – the lake extends over a huge area and looks like the ocean. The lake has a cool climate and is an excellent place to escape the summer heat. There are a number of facilities for visitors, including a lakeside swimming pool, a fishing platform, and a beach. Boat trips are also available.Hulunbuir · >100 km from downtown
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Free things to do in Hulunbuir
Hulunbuir Grasslands
Old Barag Banner · 42.7 km from downtown
Barhu Mongolian Tribe Folk Tourism Resort
New Barag Left Banner · >100 km from downtown
Shi Wei
Ergun · >100 km from downtown
Heishantou Town
Ergun · 42.9 km from downtown
Hulunbuir Ancient City
Hulunbuir · 579m from downtown
Enhe Russian Ethnic Township
Ergun · 67.1 km from downtown
Genghis Khan Square
Hulunbuir · 1.9 km from downtown
Border Highway
Manzhouli · 5.4 km from downtown
Hulunbuir Historical Museum
Hulunbuir · 3.1 km from downtown
Ergun River
Ergun · >100 km from downtown
What travelers say about Hulunbuir
天怡晴晴August 27, 2026
5.0
Several months have passed, and now I'm in Xinjiang. I've visited some more scenic spots, but when I think back to the Morigele Grassland in Hulunbuir, the winding, meandering river, the different viewpoints, the smooth scenic roads, and the scenery along the way are all unforgettable!
Hulunbuir Grasslands
M47***46October 8, 2026
5.0
Standing beneath the national gate and gazing at the border line, witnessing the solemn gate architecture firsthand, one truly feels the sacredness of the motherland's territory, and a sense of pride arises spontaneously in the heart. This moment is unforgettable and a very educational travel experience.
Manzhouli Guomen Scenic Area
M55***96October 4, 2026
5.0
I visited the Manzhouli National Gate during the National Day holiday. The gate looks incredibly grand, and standing there filled me with a sense of pride. You can see Russia across the border; it's definitely worth a visit! The scenic area provides complimentary ginger tea. Thumbs up! It was quite delicious.
Sino-Russian Border Tourist Area Of Manzhouli
Nicole1132October 3, 2026
5.0
The Morigele River, described by Lao She as the "Number One Meandering River Under Heaven," is well worth a visit. It's divided into a south route and a north route. The south route is in better condition but requires taking a sightseeing bus. The third stop offers the best scenery, especially on a clear day. The Morigele River resembles a blue ribbon, winding its way across the vast grassland—it's truly beautiful.
Moergle River Scenic Area
zhrainbowOctober 6, 2026
5.0
I didn't go to the free ones, but I felt that buying a ticket was worthwhile. The weather was good, and the view from the top was really beautiful. Although it was a bit windy, I looked back and forth from the observation deck several times before I was willing to leave.
Ergun Wetland Park
跟着Jenny一起去看世界吧October 8, 2026
4.0
Ergun National Wetland Park boasts expansive views, with wetlands, forests, and rivers interwoven in a pristine ecological environment, offering a soothing vista of greenery. The boardwalks are comfortable for hiking, providing opportunities to observe a rich variety of flora and fauna. The park is large, requiring a considerable amount of time to explore; the best time for photography is in the early morning or late afternoon light.
Inner Mongolia Ergun National Wetland Park
tigernewOctober 5, 2026
5.0
It's worth a visit. Take the mini-train first, then drive yourself. The day I went, it was cloudy in the forest, so the photos didn't turn out well, but the scenery was still quite nice. Because it was so cold, we didn't stop much along the way. The drive back to Moerdaoga Town from the exit is 37 kilometers, but the scenery along the way is also beautiful.
Mo'erdaoga National Forest Park
M80***01October 3, 2026
5.0
The scenic area has many rides and attractions, making it a great choice for a holiday trip with children. I was also pleasantly surprised to see a large circus performance this season. Highly recommended! 👍👍👍
Manzhouli Matryoshka Scenic Area
采莲小七February 26, 2026
5.0
I really enjoyed the grass skiing at Ribbon River. Taking a small electric cart up the mountain was much better than the bumpy train that took forever to get you there, and the scenery at the top was especially beautiful; I could easily spend a long time taking pictures.
186 Ribbon River
性本爱丘山ZZZ999August 4, 2026
4.0
Who says there's no sea on the grasslands?! Hulun Lake, a boundless lake like the sea, carries beautiful legends and the myths of Hulunbuir. A boat trip to feed the seagulls feels like being on the open ocean.
Hulun Lake
