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Ulanqab Volcano Grassland Guide

Ulanqab 3-Day, 2-Night In-depth Tour Guide (Budget: 5,000 RMB) Suitable for: Volcano explorers, grassland enthusiasts, stargazing photographers Best Season: June-September (Most beautiful grassland season, July-August best for escaping summer heat) 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive in Ulanqab → Ulan Hada Volcanic Geopark → Huitengxile Grassland Day 2: Huanghuagou Grassland Tourist Area → Horse riding/Hiking Day 3: Daihai Lake/Linhu Gucai → Return 💰 Budget Allocation (for 2 people) Item Cost (for 2 people) Description Transportation 1500-2000 High-speed rail/Self-drive (Round trip from Beijing approx. 200 RMB/person) Car Rental 600-800 SUV self-drive (approx. 300 RMB/day) Accommodation 800-1000 2 nights unique accommodation (Yurt/B&B) Dining 500-700 Hand-pulled lamb/Grilled lamb chops/Oat noodles Tickets 300-400 Volcano + Grassland + Scenic Area Experiences 400-600 Horse riding/Volcano camping/Grass sliding 🚗 Detailed Daily Itinerary Day 1: Collision of Volcano and Grassland Highlights: Martian landscape + Grassland starry sky 08:00 Arrive at Ulanqab Station (Car rental/Chartered car) 10:00 Ulan Hada Volcanic Cluster (Free, Volcanoes No. 3/5/6 are must-visits) Rent a spacesuit for photos (80 RMB/set) Volcano hike (1-2 hours) 12:00 Simple meal near the volcano (Recommended to bring your own dry food) 14:00 Drive to Huitengxile Grassland (2-hour drive) Take photos with the wind turbine clusters along the way 18:00 Check into a grassland yurt (Recommend 'Anda Resort Center', 400 RMB/night) 20:00 Grassland bonfire party (Free, common in summer) Day 2: Huanghuagou · Grassland Secret Realm Highlights: Alpine meadow + Small train 08:00 Huanghuagou Scenic Area (Ticket 90 RMB, includes small train) Hike to the bottom of the valley (approx. 3km) Grass sliding/Archery (50 RMB/item) 12:00 Lunch inside the scenic area (Yurt restaurant) 14:00 Free activities: Horse riding (100 RMB/hour, cheaper than at the volcano) Photos: Grassland windmills + Wildflower clusters 18:00 Return to Chahar Right Middle Banner (Stay in a B&B, 300 RMB/night) Day 3: Daihai Lake/Linhu Gucai · Choose one Option 1: Daihai Lake (Lake enthusiasts) 08:00 Daihai Lake Tourist Area (Ticket 60 RMB, 1.5-hour drive) Boat tour/Bird watching (Migratory birds flock in summer) 12:00 Lunch in Liangcheng County (Recommend 'Daihai Fishery' for a full fish banquet) Option 2: Linhu Gucai (Families with children) 08:00 Linhu Gucai (Ticket 80 RMB, 1-hour drive) Glass skywalk/Pet park Ancient Great Wall ruins on the mountain top 12:00 Lunch inside the scenic area Afternoon: Purchase local specialties before returning: Beef jerky (Recommend 'Grassland Sky Road' brand) Oat noodles (Can buy freshly made oat noodle nests) 🌟 Practical Tips Transportation: No public transport in the volcanic area, must self-drive/charter a car (SUV is best) From Beijing, take high-speed rail to Ulanqab Station (2 hours) then rent a car Attire: Wear non-slip shoes for the volcano (lots of loose rocks) Large temperature difference between morning and evening on the grassland, bring a windbreaker Photography: Volcano sunset (19:00-20:00) Huanghuagou small train (Morning light is best) Avoid pitfalls: Spacesuit rental at the volcano is negotiable (minimum 50 RMB) Be cautious about buying 'wild mushrooms' by the roadside, most are poisonous Flexible Budget Options Budget version: Stay in economy hotels + reduce paid activities (1,500 RMB per person) In-depth version: Add Sumushan Forest Park (requires 1 extra day) This itinerary perfectly combines Ulanqab's three major attractions: 'volcanoes, grasslands, and lakes', especially suitable for short self-driving tours! 🌋🏕️
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Posted: Nov 6, 2025
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