Hulun Lake - The Largest Lake in Inner Mongolia & Northern China

Hulun Lake covers a large area, and there are many small scenic spots along the lake. The most popular scenic spot for tourists is Hulun Lake Xiaohekou Scenic Spot, which is closest to Manzhouli City (about 40 kilometers away). This spot is suitable for photographing the sunrise and sunset over Hulun Lake. Visitors can rent and wear Mongolian costumes, gallop on horses, ride a Bactrian camel or roam in a primitive LeLeChe. You can also paddle a boat in Hulun Lake and try fishing, watch horse-racing, Mongolian wrestling and Wulan Herd Ride Performances, etc. There is nothing more poetic than attending a prairie bonfire party, where visitors can sing and dance to their heart's content. You can also buy a variety of tourist souvenirs with ethnic characteristics in the small shops along the lake.

• Shuanmazhuang: The Hitching Post (Shuanmazhuang) is located on the west bank of Hulun Lake. It is said that it was once the stone post where Genghis Khan tied his 8 horses when he was resting in the garrison here, so it is also called the Hitching Post of Genghis Khan. The post stands on the shore of more than 10 meters east of the cliff on the lake. It is surrounded by the lake on three sides. The surface is uneven and crisscross like rope marks. The shape is peculiar and the surrounding natural scenery is beautiful, which is worth appreciating.
• Niaogang: Every July and August, visitors can go to Niaogang, a river branch of Hulun Lake to Buir Lake. You will see flocks of fish, scrambling to and crowding in front of the fish fence, jumping up. It is really an extraordinary sight to see.
• Wulanpao: Between Hulun Lake and Buir Lake, there is a narrow and long lake with an area of 70 square kilometers, like a pearl, closely tied to the silver belt of Ursun River. This is the mysterious Wulanpao, or “Ulan Nuir” in Mongolian, which is praised as the kingdom of birds. In the Hulun Lake District, the best place for bird-watching is Wulanpao.

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Hulun Lake belongs to the continental grassland climate in the middle temperate zone and is located in the middle and high latitude temperate semi-arid region. Winter is long and cold from mid-October to next year early-May (about 210 days), spring is dry and windy from May to June (about 50 days), summer is warm and cool but short (only around 40 days from late-June to early-August), temperature drops sharply in autumn and frost comes early (from mid-August to early-October). Sunshine is abundant throughout the year.

Summer is the best time to visit Hulun Lake. With moderate temperature and fine weather, visitors may take a boat, cruise on the lake, wander along the lake shores, enjoying the stunning sunrise and sunset of the ocean-wide lake, standing on a rock and feeling the wind breath on your face...

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The Hulun Lake is located in the west of Hulunbuir Grassland among New Barag Right Banner, New Barag Left Banner and Jalainur of Manzhouli City, Hulunbuir. The tourist center on the north bank of Hulun Lake is about 40 km (1 hour by car) away from Manzhouli city, about 20 km (30 minutes by car) away from Jalainur District, and about 190 km (2.5 hours by car) away from Hulunbuir city center - Hailar District.

As the largest lake in Inner Mongolia, Hulun Lake has become one of the must-visit scenic spots for people who travel to Hulunbuir. Tourists are recommended to transfer to Hulun Lake from Hulunbuir city (Hailar District) and Manzhouli city. There is no direct train or bus that can take you to Hulun Lake. Therefore, the most convenient way to get there is by taking a private car (private tour package with car services included).

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Hulun Lake is vast like an ocean, and there are only a few fixed scenic spots and with no public transport connecting, so renting a car to travel around the lake is the best way to explore the beauty of the lake. Contect us to book a private car >>

• Hulun Lake Tourist Center (Xiaohekou Scenic Area) - Shuanmazhuang: The driving distance is about 55 km, which takes 2.5~5 hours by car.
• Hulun Lake Tourist Center - Wulan Nuir Wetland: The driving distance is about 220 km, which takes around 3 hours by car.

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• Location: The first level highway of Hailar to Manzhouli, New Balhu Left Banner, Hulunbuir; about 40 kilometers and 1 hour or so from Hailar District (downtown area of Hulunbuir City).
• Driving Distance to Hulun Lake: 45 km; about 50 minutes by car.

Hulunbuir Grassland is the most abundant grassland pasture in China. Because there is almost no pollution in the grassland, it is also called "the purest grassland". Nourished by thousands of rivers and rivers, you can ride horses and camels in Hulunbuir Grassland, watch Mongolia wrestling, horse racing and Wulan Horse Riding performances, and eat the "Feast of Whole Lamb", etc. In the evening, the hedge fire party will also give you a chance to fully enjoy the unique customs of nomads.

• Location: Manzhouli City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia; about 200 kilometers and 2.5~3 hours or so from Hailar District (downtown area of Hulunbuir City).
• Driving Distance to Hulun Lake: 46 km; about 50 minutes by car.

Manzhouli (满洲里市) is the largest land port city in China with a history of a hundred years, being praised as the "window of Asia". Located at the traffic hub of the first continental bridge in Asia and Europe, Manzhouli is endowed with unique tourism resources and infinite charm. The Russian Matryoshka Square is full of exotic customs; The National Gate is solemn and serene; Jalainur culture, inheriting ancient civilization, has a long history; The blending of Chinese and western urban style has its own peculiar enchantment...

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Visitors usually spend 4~5 days on a Hulunbuir Grassland Tour, including 2~3 days on the grassland and 2 days more to the surrounding wetlands, forests and Russian Towns.

During the days on the grassland, they will visit the highlights like Morigele River, Heishantou and the tribes. A classic 5 Days Hulunbuir Tour also includes a half-day visit to Eerguna Wetland, the No.1 Wetland in Asia located on the way from Morigele River to Heishantou Town.

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Apart from the classic route, there are also a South Route and a North Route. The north visiting route takes you to explore the forests and Russian Towns, like Shiwei Russian Town and Moerdaoga Forest Park. And the south visiting route takes you to explore the lakes and national parks, like Arxan Mountain, etc. The south route and north route needs 5~8 days to fulfill in separate.

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