Hulunbuir Winter Self-Drive｜A Snowy Fairy Tale Journey from Hailar to Arxan

Who would understand! Winter in Hulunbuir truly engrains romance into your bones! From the moment you press the gas pedal in Hailar, you dive headfirst into a silver-white dreamland. The rime of Erguna, the reindeer of Genhe, the lights of Manzhouli, the hot springs of Arxan—each stop is so beautiful you’ll want to settle down right there✨ 🚗【Route Highlights】Hailar → Erguna → Genhe → Manzhouli → Arxan (5 days and 4 nights is just right, with wallpaper-worthy scenery all along the way) ❄️【Must-Visit Stunning Spots】 1. Erguna Wetland: The summer bustle is all hidden under the snow! "Christmas trees" covered in rime stretch along the boardwalk, the frozen lake surface mirrors the city’s lively atmosphere, and the morning mist drifting through the forest looks like a high-end ink painting. 2. Genhe Oroqen Village: The exclusive romance of China’s cold pole! Deep in the forest, you might encounter reindeer that gently come over to nuzzle your hand. Feed them a handful of moss, and the scene of red cloaks against white snow is simply divine. You must stay in the heated kang bed guesthouse in the Cold Pole Village—wearing short sleeves and eating popsicles indoors at minus 40 degrees is a magical ice-and-fire experience. 3. Manzhouli Wedding Palace: Gothic roofs covered in snow, standing on the hillside overlooking the entire town’s Russian-style architecture. The lights at night are even more stunning, with colorful buildings and snow making you feel like you’ve stepped into a Russian fairy tale. Don’t miss trying the Russian-style charcoal-grilled sausage with yellow mustard—it’s super authentic. 4. Arxan National Forest Park: In winter, you can drive into the core area! Camel Hump Ridge’s Tianchi Lake looks like a frozen sapphire, the unfrozen river steams with rime hanging above, the blue house hidden in the snowfield gives full Nordic vibes, and under the blue ice of Wusulangzi Lake lies a "frozen galaxy." Soaking in hot springs while watching snow fall is the ultimate winter indulgence! 🍲【Warm-Up Food List】 • Genhe Ice House Hot Pot: Dip lamb in the hot pot inside a -40℃ ice cellar, the steam instantly turns to mist, warming you to the bone. • Nuomintala Pot Tea: Brick tea boiled with milk, fried rice, and milk tofu, savory and rich, a bowl warms you up and fills you up. • Buryat Steamed Buns: Juicy lamb and onion filling in every bite, paired with salty milk tea to cut the richness—locals rely on this for breakfast. ⚠️【Winter Travel Tips】 1. Rent a 4WD off-road vehicle with snow tires, bring anti-skid chains, and keep your speed under 20 km/h on icy roads. 2. Dress in "onion style": fleece thermal underwear + thick wool sweater + long down coat, gloves and scarf must be windproof and waterproof. 3. Stick a hand warmer on your camera, keep spare batteries in your pocket, and set exposure compensation to +1.5 when shooting in snow to avoid overexposure. 4. Download offline maps in advance, some road sections have no signal, and keep your gas tank at least half full at all times. This trip turned all winter fantasies into reality—the snow crunches underfoot, the reindeer bells echo through the forest, and the night sky sparkles like scattered diamonds. This winter, you really can come to Hulunbuir for a snowy rendezvous～