6 Days Chifeng Keshiketeng Tour

Destinations: Chifeng + Jingpeng Town + Dalinuoer Lake + Gongger Grassland + Baiyin Aobao Sandy Spruce Forest + Asihatu Stone Forest + Reshuitang Town + Huanggangliang National Forest Park + Wulan Butong Grassland

Tour Features:

The gentle breeze sweeps across the boundless Gongger Grassland along Dada Line, the waves of Dalinuoer Lake, a plateau pearl, ripple gently, the Asihatu Stone Forest carved by glaciers stands tall in the mountains, the Huanggangliang Forest is lush with layers of green, and the warm hot springs in Reshuitang dissolve the fatigue of the journey. This loop centers on Chifeng and Keshiketeng Banner, connecting grassland highways, alpine lakes, glacier stone forests, primitive forests, volcanic landforms and natural hot springs, making it a treasure route for natural scenery and geological wonders in Inner Mongolia.

Traveling along the most beautiful self-driving highways in Inner Mongolia throughout the journey, you can unlock multiple landforms in one trip: grasslands, alpine lakes, sandy spruce, glacier stone forests, mountain forests and geothermal hot springs. The itinerary follows a slow and relaxed rhythm. You can wander along the vast grassland highways, encounter the poetry of flocks of cattle and sheep; explore the 100-million-year-old glacier stone forests and read the marks of the earth's geological evolution; wait for the sunrise and sunset by the alpine lake, or immerse yourself in natural hot springs for health and relaxation. Away from commercial crowds, the journey is full of original natural scenery and quiet mountain atmosphere, suitable for slowing down and immersing yourself in the pure beauty of mountains and grasslands in southeastern Inner Mongolia.

Suitable For

Geological scenery enthusiasts, landscape photography lovers, road trip fans, health and vacation travelers, family leisure travelers, and those who love small and original secret places and prefer slow-paced in-depth travel.

Not Suitable For

Travelers who are afraid of long-distance rides and suffer from severe carsickness; tourists who prefer prosperous cities and lively commercial scenic spots; people with limited mobility who cannot walk for a long time in mountains and slow down on mountain roads; tourists who are not used to simple mountain accommodation and prefer high-end luxury resort facilities.

Best Travel Time

• July – August: The grassland is covered with green grass and wildflowers everywhere, Dada Line is extremely beautiful, the climate is cool for summer escape, and the lake is clear. It is the peak of beauty throughout the year.
• Mid-September – Early October: Huanggangliang and Wulan Butong are dyed golden in autumn, the grassland turns golden yellow, and the light and shadow of the stone forest are extremely layered. It is the golden season for photography.
• May – June: The spring grass turns green, there are few tourists, the prices are affordable, and the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. It is suitable for quiet relaxation and small-scale vacation.

Tour Highlights

• Immersive travel along the most beautiful grassland highways: Travel along the two Internet-famous grassland highways, Dada Line and Re’a Line, stopping along the way to take photos of scenery worthy of desktop wallpapers.
• Multiple landforms collected in one trip: Grassland + alpine lake + glacier stone forest + sandy spruce + primitive forest + geothermal hot spring, with a richness of landforms far exceeding that of conventional grassland routes.
• Original small secret places: Avoid popular crowds in Hulunbuir and Xiangshawan, focus on the small hinterland of Keshiketeng, with few people and quiet scenery, allowing you to enjoy the tranquility of mountains and grasslands alone.
• Dual experience of geology and popular science: Asihatu Glacier Stone Forest, volcanic landforms and Dalinuoer ecological lake have both ornamental and natural geological popular science value.
• Hot spring health and relaxation: Pass through Reshuitang natural geothermal hot springs, soak in hot springs to relieve fatigue after the journey, combining travel and health vacation.
• Relaxed pace without rushing: The daily driving time is moderate, with ample time for taking photos, wandering and daydreaming, fully adapting to the needs of slow travel and photography creation.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Chifeng → Jingpeng Town → Dalinuoer Lake

• Arrive at Chifeng High-Speed Railway Station or Airport, transfer to downtown for rest, then depart for Jingpeng Town of Keshiketeng Banner. Along the way, gradually enter the grassland transition zone, with the vision gradually expanding and alternating mountain and pastoral scenery.
• In the afternoon, head to Dalinuoer Lake, known as the "Pearl of the Inner Mongolia Plateau" and one of the four major inland lakes in Inner Mongolia. Wander along the lakeside plank road, overlook the lake and grassland connecting into a line, with water birds fluttering and perching, and the lake surface clear and vast, enjoying the emptiness and tranquility of the alpine lake.
• Wait for the lakeside sunset in the evening, with the setting sun spreading over the lake and grassland, creating an extreme atmosphere. Check into a characteristic homestay around Dalinuoer Lake and enjoy the quiet night by the grassland lake.

Tips: The ultraviolet radiation by the alpine lake is extremely strong; do a good job in sun protection throughout the journey. The wind by the lake is strong, so keep a thin jacket handy. The temperature difference between morning and evening is obvious; remember to add clothes in time.

Day 2: Dalinuoer Lake → Gongger Grassland → Baiyin Aobao Sandy Spruce Forest

• Get up early in the morning to watch the sunrise over Dalinuoer Lake, with the morning light sprinkling on the lake surface, mist lingering like a fairyland.
• After breakfast, drive into the hinterland of Gongger Grassland and travel along Dada Line grassland highway. On both sides of the road, the boundless green grassland stretches and undulates, with flocks of cattle and sheep scattered everywhere. You can pull over to wander and take photos at any time, feeling the free and unrestrained atmosphere of the grassland highway.
• In the afternoon, go to Baiyin Aobao Sandy Spruce Forest Scenic Area to watch the rare primitive sandy spruce forest in the world. Green trees take root in the sand, forming a unique grassland forest wonder. Wander along the forest plank road, breathe fresh negative ions, and feel the original forest atmosphere.
• In the evening, check into a characteristic residence around the grassland, enjoy local Mongolian home-style dishes for dinner, and enjoy the quiet night view of the grassland.

Tips: There are not many supply points along the grassland highway; prepare drinking water and snacks in advance. Do not drive into private pastures at will and respect the life of local herdsmen.

Day 3: Baiyin Aobao → Asihatu Stone Forest → Reshuitang Town

• In the morning, depart for Asihatu Stone Forest, a granite stone forest carved by 100-million-year-old glacial movement, with strange shapes and overlapping layers, standing on the top of the southern foot of the Greater Khingan Range. Climb to the viewing platform, overlook the continuous grassland and strange stones, with rough and atmospheric stone textures, which are of great geological ornamental and photographic value.
• Wander along the slow stone forest plank road, shuttle between the strange-shaped boulders, listen to the mountain wind surrounding, and immerse yourself in the uncanny craftsmanship of nature for thousands of years.
• In the afternoon, drive to Reshuitang Town, famous for its natural geothermal hot springs. After arriving, settle down and rest. In the evening, immerse yourself in the natural hot springs to relieve the fatigue of consecutive driving and hiking, and relax your body and mind with warm health care.
• Stay in a hot spring characteristic homestay in Reshuitang at night and sleep peacefully with the quietness of the mountains and forests.

Tips: The stone forest has many mountain steps and stone roads; be sure to wear comfortable and non-slip sports shoes. Soak in hot springs step by step, do not soak for a long time, and replenish water in time.

Day 4: Reshuitang Town → Huanggangliang National Forest Park

• In the morning, you can freely enjoy the slow life of the town, wander along the streets and feel the quiet and comfortable atmosphere of the northern mountain forest town.
• Spend the whole day visiting Huanggangliang National Forest Park in depth, which belongs to the primitive forest area of the Greater Khingan Range, with dense mountains and forests, crisscrossing river valleys and open meadows. In spring and summer, the vegetation is green and wildflowers cover the mountains; in autumn, the mountains are golden and layers of forests are dyed, making it a classic photography secret place.
• Walk slowly along the forest highway and hiking plank road, passing through birch forests, larch forests and alpine meadows, with mountains and rivers dependent on each other, fresh and cool air, like a natural oxygen bar.
• Stay in the forest park in the evening to wait for the mountain forest sunset, with light and shadow falling on the forest sea, creating a distant artistic conception. Stay in a mountain homestay aroundthe forest park at night.

Tips: There are many mosquitoes in the forest area of the forest park; prepare mosquito repellent products. The temperature in the mountains is low; even in summer, prepare a thin windproof jacket. Protect the ecology, do not pick wild flowers and plants, and do not leave garbage.

Day 5: Huanggangliang → Wulan Butong Grassland

• After breakfast, leave Huanggangliang and travel through the transition zone between mountains and grasslands all the way to Wulan Butong Grassland, known as the "Grassland Back Garden of Beijing", with multiple landscapes including gentle grasslands, hilly slopes, birch forests and wetland rivers.
• In the afternoon, deeply wander around the core scenic area of Wulan Butong: stroll through the grassland of the film and television base, look at the thousands of miles of blue fields with gentle undulating terrain; go to General's Lake, where the lake reflects the grassland and sky, with abundant water and grass, gathering water birds, and beautiful and vivid scenery.
• In your spare time, wander freely on the grassland, blow the wind and daydream, feeling the gentle hilly grassland temperament different from Hulunbuir. Wait for the grassland sunset in the evening, with the afterglow dyeing the sky and grassland, and the scenery is healing.
• Check into a characteristic residence in Wulan Butong Grassland and enjoy the pure starry sky on the grassland at night.

Tips: Wulan Butong is vast, with a little distance between scenic spots; you can play along the gentle route. The temperature difference between day and night on the grassland is large; add clothes in time at night to keep warm.

Day 6: Wulan Butong → Chifeng & Journey Conclusion

• Enjoy the quiet morning light of the grassland in the morning, wander freely along the nearby country roads and grassland rivers, and bid farewell to the grasslands and mountains of Keshiketeng in an immersive way.
• After breakfast, drive back to Chifeng downtown, looking back at the continuous scenery of grassland highways and hilly mountains along the way, and slowly recall the beautiful scenery all the way.
• After arriving in Chifeng, according to the high-speed railway and flight schedule, send you off to return home calmly, successfully ending the 6-day Chifeng-Keshiketeng geological grassland in-depth loop tour.

Tips: Reserve sufficient transportation time for the return trip to avoid rushing. Sort out your personal luggage before departure, take away your personal belongings, and leave no regrets.

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