Ulanqab 3-Day Travel Guide: Huitengxile Grassland, Ulan Hada Volcano

Ulanqab in central Inner Mongolia — Huitengxile Grassland at 1,800m elevation (coolest grassland in summer), Huanghuagou "Jiuzhaigou Beyond the Great Wall," and 30+ volcanic cones at Ulan Hada. Three days of grassland, volcanoes, and Mongolian nomadic culture.

🚶 Day 1: Huitengxile Grassland (¥30) — 1,800m highland grassland, the coolest in summer. Roast lamb (¥200-400), yurt stay (¥80-150), bonfire party. Horse riding (¥50-100). 2hrs from Ulanqab.

🚶 Day 2: Huanghuagou (¥90) — "Jiuzhaigou Beyond the Great Wall." Alpine meadows, cable car, flower valleys, waterfalls in canyons. 4-5 hours hiking.

🚶 Day 3: Ulan Hada Volcano Park (Free) — 30+ volcanic cones in a line, "Volcano Museum." Black basalt and red crater. 1.5hrs from Ulanqab.

🍜 Roast Lamb ¥200-400 | Mutton ¥30-50 | Milk Tea ¥5-10 | Milk Skin ¥5-8 | Budget ¥200-350/day

🚄 Hohhot 40min | Beijing 2hrs | Budget ¥200-350/day