Where can I get there in 2 hours by high-speed train from Beijing? Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao, Datong, Jinan, and Ulanqab. Wait, Ulanqab?
Is it in Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia?
It sounds far away, but it's actually really close! Local drivers joked that we are so close to Beijing that we are still classified as a remote area without free shipping.
The tourist season in Ulanqab is actually from June to August, when most areas are experiencing unbearable summer heat, and Ulanqab is cool and humid on a daily basis.
Due to its location between 40 and 44 degrees north latitude, it is located in the middle temperate zone, and the continental monsoon climate makes it an excellent place to escape the heat.
_In summer, you can go to the grassland, located in Ulanqab City, the Huiteng Xile grassland in the south-central part of the Chahar Right Wing Central Banner, the green grass is like grass, the yellow flowers are like brocade, the lake is like a mirror, and the white sheep is like snow, as if the grassland scenery that came out of the textbook.
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If you ask me if I'm fit to go now? The answer is yes, and while the yellow meadows dominate most of the view, they are also stunning enough to see the sunset from the volcano, and the unique landscape makes you feel like you're on the moon and Mars.
In addition, from March to September every year, it is also an excellent place to view the Milky Way star belt with the naked eye.
traffic
- Self-driving - self-driving from Beijing, the distance is about 350 kilometers, the drive takes 4 hours, the high-speed fee is about 141 yuan, more suitable for many people, family travel and other people, you can stop and go on the road, and Ulanqab is sparsely populated, self-driving is quite comfortable.
- High-speed rail - The high-speed rail bullet train to Ulanqab is usually on the train at Beijing North Railway Station and Qinghe Station, the time is about 2 hours, and the second-class seat fee is around 150 yuan, and there are many trains, so it is quite convenient. It is worth mentioning that the crew costume on the high-speed rail is a blue uniform with Inner Mongolia characteristics, which is very good-looking!
- Ulanqab chartered car - Traveling in Ulanqab requires a chartered car, because the scenic spots are far away from the city, it is still very important to have a reliable local driver, to give you a cost reference, the chartered car will cost about 400 yuan a day.
Hotel
The hotel in Ulanqab is very cheap, even if it is a holiday, it will not be much more expensive, the price is almost around 300 yuan, it is clean and comfortable to live in, and it is very cost-effective for friends who only stay one night on weekends. Prices go up in June, July, and August during the peak season, but it's also the best time to visit.
Ulan Hatta Volcano Geopark
On social media, Ulanqab's volcanoes are more attractive than grasslands, and I guess this is also due to the recent craze for volcanoes, so if you don't have much vacation or budget to go to Bromo or Ijen in Indonesia, you can get a taste of the ruggedness of the northern volcanoes first.
It takes 1.5 hours to drive from downtown Ulanqab to Volcano Geopark, which is much more convenient if you are staying at a nearby camp or homestay. This is where campsites and B&Bs come in, deep into the volcano, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with less convenience but more peace and solitary nights.
According to the official release, starting from May this year, tourists who go by car need to store their cars in the parking lot of the South and North Tourist Service Center, and take a sightseeing bus in the park to visit, and the ticket price of the sightseeing car is 30 yuan per person. In this way, there will be no traffic jams on holidays.
Inner Mongolia Ulan Hada Crater Group is the only new volcano that has been found in the southern edge of the Mongolian Plateau so far, the volcano is well preserved, basically not eroded, the volcanic dammed lake is developed, it is a natural "volcano museum", the volcanic landform landscape is rich, there are different types of volcanic cones, craters, lava terraces, lava flow landscapes, dammed lakes, canyons, etc.
We set off at 1pm and arrived at about 3pm, so you could bring some snacks in the car before departure, there was nothing to eat near the volcano so as not to go hungry. There is also the need to go to the toilet in advance. If you want to set off fireworks, you can buy some in advance in the city, there are many fireworks shops in the city of Ulanqab, and the prices are not bad. Soon after entering it, there is a salt lake, you can get off the car a little to play and take pictures, although it is a salt lake, but the white part is not obvious.
When passing by volcanoes 8 and 7, you can see many people picking up agate on the ground, these two volcanoes are quite good as a backdrop for photos, but there is not much need to choose to go up the mountain, you can stop here and feel the wind in Ulanqab.
Volcanoes 6 and 5 are worth spending most of their time up the mountain. Volcano No. 6, also known as the South Alchemy Furnace Volcano, is similar to the Middle Alchemy Furnace Volcano in terms of morphology, composition and structure, and is composed of two parts: a cone and a lava flow. But the cone is relatively small, and the man-made damage is serious. The lava flow is fan-shaped, and the distribution range is much smaller than that of the middle alchemy furnace volcano, and the lava flow type is crusted lava.
Volcano No. 6 is also the most commercial atmosphere, and there are astronaut costumes rented at the foot of the mountain, and you can wear astronaut costumes to check in and take photos for 50 yuan. "Musk is still working on it, and the Chinese have moved to Mars."
The volcano is covered with black swaths, so it's easy to get a sense of déjà vu on an alien planet.
If you don't like any of this, you can walk around the wooden boardwalk of Volcano 6, and the scenery is quite beautiful.
On holidays, Volcano No. 6 will be congested with traffic, so be prepared for it, and if you want to visit all volcanoes, it is recommended to leave early. This phenomenon may no longer occur after the unified pick-up by sightseeing bus.
It is close to the time of sunset from Volcano No. 6, so we climbed Volcano No. 5 as soon as possible, because I personally have experience in climbing and hiking, so I thought it was not too difficult, but it still took a certain amount of physical strength to climb up, and it was all gravel roads, it was difficult to step on solid, so we must be careful and careful, and the climbing time was about 20-25 minutes.
It's worth it to get to the top!! Saw the most beautiful sunset in 2024! You can really take 10,000 pictures here, and because the wind is too strong, the sound of the wind is all in your ears, and the moment your hair blows up is unforgettable, and you have the most special golden hour.
Be more careful when going down the mountain, it's really dangerous! It's best to wear non-slip shoes. After descending the mountain, it is almost dark, and there are fireworks on and off the mountain, which is quite romantic on the lonely volcano.
We prepared fireworks in advance and went to Volcano No. 3 to set off, the volcano is not lit at night, and the fireworks are especially beautiful and romantic in the dark.
Before returning home, I looked at the stars in the sky for a while, and after living in the city for too long, it is not easy to look up and see the twinkling stars nowadays, as if I had returned to my childhood.
All in all, I recommend going for the next period of time, although there is no greenery, but the barren and lonely apocalyptic scene is also unique.
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