Ergun, a seriously underrated tourist town!

I can't believe some people still don't know about Ergun in winter! This place is a treasure trove, with a super high cost-performance ratio, cheaper than Xinjiang, and fewer tourists than Harbin. It's a hidden gem for winter travel! The snow-covered grasslands and the cute wooden houses make you feel like you've entered a fairytale ice kingdom. It's an amazing experience! Here's my 6-day, 5-night winter itinerary in Hulunbuir, with Ergun on days 3-4. Feel free to leave any questions in the comments. Travel Preparation You can fly to Hailar Airport from anywhere in the country, then join a tour or rent a car. It's very convenient! Fairytale Towns 1. Sanhe Hui Ethnic Township: This place is amazing, a big surprise in Hulunbuir! Any photo you take here looks like it was taken in Hokkaido. From the top of the mountain, you can see the whole town, and the view is breathtaking! 2. Linjiang Village: This place has fairytale wooden houses with smoke rising from the chimneys, like something out of a fairytale. Find a good spot on the hillside, snap a photo, and you'll have a picture as beautiful as those from Hemu in Xinjiang, perfect for social media! 3. Shiwei Town: This place has many Russian onion dome buildings, full of exotic charm. From the viewing platform, you can see the Russian town of Olochi across the river, making you feel like you've traveled abroad! 4. Enhe Russian Ethnic Township: This place is different from Shiwei, with no churches or onion dome buildings, but snow-covered wooden houses and a rustic atmosphere, like a paradise, very healing! Travel Tips 🎽 Clothing: Bring a waterproof, windproof down jacket and ski pants, essential for staying warm. Choose mid-high snow boots or Martin boots to keep your feet warm. Don't forget a scarf, hat that covers your ears, and touchscreen gloves, or you won't be able to take photos! If you like taking photos, wear a bright sweater underneath for more colorful photos! 💄 Other items: Bring moisturizer to prevent dry skin. Don't forget sunscreen, as the UV rays reflected off the snow are strong! Bring extra hand warmers to keep warm. A thermos for hot water, sunglasses to prevent snow blindness, and a mask for wind protection and warmth. 🚗 Travel advice: When driving, there's snow everywhere and often no signal, which can be frustrating. Find a reliable local guide familiar with the roads for a worry-free trip, or getting lost won't be fun! Recommended Itinerary Day 1: Hailar ➡ Ice and Snow Park ➡ Yituli River ➡ Genhe Day 2: Genhe ➡ Aoluguya Reindeer Tribe ➡ Cuoluozhi Camp ➡ Genhe Day 3: Genhe ➡ Linggen White Road ➡ Xiaolinjiang Village ➡ Enhe Wooden House Day 4: Enhe ➡ Birch Forest ➡ Sanhe Township ➡ Ergun Snowman Day 5: Ergun ➡ Manzhouli ➡ China-Russia Pedestrian Street ➡ Frozen ➡ Matryoshka Hotel Day 6: Manzhouli ➡ Russian Wedding Palace ➡ Hulun Lake ➡ Return to Hailar