Qahar Right Middle Banner Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Huitengxile Grassland Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Autumn Travel Destination
Huitengxile Grassland, known locally as 'Huanghua Valley,' is located in the Chahar Right Wing Middle Banner of Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It lies on the northern slopes of the Yinshan Mountains, 430 kilometers south of Beijing, 135 kilometers west of Hohhot, and 75 kilometers east of Ulanqab. Huitengxile is a Mongolian term meaning 'cold ridge.'
Huitengxile Grassland is one of the best-preserved typical alpine meadow grasslands in the world, with an average altitude of 2100 meters and an area of 600 square kilometers. The vegetation coverage rate is between 80% and 95%. The grassland is dotted with natural lakes, earning it the nickname 'Ninety-Nine Springs.'
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Huitengxile | A perfect fusion of nature and tranquility, your soul's destination!
A perfect fusion of nature and tranquility, your soul's destination!. Remain unmoved whether given praise or criticism, watch the flowers bloom and fade in the courtyard; have no intention of staying or leaving, gaze at the clouds rolling and relaxing in the sky, stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and embrace nature☀️
Taking advantage of the time, my friends and I went on an impromptu trip, heading for the next mountain and sea adventure🍃
Upon arrival at the hotel, the owner prepared a ceremonial welcome drink and presented Hada, saying that they wanted to show the guests the local high-standard etiquette, which was very warm and hospitable.
🎋 Accommodation: Huitengxile Grassland Anda Resort Center
🎋 Location: No. 6 East, Sarina Homestay Village, Huitengxile Garden Area Management Committee, Chayou Middle Banner
🎋 Homestay Environment: Here they have characteristic Mongolian yurts, comfortable and clean, suitable for self-driving, business, family, and couples' trips, close to the surrounding grassland resort scenic areas, with a superior location, elegant environment, and a broad view inside the yurt, equipped with air conditioning, independent bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water👏🏻
🎋 Food Guide: Mie Mie Restaurant has two cute little lambs, one named Michelin and the other named Black Pearl, where you can go up close and touch the little lambs🐏 The restaurant offers hand-grabbed meat, sand onion lamb buns, roasted whole lamb, yellow rice cakes, and fried rice~ all taste very good🍲
🎋 Travel Guide: Let me introduce the local specialty of Anda Resort Center - the Zha Ma Banquet✨
🌷 Zha Ma Banquet: It is the first banquet of the Mongolian court, where you can experience the glory and wealth of Mongolian princes and nobles, feel the ancient traditional Mongolian court culture, and enjoy Mongolian specialty foods while watching singing and dancing, which makes one's heart very content💗
🌷 Horse Riding and Archery: Mongolian horses are very gentle, and you can run circles with experienced herdsmen. Coming here, how can you not experience it?💗
🌷 Bonfire Party: After dinner, there is a bonfire party where you can not only dance hand in hand around the fire but also see beautiful fireworks, which is especially joyful!
🛎 Little Tips:
The temperature difference between day and night is significant, so you should wear a thicker coat at night, and it's best to prepare a windbreaker for the windy days on the grassland~ Although the weather is not hot yet, sun protection is still necessary, so put on a cool hat and sunglasses! On your journey to the world, you should take a look at the sun.
ELLA GREER
Huitengxile | A playground on the Inner Mongolian grassland!
This is a playground on the grassland🎡, where you can have fun all day‼️ Huitengxile is the nearest grassland scenic spot to Hohhot, and it's also a great place for city dwellers to take their children to play on weekends‼️
🎉Enjoy to the fullest🎉
✔️Internet celebrity mini train🚂& grass slide🛝& archery🏹
These are all included in the combo ticket. After purchasing, you will be given a small token🪙. When playing, just give the corresponding number of tokens. In addition to some children's projects, 10 tokens are enough for our 5 people. There are also many free amusement facilities on the grassland.
📍Niu Bao Bao Happy Grassland
💰30R/coin
⏰2-3h
✔️Horse riding🐎
The ride was so bumpy that I almost broke my waist, but it was very refreshing when running. But it's expensive💸, 100R is just for a round trip, if you want to run a section on the way back, you need to add 20-40R, negotiable.
Halfway through, the master will ask you if you want to run the horse independently, the price is very high, ranging from 100-300R, depending on the distance. I feel that the price is purely based on the master's demand, and there is no public announcement.
📍Outside Niu Bao Bao Farm
💰100R+/person
⏰0.5-1h
✔️Bonfire party at night🔥
If you live on the grassland, there is usually a bonfire party. Strangers gather to dance, light bonfires, and set off fireworks. It's really unrestrained, something you can't experience in the city!
Some young people from the city moved their camping tables and chairs to the side of the stage early to drink and play, envying others!
📍Saibei Post Station
💰0R (mainly depends on what fireworks you buy)
⏰2-3h
🍻Eating and drinking on the grassland🍻
Just bring your own drinks, beer, white wine, foreign wine, whatever you like to drink, you can also bring some snacks to go with the wine, or prepare some bread and milk for the next day's breakfast.
However, you must have a meal on the grassland for the main meal. There are basically choices near where you stay. The special dish roast mutton is basically available, but the prices are not cheap💸. Come out and play with a relaxed heart~
📍Saibei Post Station
💰600R+-/5 people
⛺️Accommodation on the grassland⛺️
The play time is at least two days and one night, so you will definitely stay on the grassland for one night. You must book a hotel in advance during the peak season. If you want to experience a real Mongolian yurt, you must understand that it is in the grassland (because there are also concentrated residential areas, the price is relatively cheap but not near the lawn).
⚠️However, the living environment of the Mongolian yurt is really not flattering, it is inconvenient to take a bath, the environment is very rough, the temperature is low at night, and you can only sleep in your clothes.
When we went there, there was only one big bed in the Mongolian yurt left. Five people drank and slept together. The toilet and washing were all in the public toilet. It was really uncomfortable, but the play was quite happy~ I drank and fell asleep in the middle of the night, and I didn't care about so much.🤣🤣🤣🤣
📍Saibei Post Station
💰500R
🚘Travel on the grassland🚘
Eat a brunch of steamed stuffed buns on the morning of the departure day, and then drive to Ulanqab, about 1.5 hours by car.
🕑Play on the grassland in the afternoon, 🌃bonfire party at night, and take a photo shoot the next day if the weather is good～
After returning to the city, find a bathhouse to wash up, and then have a good meal is the right way!😉
⚠️ However, the tourist season on the grassland is very short, and the days when the orioles fly and the grass grows may only be about a week, so everyone must aim at the time
N3thr1l_Wh1spl3r
Hohhot Tour - Exploring the Northern Style!
🔗Itinerary:
7:30 in the morning, depart from Hohhot, go to Lin Qingyu's RV camp, and enjoy the rime scenery. Then, drive for an hour, pass the highway to the national road, and reach the grassland. Drive for another hour and a half along the national road to the volcano. Return to Hohhot at 18:30 in the evening.
⚠️We rented an off-road vehicle, which runs very smoothly on highways and national roads. When driving on the grassland, avoid going deep into the snow and drive along the ruts! We were once stuck in the snow, but luckily we got out of trouble by towing. Be sure to pay attention to safe driving!
☀️On Saturday morning, we were going to see the rime, but we accidentally missed the most beautiful sunrise. However, when the sun rose, it brought us hope and energy, and also turned bad mood and pressure into nothing.
☁️On the way to Huitengxile Grassland, the sky was gloomy. The un-melted snow intertwined with the sky. On the grassland, we saw locked Mongolian yurts, empty houses, only cattle and sheep and us. This is real tranquility. We played in the snow, stepped on it without hesitation, destroyed every perfect snowfield, and felt happy!
🌋 On the way to Wulan Hada Volcano, there is a very beautiful road. We saw the No. 8 and No. 7 volcanoes from a distance. Climbed up the No. 6 volcano, picked up two volcanic rocks. Standing on the top of the volcano, the strong wind made us unable to open our eyes. We hurriedly watched the No. 5 and No. 4 volcanoes. When we were about to leave, the weather suddenly cleared and it started to snow! Sand, dark clouds, blue sky and white clouds appeared together, I have never seen such a strange natural scene!
🎈On the way back to the city, we encountered a beautiful sunset. From sunrise to sunset, from snowfield to volcano, from cloudy to clear, unpredictable, every scene brings surprises!
I hope this guide can help you spend an unforgettable Hohhot tour!
aelin_1526
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Huitengxile Huanghuagou Pasture Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Huitengxile Grassland Huanghuagou | Nanny-level guide for traveling with dogs
| Nanny-level guide for traveling with dogs.🙋🏻♀️We went there on May 28, 2024
🎫Ticket: Package ticket💰255/person Pets free🆓
(Includes grassland train + cable car + bumper car + sightseeing car + ferry bus)
🐾Pet-friendly: ✅Small dogs/✅Large dogs
🕰️Tour time: 3-4 hours
📝Travel route:
South🅿️Parking lot→No.2🚡Cable car→Glass🛶Rafting→Equestrian🐴Show→Animal-drawn cart🎠→Sightseeing car🛺→No.3🚡Cable car (Replaced by scenic area🚌ferry bus when cable car is not operating)→Grassland🚞Train→Grass sliding🎢→South🅿️Parking lot
📢Both No.1 and No.2 cable cars have open seats (see picture 5). If you can't hold a🙋🏻♀️large dog, you can choose to enter the scenic area from the🅿️North parking lot, and there is a walking plank road down to the bottom of Huanghuagou without taking the cable car.
🗯️The exit of the scenic area is at the south parking lot. After exiting, there is a free shuttle bus that allows dogs and can take you back to the north parking lot.
🧡The scenery at the No.2 cable car station is super beautiful and suitable for taking photos! (see pictures 2-4)
🤎Equestrian shows are available at fixed times every day, with frequent schedules so there's no need for special planning!
🩵The entire scenic route is a big loop, with various modes of transportation along the way, and there are few steps and walking time, suitable for the elderly, children, or dogs with joint issues.
💚The day we went, the No.3 cable car was not operating, and after getting off the sightseeing car, we seamlessly connected to the scenic area's ferry bus, which took us all the way to the top of the mountain, and it was a short walk to the train boarding point.
💸Grass sliding 30/person (see picture 10), the speed is not very fast, and if you can hold the dog, you can experience it together🎉
⚠️I specifically want to mention that‼️
Glass rafting💰50/person Glass plank road💰30/person
💥These activities are not included in the package ticket and seem to be operated by individuals. They forced us to pay the adult ticket price for each dog.
💨The rafting is just a straight line, lasting 1 minute in total. If you don't take it, you can walk there in seven or eight minutes.
🔌The south parking lot of the scenic area has a NIO charging station, 20w slow charging, and it's almost full after playing.
🏡Recommended homestay nearby: Wushengqidi (Pet-friendly)
🍽️Recommended local food: Wulanchabu Chaochao Iron Hat Barbecue (Dogs not allowed, but the taste is really amazing! Must go and try!) see pictures 13-14
Crystal^Dreams*777
Huanghuagou Summer Resort
⛰【Travel Guide】
📍Detailed address:
Huanghuagou Scenic Area, Huitengxile Grassland, Chahar Right Middle Banner, Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia, China
🚗Traffic strategy:
Self-driving tour
From Beijing to Huitengxile Grassland Tourist Area (400 kilometers, about 4 hours): Depart from Beijing → Jingxin Expressway to Changping → Jingzang Expressway to Ulanqab → Erguang Expressway → Jingxin Expressway to Kebuer → County Road 560 → Huitengxile Grassland Tourist Area
From Hohhot to Huitengxile Grassland Tourist Area (100 kilometers, about 1 hour): Depart from Hohhot → Jingxin Expressway to Kebuer → County Road 560 → Huitengxile Grassland Tourist Area
From Jining to Huitengxile Grassland Tourist Area (90 kilometers, about 40 minutes): Depart from Jining → Jingyin Line to Shiba Platform → Jingxin Expressway to Kebuer → County Road 560 → Huitengxile Grassland Tourist Area
From Datong to Huitengxile Grassland Tourist Area (170 kilometers, about 2 hours): Depart from Datong → Erguang Expressway to Ulanqab → Jingxin Expressway to Kebuer → County Road 560 → Huitengxile Grassland Tourist Area
High-speed rail routes
Beijing North→Ulanqab City (Train numbers: G2403, G2433)
Qinghe→Ulanqab City (Train numbers: G2407, G2411, G2415, G4167, G2419, G2427, G2487, G4169, G2435)
Qinghe→Zhuozidong (Train number: G2411)
🕙Opening hours:
08:30-18:00
💰Ticket price:
45 yuan
🌟Highlights:
The main attractions of the Huitengxile Grassland Huanghuagou Scenic Area include Huanghuagou Grassland Cultural Resort, Huanghuagou Fresh Flower Grassland, Niudangou Ecological Valley, Naris Taiyuan Primitive Forest Park, Huanghua Town, and Huanghuagou Geological Park. At the end of 2014, the scenic area was successfully upgraded to a national 4A-level tourist attraction. In 2023, it was selected as one of the first batch of autonomous region-level intangible cultural heritage tourism experience bases.
Visiting Huitengxile Grassland, the most unmissable is the diverse natural landscape of Huanghuagou, the volcanic rock canyon, Ninety-nine Springs Guiyi Spring Holy Mother Spring, century-old Huanghua poplar, thousand-year-old birch forest, and high-mountain meadow grassland. These five natural landscapes are the 'Five Wonders' of Huanghuagou, with extremely high cultural and tourism value, making it a superb spot for taking photos.
📌Little Tips:
1. The temperature is low, pay attention to keeping warm in the morning and evening.
2. Purchase an experience ticket, and get a free scenic area ticket, the price of the experience ticket does not include the ticket price.
3. Purchase an experience ticket and share the designated promotional video of the scenic area, and get a free large-scale cultural and artistic boutique drama 'Meeting at Aobao'.
4. The transportation projects included in the experience ticket are limited to one experience each.
5. If there is high pressure in the queue at the transportation boarding points, please follow the scenic area's diversion arrangements to reduce queuing time and enhance the tourism experience.
6. There is a large temperature difference in the scenic area in the morning and evening, the wind is strong, and the ultraviolet rays are intense, please bring cold-proof, wind-proof, and sun-proof equipment.
7. There are many horse riding spots in the Huitengxile Grassland, with varying prices. It is recommended to choose the official horse riding field of the scenic area (west side of the south entrance), where service and price are guaranteed.
ExcursionEnigmas
May Day niche - volcanoes, deserts, grasslands
🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary:
Day1: Baita International Airport → Wulan Hada Volcano Geological Park → Alien Esports Hotel
Day2: Dahong Mountain → Erenhot National Gate Scenic Area → Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Hohhot Juhai City Store)
Day3: Longtouguai → Chelchuan Grassland → Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Hohhot Juhai City Store)
Day4: Hongshiyac National Ecological Park → Huitengxile Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Area → Youmi Family·Amy's Camping Town → Baita International Airport
Michael Baker
Autumn in Yellow Flower Gully
I drove here during the National Day holiday and arrived in Ulanqab. This place is definitely not like what other netizens say, that one or two hours of play is enough, and that besides the popular small train, there's nothing else to play. This shows that these netizens have missed the real beauty of Yellow Flower Gully. Because the parking lot was not big enough during the National Day, we were directed from the south gate of the main entrance to the north service area to enter the scenic area. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Because entering from the north gate directly leads to the most beautiful natural scenery of Yellow Flower Gully (Figure ①②). Don't go directly to the No. 1 cable car here, you can't see the beautiful scenery in the gully and you have to queue for a long time. There are signs directing tourists with package tickets to walk down the mountain along the right-hand walking route, and my parents in their seventies easily completed the walk. The gully is rich in color and has unique landforms in autumn, which are very beautiful. After leaving Yellow Flower Gully and going down to Niu Dan Gully is the shuttle section included in the package ticket, where you can watch horse riding performances. There is a section of original birch forest in the middle where you can choose to walk instead of taking a car, which is very beautiful. The small train is at the end. I just happened to catch the sunset when I was on the small train. Everything was perfect.
Tips:
1. Route🚗: Be sure to enter from the north gate. If you enter from the main gate, it's completely in the opposite direction. First, take the small train. When you reach the most beautiful hiking trail in Yellow Flower Gully, it's all uphill. Most people give up and as a result, they miss the most beautiful scenery.
2. Food and accommodation🥩: I stayed in a Mongolian yurt near the north service area and had a hearty meal of roast lamb leg and hand-held meat. There was a bonfire party in the evening, and setting off fireworks was more exciting for Beijing kids than the New Year. I brought a headlamp at night and walked into the grassland to pick up volcanic rocks and watch the stars. The horse team at the door was waiting in the morning, 80 yuan for half an hour, take a round to experience it, quite good.
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Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Hohhot is so charming! A big giveaway of travel tips
Darlings🥰, today I'm going to bring you a super detailed travel guide for Hohhot in May and June🤗! Let's explore this beautiful and unique place together🎉!
Hohhot, located in the central part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region💪, is a city full of charm😎. It has both vast grasslands🌱 and a long history and culture🤓.
🎯Itinerary planning: Day one: Inner Mongolia Museum - Dazhao Temple - Sai Shang Old Street Day two: Zhaojun Tomb - Hasuhai Day three: Chlechuan Grassland
🏞The eight most worthwhile attractions: 1️⃣Inner Mongolia Museum: The museum has a rich collection😃, displaying the history, culture, and nature of Inner Mongolia. 2️⃣Dazhao Temple: Feel the strong religious atmosphere🙏, admire the exquisite architecture and murals🎨. 3️⃣Zhaojun Tomb: Learn about the history of Zhaojun's departure from the fortress👸. 4️⃣Hasuhai: The lake and mountains are stunningly beautiful🤩, and you can experience various water activities🚣. 5️⃣Chlechuan Grassland: The vast grassland is refreshing🌾, and you can participate in traditional grassland activities🎪. 6️⃣Mongolian Style Park: Experience the unique customs of the Mongolian people😜, watch exciting performances🤹. 7️⃣Laoniu Bay: Admire the spectacular view of the Yellow River Gorge🌅. 8️⃣Shenquan Ecological Tourism Area: Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature🧘.
🎈Detailed ways to enjoy each attraction: 🤓Inner Mongolia Museum: Follow the guide's explanation👨, and deeply understand the history and culture of Inner Mongolia📜. 🤓Dazhao Temple: Participate in religious ceremonies🙌, feel the power of faith🧐. 🤓Zhaojun Tomb: Listen to the guide's narration of Zhaojun's legendary story📚. 🤓Hasuhai: Rent a small boat🚤, and drift leisurely on the lake👒. 🤓Chlechuan Grassland: Ride horses🐎, feel the freedom and wildness of the grassland🤸. 🤓Mongolian Style Park: Taste authentic Mongolian cuisine🥘, enjoy traditional music and dance performances💃. 🤓Laoniu Bay: Watch the majesty and grandeur of the Yellow River🧐, take beautiful photos📷. 🤓Shenquan Ecological Tourism Area: Walk on the forest trails🚶, breathe fresh air🌳.
🍖Local food recommendations: 👉Hand-grabbed mutton: The meat is tender🥩, melts in your mouth😍, and is endlessly delicious😜. 👉Roast whole lamb: The skin is golden and crispy😋, the inside is tender and juicy👅, with an overflowing aroma🤤. 👉Milk tea: The aroma is strong👃, and the taste is rich🤗. 👉Milk tofu: Sweet and tasty😛, rich in nutrients💪.
🚩Travel tips: 👉Pay attention to the local climate and weather forecast👌, arrange clothing reasonably👚. 👉Respect local religious and cultural customs🙇, avoid unnecessary trouble👏. 👉Be environmentally friendly on the grassland🤝, do not litter🗑.
Hohhot is a place full of charm🤩, with unique natural scenery and rich cultural heritage👏. Here, you can fully enjoy the beauty of nature🤗, feel the enthusiasm and generosity of the grassland people💪. Come to Hohhot🥰, I believe you will have an unforgettable holiday🎉!
QUINCY BARKER
May Day niche - volcanoes, deserts, grasslands
🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary:
Day1: Baita International Airport → Wulan Hada Volcano Geological Park → Alien Esports Hotel
Day2: Dahong Mountain → Erenhot National Gate Scenic Area → Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Hohhot Juhai City Store)
Day3: Longtouguai → Chelchuan Grassland → Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Hohhot Juhai City Store)
Day4: Hongshiyac National Ecological Park → Huitengxile Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Area → Youmi Family·Amy's Camping Town → Baita International Airport
Michael Baker
Chilechuan grassland
Before 2012, due to drought, less rain, reclamation, quarrying, etc., the ecological environment of 30,000 acres of natural grassland was damaged. In 2012, under the guidance of the Hohhot Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, researchers developed a comprehensive management plan for 'simulating natural grasslands under artificial intervention', using native grass species for ecological restoration. In 2021, the Chilechuan Grassland Cultural Tourism Belt received 5.58 million tourists throughout the year, achieving an income of 2.05 billion yuan......
Chilechuan, under the Yinshan Mountains, the sky is like a dome, covering all directions. The sky is vast, the field is vast, and the wind blows the grass to see the cattle and sheep.
- 'Chile Song'
Asher_Dravenheart-39
The late autumn Childe River grassland
Northern Dynasty folk song
Childe River, under the Yinshan Mountain
The sky is like a dome, covering all four fields
The sky is vast, the field is vast, the wind blows the grass low and sees cattle and sheep
The three different places I most wanted to read in my childhood books
1 Childe River under the Yinshan Mountain 2 Helan Mountain 3 At the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, now only the Tianshan Mountains are missing
LUCAS DANIEL
Youmijia Xigu Campground (Shuimocun Shop) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
May Day niche - volcanoes, deserts, grasslands
🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary:
Day1: Baita International Airport → Wulan Hada Volcano Geological Park → Alien Esports Hotel
Day2: Dahong Mountain → Erenhot National Gate Scenic Area → Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Hohhot Juhai City Store)
Day3: Longtouguai → Chelchuan Grassland → Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Hohhot Juhai City Store)
Day4: Hongshiyac National Ecological Park → Huitengxile Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Area → Youmi Family·Amy's Camping Town → Baita International Airport
Michael Baker
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Ulanqab: A Dreamy Grassland Journey from the Pen of Hayao Miyazaki
Ulanqab: A Dreamy Grassland Journey from the Pen of Hayao Miyazaki
🌄 Stepping onto the Diaojiao Haizi in Ulanqab, as soon as I opened my eyes, I felt as though I had traveled through time and space, arriving in the wonderful world created by Hayao Miyazaki. Here, the magic of nature is fully unleashed, inspiring awe and joy in equal measure.
🌱 Mid-July is the most beautiful time for the grasslands. The tender green grass stretches endlessly, like a green velvet blanket laid beneath my feet. Flocks of sheep wander the grassland, resembling flowing white clouds, adding vitality and life to the tranquil prairie. Seeing such a scene, a strong urge wells up inside me to run freely across the grassland, to feel the liberty and exhilaration.
🛖 Staying in a Mongolian-style garden, I was immersed in the rich grassland culture. The yurts are well-equipped and cozy. Here, I can get up close with the sheep, experience the joy of horse riding, and even participate in a bonfire party, feeling the warmth and boldness of the grassland people. As night falls, pink clouds appear in the sky, as if nature has prepared a surprise for us. The clouds are so low, it seems as if I could reach out and touch them, giving me an unprecedented sense of shock and emotion.
🌌 If the sky is clear, you can also see the dazzling Milky Way. Although I regret not seeing the Milky Way this time, just appreciating the sunset and the stars on the grassland is enough to fill me with contentment. The beauty and tranquility of the grassland make me feel the charm and power of nature.
😚 Inner Mongolia, this magical land, has left a deep impression on me. I believe that I will set foot on this land again to continue exploring its beauty and mysteries.