Hulunbuir Grassland Experience (Morigele River)
The western edge of the Hulunbuir Grassland begins right around Manzhouli: the Morigele River winds across the Chen Barag grassland as the 'First Winding Water under Heaven,' with Jinzhanghan (Golden Tent Khan) tribal camp as the classic experience spot
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Best from May to September
- Ticket
- Free / herder-family experiences charged separately
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The western edge of the Hulunbuir Grassland begins right around Manzhouli: the Morigele River winds across the Chen Barag grassland as the 'First Winding Water under Heaven,' with Jinzhanghan (Golden Tent Khan) tribal camp as the classic experience spot; herder-family visits offer milk tea, hand-grabbed mutton, and horse-catching and taming displays, while the horse racing, wrestling, and archery at July–August Naadam Festivals are grassland culture's highlight moments. The grassland is free to enter; for in-depth experiences, charter a car or book ahead with herder families.
Getting there: self-drive / chartered car (from approx. 100 km)
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