This is a 7-day travel itinerary to Hulunbuir, Beijing, allowing you to experience the unique charm of these two regions.

Day 1: Arrive in Beijing → Mutianyu Great Wall

– Morning: Arrive in Beijing, check into a hotel (preferably near Qianmen for convenience). Take a short break.
– Noon: Take a scenic shuttle bus to Mutianyu Great Wall. Have lunch at a local restaurant near the wall, trying farm-style dishes.
– Afternoon: Explore Mutianyu Great Wall—take a cable car up if preferred, hike to Tower 14, then head to the “Hero Slope” at Tower 20 to enjoy panoramic views. Return to the city in the evening.
– Evening: Wander around Qianmen Street and enjoy Peking duck or other local specialties at Quanjude or a nearby restaurant.

Day 2: Beijing → The Forbidden City

– Morning: Visit the Forbidden City (book tickets in advance). Spend 3–4 hours exploring major halls and imperial gardens, learning about ancient Chinese royal history.
– Afternoon: Climb Jingshan Park (directly north of the Forbidden City) for a bird’s-eye view of the entire palace complex. Alternatively, stroll through Beihai Park.
– Evening: Explore Wangfujing Street for shopping and snacks, or relax at a hutong café in Nanluoguxiang.

Day 3: Beijing → Hailar (Hulunbuir)

– Morning/Noon: Take a flight (≈3 hours) or train to Hailar, the gateway to Hulunbuir Grasslands. Check into a hotel upon arrival.
– Afternoon: Visit Genghis Khan Square to learn about Mongolian history and culture.
– Evening: Dine on local specialties like hand-held mutton or roasted lamb tail in downtown Hailar. Optional: Explore Hulunbuir Ancient City.

Day 4: Hailar → Hulunbuir Grasslands

– Morning: Drive to the grasslands. Upon arrival, experience Mongolian rituals like the welcome wine ceremony and visit a traditional yurt.
– Afternoon: Enjoy grassland activities—horseback riding, archery, or watching Mongolian wrestling and equestrian performances.
– Evening: Stay in a yurt, join a bonfire party, and dance with local herders to traditional music.

Day 5: Grasslands → Ergun Wetland → Enhe

– Morning: Travel to Ergun Wetland (Asia’s largest). Walk along the boardwalk to admire winding rivers and lush vegetation.
– Afternoon: Drive to Enhe, a Russian ethnic village. Along the way, enjoy views of grasslands transitioning into forests. Visit a Russian folk museum to learn about local traditions.
– Evening: Stay in a wooden “muken” house. Dine on Russian-style dishes like rye bread and sausage.

Day 6: Enhe → Heishantou

– Morning: Drive along the Sino-Russian border road, enjoying views of the border river and grasslands. Stop at a reindeer tribe to interact with reindeer.
– Afternoon: Arrive in Heishantou. Experience farm life—milking cows, feeding lambs, or horseback riding across the grasslands to watch the sunset.
– Evening: Stay in a yurt or特色 guesthouse in Heishantou. Enjoy a grassland dinner with roasted lamb.

Day 7: Heishantou → Manzhouli → Departure

– Morning: Head to Manzhouli. Visit the Matryoshka Doll Square, admiring the unique collection of nested dolls and soaking in the Russian-inspired atmosphere.
– Afternoon: Depending on your departure time, explore downtown Manzhouli or visit the China-Russia Border Gate for a view of the neighboring Russian town. Depart from Manzhouli airport or train station, concluding your trip.