Morning: Zhalainuoer Museum (09:00-11:30)

After breakfast, take a bus to Zhalainuoer Museum (driving time: about 30 minutes; visit duration: about 2 hours). Centered on the ancient human culture of "Zhalainuoer Man", grassland civilization, and mining history, the museum’s treasure—the Zhalainuoer Human Skull Fossil—witnesses the ancient history of the grassland. The interactive exhibition area offers simulated archaeology experiences, suitable for families and history enthusiasts.

Afternoon: Hulun Lake Ecological Experience (13:30-17:00)

After lunch, proceed to Hulun Lake (driving time: about 1 hour; visit duration: about 2.5 hours). As Inner Mongolia’s largest lake, Hulun Lake boasts clear waters in early autumn, with the lakeside grassland reflecting beautifully on the water. You can stroll along the lake shore, experience horse riding by the lake, and feel the vastness of this "Pearl of the Grassland".

Visit the Hulun Lake Ecological Museum near the lake to learn about lake ecological protection. In the evening, admire the sunset over the lake—sunset glow dyes the lake surface and grassland, making it an ideal spot for photography.

Morning: Heishantou Grassland Carnival (08:30-12:00)

After breakfast, take a bus to Heishantou Grassland (driving time: about 2 hours; visit duration: about 2.5 hours). Upon arrival, experience the grassland mini-train (ride time: about 30 minutes). The mini-train travels deep into the grassland, stopping at herdsmen’s yurts along the way. You can get off to try milking cows and feeding lambs.

Next, enjoy grassland sand sliding (experience time: about 30 minutes). Slide down the grassy slope to feel the fun of wind and speed. Sand sliding equipment is provided by the scenic area, with professional guidance ensuring high safety.

For lunch on the grassland, savor a feast of Mongolian-style hand-grabbed mutton paired with freshly brewed milk tea. During the meal, you can enjoy live performances by Mongolian singers.

Afternoon: Russian Family Visit + Leba Manor (13:30-17:30)

First Stop: Russian Family Carnival (experience time: about 60 minutes)Visit a local Russian ethnic family. Put on traditional Russian costumes, learn to make Russian leba (russian bread), taste homemade Russian jam, and dance Russian folk dances with the hosts to immerse yourself in the Russian ethnic life and culture.

Second Stop: Leba Manor (visit duration: about 1 hour)Tour the leba production workshop to learn the entire process of Russian leba from fermentation to baking. The manor features scattered Russian-style buildings. You can taste freshly baked leba with Russian black tea for free and purchase specialty leba as souvenirs.

After the visit, take a bus to Ergun (driving time: about 1 hour).

Morning: Ergun Wetland & Birch Forest (08:30-12:30)

First Stop: Ergun Wetland (visit duration: about 2 hours)Known as "Asia's No.1 Wetland", Ergun Wetland features a unique ecological landscape composed of rivers, swamps, and forests. Take an electric shuttle bus to the viewing platform to overlook the wetland stretching like a green carpet, with the winding Genhe River flowing through it. In early autumn, some vegetation in the wetland turns golden, creating rich layers of scenery.

Second Stop: Birch Forest Scenic Area (visit duration: about 1.5 hours)Take an electric shuttle bus to the core area of the birch forest. Here, dense birch trees stand with white trunks and green branches. Wooden plank roads wind through the forest, allowing you to stroll leisurely and check in at the "Birch Forest Love Coordinates". The scenic area offers birch forest photography services (at your own expense, including costumes and basic photo retouching).

Lunch is served at a Russian-style farm restaurant near the Birch Forest Scenic Area (recommended dishes: Russian-style braised beef with potatoes, leba with jam).

Afternoon: Enhe Township & Shiwei Border (13:30-18:00)

On the bus ride to Shiwei, pass through Enhe Russian Ethnic Township (stop for about 30 minutes). Enjoy the township scenery from the bus—scattered Russian-style log cabins (wodekeleng) and prominent church spires. You can get off briefly to walk along the main street and experience the quiet charm of this "Top 10 Most Charming Towns in China".

Continue the journey, enjoying the birch forest scenery along the way (driving time: about 1 hour). Upon arrival in Shiwei, first view the exterior of Shiwei Port and Friendship Bridge (stop for about 30 minutes). Overlook the Russian village of Olochi in the distance and learn about the Sino-Russian border petty trade.

Finally, proceed to the Border River Pedestrian Street for free activities (about 1 hour). Stroll along the Ergun River, where there are check-in spots for Sino-Russian boundary markers. You can purchase local handicrafts such as Russian matryoshkas and wolf tooth ornaments.

Morning: Olochi Manor & Moridaga (08:30-12:30)

After breakfast, head to Shiwei Olochi Manor (driving time: about 20 minutes; visit duration: about 1.5 hours). Featuring "ecological agriculture + Russian customs", the manor boasts scattered sunflower fields (seasonal) and vegetable greenhouses in early autumn. You can visit the Russian Farm Tools Exhibition Hall and experience a carriage tour in the manor (about 20 minutes).

Take a bus to Moridaga National Forest Park (driving time: about 1.5 hours; visit duration: about 1.5 hours). As a popular saying goes, "There is Xishuangbanna in the south, and Moridaga in the north." Board the scenic area's mini-train to travel through the Greater Khingan Range forest sea, admiring coniferous forest landscapes such as larch and Scotch pine along the way. The mini-train stops at viewing platforms, where you can get off to climb high and overlook the surging forest waves. If lucky, you may encounter small animals like squirrels and birds.

Lunch is served in Moridaga Town, featuring forest area specialty dishes (recommended: forest stew, stir-fried wild vegetables).

Afternoon: Heading to Genhe (13:30-17:00)

Take a bus to Genhe (driving time: about 2.5 hours), traveling through the hinterland of the Greater Khingan Range along the way. The forest sea landscape changes with altitude, gradually transitioning from dense coniferous forests to open woodland grasslands. The tour guide will explain the ecological protection and forest development history of the Greater Khingan Range. There will be 1-2 stops at viewing platforms for tourists to take photos of the forest scenery.

Upon arrival in Genhe, you can freely visit downtown supermarkets to replenish supplies. Known as "China's Cold Pole", Genhe has relatively low temperatures for the subsequent itinerary, so you can purchase warm-keeping items such as heating pads in advance.

Morning: Genhe Cold Pole & Mangui Forest Sea (08:30-12:30)

First Stop: Genhe Cold Pole Square (visit duration: about 30 minutes)Check in at the "China's Cold Pole" landmark sculpture, learn about the formation of Genhe's extreme low-temperature climate, and study polar cold protection knowledge through the cold pole-themed publicity boards in the square—ideal for taking photos as souvenirs.

Take a bus to Mangui Town (driving time: about 2 hours), traveling through the Greater Khingan Range forest sea throughout the journey. Tall trees line both sides of the highway, and some leaves have turned yellow in early autumn, forming the initial appearance of "colorful mountains". Lunch will be served in Mangui Town (recommended: Mangui specialty iron pot stewed fish, using ingredients from local rivers).

Afternoon: Mangui → Mohe (13:30-17:30)

Continue by bus to Mohe (driving time: about 2.5 hours). The forest sea scenery along the way becomes more vast and boundless. Forest fire observation towers can be seen along some sections of the road. The tour guide will explain the importance of forest fire prevention in the Greater Khingan Range. Stop at the "Watershed" viewing platform—this is the divide between the Nenjiang River and the Heilongjiang River, where you can overlook the forest sea landscapes of both river basins simultaneously.

Upon arrival in downtown Mohe, check in at the hotel.

All Day: In-Depth Exploration of Beiji Village (08:30-17:30)

After breakfast, take a bus to Beiji Village (driving time: about 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, start the full-day "Search for the North" journey:

Beiji Village Monument + Shenzhou North Pole Square (visit duration: about 1 hour)

Check in at the iconic Beiji Village Monument and visit the "Shenzhou North Pole" boundary marker at Shenzhou North Pole Square. Overlook the Russian village across the Heilongjiang River and feel the geographical significance of "China's Northernmost Point"

China's Northernmost Post Office (visit duration: about 40 minutes)

Enter the post office to receive postcards, write blessings, and stamp them with the exclusive postmark of "China's Northernmost Post Office". You can choose to mail them to yourself or relatives and friends as a unique souvenir. Arctic-themed stamps are available for purchase in the post office

Distant View of the Northernmost Outpost + Northernmost Family (visit duration: about 1 hour)

Enjoy a distant view of China's Northernmost Border Defense Outpost (a military-controlled area; no entry allowed) and admire the perseverance of the border guards. Visit the "Northernmost Family"—a traditional Northeast Chinese wooden residence. Corn and chili peppers dried in the yard are full of rural charm. You can take photos in the yard and experience the Northeast rural lifestyle.

Beiji Village Supply and Marketing Cooperative (visit duration: about 30 minutes)

This retro-style cooperative sells Northeast China's vintage items and Beiji Village specialty products. You can purchase Beiji Village commemorative badges here.

Sino-Russian Border River Cruise (visit duration: about 1 hour)

Take a cruise along the Heilongjiang River to enjoy a close-up view of the Russian riverside scenery. The cruise is equipped with a commentator who introduces the history of the Sino-Russian border river and the customs of both banks. In early autumn, the river surface is calm and peaceful, making it an ideal time to appreciate the river views.

Lunch is served at a rural restaurant in Beiji Village (recommended dishes: Heilongjiang wild fish, Northeast Chinese stew).

Morning: Beiji Village Dawn & Return to Mangui (08:00-12:30)

Wake up early to admire the dawn of Beiji Village (around 6:30, optional participation). The early morning Beiji Village is quiet and serene, with thin mist lingering over the Heilongjiang River. As sunlight shines on the forest sea and the village, it is the best time to take photos of the Beiji Village sunrise. Afterwards, return to the inn for breakfast.

At 08:00, board the bus for the return journey. Make a short stop in downtown Mohe for rest (about 30 minutes) to replenish drinking water and snacks. Then proceed to Mangui Town (driving time: about 2.5 hours), traveling through the Greater Khingan Range forest sea again. Compared with the scenery on the way here, the colors of the leaves in early autumn are more diverse. The tour guide can increase the number of stops at viewing platforms according to tourists' needs.

Lunch is served in Mangui Town, featuring forest area specialty dishes (recommended: stir-fried hazel mushrooms, forest area cured pork).

Afternoon: Mangui → Genhe (13:30-17:00)

Take a bus from Mangui to Genhe (driving time: about 2 hours). The forest sea scenery along the way remains magnificent. Herdsmen grazing can be seen in some sections; short stops can be made to take photos of the "pastoral song in the forest sea" scene. Upon arrival in Genhe, you will have free time to relax or taste the cold pole specialty hot pot at downtown restaurants.

Morning: Aoluguya Reindeer Tribe (09:00-11:30)

After breakfast, head to the Aoluguya Reindeer Tribe (driving time: about 30 minutes; visit duration: about 2 hours). As the last settlement of China’s reindeer-herding tribe, you can get up close to reindeer (known as "four-not-like" for their unique appearance), experience feeding them. The reindeer are gentle and friendly—you can pet them and take photos, feeling the harmonious coexistence between humans and animals.

Visit the Tribe Museum to learn about the traditional nomadic lifestyle of the Aoluguya Evenki people, who "follow reindeer for a living". Cultural relics on display, such as animal skin costumes, birch bark utensils, and hunting tools, showcase the tribe’s unique ethnic culture. You can also watch traditional Evenki song and dance performances (fixed sessions daily) to experience the warmth and boldness of the ethnic minority.

A birch bark handicraft making experience area is available in the tribe (about 30 minutes). Under the guidance of elderly tribe members, learn to make simple birch bark boxes, which you can take away as souvenirs.

Afternoon: Return to Hailar · Closing with Grassland Scenery (12:30-17:30)

Have lunch in the tribe (recommended: Evenki specialty dried meat rice, wild fruit juice). At 12:30, take a bus back to Hailar (driving time: about 3.5 hours). The scenery along the way gradually transitions from forest areas to grasslands. Although the pastures on the early autumn grassland have turned yellow, you can still see flocks of cattle and sheep foraging leisurely. According to tourists’ needs, the tour guide can stop at grassland viewing platforms along the way (such as near Jinzhanghan Grassland), allowing you to admire the vast scenery of Hulunbuir Grassland for the last time and take stunning photos of the light and shadow before the grassland sunset.

According to your return flight/train schedule, a professional driver will take you to the station (Hailar Dongshan International Airport / Hailar Railway Station) 2-3 hours in advance. During the transfer, the tour guide will bid farewell to the tourists and distribute itinerary feedback forms to collect opinions and suggestions on this trip, facilitating subsequent service optimization.