# Hinggan League travel guide (兴安盟)

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region · North China, China · 4 places
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## Quick itinerary

- **Day 1:** Horqin Grassland → Ulanhot City (accommodation)
- **Day 2:** Ulanhot → Arxan National Forest Park → Arxan City
- **Day 3:** Arxan Ski Resort → Arxan Hot Springs

## Getting there & around

### Air

Ulanhot Airport is located about 17 km northwest of the city, near Yilelite Town, and can handle small and medium-sized aircraft. Direct flights now operate from Ulanhot to Beijing, Hohhot and Hailar. Arxan also has Arxan Yirshi Airport, the second civil airport in Hinggan League.

### Railway

Two non-intersecting railways, the Baicheng–Arxan Railway and the Tongliao–Huolin Gol Railway, cross Hinggan League and form an important link between eastern Inner Mongolia and the Northeast and North China. Ulanhot Station is the transport hub of Hinggan League, with departures to Beijing, Harbin, Dalian, Changchun, Baicheng and Hohhot.

### Road

National Highway 111, running southwest to northeast, and National Highway 302, running east to west, intersect at Ulanhot. Together with Provincial Highway 0504, they form the backbone of road travel in the area. Provincial Highway 203, linking Ulanhot with the hot-spring resort of Arxan City, has now officially opened. The Tonghai Expressway (Tongliao–Hailar) also passes through Ulanhot.

Ulanhot Bus Station offers inter-provincial services to Harbin, Changchun and Shenyang, as well as local coaches to Hohhot, Tongliao and Baicheng. The bus station is not far from the railway station; a taxi costs about ¥5. Drivers often quote high fares, so be ready to bargain.

- **Ulanhot Railway Station** —  (Ulanhot West Street, Ulanhot City)
- **Arxan Railway Station** —  (Near Xinglin Road, Arxan City)

## Eat & drink

Cuisine in Hinggan League reflects both Mongolian traditions and the eating habits of Northeast China. In the Mongolian communities at the heart of the Horqin Grassland, the diet is centred on Mongolian flavours, with meat and dairy foods forming the core of everyday meals. Famous local dishes include roast leg of lamb, hand-grabbed mutton (shoubarou), milk skin (naipizi) and cheese. Han, Manchu and other residents, influenced by Northeast China's eating habits, mostly rely on rice and wheat-based staples, and their food tends to be bolder in flavour. Grilled foods, dishes served with dipping sauces and stews are all popular everyday choices.

Local snacks in Hinggan League include Mongolian filled pies, buckwheat dried noodles and Wang Xiao'er dabing (large flatbread).


## Where to stay

Visitors to Hinggan League can stay in Ulanhot or in the towns of the various banners and counties. Note, however, that the area's scenic spots are generally far from towns, so you may prefer to stay close to the sights you plan to visit.


## Things to see

- **★** (★★★★): Admission Peak season ¥180; off-season ¥140; sightseeing shuttle ¥105; Time needed 1–2 days — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/-hinggan-league
- **Horqin Grassland** (★★★★): Time needed 1–2 days — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/horqin-grassland
- **Arxan Ski Resort** (★★★★): Admission Weekdays: 2 hours ¥80; 4 hours ¥120; full day ¥150. Holidays: 2 hours ¥100; 4 hours ¥150; full day ¥180; Opening hours 8：30—16：00; Time needed 3–5 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/arxan-ski-resort
- **Arxan Hot Springs** (★★★★): Admission ¥298; combo ticket ¥368 (includes swimming and swimwear); Time needed 0.5–1 day — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/arxan-hot-springs

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), pp. 1922–1926. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.