Hulunbuir City is famous for the beautiful Hulunbuir Grassland. Situated in the northeastern part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hulunbuir City borders Heilongjiang Province to the east and shares boundaries with Outer Mongolia and Russia in the southwest and northwest.
Facts of Hulunbuir
Chinese Name: 呼伦贝尔市 (hū lún bèi ěr shì)
Location: in the northeastern part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Area: 263,950 square kilometers (101,912 square miles)
Population: 2,710,000
Nationalities: Mongol, Han
Administrative Division: 1 District - Hailaer; 4 Qis (Arun, Xin Barag, Xin Barag You and Xin Barag Zuo); 3 Autonomous Qis (Oroqen, Ewenki, and Morin Daur); 5 County-level Cities (Manzhouli, Zhalantun, Yakeshi, Genhe and Eerguna)
Note: Qi (or Banner) is a county-level administrative entity in Inner Mongolia's political divisions. A League or Meng is an administrative unit in Inner Mongolia consisting of several qis.
Seat of the City Government: 24, Shengli Jie, Hailaer District, Hulunbuir City
History of Hulunbuir
During the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-24AD) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), many nomadic tribes in North China settled in the vast grassland of Hulunbuir. Today, it is still the homeland of more than thirty ethnic minorities. In 2001, Hulunbuir's status was changed from a league to a city.
What to see in Hulunbuir?
The Daxing'anling Mountains stretch through the central region of Hulunbuir City from the northeast to the southwest. The city is divided into three regions: the grassland in the west; the forest zone in the mountain area and the hill and river valley area in the east. Huhenuoer Grassland and Hulun Lake are the most famous sights in Hulunbuir City. Here list top attractions in Hulunbuir.
When to visit Hulunbuir?
Situated in the continental climatic zone, Hulunbuir is characterized by cool short summer and long chilly winter. The average temperature range during a year is -5 - 2º C. Precipitation becomes common in June and August.
Mid-May to mid-September and November to February are the best periods to visit the region. The former period is best for viewing the flourishing grassland and latter period is better for viewing the grand snowscape. Weather in late May and mid-September is generally the most comfortable. From June to August, the grasslands are frequently overrun with swarms of mosquitoes.
How to reach Hulunbuir ?
By Air
Hulunbuir Dongshan Airport is 7 kilometers from downtown Hulunbuir. Every week, there are flights to Beijing, Hohhot and Shenzhen.
Manzhouli Xijiao International Airport is 9 kilometers southwest of Manzhouli City and operates flights to/from Beijing, Tianjin, Hohhot, Harbin, Wudalianchi, Arxan and Ulanhot. There also is airport shuttle bus travel between airport and downtown.
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Hulunbuir Travel Tips
1. Local Highlights: Hulunbuir hosts an azalea festival in the spring; a grassland culture and beer festival in the summer; a forest culture festival celebrating Daxing'anling Mountains in the autumn and an ice and snow festival with a strong ethnic flavor in the winter.
2. Special Local Products: The minority Daur, Oroqen and Ewenki people make products from birch bark. Russian handicrafts are available, too. Locally raised mushrooms, beef and mutton and dairy products are of good quality.
3. Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0470-8238664
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of
China Hulunbeier Branch: 16, Alihe Lu, Hailaer District,Hulunbuir City
China Post Hulunbeier Branch: Jiagedaqi Lu, Hailaer District,Hulunbuir City
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