Too far? Why not visit Wulanbutong, the "Altay of the North"
by JohannesEide
Jul 4, 2025
🚗 The Most Beautiful Northern Xinjiang Route China National Highway 66 | Dada Line - Rea Line Five Days Four Nights
When you come to Inner Mongolia, you must take the Dada Line! This highway is stunningly beautiful, featuring grasslands, lakes, forests, sand dunes, volcanoes... breathtaking scenery all along the way, like a moving scenic blockbuster 🎞️ Today, I’m sharing this super detailed self-driving guide with everyone~
📍Route Information
The Dada Line is located in Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. The entire route is 135 kilometers, stretching from Dalinor Lake to Asahatu Stone Forest, connecting various landscapes such as grasslands, lakes, sand dunes, and volcanoes.
🚗 Self-Driving Guide
Road Conditions: The entire route is paved, so sedans can easily handle it. However, some sections have cattle and sheep crossing, so be sure to slow down and drive carefully. Do not honk to scare them.
Fuel: Be sure to fill up your tank in Dalainor Town before departure, as there are almost no gas stations along the way. Don’t let the beautiful scenery trap you on the road~
Accommodation: Near Dalinor Lake, there are fishing family inns and Mongolian yurts to choose from, which are affordable and offer a unique fishing family lifestyle and grassland atmosphere; guesthouses near the Stone Forest scenic area have better conditions but are relatively more expensive and not very hygienic.
Dining: Dalinor Lake Huazi fish is fresh and delicious, hand-held mutton is authentic, and the milk tea is rich and tasty—definitely a must-try! However, be aware that some restaurants may charge high prices, so it’s best to ask about prices before ordering. Mongolian cuisine is generally expensive and portions are large.
📸 Photo and Check-in Spots
Dalinor Lake: The "Sapphire of the Grassland," with a winding shoreline and crystal-clear blue water, breathtaking at sunrise and sunset 🌅
Gongger Grassland: Endless golden meadows with herds of cattle and sheep, every shot looks like a Windows desktop wallpaper.
Baiyin Aobao Sand Dune Spruce Scenic Area: Rare and precious sand dune spruces, like a sea of green, sharply contrasting with the surrounding grasslands.
Asahatu Stone Forest: In Mongolian, it means "steep peaks." These granite stones have unique shapes, some resembling castles, others camels. Photos taken at sunset have an amazing atmosphere.
⚠️ Notes
Sun and Wind Protection: The ultraviolet rays on the grassland are very strong, and the wind is strong as well. Be sure to bring hats, sunglasses, scarves, and other sun and wind protection gear.
Environmental Protection: Please cherish this beautiful grassland, avoid trampling the grass, and take your trash with you.
Signal: Network signal is weak in some sections, so it is recommended to download offline maps in advance.
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