Dreamy Autumn Self-Drive and Light Hiking Guide in Ulan Butong, Inner Mongolia
by WanderlustSojourn
Oct 23, 2025
Autumn is a painting, and Wulanbutong is undoubtedly the most dazzling stroke of gold spilled from God's palette 🎨 The rolling waves of grass sparkle under the sunlight, like a dreamlike scene from a Nordic fairy tale world ✨
The autumn colors here are breathtakingly beautiful; every shot is a healing masterpiece, instantly turning you into the leading lady of an autumn movie 💃
🚗【My Healing Journey】
Choose self-driving + light hiking to deeply experience this golden ocean
The entire route is super smooth, personally tested with no pitfalls, a top-tier autumn scenery experience in Northern Xinjiang!
The guide is based on on-site exploration, free for you to enjoy, so save it now ⭐
⏰【Detailed Itinerary】
7:30 Ready to go 👉 2-hour drive straight to the scenic area entrance
9:50 Enter the park on time
10:30 Arrive at Princess Lake 👑
12:00 Picnic deep in the grasslands 🧺
15:00 Check in at the mysterious Aobao Tu
17:00 Wait for sunset at the film and television base 🌅
📸【Top 3 Must-Visit Photo Spots】
✅ Princess Lake reflection – the water and sky blend beautifully to tears
✅ Aobao Tu grassland – vast grasslands that heal the soul
✅ Birch forest at the film and television base – a golden fairy tale world
📍【Popular Attraction Addresses】
Wulanbutong Grassland Scenic Area (Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia)
Aobao Tu Scenic Area (southwest part within the scenic area)
✨【Photography Tips】
1. Sunrise and sunset offer the best lighting
2. Wearing light or earth-tone clothing is more photogenic
3. Remember to bring a telephoto lens for distant shots
4. Drone aerial photography works excellently
Post by SophiaWilson | Oct 23, 2025















