There is such a magical place in the border town of Beiguo: the famous four major grasslands meet here, the majestic Daxing’an Mountains stop here, the country’s leading ice and snow resources are accumulated here, and the world’s largest hot spring group has flowed here for centuries.
The boundless prairie, the vast and boundless forest, the thrilling ice and snow, the bubbling hot spring… It is the city of Aershan, Inner Mongolia, which is located on the border between China and Mongolia.
The season with the most comfortable climate in Aershan is summer, which is an excellent place to escape from the heat.
This season, there are green birch forest belts like the palette, green forest meadows, red rhododendron bushes, black volcanic lava, and azure blue lakes.
When the cool breeze hits, you will be surrounded by lakes and mountains, wandering by the quiet Rhododendron Lake, and the infinite scenery will enchant you and make you linger.
Route overview:
D1: Aershan National Forest Park (Tianchi, Santan Gorge, Dichi, Shitang Forest)
D2: Aershan National Forest Park (Turtleback Rock, Rhododendron Lake, Grand Canyon, Tuofeng Ridge Tianchi) – Wuli Spring – Aershan Railway Station – Aershan Hot Spring
D3: Aershan Orenbukan Scenic Spot – White Wolf Peak Scenic Spot – Deer Village
Every tree and forest in Aershan National Forest Park grows naturally. When you climb up, you can see the volcanic barrier lake under the blue sky, with a panoramic view.
The water of Tianchi Lake is like a mirror of the sky. In the early morning, there is a vast mist floating above the water of Tianchi Lake, as if you are in a fairyland.
At the turn of spring and summer, the banks are lush with trees, the mountains are choked with water, and the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist. When Rhododendron blooms, it looks like a large piece of crystal sapphire inlaid in the sea of flowers, forming a unique natural landscape of Tianchi.
The landscape of Santan Gorge is mainly river beaches, water pools, and strange pines, which are quite characteristic in Aershan Forest Park.
Surrounded by the gurgling water, listening to the wind passing by, the clear current is turbulent, and there is a refreshing rustle here.
The scenery of Shitang Forest does not lie in mountains and rivers, but in real volcanic eruption relics.
When you stand alone on this magical land from ancient times to the present, as far as you can see and within the reach of your footprints, there are all intricate and rugged lava clots with ravines and ravines, which is spectacular.
The Rhododendron Lake is full of rhododendrons, which are brilliant and charming in the blooming season.
Flowers and trees alternate with each other, red and green are distinct, the lake surface is like fire and clouds, and the fragrance is blowing on the face, resembling the beautiful scenery of the south of the Yangtze River.
Tuofengling Tianchi is about 37 kilometers away from the gate of the forest park. It is a bit remote but definitely worth driving to visit.
Standing by the lake, the breeze is blowing, and the reflections are chaotic, as if you are far away from the world, and the heaven and the man are connected, and you feel relaxed and happy.
Return to Aershan City, check in Aershan Railway Station.
This may be the most beautiful one of the small railway stations in China. It is a bit like a small station in Switzerland. It is very impressive to watch the sunset on the station at dusk.
The small platform bears the imprint of history, and the fresh architectural style makes people forget the fatigue of the journey. It is one of the sightseeing spots that you can’t miss when you come to Aershan.
The hot springs in Aershan are particularly famous, and interested friends can experience them to nourish the lungs and soul.
Walking into Oren Bukan, you can receive the welcome and blessings of the tribesmen, follow the reindeer across the totem trail, enter the primitive religious world, and feel the mystery of the soul tree.
Every piece of volcanic rock here has experienced the baptism of Cretaceous, Jurassic and Glacier.
You can also follow the tribal hunters into the hinterland of the primeval forest, and experience various strange hunting methods among the fissures erupting with volcanic gas, the Tianhe Canyon, and the mysterious Orenbukan Lake.
Climbing to the top of Bailang Peak, the mountain is full of rhododendrons in spring, the clouds and mist are shrouded in midsummer after the rain, the forests are full of colorful guests in autumn, and the original wax statues are covered with silver makeup in winter.
In this season, the White Wolf Peak has high mountains, dense forests, criss-cross gullies, and dense rivers. There are nearly 2,000 hectares of glacial relics on the peak.
Finally check in Deer Village, as the inn location of the second season of “Dear Inn”, the niche travel destination Alshan Deer Village has gradually entered the public’s sight with its picturesque scenery and lovely herds of deer.
Lu Village is a small village located in Bailang Town, Aershan City, Inner Mongolia, at the southwestern foot of Daxingan Mountains.
Almost every family here raises deer. If you want to get in touch with the deer, you don’t have to go to Nara, Japan, which is far away. This is also a great choice.
The beauty of Aershan is magnificent and clear, and every breath here seems to purify the soul.
If you have time, be sure to take a look.
