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View Plans & PricingArea: 253,000 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 2.2 million (prefecture, 2020 census)
Hulunbuir is named after the Hulun and Buir lakes in the region. It is one of China's largest prefecture-level areas, covering vast grasslands in northeastern Inner Mongolia.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Hulunbuir Hailar Airport (HLD) offers domestic flights to Beijing, Harbin, and other cities. Hailar Railway Station connects to Harbin and Manzhouli on the Binzhou railway. Buses and taxis serve the cities.
Hulunbuir University is the main local higher-education institution.
Hulunbuir has vast grasslands, forests, wetlands, and lakes. It has a cold continental climate and is famous for the Hulunbuir Grassland, one of the world's largest grasslands.
Visit the Hulunbuir Grassland, Mohegai'er River, Hulun Lake, Buir Lake, and Manzhouli (border city with Russia).
Day 1: Explore Hailar city and the Hulunbuir Grassland.
Day 2: Day trip to Hulun Lake and Mohegai'er River.
Day 3: Visit Manzhouli and the Russian border area.
Try Mongolian roast lamb, hand-grabbed lamb, milk tea, grassland mushrooms, and freshwater fish from Hulun Lake.
Buy Mongolian crafts, leather goods, cashmere, grassland dairy products, and Russian souvenirs from Manzhouli. Main shopping is in Hailar District.
Local Vibe: Hulunbuir (呼伦贝尔) is where grasslands meet the city. Locals are proud of Mongol heritage, horses, milk tea, and wide-open skies. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Mongolian roast lamb shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Hulunbuir is home to the Hulunbuir Grassland, a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Mongolian roast lamb is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Hulunbuir have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
Sain bainu — Hello.
Bayarlalaa — Thank you.
Amar mendu — How are you?
• Genghis Khan — The Mongol Empire founder is honored across Inner Mongolia.
• Kublai Khan — His grandson established the Yuan dynasty and ruled China.
• Modern Mongol Artists — Musicians and performers keep Mongolian culture alive in Hohhot and beyond.
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