{"id":21006,"date":"2022-02-09T21:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T13:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=21006"},"modified":"2022-02-10T10:54:04","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T02:54:04","slug":"wulanbutong-grassland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/inner-mongolia-travel\/chifeng-travel\/wulanbutong-grassland","title":{"rendered":"Wulan Butong Grassland (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your Inner Mongolia tour<\/a>? 500 km north of Beijing, Ulan Butong is a typical hilly grassland perched on the high lands (Bashang) between the remaining hills of the Greater Xing\u2019an Range and the Yinshan Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wulan Butong Grassland is located about 500 km north of Beijing ( Google Map)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Ulan Butong Grassland  is one of the most ideal destinations for summer vacation and fall foliage. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the stretch of grasslands as well as riding horses freely on the grassland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the grasslands in China, check out my another article 10 Most Beautiful Grasslands in China<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ulan Butong Grassland has rich variety of plants, countless colorful wild flowers, and limpid lakes, an ideal place for landscape photography tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunset and Sunrise at Jiangjun Pond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Jiangjun” literally means “General”, named after General Tong Guogang who gave his life here on the battle field during the fight against Galdan Boshugtu Khan in Qing Dynasty ( 1644 – 1911 ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qing Emperor Kangxi personally commanded a successful battle against Galdan Boshugtu Khan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunset at Jiangjun Pond<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Jiangjun Pond is surrounded by the hills on its four sides, with dense reeds and water weeds,  now a good spot for sunset and sunrise shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunrise at Jiangjun Pond<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sheep, Horse and Oxen at Huagulutai<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the north of Wulan Butong Township (also locally known as Hongshan Army Horse Farm), <\/strong>Huagulutai is a vast and green valley with dense grasslands for the herding of sheep, horses and oxen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grazing Sheep<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On a summit of the hill overlooking the valley, you have the photogenic opportunity to shoot the cattle on the grassland below your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walking Horses<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sheep, Horse and Oxen at  Donggou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As its name suggests,  “Donggou”, the East Gully”, is on the east of Wulan Butong Township, also a favorite place for photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Horses grazing on the hilly grassland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Standing on the top of the hill overlooking the gullies circling the hill, you are bestowed with the photogenic opportunities to shooting the sunset and returning sheep or oxen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Returning Oxen<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Early Morning Fogs at Wulan Butong Film and TV Studio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nicknamed as “Grassland Film City”, Wulanbutong Film and TV Studio is a well-known film and TV production base both at home and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It sits on the expansive grassland with curving and undulating hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Early Morning Magical Fog<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

An incomplete estimate shows that in the past 10 years there are over 60 films and TV series produced here.  With each film or TV finished, leaves one rock engraved with its name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beside its leisure and recreational functions in the absence of non-film-shooting time, this is a popular place for shooting the magical and mesmerizing fog scene.

Early morning it has the big chance to be covered by heavy and white clouds flying like white silk  white silk scarves due to its featuring geological formations, a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birch Trees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Birch trees are a landscaper’s prize specimen. They have the attractive qualities such as colored bark, graceful branches and gorgeous fall foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Birch Tree and Wild Flowers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wulan Butong Grassland is dotted with birch trees growing on the water’s edges or in a birch forest, attracting a growing number of photography enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Birch Trees Growing on water edges<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wild Flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ulan Butong Grassland is also a big warehouse of flowers throughout centuries as there are more than 300 kinds of flowers or herbs with extremely high medicinal value to be found here including the golden-needle flower and canary creeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shooting Wild Flowers on Wulanbutong Grassland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Galloping Horse <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Horse are beautiful creatures and one of the most amazing animals to take photographs of. Having beautiful pictures of horses is a dream for every photographer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Galloping Horses on Jiangjun Pond<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ulan Butong Grassland offers many photogenic opportunities for galloping horse shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A galloping white horse<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wulan Butong Grassland in Autumn Hues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wulan Butong Grassland is a mecca for viewing fall colour. The best time for fall foliage starts from early October to mid-October. Just get your eyes and camera ready for a fantastic view of the autumn hues on the hilly grassland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow us to have an autumn virtual tour of Wulan Butong Grassland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wulan Butong Grassland in Autumn<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Wulan Butong Grassland in fall colors<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Leaf Peeping at Wulan Butong Grassland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Autumn Leaves on Wulan Butong Grassland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The horses are enjoying the fall season <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A foggy morning under the sunrise glow<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Sunrise glow over Wulan Butong Grassland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ulan Butong Grassland in Winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you come to Wulan Butong Grassland in winter, you will see a completely different world, a fairytale white wonderland with stunning view! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wulan Butong Grassland covered with white blankets and soft rime<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Otherworldly white landscape<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sunset over the white wonderland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Horses galloping on the snowy grassland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tip:  Hassle-free Inner Mongolia  Guided Tours1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Inner Mongolia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a>
Mid-Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Hohhot, Baotou, Ordos)
East Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Xanadu,Wulan Butong, Xilinhot, Chifeng)
Northeast Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Hulunbuir)
West Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Alashan “Alxa” League)
Hohhot Tour<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Attractions in Hohhot<\/a>
The Best Time to Visit Hohhot<\/a>
Meidaizhao Temple<\/a>
How to go to Hohhot from Beijin<\/a>g<\/a>
Top Souvenirs in Hohhot<\/a>
Hohhot Taxi: Hohhot Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Baotou Taxi: Baotou Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Ordos Taxi: Ordos taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
What to see in Hohhot, what to do in Hohhot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Alxa League<\/a>
Heicheng Ruins in Ejina Qi, Inner Mongolia<\/a>
Euphrates Poplar Forests at Ejina Qi<\/a>
A Glimpse of Badain Jaran Desert<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Quiet Wusu Langzi Lake<\/a>
Dujuan Lake in Aershan National Forest Park<\/a>
Beihu Park Skyline at Night in Manzhouli<\/a>
Architecture of Manzhouli<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunrise Glow over Hulunbuir Grasslands<\/a>.
Top 10 Places for Photography in Hulunbuir<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Hulunbuir<\/a>.
Road Trip from Ergun to Linjiang Village<\/a>
Hulun Lake Travel Tips<\/a>
World Anti-fascist War Hailar Memorial Park
<\/a>Architecture of Manzhouli
<\/a>Ergun Travel Guide
<\/a><\/a>Aoluguya Travel Guide<\/a>
Moerdaoga Travel Guide
<\/a>Shiwei Travel Tips
<\/a>How to visit Hulunbuir Grassland<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Chifeng<\/a>
Xanadu Sites Museum<\/a>
Jinlianchuan Grassland<\/a>
Wulan Butong Grassland<\/a>
<\/a>Asihatu Stone Forest
<\/a>Gong Geer Grassland<\/a>
<\/a>Duolun Travel Guide<\/a>
Xanadu Travel Guide \u2013 Shangdu Travel<\/a>
How to visit Asihatu Stone Forest<\/a>
Xi Wuzhumuqin Grassland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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