Arshan, Inner Mongolia: China's Most Enchanting Frontier Town
On the 9.6 million square kilometers of land,
there are always breathtaking landscapes that will awe you!
There is such a magical small town:
where the famous four great grasslands converge▼
(Hulunbuir Grassland, Xilingol Grassland, Horqin Grassland, Mongolian Grassland)
where the towering Greater Khingan Mountains stand,
where vast forests and grasslands meet▼
where glaciers and hot springs coexist▼
where elegant European-style buildings rise,
and Chinese and Western cultures collide▼
It lies quietly on the China-Mongolia border:
Arxan City, Inner Mongolia!
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The most enchanting frontier town in China!
You need to follow the border line bit by bit to find it,
in the place where the "chicken's neck" connects to Mongolia,
a small county (county-level city) tucked away in the Greater Khingan Mountains,
so small that its urban area has only three main streets,
and even many people have never heard of this place.
Yet it is called the "Switzerland of the East" by foreigners,
and is one of the 50 most worthwhile places in China for foreigners to visit!
Can't help but exclaim: Amazing!
It's just a small county town,
yet it gathers world-class landscapes.
Featuring pristine lakes, volcanoes, glaciers,
and over half of China's most stunning scenery...
It's just a small county town,
yet it showcases the most enviable "Versailles" lifestyle.
It has the highest forest density per capita in China,
the most negative oxygen ions in urban air,
the densest cluster of volcanic crater lakes in the world,
and is home to the largest functional mineral spring group in the country.
Moreover, every household in the town raises deer,
allowing close encounters with deer without visiting Nara.
It's just a small county town,
but a visit feels like traveling abroad.
It makes you feel like you're in Eastern Europe or Russia...
One trip equals N kinds of adventures!
Unlock the magical wonderland at 47°N latitude.
Every season looks like a painting!
Lush forests, crystal-clear streams,
©Tuchong: Sahara Zhang
In this season where water freezes instantly when thrown,
embark on an exotic journey to a border town!
This cabin with a strong Eastern charm,
is China's most beautiful and smallest train station,
attracting many tourists and railway enthusiasts.
It feels like being pulled back into the old days...
The solemn national gate stands at the end of the road,
evoking a sense of awe in the heart.
Here, there are all kinds of beautiful buildings,
pointed roofs, domes, clock towers, wooden houses...
A restaurant at the foot of the mountain, a low-rise building with white walls and red tiles▼
©Tuchong: Liuliu Loves Fried Yogurt
It was a filming location for "Dear Inn,"
If you want to get close to deer,
the deer here still retain their wild nature.
Be sure to visit the ski resort to experience the winter speed.
On both sides of the ski resort are breathtaking snowy mountain views,
and you can also enjoy stunning scenery!
©Tuchong: Microgen
It is one of the three signature attractions of Arxan.
Here, you can keep company with reindeer,
© Tuchong: Microgen
© Tuchong: Microgen
and experience the wondrous gifts of nature.
giving it a unique landscape,
Over millennia of coexisting with nature,
Arxan also enjoys its magical rewards.
There is a profoundness called Arxan Tianchi.
It is an unfathomable "dead water" pool,
a crater lake where waterfowl and ducks dwell,
yet no fish have ever thrived.
There is a romance called Tuofengling Tianchi.
If stones can float on water,
two people can stay together forever.
© Tuchong: Milan's Little Caddie
There is a tranquility called杜鹃湖 (Dujuan Lake).
Like an overturned palette,
its calm waters are beautiful and idyllic.
© Tuchong: SDCAMPER
There is a wonder called the Unfrozen River.
A river that never freezes even at -40°C.
There is an autumn scene called Santan Gorge.
A hidden canyon where you can admire breathtaking autumn colors.
© Tuchong: Jianlong Zaitian991
There is a peak called Rose Peak.
A mountain with orderly yet diverse formations,
There is a natural geological wonder called Shitang Forest.
"Forest grows atop rocks, water flows beneath them,"
The world's largest volcanic lava landscape.
A stunning treasure trove of natural scenery.
Beyond its beauty in mountains and waters, in tranquility,
It’s also beautiful in the rustic charm deep in the mountains...
Savor the flavors of life nestled in the mountains.
"Live off the mountains if you live by them, live off the waters if you live by them."
Arxan, backed by the Greater Khingan Mountains,
Is blessed with many marvelous gifts from nature.
Here, wild vegetables and game are never in short supply.
Come, and taste the unique local flavors of this small town.
Legend has it that Master Wang Xiaoer of Xing'an League,
The hanging oven pancake was made under the guidance of a renowned master.
The pancake is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and deliciously savory.
It is also convenient to eat and economical.
A staple delicacy on the locals' dining tables.
The taimen fish, raised in cold water, has tender and flavorful meat.
It is a must-try dish.
It can also be minced to make dumplings...
Making you marvel at nature's abundance.
Did you think "liugen'er" was a wild vegetable?!
The fried liugen'er is crispy, crunchy, fresh, and aromatic.
The wild yellow mushrooms growing in the mountains,
Allow you to taste this authentic Northeastern dish.
The dried mushrooms are exceptionally chewy.
The freshness of the mushrooms paired with the aroma of chicken broth,
How can you not try this Inner Mongolian specialty?
It is the perfect ingredient for hand-torn meat!
Then use a sharp knife to cut along the joints,
Leaving a lingering taste of the lamb's freshness...
When you don't know where to travel,
When you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city,
Or maybe you just feel like eating nonstop,