Compared to Northeast China, I prefer Ulan Butong where plane tickets are half the price

Compared to Northeast China, I prefer Ulan Butong where plane tickets are half the price. It's not that Harbin or Xinjiang are unaffordable, but Ulan Butong, with fewer people, thicker snow, and cheaper prices, offers better value for money!! Fewer people, beautiful scenery, and you can even ride horses 🐎—the cost performance is unbeatable! Besides, you can see the grasslands and snowy landscapes 🏔 blending into one! Pair that with a bowl of local specialty lamb soup 🍲, and you’ll feel warm all over. —— 🌟 Why choose to visit Ulan Butong in winter: ✔️ Winter is the off-season in Ulan Butong; the scenic area doesn’t charge entrance fees, and hotels and prices are very affordable. It’s great for taking kids to play in the snow during winter break~ ✔️ Compared to summer, there are far fewer crowds, making the experience much better! ✔️ Close to Beijing with convenient transportation ✔️ The golden snow-capped mountains at sunset, the steaming unfrozen river, and the frost-covered hills after sunrise… all worth seeing! . 🧥 What to wear in Ulan Butong in winter? ⛄ Temperature: -15℃ to 5℃ 🔆 Upper body: thermal vest + thermal underwear + down inner layer + long down coat 🔆 Lower body: thermal pants + thick outer pants + waterproof snow boots 🔆 Accessories: scarf + hat (covering ears) + gloves + mask . 💙 Itinerary introduction: Day 1: Pick up from Beijing station — check into hotel Day 2: Chengde — Mountain Resort — Saihanba — Ulan Butong Snowfield — Zha Ma Banquet Day 3: Wild Wolf Valley — Horse-drawn sled — Alpine skiing — Film and TV base — Baicao Aobao — Winter fishing and hunting Day 4: Meilin Valley skiing — drop off at Beijing South Station . ❄ Kid-friendly activities worth trying: 1⃣ Winter fishing and hunting: Drill ice and fish inside a tent, experience ancient fishing culture, and witness the lively scene on the ice 2⃣ Ice and snow activities: skiing, building snowmen, snowball fights, banana boat rides, horse riding 3⃣ Alpine skiing: snow tubing, high-speed snow discs, very thrilling 4⃣ Off-road vehicle crossing: ride an off-road vehicle across the endless snowfield 5⃣ Bonfire party: join a bonfire party at night, enjoy Mongolian song and dance performances, and feel the strong grassland atmosphere 6⃣ Water freezing in the air: a popular activity where 100℃ boiling water is thrown into the sky and instantly freezes 7⃣ Folk experiences: paper cutting, candied hawthorn, ice lanterns, dumpling making . ⚠ Notes: ✔ The weather is really cold, especially when watching sunrise and sunset, with bigger temperature differences in the early morning and evening ✔ If possible, bring a drone for better shots. DJI drones are easy to use, and the film and TV base is perfect for aerial photography ✔ If you don’t have snow boots, it’s best to buy shoe covers to prevent snow from getting inside and wetting your socks ✔ Some areas in Ulan Butong have poor signal. With fewer people and beautiful scenery, if you’re unfamiliar with the routes, it’s better to join a reliable tour group. They take you to hidden, stunning spots, making the trip easier and more enjoyable. .