Arxan National Forest Park

　　     Arxan National Forest Park is situated on the southwestern foothills of the Greater Khingan Mountains in Inner Mongolia. The area boasts a unique climate with significant temperature differences between day and night, making it an ideal summer retreat. The park features a sub-frigid zone mixed coniferous and broadleaf forest vegetation type, and is rich in diverse wildlife, showcasing distinctive northern scenery. It is home to the Greater Khingan’s highest peak—Telmei Mountain (1,378 meters above sea level)—and the region’s largest lake, Dablin Lake. The park also contains the volcanic rock formations of Shitang Forest and Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), formed from ancient lava flows. Other highlights include the famous Nomonhan War fortifications, the vast camphor pine forests of Zhangsongling—known as the Green Gateway—the little-known China-Mongolia border river Halaha River, the astonishing Bottomless Cave, the uniquely shaped Qimapishan (Map Deity Mountain), and the majestic Rose Peak. The park has three major rivers: the Halaha, Chaihe, and Yimin Rivers, along with several lakes such as Tianchi, Azalea Lake, Wusulangzi Lake, Luming Lake, and Songye Lake. Additionally, the area is abundant in mineral springs, which are suitable for drinking, bathing, and therapeutic purposes, earning them the reputation of “miraculous springs under heaven.”

　　   Dining / Accommodation / Shopping        Note: In addition to various hotels, accommodation is also available in forest workers’ dormitories at around 15 yuan per person per day, with cooking facilities provided.   　    Transportation        To reach Arxan City, you can take a train or long-distance bus from Ulanhot.     Train: Two trains run daily from Ulanhot to Arxan City. The morning train offers scenic views of the forested landscape along the way and is a non-sleeper express service; the evening train allows you to capture the sight of smoke rising from early morning cooking fires in the forest area and is a slower service with two sleeper cars. Ticket price is about 60 yuan.     Bus: There are 4–6 daily coach buses from Ulanhot to Arxan City, with fares around 50 yuan. The distance between Arxan City and Ulanhot is 254 kilometers, taking approximately 2–3 hours by car; it is 350 kilometers from Arxan to Hailar, taking about 3–4 hours by car. Both routes are paved with good road conditions but have narrow lanes.     A chartered car for self-guided touring within Arxan Forest Park costs around 300 yuan per day (from the city).    　    Ticket / Opening Hours       Peak season: 180 yuan; off-peak season: 150 yuan. Parking fee: 25 yuan per vehicle.     Note: Keep your ticket with you during your visit, as entry checks are required at every scenic spot within the park. Also, some areas of the forest park may be closed during winter.    

　　 

　　 Xing'an League, Inner Mongolia