If you’re planning a trip to the Wulanchabu Volcano Group, the first thing to recommend is self-driving, after all, self-driving can make it easier to see the sights and better enjoy the volcano group. So, how exactly do you explore the volcano group?
About Car Rental
Four-wheel drive off-road vehicles are recommended, as the volcanic region is all dirt roads. Although there are rescue vehicles, summer rains are frequent, and thunderstorms can leave you stranded in mud. So, it’s best to choose an off-road vehicle. During peak season, vehicles are scarce, so book in advance. Four-wheel drive off-road vehicles are difficult to rent at Shenzhou and Yihai, and you’ll need to rent them from an outdoor vehicle rental company. Prices range from ¥1,000-1,500 per day, with Land Cruiser prices ranging from ¥1,500-1,800 per day. The deposit is ¥3-50,000. Prices and deposits depend on the condition of the vehicle.
About Accommodation
Stay at hotels in Wulanchabu city or Baiyinchagan Town, which is several kilometers away from the volcano group. The top two five-star hotels in Wulanchabu, the Domonde Hilton Hotel and the Boyuan Blue Ocean International Grand Hotel, are ¥400+ per night, while business hotels in Baiyinchagan Town are ¥100-200 per night.
The hottest season in the region is July and August, with the midday perceived temperature rising, and there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so many hotels do not have air conditioning.
About Camping
Basic Equipment: Tent, sleeping bag (summer -3 degrees is enough), moisture-proof mat, air mattress, camp lamp or flashlight, bottled water
Picnic Equipment: Barbecue grill, barbecue rack, food, condiments, pots, bowls, chopsticks, charcoal, charcoal tongs, tables and chairs, gas stove, burner, lighter, etc.
Personal Equipment: Water cup, wet and dry wipes, sunscreen, sunglasses, power bank, spare batteries or solar charging devices for electronic devices
Clothing Preparation: Summer clothes plus a light jacket + long trousers, comfortable shoes, disposable raincoats, sun-protection hats
Tips:
1. If you don’t camp often, you don’t need to buy camping and picnic equipment. Outdoor gear can be rented at specialty stores or on Taobao for a low price.
2. The weather is changeable in summer, so you need to book a hotel that can be canceled at any time on the day you camp. This gives you a Plan B to implement if it rains.
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