Ergun City

On the Argun River, which forms the China–Russia border, Ergun has vast wetlands, birch forests and Russian-ethnic villages, and is the highlight of the Hulunbuir loop.

Ergun City lies in the north of Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, bordering Russia along the Argun River, in the transition zone between grassland and the Greater Khingan forests. The Ergun Wetland on the city's outskirts, with its winding river, is a popular spot for sightseeing and photography; heading north along the border road you reach Shiwei, home to the Russian ethnic group, and Moerdaoga National Forest Park, known for its primeval forest, while the Heishantou area has open grassland. June to September is the best season, especially September when the birch trees turn golden. People usually drive or hire a car from Hailar. Winters are bitterly cold, so be sure to dress warmly.

Destinations

• Ergun & Genhe
• Shiwei & Moerdaoga

Itineraries

• Hulunbuir Northern Loop: Grasslands & Forest – A counter-clockwise northern loop starting and ending in Hailar, connecting wetlands, reindeer, forests, border rivers…
• Hulunbuir & Arxan Grand Loop – Combine the northern grassland and forest loop with a journey south to Arxan's volcanic heavenly lakes, returning to Ha…
• Hulunbuir to Mohe: Crossing the Greater Khingan Mountains – A one-way self-driving route heading north from Hailar through Ergun and Genhe, crossing pristine forests to China's no…
• Hulunbuir Winter Forest & Snow Plain Tour – Charter a car in winter to traverse the snow plains, visit the Cold Pole and reindeer tribes, and then head to Heishant…