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Hulumbeier is located in the northeastern part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, bordering Heilongjiang province to the east, the Republic of Mongolia on the west and Russia on the north. The city covers an area of 263,953 sq km, accounting for 21.4% of Inner Mongolia's total. Its population amounts to only 2.7 million.
Hulumbeier is divided by the Great Khingan Mountain. The east side of the mountain enjoys a seasonal climate while the west side has a continental climate. The average annual temperature is -5-2°C, while the average annual precipitation is 250-500 mm.
Hulumbeier is replete with natural resources. Since the Great Khingan Mountain is located in Hulumbeier, forest coverage rate of the city’s lands amounts to 49%. Additionally, the world-famous Hulunbeier Grassland, occupying an area of 112,667 km², is one of the three most famous grasslands in the world. The grassland has more than 3000 rivers and over 500 lakes. Moreover, Hulumbeier is also rich in mineral resources such as coal, petroleum, iron, copper, lead, zinc, molybdenum, gold, and silver.
Hulumbeier has convenient access to transportation. There are two airports available in Hulumbeier, namely the Manzhouli Airport and the Hailaer Airport. They operate flights to major cities such as Beijing, Hohhot, Dalian and Tianjin. The Hailaer Airport is only 5 km from the city’s downtown area.
Additionally, Hulumbeier is also an important railway hub in Northeast China. There are railways connecting Hulumbeier with cities such as Chifeng, Qiqihar, Beijing and so on. State Highway 301 runs across Hulumbeier and also extends to Suifenhe, located in Heilongjiang Province, and Manzhouli, which is the largest Sino-Russian land port city in terms of total export and import value in China.
Hulumbeier is the birthplace of nomadic, hunting people in northern China and a multi-ethnic area that is home to Mongols, Daur, Ewenki, Oroqen, and Russians. They live here harmoniously and retain their cultural legacy and life practices.
Hulumbeier also boasts an abundant, colorful national cultural festivals including the Sebin Festival of the Ewenki people, the Bonfire Festival of the Elunchun people, the Mongolian Nadamu and Korean Elder Festivals.
Hulumbeier boasts beautiful natural scenery. Tourists should visit the Hulunbeier Grassland, the Hulun Lake and the Beier Lake. The world famous Hulunbeier Grassland is reputed to be the 'Jade of the Northland' as well as a piece of 'Green Pure Land'. It is widely believed that the best season to travel here is autumn.
In Hulumbeier, roast lamb leg and various aquatic products from Hulun Lake can be considered very good choices for guests from all over the world.
The Hulun Lake is one of the five largest freshwater lakes in all of China, covering approximately 2,339 km². The lake is a clean paradise with a huge variety of wildlife, from fishes to waterfowl.
Top Tourist City of China (2007)-National Tourism Administration of China
