Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1If you tell the staff you are just passing through to Chaihe Town, you can skip the ticket for Arxan National Park. (13:46)
- Tip 2Check the description for a link to Nayosmart backpacks; get a $10 discount on every purchase. (17:50)
- Tip 3When feeding reindeer, hold the food high to avoid the horns. Reindeer prefer moss; sika deer prefer carrots. (23:06)
- Tip 4Reindeer antlers grow and fall off annually, reaching their full size within a year. (25:24)
- Tip 5Enjoy a unique lunch experience: coffee, fruit, and pork bones are all available in Arxan. (26:49)
Little Chinese Everywhere embarks on a captivating journey through Inner Mongolia, China, exploring the unique German town of Arxan and the breathtaking Arxan National Park. This adventure reveals a surprising blend of cultures, from the charming European-style architecture to the vast Mongolian grasslands. Discover the local interactions, unique insights into Mongolian culture and administrative divisions, and stunning natural landscapes that make this journey unforgettable.
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This travelogue follows Little Chinese Everywhere's journey through Inner Mongolia, China, focusing on Arxan and its surrounding areas. The video begins with a discussion of Inner Mongolia's vast size and diverse ethnic groups, including Mongolians, Dawar, Oroqen, and Ewenki people. Little Chinese Everywhere then travels to Arxan, a town known for its unique European-style architecture, a result of past urban planning trends that incorporated European design elements. The traveler notes the interesting juxtaposition of this European style with the surrounding Mongolian landscape.
The journey continues through the vast grasslands, where Little Chinese Everywhere captures the scale and beauty of the landscape using drone footage. The video highlights the challenges of filming in cold, windy conditions, and the preparation for winter, such as the transportation of hay.
Arxan itself is described as feeling like central Germany, with small villages scattered across a hilly terrain. The traveler explores the town's architecture, pointing out examples of Fachwerkhaus and other European-inspired buildings. The Arxan train station, built during Japanese colonization, is also highlighted. The video contrasts this European architecture with the presence of traditional yurts, representing the blend of cultures in the region.
Little Chinese Everywhere also visits Arxan National Park, showcasing its volcanic lakes and the unique flora and fauna. An interaction with reindeer at a reindeer garden provides a heartwarming moment, with the traveler learning about the animals and their care from local people. A stop at a small coffee shop allows for a brief interaction with locals from Beijing, adding another layer to the cultural exchange.
The video concludes with a reflection on the journey, expressing the traveler's appreciation for the experience and anticipation for further exploration of Inner Mongolian culture in the West Ujimuqin banner.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What is Arxan known for?
- A: It's known for its unique German-style architecture and its proximity to Arxan National Park.
- Q: What's the best time to visit the Inner Mongolian grasslands?
- A: Summer, when the weather is warmer and the Naadam festival is held.
- Q: What kind of food did you try?
- A: I tried a Mongolian breakfast bag with biscuits, dried milk, beef, dried milk curd, and milk tea. Also, I tried some local mushrooms.
- Q: What was the reindeer feeding experience like?
- A: It was fun but I had to be careful of the reindeer's horns. They are beautiful creatures!
- Q: What did you think of the coffee shop?
- A: It was a nice place to relax and have lunch. They sold over 100 cups of coffee that day!
