Hulunbuir: Encountering grasslands at the low ground where the wind blows

Hulunbuir is China's most beautiful grassland. Five days and four nights, traveling north along the Morigele River, through sheep, birch, and border towns, the crowding of cities was completely eased.

The Morigele River described by Lao She is described as "the world's number one winding water." It winds like a silver ribbon across the grasslands, and from above, its winding winding form is mesmerizing. In summer, the grasslands are bright green, and flocks of sheep scatter like clouds upon them.

Venture deep into the Erguna Wetlands, the largest wetland in Asia. The Gen River branches into countless tributaries across the tundra, dotted with birch forests. Climbing the viewing tower, the entire wetland glows golden red in the sunset, marking the boundary between grassland and forest.

Spend a night in a yurt on the grassland. At night, gather around the stove listening to morin khuur, looking up at a Milky Way you can't see in the city. Wake up at dawn to the sound of cowbells, watch herders herding sheep out of the pen, and the aroma of milk tea wafts from outside the tent.

The border town of Manzhouli was the surprise of this trip. The buildings at the China-Russia-Mongolia border feature a mix of onion roofs and colorful facades, and the matryoshka doll square is full of exotic charm. The border lights at dusk make you feel as if you're in a small European town.

The vastness of Hulunbuir makes your heart grow larger as well. When you drive for an hour on the grassland road with no end in sight, you suddenly let go of many things. The wind blows in through the window, carrying the scent of grass—that is the taste of freedom.