Hailar

Hailar (海拉尔; Hǎilā'ěr) is a city in Inner Mongolia Province in China.

Understand

The city was founded in 1734 as a Chinese garrison town, and currently has a population of around 200,000.

Get in

By plane

Hailar Airport (IATA: HLD) has flights to Beijing, Hohhot, and international flights to Choibalsan, Mongolia.

Do

Hulunbuir Grasslands, said to be the best one in mainland China.

Eat

Try local food: lamb, bef by the bones, 1kg minimum. Restaurant name: Qi Jian Fang 七间房 ： ¥28/500g

Drink

Home to the great Hailaer Beer.

Sleep

Budget

Dong Fan Business Hotel (东方商务宾馆） Add: 24, East two St Hailar district, Hulun Buir City (Chinese: 呼伦贝尔市海拉尔区东二道街24号 Clean, large room with computer : ¥120

Mid-range

• Beier Hotel Hailar, 36 Zhongyang Avenue, ☎ +86 470 8332511, fax: +86 470 8334960.  

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