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China's Russian town-Manzhouli, a border town emerges in the middle of vast grassland in Mongolian stepp

Manzhouli is a sub-prefectural city located in Hulunbuir prefecture-level city, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. Located on the border with Russia, It has an area of 696.3 square kilometres and a population of almost 250,000.

An Indian tourist's travel experience in Manzhouli

Manzhouli (满洲里) and Lake Hulun (呼伦湖)

This is really a stunning city. I loved this place so much, ended up spending 2 nights here. It is right next to the Russian border. The architecture is impressively unique. Russian looking building with a unique Chinese charm. The town center is very pretty.

A lot of Russians around. On the street seem like 20-30% people are Russians. All boards in Chinese, Russian and Mongolian.

The city is extremely walking friendly. It is a fantastic place to shop for unique Russian wares. Russian styled utensils to Siberian fur caps. Lots of Russian restaurants, Russian styled clubs. It doesn’t feel like China. It gets even prettier by night. I bought a Soviet-era coin. Something very unique I think.

The Matroska doll square is really nice. There is a duty-free shopping area at Russia-China border. But they didn’t let me go there. Chinese and Russians only. Nevertheless can always walk around the doll square.

I stayed at the Manzhouli Super Nine hotel (found it through booking.com). A nice hotel literally in the heart of the town. A lot of food around. I really miss this town. Want to be here again hopefully.

Next day went to Lake Hulun which is a short drive away from town. It is a massive lake (5th largest lake in China). Be sure to try a fish BBQ from a shack near the lake.

Overall, Manzhouli is exotic!


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