Khubilai Khan Palace Tourist Resort

Khubilai Khan Palace Tourist Resort

Khubilai Khan Palace Tourist Resort

The Khubilai Khan Palace Tourist Resort is situated on the Huitengxile Grassland at the northern foot of the Yin Mountains, south of Kebulue Town in Chayouzhong Banner, Ulanqab City. It is 120 kilometers from Hohhot and 22 kilometers from Huitengxile (in Mongolian, “Huiteng” means cold and “Xile” means deep valley), at an altitude of about 2,100 meters. As a high mountain grassland, the area features pastures in three colors: yellow flowers covering the hills in early spring, white blossoms in summer, and purple blooms as autumn approaches—truly a breathtaking sight. Legend has it that in 1231, Khubilai held his military command post here, issuing orders for conquests that led to thrilling battles. Today, remnants of the ancient command platform can still be faintly seen.

The Khubilai Khan Palace Tourist Resort covers

3000

square meters. It includes

90

traditional Mongolian yurts with ethnic characteristics,

82

luxury yurts, and

18

luxury chariot-style yurts equipped with modern sanitation facilities. In 2005,

a new multi-functional dining and performance hall with a capacity of

800

people was built, along with a large-scale arena integrating archery, wrestling, and equestrian performances, an exhibition room showcasing Mongolian history, culture, and folk customs, meeting rooms for group events, a sauna and bathing center, and more. Here, you can enjoy performances of the traditional Kazakh-Chahar wedding ceremony, participate in Ovoo worship ceremonies, visit local herder families, ride horses, camels, or take a tour in a horse-drawn cart. You can also admire forests, watch sunrises, stargaze, be welcomed by horseback escorts, be toasted with silver bowls and presented with hadas (Mongolian ceremonial scarves), enjoy bonfire song and dance evenings, receive blessings from the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), learn how to milk cows, make dairy products, go roller skating, and more. You can also savor grassland specialties such as fried rice, milk tea, cheese, hand-grabbed lamb, roasted lamb leg, whole roasted lamb, and kumis (fermented mare’s milk). The resort caters to guests of all kinds, with a daily reception capacity of about

1500

people. It is one of the largest tourist destinations in central and western Inner Mongolia, featuring advanced facilities, comprehensive functions, beautiful surroundings, and first-class natural ecology and grassland landscapes.

The area boasts distinct seasonal charms: spring grasslands, summer flower seas, autumn foliage, and winter snowscapes all converge here. In spring, all things come back to life and birds and insects chirp in competition; in summer, wildflowers blanket the land in vibrant colors, splendid as rosy clouds; in autumn, the birch forests don golden attire, making you feel as if you’ve stepped into a fairy tale; in winter, the dazzling white snow resembles the Arctic, with rows of towering wind turbines standing proudly in the snowy distance, and tracks of hares and other small animals dotting the snow.

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This grassland was formed through long-term geological changes. Along with the grassland came miraculous wonders such as deep gullies and potholes. Streams trickle through the valleys, grotesque willows stand abruptly, and peculiar rocks are scattered everywhere. Digging for unique stones may surprise you with crystals that bring good luck.

It is precisely because of its unique scenery that royal families throughout history came here to camp and escape the summer heat.

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This place was once the military camp where Hua Mulan took her father’s place in joining the army, and where Ogedei Khan, the third son of Genghis Khan, appointed his generals and led troops into battle...

Through the sediment of history, this land has accumulated a profound grassland culture. Mellow wine, white hadas, fragrant milk tea, hearty hand-grabbed lamb, accompanied by the melodious sounds of the morin khuur and lively Mongolian songs and dances, ensure you’ll never want to leave the comfort of the yurt.