Wolong Mountain Tourist Area

Wolong Mountain Tourist Area

Located 4 kilometers west of Zhuozizhen Town and 65 kilometers west of Hohhot City, it lies south of the Beijing–Baotou Expressway and north of National Highway 110. It gets its name from the natural mountain formation that resembles a reclining Buddha. Situated on the eastern side of the Daqing Mountains, Wolong Mountain borders the Dahei River to the east and the ancient Wuyao City to the west, with boundless rolling hills stretching to the north and south. The entire mountain, when viewed from afar, strikingly resembles a giant statue of Sakyamuni Buddha—serene, majestic, and awe-inspiring. The reclining Buddha is not man-made but a natural rock formation. It is a natural mountain with its head resting on the Heihe River and feet planted on Liangshan Mountain, gazing upward with a clear outline. Viewed from the side, its facial features are distinct—the brows and eyes well-defined, the nose prominently raised, the lips slightly closed, the ears drooping to the ground, and the belly facing upward. It lies peacefully amidst green mountains and clear waters, as if taking a rest after a long journey. With kind and gentle features, it exudes a serene and lifelike expression. In summer, auspicious clouds drift around it, appearing and disappearing intermittently—truly a masterpiece of nature’s artistry. Historically, Wolong Mountain was home to numerous temples that flourished with incense and worship. Though a thousand years of history have passed, remnants can still be faintly seen. Two round stone pillars in Shiren Bay are inscribed with four languages, including Tibetan and Hui, telling visitors of the glory of the past.

The natural scenery of Wolong Mountain is beautiful, and its landforms are unique. Viewed from the air, it strikingly resembles a statue of Guanyin; observed from the ground, its peculiar peaks and rocks take on countless forms. Some resemble Guanyin worshipping the Buddha, others the Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha, and still others guardian Vajra deities. There are also natural landscapes such as White Elephant Mountain, Camel Peak, Lion Ridge, Holy Tiger Ridge, Divine Turtle Rock, and Immortal Cave—all vividly realistic and truly breathtaking...

Source: People's Government of Ulanqab Municipality