Tongliao Agula Grassland

Tongliao Agula Grassland

Nestled in the heart of the Horqin Grassland lies a well-preserved expanse of pristine wilderness — the Agula Grassland Tourist Area. It is located 70 kilometers from Tongliao and 100 kilometers from Daqinggou. The area is 100% inhabited by ethnic Mongolians. With a long history and rich cultural heritage, Agula is widely renowned as a “feng shui treasure land.” In 1650, a government office was established here and a banner was formed. This is the hometown of the legendary general Sengge Rinchen. Towering abruptly from the grassland is the Shuanghier Mountain, covering an area of over a hundred acres with a height of nearly 100 meters. Known as the “World’s Largest Obo,” its formation remains a mystery through the ages. Atop the mountain stands an ancient white pagoda built during the Qing Dynasty’s Yongzheng era, which is a national key cultural relic under protection. Its architectural style and design closely resemble the white pagoda in Beijing’s Beihai Park, and together they are hailed as the “Sister Towers of China.” At the foot of the mountain once stood the Shuangfu Temple, built during the Qing Dynasty, with ninety-nine rooms in total, majestic and spectacular, almost identical in form and spirit to Beijing’s Lama Temple. During its peak years of worship, the temple housed over 1,300 lamas. Aside from the living Buddha, there were four reincarnated lamas who succeeded one another, all believed to be highly efficacious. Agula is also nationally famous as the homeland of Mongolian narrative folk songs. Numerous touching and legendary tales, such as those of Danaba, Jinxiang, Zana, and Baljinimaa, have been passed down among the people. The local Mongolian residents, who have lived on this grassland for generations, are known for their musical talent and love of dance. They have preserved traditional Mongolian ways of life and production, along with vibrant folk customs and distinct cultural characteristics. The Agula Grassland Tourist Area boasts unique resources that stand out in the northeastern region. Its well-preserved wetlands span tens of thousands of acres, offering breathtaking scenery. The Xierlei forest, covering tens of thousands of acres, bursts into spring blossoms and yields autumn fruits, adding splashes of green to the vast land. Located at the foot of Shuanghier Mountain, the Baiyinchagan Nur Lake is divided into the “East Lake” and “West Lake,” with a stable water surface of over 4,000 acres. Surrounded by lush vegetation and teeming with birds, it has become a unique haven for migratory birds in northern China.

Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia