Alxa Museum

Alxa Museum

Alxa Museum (Alxa Prince’s Mansion) is located on the north side of Wangfu Street in the old town of Bayanhot Town, Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It was first built in the 10th year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1732) as the official residence and dwelling place of the successive princes of Alxa. The mansion was expanded and renovated by princes over generations, and by the time of the 10th prince, Darizaya, it had been developed into a grand architectural complex. Each section consists of several quadrangle courtyards in the Ming and Qing architectural styles. It is known as the “Little Beijing.” Among the museum’s more valuable exhibits are three historical relics display rooms, featuring over 600 cultural relics from the Stone Age and the Han, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties in the Alxa region. Among these, there is a rich collection of materials related to Ejin, including national first-class relics such as Yuan Dynasty paper currency, Juyan Han wooden slips, and Western Xia documents. In addition, there are over 100 photos of rock painting historical materials reflecting ancient nomadic life. The Ethnic Customs Relics Exhibition Room displays 139 items, including clothing, food, housing, transportation, decorations, and folk art pieces of the Mongolian Heshuo tribe. Visitors can admire the architectural style of the Alxa Prince’s Mansion here and learn about the history, culture, and ethnic customs of Alxa.

Inner Mongolia Alxa

Bayanhot Town: Bayanhot, meaning “Prosperous City” in Mongolian, is also known as the “Little Beijing beyond the Great Wall.” Originally named Dingyuan Camp, the town has a history of over 300 years since its establishment as a banner. It serves as the seat of government for Alxa League, Alxa Left Banner, and Bayanhot Town. Located in the southeastern part of Alxa Left Banner, at the western foot of the Helan Mountains, it borders Zongbiegli Town to the east, Barunbiegli Town and Ji’ergalesaihan Town to the south, Chaganbulage to the west, and Jilantai Town and Bayannuorigong Sumu to the north. The total area is 5,433.8 square kilometers, with the built-up area of the town covering approximately 24 square kilometers. The population includes Mongolian and Han ethnic groups... More detailed information about Bayanhot Town++

Further Reading:

· National Second-Class Museum of China