Golden Hall

Golden Hall

Golden Hall is a cultural tourism attraction.

Golden Hall

The Golden Hall Ecotourism Area is situated within the Daqing Mountain Nature Reserve to the north of Bikqi Town. According to the Book of Northern History, Emperor Daowu of the Northern Wei Dynasty once toured the Yin Mountains and constructed a temporary palace atop the mountain, thus naming this majestic peak “Golden Hall Mountain.”

The Golden Hall Scenic Area features a unique natural ecological environment, vast geographical space, and broad influence. To its southwest lies a uniquely shaped peak — a massive wind-eroded mountain resembling a reclining ox, with its head facing east and rear to the west. At the spot where its head lifts, there are two small stone peaks that look like a pair of horns piercing straight into the sky, resembling a whirlwind soaring upward, reaching the heavens, and standing firmly on the earth. This formation is known as the “Ox Horn Whirl Peak,” and it is one of the former Eight Scenic Spots of Hohhot. The mountaintop is surrounded by steep cliffs, forming an aerial fortress. Standing atop the peak and looking into the distance, the Yellow River appears like a ribbon, the plains stretch out in emerald hues, while closer views reveal rolling hills adorned with splendid colors and swaying yellow flowers — a truly magical sight that captivates and lingers in the heart.

To the southwest of Golden Hall, not far inside the valley, lies Qianshu Bei.

Qianshu Bei stretches from the summit of Golden Hall in the east to the bottom of Shimen Valley in the west, covering a total area of 7,000 mu. The area is richly vegetated, with coniferous trees such as spruce, larch, Chinese pine, and white birch, as well as broadleaf trees like mountain poplar. Shrubs include spiraea, hazel, mountain yellow rod, and yellow rose, while herbaceous plants consist of large-leaf prickly mint, rhubarb, polygala, skullcap, globeflower, feather grass, ground-cover chrysanthemum, and sedge. Major wild animals in the region include roe deer, blue sheep, wildcats, and pheasants. The scenic zone has a fully functioning forest ecosystem and features distinct and striking landscapes.

To the west of Qianshu Bei lies Heiniu Valley, also known as the “Little Guilin.” Upon entering the valley, visitors are greeted by steep cliffs and rugged rocks. In the height of summer, birds sing amidst fragrant blossoms, and lush grass carpets the slopes, accompanied by the sound of bubbling springs and rustling forests. The scattered stone pillars and forests add a uniquely picturesque charm.

Golden Hall, Qianshu Bei, and Heiniu Valley are connected by mountains and valleys, each offering distinctive scenery and possessing unique value for tourism development.