The mosque was built in the eighth year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1743), covering an area of over 3,000 square meters. It is the first mosque constructed in Baotou after the introduction of Islam to the city. It is a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit in Baotou and is also listed as an important mosque by the Islamic Association of China. Islam originated on the Arabian Peninsula in the early 7th century...
The Memorial Hall of Hasbu Haasan is located on Chagan Shaorong Mountain, 5 kilometers west of Chagan Obo, the seat of the government of Xin Bao Le Ge Sumu. Hasbu Haasan, the full brother of Genghis Khan, was born in 1164. From his youth, he followed Genghis Khan and made immortal contributions to the formation of the Mongolian nation and the establishment of the Great Mongol Empire...
Nai Chun Temple is located within the Meidai Zhao fortress, midway along the highway between Hohhot and Baotou. It is said to be the residence of Medali. The temple was first built in the 14th year of the Wanli reign during the Ming Dynasty (1586 AD), and enshrines the Three Buddhas of the Past, Present, and Future as well as Esoteric Buddhism deities. The exceptionally well-preserved and lifelike murals inside the temple are extremely valuable materials for the study of Tibetan Buddhism. …
Yongxing Lake was formed over 500,000 years ago and has seen commercial activities for more than 2,000 years. The mountains around Yongxing Lake are not high, nor is the lake particularly large, but the harmonious landscape of mountains and water is graceful and picturesque. Nestled among rolling hills, the lake’s surface is as smooth as a mirror. Migratory birds sing, tree shadows sway gently, the air is fresh, and small streams flow through lush green scenery. Add to that bonfire parties and local cultural experiences, and it all becomes...
Zhuanglongzang is located on the right bank at the mouth of Liubaoyaozi River (historically known as Botuo River), outside the eastern gate of Donghe District, Baotou City. It lies in a mountain valley about a hundred meters south of the Inner Mongolia Baotou Sanatorium. Here, ancient trees tower above, surrounded by unique mountains and picturesque waters, offering an elegant environment and delightful scenery. It is an important scenic area within the city. …
The Baotou Ferry in Houtao is located along the Yellow River, bordering Houtao to the west and the Shuimochuan Plain to the east. It has been a renowned city beyond the Great Wall since ancient times. The Baotou Ferry in Houtao lies where the Yellow River, after flowing through Qiantao, continues northward into Inner Mongolia. Blocked by the Yin Mountains, the river turns eastward, cutting through the alluvial plain between the Yin Mountains and the Ordos Plateau...
The Baotou Ajila Locomotive Depot, built in 1924 and located 25 kilometers west of Baotou, is one of the larger steam locomotive depots in North and Northwest China. It currently has over 120 locomotives and more than ten types of old locomotives, including (FD) brand locomotives that survived the flames of World War II, the Showa 10th year Japanese-produced locomotives, small Polish-made locomotives (QJ, SJ, JF, JS), and more...
Nanhai, located to the south of Donghe District in Baotou, covers a total area of 2,000 hectares, including 480 hectares of water surface. With its vast waters and picturesque scenery, it lies against green mountains to the north and borders the Yellow River to the south. The expansive, misty waters shimmer with blue waves, where flocks of gulls gather and painted boats glide by, their fishermen’s songs echoing back and forth. It has long been known as the “West Lake beyond the Great Wall.” In 2008…
Miaofa Chan Temple is a temple and religious site, the largest Han Buddhism monastery in the region, a center for Han Buddhist activities, a famous scenic spot, and a municipal-level key cultural relics protection unit. It is a national AAA-level tourist attraction. Miaofa Temple is also commonly known as "Lüzu Temple" and was first built in the third year of the Xianfeng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1853). It is located in the northern part of Donghe District…
Memorial Hall of Wang Ruofei: Originally known as Tai’an Inn, it is located at No. 3 Tongshun Street, Donghe District, Baotou City. The original structure was a traditional courtyard complex, measuring 42.7 meters from east to west, 43 meters from north to south, covering an area of 1,836.1 square meters, with a total of 28 rooms. The memorial hall now occupies an area of 552.79 square meters and consists of 6 rooms…
A Lay Buddhists' Forest is a place where lay practitioners of Buddhism gather to chant scriptures and engage in self-cultivation. With a history of over 70 years, it covers an area of 370 square meters, and its daily maintenance mainly relies on donations from lay Buddhists. The full name is Baotou Buddhist Lay Buddhists' Forest, located on Xintaidian Lane, Beiliang, Donghe District. It was initiated in 1928 and officially established…
Fuzheng Temple, also known as Baotou Zhao, originally named “Butusumu” in Mongolian and also called “Fuzheng Temple,” is the only Mongolian lamasery within the old city of Baotou. It also served as the family temple of the “Ba Family.” The “Ba Family” practiced Lamaism (Yellow Sect), and at the time, to facilitate collective worship and religious activities, it was built through contributions from various households of the “Ba Family.”
The Donghe River, originally named Botuo River, means "brave and fierce" in Mongolian. It is a seasonal river that runs from north to south through the urban area of Donghe, stretching 24 kilometers in length with an elevation difference of about 76 meters between its northern and southern ends. Originally, the Donghe was a foul-smelling ditch clogged with garbage and sewage, once referred to by locals as Baotou’s “Dragon’s Whiskers Ditch.” In 20…
Baotou Revolutionary Cemetery is located in Zhuanglongzang, Donghe District. It was established in 1973 with the approval of the then Baotou Revolutionary Committee, through the renovation and utilization of the "Longquan Temple" built during the Qing Dynasty's Daoguang era (1859) in Zhuanglongzang, Donghe District. It was primarily built to commemorate the martyrs who bravely sacrificed their lives during the two assaults on Baotou by the People's Liberation Army in November 1945 and April 1948...
The Nanhai Red Collection Museum is located within the Nanhai Wetland Scenic Area, covering a total area of over 1,000 square meters. It was jointly established by Mr. Niu Cunxi, a member of the Badge Committee of the China Collectors Association and the Inner Mongolia Collectors Association, and the Nanhai Wetland Scenic Area. In 2011, it was designated as a “Patriotic Education Base of Baotou City.” The red collection...
The former site of the Baotou Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China is located on the north side of Xinzong Middle Road in Donghe District, covering an area of 830 square meters with a construction area of 460 square meters. It features three exhibition halls: "Exhibition of the History of the Communist Party of China in the Baotou Region," "All Previous Party Congresses of Baotou City," and "A Monumental Endeavor—A Documentary Record of the Old City Redevelopment in Donghe District." In September 1949…
The Meiligeng (meaning "intelligent" in Mongolian) Natural Ecological Scenic Area nestles at the southern foot of the Urad Mountain range in the Yin Mountains, 30 kilometers west of downtown Baotou. To the south, it overlooks the winding Yellow River, and to the west, it borders Bayannur City. It is a natural scenic area dominated by numerous massive spherical granite mountains, waterfalls, and plant landscapes. The area includes Meiligeng Gully, Shibao...
Highlights Here you can quietly enjoy the sunset and dusk as the Yellow River flows gently beneath the bridge. A few oar-powered fishing boats are tied up along the shore, while fishermen chat leisurely under the willow trees. The bridge above bustles with traffic, but down below it’s peaceful and serene. The Yellow River Bridge is a reinforced pontoon bridge located just outside the south gate of Baotou. This bridge has weathered many changes over the years…
Shimen Scenic Area, a national AAA-level tourist attraction, was formerly known as the Kundulun Reservoir Scenic Area. It is located in a valley where the Daqing Mountain and Wula Mountain of the Yinshan Mountain Range meet, ten kilometers northwest of Baotou City, the largest city in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It gets its name from the Kundulun River that flows through the area, which was historically called “Shimen Water” (“Stone Gate Water”), and the river earned that name because the gorge entrance features two towering mountains facing each other like a gate...
When the First Dongjugamsusangbu visited the capital, Emperor Qianlong bestowed upon it the name Faxi Temple. As the temple is located by the Kundulun River, it is commonly known as Kundulun Monastery. Most of the monastery buildings are in Tibetan style, nestled against the mountain and near the water. Centered around the Great Scripture Hall, it consists of an irregular layout supplemented by several individual halls and shrines. Originally, there were 27 halls and pavilions and over 60 residential buildings...