Wetland Huangcao Lake is located about thirty kilometers east of Red Stone City. A poetic expanse of grassland spanning dozens of square kilometers unfolds before you. Herds of cattle and sheep graze leisurely, horses roam freely, and lush green grass covers the land. This is one of the larger lake basin wetlands on the edge of the Badain Jaran Desert (the largest lake basins in the Badain Jaran Desert are Guanzi Lake and Gurnai Lake, both within the jurisdiction of Ejin Banner), providing a nurturing habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Huangcao Lake is situated within the territory of Alxa Right Banner, and the vibrant green transparency of this wetland offers a striking visual contrast to the Badain Jaran Desert.
Alxa Desert National Geological ParkAlxa Desert National Geological Park is located within the Alxa League of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, with a planned total area of 938.39 square kilometers. The park boasts a rich variety of geological relics, beautiful natural landscapes, and unique cultural attractions. Based on the genesis types, geographical distribution characteristics, and...
Haicenchulu Scenic AreaHaicenchulu Scenic Area is located in the southwest of the Badain Jaran Desert, 220 kilometers from Alxa Right Banner. "Haicenchulu" is a transliteration from Mongolian, meaning "stones like pots." The bizarre rock formations here are wildly exaggerated—sometimes laughably so, sometimes eerily strange, and other times endearingly peculiar. There are also resiliently growing and thriving populus euphratica trees in the rock gullies, allowing you to feel the vitality of life. How did these tens of square kilometers of rugged, oddly-shaped stone landscapes form? No specialized research has been conducted yet, but one theory is widely accepted: thousands of years ago, this area was under the sea. The rocks were shaped over time by the long-term scouring of seawater into various forms. Later, due to continuous geological changes, the seabed rose to become land, and the original stones were gradually eroded by wind, forming these uniquely grotesque shapes.
Yabulai Mountain is located in the eastern part of the Badain Jaran Desert, with an elevation of over 200 meters. Stretching over 100 kilometers from north to south, it blocks the convergence of the two major deserts — Badain Jaran and Tengger. Due to crustal movements, the mountain features multiple fault lines, resulting in canyons that are several hundred meters high and extend for several kilometers in winding paths. These steep, towering cliffs and rocks...
Eribugai Grand Canyon Eribugai Grand Canyon is located in the Hongdunzi Mountain, about 10 kilometers southeast of Eribugai Sumu in Ayu Banner, and approximately 60 kilometers from the banner’s seat. The canyon forms a “V” shape stretching from north to south, spanning about 5 kilometers. The surrounding terrain is highly secluded, and without guidance from local herders, it is generally very difficult to find. On both sides of the canyon…
The tall, elegant sand dunes of Noritu Lake cradle the azure waters and blue sky in an intimate embrace. A two-hour stroll around the lake immerses you in a dreamlike, otherworldly landscape of bubbling springs, sand dunes, trees, reflections, reeds, and birds… German scientific researchers once conducted surveys at Noritu and measured its deepest point at…
Badain Jaran Resort Badain Jaran Resort is located 3.5 kilometers north of E Town in Alxa Right Banner. It is affiliated with the Alxa Right Banner Hotel Co., Ltd. and is the largest and most fully equipped desert tourism resort in our banner. The current Badain Jaran Resort combines local advantages in its offerings and has developed a range of…
Era: Qing Dynasty Address: Alxa Right Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region This temple is the only one located in the heart of the Badain Jaran Desert. It was first built during the Qianlong era (1755 AD), and due to its remote desert location and lack of visitors, it has remained in its original state. Though small in scale, covering only 273.7 hectares, it is a two-story...
Tonghu is located within the Tengger Sumu of Alxa Left Banner. It is a unique desert lake basin with distinctive natural landscapes. The Tengger Desert Tourist Area and Inner Mongolia’s Beishaizi Desert Resort are situated here. To the south, it faces Zhongwei County in Ningxia and the world-famous Shapotou across the sand dunes. From Zhongwei County or Shapotou, it is a 31-kilometer drive north via Yingshuiqiao Town...
Uris Grassland is a tourist attraction integrating folk culture and eco-tourism, developed and constructed by Alxa Left Banner Uris Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd. Located in the western suburbs of Bayanhot, the central city of Alxa, it passed the evaluation and acceptance as a 3A-level scenic spot in 2006. The scenic area has received cumulative investments exceeding 30 million yuan and offers…
Introduction: Swan Lake is located within Alxa Left Banner (Bayanhot Town), Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It lies on the eastern edge of the Tengger Desert, about 35 kilometers north-south from Moon Lake and approximately the same distance east-west from Bayanhot Town, the seat of the banner government. The three form an obtuse isosceles triangle. …
In traditional impressions, deserts are seen as lifeless, and all we can imagine is their desolation and grandeur. But this is far from the whole picture of the desert—when the sun sets, the undulating sand dunes resemble golden waves, majestic yet gentle; and the blue Moon Lake shines brilliantly like a dazzling piece of jade in the vast desert. With a history of 6...
Introduction: The North Temple is located in the central foothills of the Helan Mountains, within the territory of Muren Gaole Sumu, Alxa Left Banner, on the south side of the Wuba Highway, approximately 25 kilometers from Bayanhot Town. The North Temple was established by the son of the Alxa King after he converted to Buddhism under the Sixth Panchen Lama. Originally named “Zhunhede,” it was built in the ninth year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty (1804). In the eleventh year of Jiaqing (1806)...
The Tibetan name of Guangzong Temple is "Danjiling," commonly known as the South Temple. It is located in a valley on the western foothills of the Helan Mountains, within the territory of Barun Bieili in Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, approximately 23 kilometers southeast of Bayanhot Town. The temple has six branch temples and was the largest and most prestigious among the original Eight Great Temples of Alxa. It consists of...
Introduction: Tonghu is located within the Tengger Sumu of Alxa Left Banner, a unique desert lake basin with distinctive natural landscapes. The Tengger Desert Tourist Area and Inner Mongolia’s Beishaizi Desert Resort are situated here. To the south, it faces Zhongwei County in Ningxia and the world-renowned Shapotou across the sand dunes. From Zhongwei County or Shapotou, head north via Yingshuiqiao Town…
Introduction The Helan Mountain National Hunting Ground is located in Beixiazi Valley of the Helan Mountains at the 43-kilometer mark of the Wuba Highway in Alxa Left Banner, 30 kilometers from Bayanhot. It lies within a grazing-prohibited area outside the Helan Mountain Nature Reserve. Approved by the state and invested in by a tourism development company in Inner Mongolia, it was completed in August 2003 and covers…
Located within Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, it borders the Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve to the east along the mountain ridge. Approved by the State Council in 1992, it was established as a national nature reserve. The total area of the reserve is 88,500 hectares, including a core zone of 20,200 hectares, a buffer zone of 10,762.5 hectares…
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 become...
Introduction: Jartai Salt Lake is one of the medium-sized inland salt lakes in China. It is located within Jartai Town, Alxa Left Banner, approximately 102 kilometers north of Bayanhot Town. "Jartai" is a Mongolian word meaning "sixty." The salt layer covers an area of 60 square kilometers, and the lake is oval in shape, with an average salt layer thickness of 3–5 meters, and the thickest part reaching nearly…
Yuanfu Temple is one of the eight major temples of the Alxa Banner. Located on the north side of Wangfu Street in Bayanhot Town, it is commonly known as the “Prince’s Temple.” Its Tibetan name is “Gekyilin,” and it is one of the key protected ancient-style buildings in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The construction of the main hall began in the seventh year of the Qianlong reign (1742), with surrounding structures gradually added later. In the twenty-fifth year of Qianlong (1760)...