Amidst the vast expanse of the Yin Mountains, on the edge of a plateau cliff, lies a strategically vital military fortress — Gaque Pass, the endpoint of the Great Wall built by King Wuling of Zhao. Surrounded on its north, east, and west sides by natural ridgelines topped with stone walls, the pass forms a “pot-bottom” shape, with openings to the north and south that once served as passages for northern nomadic tribes entering...
The reed marsh spans a vast area, surrounded by pools. Under the sunlight, the reeds shimmer with a pale yellow glow, creating a stunning sight that’s perfect for macro photography. Address: Within Wuliangsuhai Lake, Inner Mongolia…
Human Root Peak Located in a valley 25 kilometers west of Haten Taha Sumu in Dengkou County, there stands an enormous stone pillar towering majestically toward the sky. This reddish-brown column is 28 meters high and 10 people can encircle its girth. Its shape closely resembles the male genitalia, and locals call it Human Root Peak. There are many legends surrounding this peak. It is said that Fuxi and Nüwa created humans here...
San Shenggong Catholic Church, the earliest Catholic church built in the Hetao region and the largest in Northwest China, is located in the former Liangtai Township, 1.5 kilometers from the seat of Dengkou County Government. It now serves as the cathedral of the Bayannur Diocese. The church was constructed under the direction of French Catholic priest Father De Yuming. Construction began in 1888, and...
The Nalin Lake scenic area is located within the Nalin Tao Hai Farm, covering a planned area of 30,000 mu, with 18,000 mu of lake and wetland. It is being developed in three phases over ten years, focusing on key tourism projects including one gate, two fields, three centers, four gardens, five zones, six islands, seven wonders, eight scenic spots, and thirty-six land and water activities. Nestled in the heart of the Ulan Buh Desert at the foot of the Yin Mountains, it is a high-value tourism resource integrating natural ecology and...
Jilu Fortress is located on the western side of the Hariganaha Pass in Shajin Sumu, Dengkou County. It was an important military stronghold during the Han Dynasty. The stone fortress ruins are square-shaped and entirely constructed from stone blocks. Legend has it that Han generals Wei Qing and Huo Qubing defeated the Xiongnu Right Virtuous King here. The "Book of Han: Biography of the Xiongnu" records that in 33 BC, Chanyu Huhanye once again traveled to Chang’an to establish peaceful relations...
Yinshan Rock Carvings The Yinshan Rock Carvings are located within the territory of Shajin Sumu in Dengkou County. Most of them are stone carvings made on the cliffs by hunters and nomads from primitive tribes as well as various ethnic groups such as the Xiongnu, Chile, Turks, Tanguts, and Mongols. They originated as early as the late Paleolithic Age. According to experts, over ten thousand pieces have been discovered here, making it one of the largest art...
The Shajintaohei Ancient Tomb Cluster is located 1 to 5 kilometers southwest of Shajintaohei Sumu in Dengkou County. Centered around the ancient city of Yuhun from the Han Dynasty, it is divided into northern, central, and southern sections, with the southern section being the largest in area—stretching approximately 2.25 kilometers from east to west and nearly 2 kilometers from north to south. Nearly a thousand tombs have been exposed, and in 1985, …
Geopark At the second batch of geopark evaluations in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Bayannur Dengkou Geopark passed expert review and was promoted to an autonomous region-level geopark. Dengkou County in Bayannur League is one of the regions rich in geological relics and landscapes, featuring diverse forms, concentrated distribution, and unique characteristics. The Dengkou Geopark mainly...
Jintang Temple, also known as Ciyun Temple, is located on the north side of Jinma Lake in Longshenghe Town, Dengkou County. It was built in the 20th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1681), making it the first Han Buddhist temple in the Hetao region. Between 1851 and 1862, the "Gelaohui" disrupted local life in Dengkou, setting fire to temples, and Ciyun Temple suffered severe damage. By 1901...
Attraction Name: Liuguai Shatou Address: Twenty Li Liu Zi, west of Dengkou County, Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia. Self-driving Route: Starting from the SanShengGong Water Control Hub on the Yellow River, drive 16.5 km west along the embankment road to the Nalun Lake Diversion Sluice, pass through the sluice and continue west for about 300 meters, turn left onto an oil road, then drive south along the road for about 2 kilometers…
Nai伦 Lake is located at the junction of the edge of the Ulan Buh Desert and the Yellow River, and was once a flood diversion area for the Yellow River within the Ulan Buh Desert. Nai伦 Lake is a newly developed semi-natural, semi-artificial lake, featuring a newly built diversion channel stretching 6.2 kilometers and an embankment spanning 27.7 kilometers. The lake covers an area of 220 square kilometers. On November 12, 2012, the final slope protection stone was laid at the Nai伦 Lake scenic area, and the 34-kilometer lakeside highway was completed and opened to traffic, marking the preliminary completion of Bayannur City’s largest artificial lake — Nai伦 Lake.
Dengkou Yellow River Scenic Characteristic Town includes a core area, flight experience zone, auto campsite, Nanhu Wetland Park, Chengqing Lake Wetland, and green landscape area. The total project investment is 900 million yuan, of which 600 million yuan is allocated to the core area and 300 million yuan to supporting projects. Currently, landscaping and excavation of underground main pipelines are underway. In 2017, it will…
The establishment of Feng Yuxiang’s grain depot has an interesting backstory. In the spring of 1926, the National Revolutionary Army, composed of Feng Yuxiang’s Northwestern Army, was defeated by the Zhili (Zhang Zuolin) and Fengtian (Wu Peifu) warlords at Nankou near Beiping (now Beijing). Influenced by the Chinese Communist Party member Li Dazhao, Feng traveled to the Soviet Union. He returned in September of the same year, and at that time, he accepted...
The ancient city of Yugun, known as Bao'erhaote in Mongolian and also called Tuchengzi in Chinese, is located about three kilometers southwest of Shajintaohai Sumu in Dengkou County. It was built in the second year of Emperor Wu of Han’s Yuanshuo era (127 BC). The city has an irregular rectangular shape, measuring up to 250 meters from east to west and up to 200 meters from north to south. The northern and northwestern parts are covered by desert. The city walls are 9 to …
The Wanquan Lake Ecotourism Resort construction project is a multifunctional resort being developed in phases by Inner Mongolia Yellow River Energy Technology Group according to the resort’s master plan and built to the standards of a national 5A-level scenic area. The resort is located at the junction of Aolunbulage Town and Shajin Sumu in Dengkou County, 58 kilometers east of Dengkou County and 140 kilometers west of Jilantai…
The Yellow River Expressway Bridge was constructed in 2002 and opened to traffic in 2004. It is a four-lane expressway bridge. The majestic bridge spans east to west, consecutively crossing roads, railways, the main canal of the Yellow River, and the main channel of the river itself. The main bridge section over the Yellow River is 1,579 meters long. With its grand and magnificent presence, the bridge connects the beautiful Ulan Buh Desert, the prosperous Dengkou County, and the dynamic Ordos Plateau into one cohesive whole.
It was built using six decommissioned steel sluice gates from the water control project, weighing 240 tons and standing 27 meters tall. The structure consists of three main locks — the Ever-Prosperous Lock, the Ever-Sturdy Lock, and the Eternal Lock — symbolizing eternal unity for all people under heaven, the enduring peace and stability of the Yellow River and its water conservancy works, and the everlasting prosperity of the nation witnessed by the timeless river...
Ice jams are a spectacular winter phenomenon along the Yellow River in Dengkou County, Bayannur City. Winter temperatures can drop as low as minus 35 degrees Celsius. Each year, the river usually begins to freeze from Sanhuhe upstream, while it thaws downstream. The drifting ice from upstream covers the river surface here, continuously accumulating and freezing. The ice blocks obstruct the water flow, causing the water level to rise. As…
The Holly Lake Scenic Area is located in the heart of the Ulan Buh Desert, 55 kilometers from Dengkou County. The lake covers an area of 5,000 mu, consisting of the main lake, East Lake, and South Lake. During high water levels, the depth reaches 5 meters, and during low water levels, it is 3 meters, with crystal-clear waters. The lake is home to fish such as grass carp and common carp, as well as plants like reeds and aquatic vegetation. In spring, when flowers bloom, the lake attracts flocks of wild ducks, swans, and various other birds. The shores are lined with evergreen holly, which blossoms every April. The eastern and southern shores border the Ulan Buh Desert, where naturally formed sand dunes stretch endlessly.