Erlianhaote City is the earliest dinosaur fossil site in Inner Mongolia to be recorded in international paleontological history. As early as 70 million years ago, the area around Erlian Salt Lake was covered with lakes, swamps, and dense forests in a hot and humid climate — an ideal habitat for dinosaurs. Starting from the 1990s with Russian academician Obolensky, over the course of 100 years, numerous...
The city landmark “Source of Life” stands at the central intersection where Xinhua Street and Qianjin Road meet. With its novel and distinctive style, it showcases the architectural image of this border city. At its center, three thick pillars reach up to 19 meters in height, arranged at the vertices of an equilateral triangle. Each pillar has a diameter of 70 centimeters and is spaced 4 meters apart...
The Zamyn-Üüd Port is Mongolia’s largest land border crossing, facing Erenhot across the border, with the two cities just 9 kilometers apart. The border area covers 48 square kilometers, with the urban area spanning 9 square kilometers and a population of around 8,500, primarily ethnic Khalkha Mongols. Residents in the urban area are mainly engaged in commerce and services. Major attractions in the city include...
The New Joint Inspection Building of the Erenhot Highway Port is located at the northernmost end of Qianjin Road, covering an area of 343,000 square meters. It has a maximum cargo throughput of 2.4 million tons per year and a passenger throughput of 3 million per year. Facilities include the joint inspection building, the customs special inspection area cargo inspection building, the freight customs declaration building, the border inspection barracks, and supporting port supervision facilities. …
The Erlian area is one of the first regions in Asia where dinosaur fossils and dinosaur egg fossils were discovered, earning it the reputation as the "Hometown of Dinosaurs." The Dinosaur Fossils Site is located around the Erlian Salt Lake, about 9 kilometers from the city center. As far back as the late Cretaceous period, 70 million years ago, this area was dotted with lakes, had a hot and humid climate, and was covered with dense forests — an ideal habitat for dinosaurs to thrive...
The branded scenic area created by Erenhot is named: China-Mongolia Cross-Border Tourism Cooperation Demonstration Zone in Erenhot. This cross-border tourism cooperation zone has been included in the National Tourism Administration’s 2015 list of Preferred National Tourism Projects. It consists of six components: the existing National Gate Scenic Area, Dinosaur Geological Park, and Yilin Caravanserai Museum, as well as...
The Xilingol League, with its long-standing traditional history, was historically composed of five tribes from east to west: the Ujimqin, Khorchin, Abaga, Abga, and Sunite tribes. In 1958, the Xilingol League and the Chahar League merged to form the current Xilingol League, and the Chahar tribe also became part of the Xilingol Grassland...
Located about 20 kilometers along the Xizhang Highway, this is a unique mountain formed by volcanic eruptions. When viewed from the highway, all the mountain tops are, without exception, as flat as tabletops. Up close, you’ll find the mountain covered with blocks of tuff left behind by ancient volcanic activity. Watching the sunrise or sunset at Pingdingshan offers spectacular views. Especially...
Introduction The Nine Bendings of Xilin River are located 13 kilometers southeast of Xilinhot City. In this section of the Xilin River, the right bank is steep while the left bank is gentle, causing frequent shifts in the riverbed and leaving behind numerous meanders. Here, you can admire the exceptionally beautiful meandering bends of the Xilin River, which have inspired many photography enthusiasts to create stunning works. In 199…
The Baiyinxile Ranch was established in 1950, covering a total area of 3,730 square kilometers. It is located 55 kilometers southeast of Xilinhot City in the Xilin Gol League and is a national nature reserve. The horses and sheep raised here are renowned for being superior breeds; its management and technological standards are also quite high. The area boasts a rich diversity of wildlife and plant species,…
The Prince's Temple is one of the four major temples in Inner Mongolia. Located on the southern slope of Erdentuolai Obo in the northern part of Xilinhot City, Xilin Gol League, it is called "Bandita Gegentemple" in Mongolian and "Chongshan Temple" in Chinese. The Prince's Temple was first built in the eighth year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1742 AD) and underwent continuous renovations through seven generations. The entire architectural complex...
Introduction: Xiritala Grassland Resort is located 15 kilometers southeast of Xilinhot in Xilin Gol League, on the left southern side of the winding section of the Xilin River, covering an area of 9 square kilometers. Here, the sky is blue, the grass is green, the flowers are fresh, and the air is clean. The terrain is spacious and flat, with lush pastures and a serene, open atmosphere. Currently completed facilities include: the Prince’s Yurt, medium-sized...
Introduction: Gegenaobao Resort is located four kilometers southeast of Xilinhot City in Inner Mongolia. Established in 1995, it covers an area of 16 square kilometers. Nestled among mountains on three sides, the resort features lush grasslands and a beautiful natural environment, making it an ideal destination for summer retreats and experiencing ethnic culture. The resort...
About 30 kilometers southwest of Xilinhot lies a peculiar mountain. This mountain resembles an upside-down iron pot, with four similarly shaped smaller hills evenly distributed around it. Local herders call this mountain “Taogao Wula,” which means Guokui Mountain. Whenever the rain clears and the sun shines, dewdrops cling to the green grass, and sunlight filters through...
Located on the west side of Erdun South Road in Xilinhot City, covering an area of 260,000 square meters, it has seating for 7,000 guests and spectators. It is the nearest large-scale international racecourse to Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and other regions, featuring the most comprehensive facilities. It can host horse racing, equestrian performances, polo matches, and more simultaneously, and also serves as a venue for daily cultural performances, sports competitions, public events, and trade activities on the grassland. In winter, it can also be used as an ice sports venue for the public.
The Mengyuan culture is not only an important part of the splendid culture of the Chinese nation but also a highly valuable world cultural heritage. In-depth exploration of the Mengyuan culture is not only a significant aspect of building Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region into a region rich in ethnic culture, but also an important measure to promote the brilliant culture of the Chinese nation. The Xilingol Grassland is the cradle of Mengyuan culture...
In the Arxanborig Sumu area of Xilinhot City, there is a natural mineral spring that can treat gastrointestinal diseases, skin conditions, and rheumatoid arthritis, among other illnesses. It is not only known to locals but also sought after by people from nearby towns, cities, and pastoral areas. This spring is referred to as the “Sacred Spring.” When summer arrives, people from far and wide suffering from various…
Erdene Ovoo is located at the northern end of Xilinhot city. "Erdene" in Mongolian means "treasure," and "Ovoo" means "pile" or "cairn." Thus, Erdene Ovoo can be translated as "Treasure Mountain" or "Treasure Land." Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty, this area was rich in water and grass, with the Xilin River flowing gently nearby. At the foot of the mountain lived an old man named Erdene...
The Hunshandake Desert is located in the southern part of Xilin Gol League and the western part of Hexigten Banner in Chifeng City. It is a major source of sandstorms in central Inner Mongolia and also a key contributor to sandstorms affecting the Beijing-Tianjin region. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the Party and government leaders at all levels as well as the general public in the Hunshandake Desert area have made desert control and ecological restoration a top priority...
Genghis Khan Cultural Square, located 13 kilometers southeast of Xilinhot City in Xilin Gol League, at the southern foot of Zhuolan Mountain, covers an area of seven square kilometers. The square backs onto the Xilin River Reservoir, looks south toward the Huitengxile Grassland, and is flanked by scenic areas. To the east are the famous Jiudianwan Xilitala 2A-level Scenic Area, Xilitala Migratory Bird Watching Area...