The Dajing Ancient Copper Mine Site is located 1 kilometer north of Dajing Natural Village, Zhongxing Village, Guandi Town, Linxi County, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is a Bronze Age site dating back approximately 2,900 to 2,700 years. The site has a simple cultural profile, belonging to the Upper Xiajiadian Culture, and is the earliest discovered copper mine in China that integrated all aspects of mining, smelting,...
In 1115 AD, after the Jin Dynasty conquered the Liao Dynasty, to consolidate the frontier and prevent incursions by other ethnic groups, they built border walls, boundary trenches, and border forts stretching over 3,000 li. There were two border walls and nine border forts that passed through Linxi. At Bianqiang Liang in Tongbu Town, Southwest Gully in Laofangshen Township, and the Western Border Wall, the ruins of the Jin border forts are still clearly visible. …
Dayingzi Catholic Church is located in Dayingzi Township, 9 kilometers north of Linxi County. It was first built in 1909, designed and constructed by Belgian priests in the European Gothic architectural style. The church was expanded again in 1917. It can accommodate 2,000 people, and features two rows of 26 granite stone pillars inside, with a roof ridge height of 16 meters and a stone arch roof,...
“The beauty of Jiufoshan never tires the eye; its misty peaks draw one’s gaze afar. Pines stretch out their arms to greet the drifting clouds, while the stone Buddha reclines, playful in the breeze…” Jiufoshan is located 180 kilometers north of Chifeng City and 456 kilometers from Beijing. The scenic area borders the grasslands of Bairin Right Banner to the east, the vast grasslands of Hexigten Banner to the west, and the grasslands of Xilin Gol League to the north. It serves as a key gateway for travelers from cities in North China, including Beijing and Tianjin, heading to the grasslands of Hexigten and Xilin Gol. The area features towering peaks, unique rock formations, peculiar stones, and beautiful pine trees, making it a distinctive attraction within Inner Mongolia’s predominantly grassland landscape.
Qingshan Scenic Area is located on the southeastern edge of the Greater Khingan Mountains, in the eastern part of Hexigten Banner, 25 kilometers from Jingpeng Town. It is 200 kilometers from Chifeng City and 580 kilometers from Beijing. The scenic area covers a total area of over 30 square kilometers, with the highest peak reaching 1,574 meters. The granite mountain formations, shaped by Quaternary glacial movements, have created a myriad of…
Ulan Butong Grassland is located at the southernmost tip of Hexigten Banner, facing the Saihanba Forest Farm in Weichang County, Hebei Province, across the river. It is just over 300 kilometers from Beijing. As part of the Mulan Paddock during the Qing Dynasty, Ulan Butong is world-renowned for the great battle led by Emperor Kangxi against Galdan. Moreover, with its enchanting European-style grassland scenery, it has become an internationally acclaimed...
Mantuo Mountain is located on the southern shore of Dali Lake, 90 kilometers southwest of Jingpeng Town, between longitude 116°42′–47′ and latitude 43°13′–16′, with an elevation of 1,364 meters. According to the History of Yuan: "In the 24th year of Yuan (1278), the Mongolian Naiman tribe rebelled. Emperor Kublai Khan of the Yuan Dynasty personally led troops..."
Era: Neolithic The Baiyinchagan Site is located on the eastern hillside of the north bank of the Xilamulun River, approximately 0.5 kilometers south of Baiyinchagan Village in Shuangjingdian Township, Linxi County, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It was discovered in 1986 during the construction of the Ping-Shuang Highway (from Pingquan County in Hebei Province to Shuangjingdian Township in Linxi County, Inner Mongolia). Excavations were carried out in 1988, 19…
Era: Liao Dynasty. The site of the ancient Raozhou City is located in Huangtukeng Village, Xiyingtougou Village Committee, Shuangjingdian Township, Linxi County, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It lies 254 meters south of the Xar Moron River and is a ruin of an ancient city from the Liao Dynasty. The site is divided into an eastern and a western city, with the eastern being larger and the western smaller. The total length is 1,400 meters, including 1,050 meters for the eastern city…
Located in the suburbs of Chifeng City in the southeastern part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and adjacent to the Yingjin River, it is 3 kilometers southwest of downtown Chifeng, 420 kilometers south of Beijing, and 220 kilometers from Chengde. The area enjoys convenient railway and road access. Approved by the Ministry of Forestry in November 1991 as a national forest park, the park covers an area of 65,000 mu, with…
Located at the southern edge of Chifeng and about 500 meters from the urban area, Nanshan Ecological Park covers an area of 11,000 mu. It is a multifunctional comprehensive ecological park integrating ecology, tourism, leisure, entertainment, and economic development. In 2006, it passed the national A-level scenic spot acceptance and was awarded the title of the sixth batch of National Water Conservancy Scenic Areas approved by the Ministry of Water Resources...
The Beauty of Swans: If you're used to the lush waters and grasslands of the south, you'll surely be awestruck by the grandeur of the northern landscapes at Inner Mongolia's Hongshan Army Horse Farm and the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall. Vast grasslands, boundless – and clear lakes transform this place into the source of rivers, a world of flowers, and an ocean of forests. In autumn, the rich and colorful hues…
Chifeng Botanical Garden is primarily a botanical garden featuring a wide variety of tree species and comprehensive plant collections. It originated from the Tree Nursery of the Suburban Forest Farm in Hongshan District, Chifeng. The main function of the tree nursery was to introduce and acclimate trees from the semi-arid regions of northern China and surrounding areas, aiming to diversify the species used in afforestation on barren hills in the Chifeng area. Since its establishment, the nursery has introduced 245 species from 92 genera and 44 families of superior tree species...
Chifeng City Museum is located on the north side of the Cultural Square in downtown Chifeng. It was established as the Zhaowuda League Museum Preparatory Office in 1959, became the Zhaowuda League Cultural Relics Work Station in 1963, and was renamed Chifeng City Museum in 1987. Situated at the northern end of the Cultural Square in downtown Chifeng, the museum’s architectural style embodies…
Evergreen Park is the first comprehensive park in the urban area of our city, built in 1959. It is located in the city center and currently covers an area of 6.3 hectares. In 1966, it was renamed People’s Park, but reverted to Evergreen Park in 1982. In the 1960s, the park had only two types of animals, but gradually added peacocks, …
Chifeng Botanical Garden is located at the foot of Hongshan Mountain in the eastern suburbs of Chifeng, covering an area of 400 acres. It is a northern botanical wonderland that integrates scientific research, science education, popular science tourism, and recreation. The predecessor of Chifeng Botanical Garden was a tree nursery. In 1987, under the guidance of the municipal and district forestry authorities, it officially began introducing and cultivating plants. In 1998…
The Hongshan Relics Cluster is located at the northern foot of Hongshan Mountain, about 3 kilometers northeast of Chifeng City in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It represents an important Neolithic site in northern China, dating back approximately 5,000 years. The "Hongshan Culture" derives its name from this site. It includes ancient settlement ruins and burial sites. Artifacts unearthed include pottery, stone tools, and bone implements from the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Notably significant are the fine clay painted pottery and stone...
Era: Qing Dynasty Address: Chifeng Beida Mosque, Hongshan District, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Built in 1739, the Chifeng Beida Mosque has endured for over 200 years without losing its original simple and classic style. It serves as a place of worship and communal prayer for Muslims. The mosque complex consists of the main prayer hall, auxiliary halls, the Moon-Viewing Pavilion, ablution rooms, and more. The main prayer hall is further divided into the Bell Tower, the Main Prayer Hall, …
The Hongshanhou Settlement Site is located on the eastern slopes and southern slopes of the northernmost peak of Hongshan Mountain, on the eastern bank of the Yingjin River northeast of Chifeng City. It boasts rich cultural significance. Artifacts unearthed here include clay red pottery jars, painted pottery bowls, basins, and cups from the Neolithic-era "Hongshan Culture," as well as sand-tempered pottery jars with "zigzag" patterns. Stone tools consist of polished stone plows, rubbing sticks, and microliths. From the Bronze Age...
The Xiaohexian Culture Site dates later than the Hongshan Culture but earlier than the Lower Xiajiadian Culture, representing an important cultural type between the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Approximately 4,500 years old, it is archaeologically named the “Xiaohexian Culture.” Representative sites include Sandaowanzi, Nantai Di, and Silingshan…