The Xiajiadian Settlement Site is located beneath a small hill near the riverbank on the north side of the Yinqin River, 15 kilometers east of Chifeng Street. It was first discovered in 1960 by the Inner Mongolia working team of the Archaeological Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences at the village of Xiajiadian. The site contains deposits of two distinct cultural types. The remains of the "Lower Xiajiadian Culture" include: pottery, primarily sandy gray clay...
The Spider Mountain Ruins are located on Spider Mountain west of the Old North Bridge in the Chifeng district. In 1963, they were excavated by the Inner Mongolia Working Team of the Archaeological Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The cultural layers at the site reach a thickness of 6–8 meters, encompassing three distinct historical periods: the Neolithic Age, the Xiajiadian Culture, and the Qin-Han period. The Neolithic cultural layer…
The Weijiawopu site is located on a terrace about 2 kilometers northeast of Weijiawopu Village, Wenzhong Town, Hongshan District, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. The site was first discovered in May 2008 during the third national cultural relics survey. From October to November 2008, the Inner Mongolia Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute conducted on-site measurements and…
Erlitou Site Located on the northern slope of Erlitou Village in Hongshan District, Chifeng City, the site covers an area of approximately 30,000 square meters and is one of the six major archaeological discoveries of 2009. Originally, this place was not called the "Erlitou Site" but rather the "Da Hui Bao" Site. Reportedly, the Xiajiadian Lower Culture site earned the colloquial name...
The Baoshan Tombs are located 1.5 kilometers west of Baoshan Village, Dongshabutai Township, Ar Horqin Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and are aristocratic tombs from the Liao Dynasty (916–1125 AD). The Hansumu Tombs are situated about 30 kilometers southeast of Ar Horqin Banner in Inner Mongolia, to the south of the “Cracked Mountain” northeast of Guriban Hushu Pastoral Village.
The Alukeerqin Banner Museum houses 2,133 cultural relics, including 143 first-class national relics and 8 second-class relics. The Baoshan Murals are among the most eye-catching and valuable artifacts. These murals were discovered in Dongshabu Township, Alukeerqin Banner. In 1994, they were listed as one of the “Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries in China.” The area boasts beautiful landscapes and lush forests and grasslands. Experts and scholars from across the country, as well as cultural relic specialists from Japan, the United States, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, have visited specifically to conduct research on these relics and held academic seminars, giving high praise to the Baoshan Murals.
One of Inner Mongolia's Top Ten Discoveries – the Yelü Yuzhi Family Tomb Complex. Ar Horqin Banner boasts a documented and artifact-supported history of over 5,000 years. Within the banner, there are 204 ancient sites, 7 ancient kiln sites, and 190 ancient tombs. The Yelü Yuzhi Family Tomb Complex is one of them, located at the southern foot of Chaogetu Mountain in Gurvan Hush Sumu, Hansum Sumu, Ar Horqin Banner...
The Ar Horqin Banner Museum houses 2,122 cultural relics, including 148 first-grade relics and 8 second-grade relics. The Baoshan Murals are among its precious artifacts. The epitaph of Yelü Cite was carved in the eighth year of Dagang (1082) during the reign of Emperor Daozong of the Liao Dynasty. In the summer of 1997, it was stolen from a Liao tomb in Sharbaote Gacha, Baiyinwendusu Sumu, Ar Horqin Banner, Inner Mongolia…
The "Mengyuan Sand Lake Summer Retreat" tourist area in Airibailige Township, Kundu Town, Aqi, is located in the northeastern part of the Tianshan Mountains in Ar Horqin Banner, 30 kilometers from Tianshan. It lies in the heart of the Manjinmangha Sandy Belt, within a riverside wetland zone, and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Airibailige Township, Airibailige Township. The tourist area spans over 40,000 acres, including the 4,000-acre Airibailige Nur...
Located in Dalanhua Gacha, Balqirud Sumu, Ar Horqin Banner. Built in the 28th year of the Kangxi reign (1689), it originally had 8 main halls, of which 2 remain today. There have been 6 reincarnations of the Living Buddha (Gegen). At its peak, the temple hosted up to 800 worshippers. The surviving structures of Balqirud Temple are the largest in floor area and best preserved among temples in Ar Horqin Banner...
Bayanhua Water Park is located in Bayanhua Town, Ar Horqin Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, 36.3 kilometers from the banner government seat of Tian Shan Town. Nestled against mountains and by the water, it boasts enchanting scenery. The park was built on the foundation of the Bayanhua Reservoir. Construction of the Bayanhua Reservoir began in October 1958 and took three years...
The Dalahe Grassland Tourist Area is located in Dalahe Gacha, Zasitai Town, Ar Horqin Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. Zasitai, which means "a place with fish" in Mongolian, gives its name to Zasitai Town. This town is 40 kilometers from Tianshan Town, the seat of Ar Horqin Banner government, and 370 kilometers from Chifeng. The tourist site is an area rich in diverse tourism resources,...
Located within Kundu Town, Ar Horqin Banner, it lies 22 kilometers northwest of the town government seat at an altitude of 920 meters. The scenic area was established in 1999. With well-connected roads and a beautiful natural environment, it is an ideal destination for travelers. The uniquely designed Mongolian yurt accommodations, vibrant and colorful traditional Mongolian attire, distinctive local flavors...
Genpi Temple is located in the northern part of Ar Horqin Banner, within the territory of Bayan Balge Sumu. Also known as "Laxi Genpi Temple," its Chinese name is Guangyou Temple. Nestled against a range of mountains and facing a flat plain, the temple boasts beautiful and serene scenery. Built in the 20th year of the Jiaqing era (1815 AD), it once housed up to 320 monks. During the Bingzi year, Yang Song...
Gaogesitaihanwula Nature Reserve is located in the northern part of Ar Horqin Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. Its geographical coordinates are between 119°03′ to 119°39′ east longitude and 44°41′ to 45°08′ north latitude, covering a total area of 106,284 hectares. The reserve primarily encompasses the Han Mountain Forest Farm of Ar Horqin Banner, bordered to the north by...
The Ar Horqin Wetland, a nature reserve at the league level in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region located in Chifeng, has seen significant recovery of its rivers, lakes, and marshlands after several years of effective conservation and management. The wetland has become a “paradise” for birds, and now over 150 species of rare birds inhabit and breed here. The Ar Horqin Nature…
The ruins of Chaganhot are located in Hansumu, Ar Horqin Banner, Inner Mongolia, and are currently under the jurisdiction of Chaganhot Gacha in Hansumu. The White City ancient site is the most well-preserved ancient earthen city site within the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. To this day, the inner city’s walls and palace foundations remain largely undamaged, which is why it has drawn the attention of scholars from China and abroad at an early stage...
Baoshan Temple is located in Dalanhua, the seat of Balaqirude Sumu, Ar Horqin Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Its Mongolian name is Balaqirude Temple. Originally built in the fourth year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1665), it was first situated on the north bank of the Xilamulun River and bestowed the Chinese name Baoshan Temple. It was later relocated to its current site in the 35th year of the Qianlong reign (1770). Baoshan Temple…
The Han Mountain Natural Scenery Tourist Area is located in the northern part of Ar Horqin Banner, 175 kilometers from the banner government seat. Covering a total area of 1.468 million mu, it lies at the junction of the southern foothills of the Greater Khingan Mountains and the edge of the Horqin Sandy Land. It is a natural secondary forest area and also a comprehensive tourist zone dedicated to protecting rare wildlife and the diverse ecosystems they depend on, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. The area boasts beautiful natural surroundings and rich biodiversity, featuring a variety of complex landscapes such as mountains, forests, bare rocks, wetlands, rivers, and grasslands. In 2006, it was designated as a national nature reserve. The surrounding regions of Han Mountain have been the ancestral home of the Mongolian people for generations, where traditional lifestyles and production methods are still preserved. Traditional sports and festivals such as the “Grassland Nadam Fair,” “Ovoo Worship,” “Ar Horqin Tribal Wedding,” and “Ar Horqin Folk Songs” allow visitors to experience the industrious, brave, warm, and unrestrained spirit of the Mongolian people. Visitors to the area can also enjoy natural green foods, dried fruits, fresh fruits, wild vegetables, mushrooms, and various forest by-products.
Chifeng City, Ar Horqin Banner, Dahala Lake Water Conservancy Scenic Area. The Dahala Lake Water Conservancy Scenic Area in Ar Horqin Banner, Chifeng, is a national water conservancy scenic area. The area features a harmonious blend of grasslands, lakes, sand dunes, and lush trees, with as many as eight lakes each covering an area of over 1,000 acres. Among them, Dahala Lake spans more than 8,000…