Wuhai City is located in the middle section of the upper reaches of the Yellow River, bordered by the Helan Mountains and the Ulan Buh Desert to the west, and the Zhuozi Mountain Range to the east. The Yellow River flows through the city, covering a distance of up to 105 kilometers within Wuhai’s territory. The unique geographical features provide abundant high-quality stone resources for local stone collectors. The unusual stones found in Wuhai can generally be divided into Yellow River pebbles, paleontological fossils...
The People's Park in Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia, has a green area of 56,000 square meters, with 6,546 various trees planted; the southern river channel urban protection forest has completed a greening area of 210,000 square meters, with over 1,000 junipers, ailanthus, and poplar trees transplanted. It is an excellent place for leisure, entertainment, and spring outings. Address: Haibowan District, Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia…
The Mabao Store Ecotourism Area is located in Wulan Township, northern Wuda District, Wuhai City, about 1.5 kilometers north of Xincun Village in Wulan Township. The total area of the tourism zone is approximately 6,000 acres. To the north lies the Ulan Buh Desert, to the south is a vast sand-fixation forest farm, and the Yellow River flows northward along the eastern edge of the area. The ecotourism zone is covered with drought-resistant desert plants, and beneath the saxaul and white thorn bushes grow...
These are rock carvings on a gentle mountainside. Located on the southern slope at the western entrance of Zhaoshaogou, about 15 kilometers southeast of downtown Wuhai City, they belong to the Zhuozishan–Helanshan fold belt, which is an extension of the northern Helan Mountains. The area features sparse vegetation and a desolate landscape. The geological formation consists of Ordovician gray limestone, with a small number of Cambrian shale and...
The Subaibaihougou Rock Carvings are distributed on the northern cliffs at the western entrance of Subaibaihougou, about 6 kilometers east of downtown Wuhai. The carvings mostly depict animals such as dogs, sheep, and large-horned deer, and include a grand hunting scene. Due to damage caused by quarrying, very few of these rock carvings remain today. …
The Yellow River Shoals and Islands are scattered sandbars and islands along the course of the Yellow River. As the river flows through Wuhai for 75.5 kilometers, this section embodies both the rugged grandeur of the north and the delicate charm of the south. Along the way, there are more than ten large and small islands and midstream shoals, like emeralds scattered across a silk ribbon of the river. The islands and shoals are covered in lush green grass and shaded by towering trees…
The Table Mountain petroglyphs are located east of Wuhai City, with the main peak rising to an elevation of 2,149.4 meters. The mountain range stretches roughly from north to south, spanning about 75 kilometers. It borders the Ordos Plateau of Inner Mongolia to the east and lies approximately 2 kilometers west of the Yellow River as it flows through the city. Table Mountain boasts majestic and undulating peaks, presenting a grand and spectacular sight. Its main peak features a relatively flat summit, which…
The Maoergou Rock Carvings are located on the cliffs at the mouth of Maoergou, about 1 kilometer southeast of the Wulanbuhe Coal Mine and 12 kilometers northeast of downtown Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia. The carvings are densely distributed on the southern cliffs. Maoergou is one of the grand canyons of the Zhuozi Mountain Range, and the rock carvings here also exhibit a strong primitive religious character, serving as a sacred site for ancient nomadic peoples...
The Golden Bay Ecotourism Area is located 14 kilometers north of Haibowan District, Wuhai City, covering an area of 2,000 hectares. It is closely connected to National Highway 110, the Airport Road, and the Beijing–Tibet Expressway. This auspicious site where Genghis Khan stationed his troops during his campaign against the Western Xia has become the national 3A-level scenic spot in Wuhai City—Golden Bay. The ceaselessly flowing Yellow River...
Located at the eastern foot of the Zhuozi Mountain, over 50 kilometers from Wuhai City in Inner Mongolia, lies the vast and verdant Ordos Grassland. Here, you can admire the stunning scenery of Inner Mongolia’s grasslands, experience the unique culture of the Ordos Mongolian people by visiting local herders’ homes, and witness the magnificent development of modern animal husbandry. The beautiful landscapes of the Ordos Grassland offer a glimpse into the traditions of the Ordos Mongolian ethnic group as well as the impressive progress of contemporary livestock farming.
Ulanhaote Botanical Garden is located in the northern part of the city and has been rated as a 2A-level tourist attraction. It was formerly the nursery of the Ulanhaote Municipal Gardens Authority. It is an open urban garden that integrates afforestation, sightseeing, leisure, and entertainment. The garden's overall appearance and layout are now taking shape, receiving around 300,000 visitors annually. The roads within the garden are well-connected, and the total paved area covers 3.8 hectares. There are four entrances—West Gate, South Gate, East Gate, and North Gate—all built in 2010. The garden has established several themed areas, including the Little Dragon Lake Recreation Zone, Ning Garden, Flower Area, Mulberry Garden, Twin Pavilion Garden, Conifer Viewing Area, and Broadleaf Tree Viewing Area. The scenery changes with every step, and along the sightseeing routes, various landscape features have been arranged, such as a hundred-meter corridor, an ancient-style beacon tower (modeled after the ones remaining from the Ming Dynasty, which originally stood 20 kilometers south of the city on the banks of the Yellow River), streams, waterside pavilions, gazebos, flower stands, sculptures, wooden boardwalks, fountains, and tensile membrane structures. The construction of the botanical garden not only fulfills functions such as seedling cultivation, afforestation, scientific research, and promotion but also enhances its role as an open garden for sightseeing, recreation, entertainment, and leisure. With a focus on plant-based landscapes integrated with various styles of natural garden design, the garden has developed 11 scenic areas and multiple attractions. These include the Conifer Viewing Area, Broadleaf Tree Viewing Area, Flower Viewing Area, Sand Plants Area, Little Dragon Lake Recreation Zone, Sand Willow Island Scenic Area, Ning Garden, Children’s Fun Garden, Green Sea Tea Garden, Green Garden Restaurant, and Mongolian Camp, as well as landmarks such as the Artistic Gate Tower, Hundred-Meter Corridor, Beacon Tower, Stream Flow, Waterfall, and Lake Pavilion.
Wuhai Longyouwan National Wetland Park in Inner Mongolia is located at the northwest corner of Haibowan District, bordered by Table Mountain to the east and the Yellow River to the west. It was formed by the lateral seepage of Yellow River water. Additionally, seasonal gully water systems such as Qianligou and Molegou flow from east to west, providing abundant water sources for the Longyouwan Wetland. Wetlands are vividly referred to as the "kidneys of the Earth," especially...
Wuhai Museum was established and officially opened to the public on September 23, 2004. It was designated as a National Third-Class Museum on September 18, 2018. In mid-June 2008, in accordance with the unified planning of the municipal Party committee and government, it was temporarily relocated to the second floor of the City Science and Technology Museum in Binhe District. The exhibition area covers 1,000 square meters, and the cultural relics...
The Genghis Khan Temple is located atop the 350.4-meter-high Khan Mountain in the northern part of Ulanhot City, serving as an important part of Khan Mountain Park. The temple complex has an overall "mountain"-shaped silhouette, featuring a central main hall that stands 2.8 meters high, flanked by two side halls reaching 16.62 meters in height. With a total floor area of 322 square meters, the upper structure of the building features a round dome...
Gegentala Temple is located on the railway line from Baicheng City in Jilin Province to Arxan City in the Xing'an League, approximately 30 kilometers southeast of Ulanhot City on the left bank of the Tao'er River. The temple site lies at the foot of the southern slope of the Taolaotu Mountain, facing the southeast direction. With a long history in the eastern region of Inner Mongolia, Gegentala Temple is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist monastery supported by ten banners in the east. Its architecture is majestic and spectacular...
-- The former office site is located on the east side of Xing’an North Road in Ulanhot City. It was originally built in 1936, with a construction area of 403 square meters, and served as the office of senior Japanese military officers during the Japanese puppet regime. From February 1947 to November 1949, -- came to Wangye Temple to carry out work here upon the orders of the Northeast Bureau of the CPC Central Committee...
The Site of the May 1st Meeting is located on the east side of Wuyi North Road in the urban area. It is a hall built with blue bricks. It earned its name because from April 23 to May 1, 1947, the People's Congress of Inner Mongolia was held here, during which the first autonomous government of an ethnic minority in China — the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Government — was proclaimed. The hall was built in...
Qixian Lake Grassland is part of the Hulunbuir Grassland. Here, the vast grasslands are dotted with herds of cattle and sheep, and the land is rich in water and lush in grass. Seven interconnected lakes lie across the plains, where flocks of birds play, while herders freely graze their livestock under the blue sky and white clouds, creating a breathtaking scene where water meets sky. It’s an endless expanse of natural beauty. Here, you can experience the boundless openness of the grasslands and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Mongolian people…
Ulanhot Martyrs' Cemetery is located east of Genghis Khan Park in Ulanhot City, Xing'an League, Inner Mongolia. Established in 1948, the cemetery was originally situated 150 meters east of Ulanhot Railway Station. Covering an area of 120,000 square meters with a built-up area of 6,114 square meters, the cemetery features a towering...
At the end of 2015, the implementation plan for the central government wetland conservation subsidy project of the Tao'er River National Wetland Park was approved by the Inner Mongolia Forestry Department. The project follows the principle of "protection first, moderate development," aiming to protect and restore the natural resources, landscape, and cultural resources within the wetland park and its surrounding areas. 3.5% of the park's area is designated for...