It is an independent hill located in the open area of Bayinbuluke Town. The site features a temple, an obo (sacred stone heap), and a viewing pavilion. It serves as a place of worship for Mongolian women, elders, and children. From the viewing pavilion at the top, one can overlook snow-capped mountains, grasslands, the Kaidu River, and the entire Bayinbuluke Town. …
Aershan: In Mongolian, meaning "holy water." Aershan Hot Springs is located 28 kilometers from National Highway 218, at an altitude of 2,200 meters. In the valley, which is 360 meters long and 30 meters wide, there are 14 springs aligned in a row, each with varying temperatures and therapeutic properties, all ranging between 43°C and 63°C. The scenery around the hot springs is beautiful...
Hejing Donggui Ecological Park is a highlight of the beautiful eco-city of Hejing County, especially known for its diverse cultural activities and song and dance performances that enrich people’s spiritual and cultural life, making it a great leisure destination for residents. Hejing was the main settlement of the Torghut Mongols during the last great migration in human history — their return to the motherland from the Volga River...
As the eastern starting point of the Gongnaisi Valley, it sits at an elevation of 3,035 meters. Overlooking the green corridor at the valley bottom, with mist swirling among the mountains and the winding mountain road descending along the alpine meadow, the scenery is particularly spectacular, earning it the name “Road Through the Clouds.” The snow barriers along the road—rare in highway history—are also a scenic highlight of Aikenda Pass. …
Located 120 kilometers west of Bayinbuluke, it is a group of uniquely shaped high-altitude stone forests formed by the Tianshan orogeny 2 million years ago. Nestled in the heart of the Tianshan Mountains at an altitude of 3,202 meters, it stretches approximately 9 kilometers in length and 5 kilometers in width, with a relative height of around 30 meters. It features a semi-cemented aeolian sandstone and gravel layer structure. It is a typical example of yardang landform…
Symbolizing a sacred Buddhist site. The two stupas are 17 meters high. One symbolizes the Buddha’s blessing for people to enjoy abundant food and clothing, and a happy life; the other symbolizes the Buddha’s protection for people’s health, safety of life and property. The original stupas were destroyed and rebuilt in 1999. …
Over the more than 200 years since the Torghut Mongols settled in Hejing, they built many palaces and temples, some of which have become immortal works of art. The Manhan Prince's Mansion, located to the north of the county town, is one of the most representative of these palaces. The Manhan Prince's Mansion Ethnic Museum is a key cultural relic protection unit of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ...
In the winter of 1993, a large number of ancient rock carvings were discovered in the Hustai Gully of the Dongcaochang area in Gongnaisi Township, Hejing County. Analysis by the Cultural Relics Management Office of the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture determined that these carvings date back at least 5,000 years. These carvings are primarily distributed across Wutante and Modun in Hustai Gully, as well as Ayoute and Mangtuo Hai A’men in Xikexiagezi Gully...
The largest ancient tombs cluster in Xinjiang. A national key cultural relics protection unit. Located about 40 kilometers west of Hejing County, it sits on the alluvial fan at the foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, on ancient river terraces. It is 80 kilometers from Korla City. According to unearthed artifacts and C14 dating, the site dates back approximately 2,500 to 3,000 years, corresponding to the Western Zhou to Spring and Autumn periods…
It is a high-altitude lake. At an elevation of 3,200 meters, the lake covers an area of approximately 15 square kilometers. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the lake water comes from glacial melt. The area around the lake is covered with lush green grass, and mountain flowers bloom in profusion. On summer nights, the lake water remains cool, and the lakeside enjoys a refreshing climate. …
Located at the junction of National Highways 217 and 218, it is the best spot to view the forest scenery of the Gongnaisi Forest Park. From the Hunjiale Gen Guoleng Pass, you can take in the rolling mountains, forests, and meadows of the Gongnaisi Forest Park. …
Xinjiang’s Gongnaisi Forest Park is located in Bayinbuluke District, Hejing County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, along the upper reaches of the Gongnaisi River. Stretching as far as the eye can see are snow-capped mountains and glaciers, blue skies with white clouds, rustling pine forests, the surging Gongnaisi River, scattered Mongolian yurts, lush green grass and wildflowers covering the hills, and flocks of sheep like pearls scattered across the slopes — a series of…
The Chawuhu Valley Tombs, also known as the Harmudun Ancient Tombs, are located at the mouth of the Chawuhu Valley in the Tianshan Mountains, about 30 kilometers west of Hejing County, within the territory of North Harmudun Township, Hejing County. This tomb complex is quite large, with approximately two thousand tombs scattered across an area of about 10 square kilometers, making it the largest clan communal burial site discovered so far in Xinjiang. The tombs are densely packed, neatly arranged, and large in scale. Their cultural features include stone enclosures, flexed burials, and painted pottery vessels with spouts. The tomb structures, unearthed artifacts, and cultural elements exhibit distinct regional characteristics, leading to the naming of this culture as "Chawuhu Culture." With the exception of Tomb No. 3, which dates to the early Eastern Han Dynasty, most of the other tombs were built between 1000 and 500 BCE. The name "Chawuhu" means "Cliff Valley" in Mongolian.
Located in the open area of the Arxian Valley. In 1771, it was brought here by the Torghut people who endured great hardships after fleeing the Volga River region, surviving the trials of war before arriving in China, and subsequently moving to various locations. It is the only surviving temple from the Eastern Return migration.…
The Demon-Slaying Stone. Legend has it that the hero Gatanbai heard that a huge serpent had appeared in the A'xian Valley, biting people and harming livestock, preventing locals from going to the hot springs for healing. So he sought out the serpent and battled it fiercely—forty-nine rounds of combat with no victor. They fought for another three days and nights, driving the serpent into a frenzy as it dodged and retreated, unable to hold its ground. Gatanbai then leapt onto a massive rock...
Located right next to National Highway 217 at an altitude of 2,280 meters, Gongnaisi Valley—known in Mongolian as Gongnaisi Golog, meaning "Green Valley"—features crisscrossing ravines and rivers, brimming with vibrant life. On July 16, 1984, Panchen Erdini Qoigyijabu, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, visited the area and was captivated by its...
It is a temple dedicated to the guardian of the Buddha Maitreya, named Qiejin (meaning "refused gold") after the legend. The temple features intricately carved beams and painted rafters, exuding a solemn and majestic atmosphere. Twelve ornately carved pillars stand inside the main hall, with the four central pillars depicting four coiling dragons with their heads pointing downward and tails upward, rendered in strikingly lifelike detail. …
The Huang Temple in Baluntai, Hejing County, Xinjiang, also known as "Yong'an Temple," is the principal temple of the Southern Route Old Torghut tribe. Located in the northeastern part of Hejing County, in the Laobaluntai Valley on the southern slope of the central Tianshan Mountains, it is the largest comprehensive Lamaist temple complex in the Bayingolin Prefecture. Its official name is "Sharbudaierjiele," and it has a strict monastic organization…
Hejing Beishan Forest Park is a prime example of how barren Gobi hills were transformed into a forest park, and also a tangible public welfare project that has improved the urban ecological environment and enhanced the city’s image. The northern hills were originally a sand and gravel quarry and Gobi wasteland. Every spring and autumn, fierce winds often carried clouds of sand that plagued local residents, making it one of the city's major sources of dust...
Tu'erhute Folk Culture Village is located west of Bayinbuluke Town. It is a family-style Mongolian villa hotel that integrates accommodation, dining, and performances, situated right next to the entrance of the Bayinbuluke Scenic Area. The hotel offers a variety of uniquely styled villas with comprehensive guest room facilities, making it an ideal destination for business leisure and family vacations during the hot summer months...