Alaten Obo

　　Alaten Obo in Hangjin Banner is situated northwest of Bayinwusu Town, within the territory of Bairuhushu Gacha. It was built on the highest slope in the area, about 5 kilometers from the town center.

　　With a history of several hundred years, Alaten Obo was originally the Obo (sacred stone heap) of the Hanggin Prince. Representatives from the other seven banners and counties would come here annually to pay tribute. Later, it came under local administration. Every year on the third day of the fifth lunar month, the local government, Gacha, and local herders and farmers organize a commemorative ceremony, offering sheep back as a sacrifice to the deities. This tradition continues to this day, along with events such as horse racing, wrestling, and tug-of-war during each ceremony.

　　The Alaten Obo commemorative activities have long played an important role in promoting ethnic religious affairs and maintaining national unity. They also enrich the spiritual and cultural life of the people.