Yinder Town

　　Yinder Town is the seat of the government of Jalaid Banner and serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the entire banner. "Yinder" is a Mongolian term meaning "steps" in Chinese. The total area of Yinder Town is

　　170

　　square kilometers; the total population is

　　7

　　million, comprising 17 ethnic groups including Mongolian, Han, and Korean. Yinder Town was established in

　　17

　　ethnic groups. Yinder Town was founded in

　　1936

　　.

　　1947

　　, in

　　May

　　1

　　, the government of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was established in Ulanhot; in the autumn of the same year, the Yinder Town government was formed, officially establishing the township system of Yinder. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, especially since the reform and opening-up, urban construction in Yinder has seen significant development. Starting from

　　1994

　　, in line with the principles of "high starting point in planning, high standards in construction, and high level in management," Yinder Town implemented five major projects: street renovation, urban water supply, urban sewage disposal, housing projects, and scenic spot construction. These efforts formed an urban road network with seven vertical and eight horizontal roads, featuring one light per road and one scenic view per street. A garden-style town primarily marked by the "One Park, One River, and Eight Scenic Spots" was initially established.

　　The "One Park" refers to Dolan Lake Park. The "One River" is the Amin River. "Amin" is the name of the founder of the Jalaid tribe and the 17th-generation descendant of Genghis Khan. The Amin River is an artificial river, stretching

　　7,850

　　meters, with

　　15

　　bridges built over it. Its source is the Chaoer River. Running north-south through the town, it resembles a shining jade belt connecting the various ethnic groups of Yinder and a white hada offered to guests from afar.

　　The "Eight Scenic Spots" include the Yinder Iron Tower, Embracing the Future, Century Majesty, European Style Crossing East, Linear Park, Musical Fountain Square, Pine Forest Sunset, and Green Wonderland. The Yinder Iron Tower was completed in

　　1998

　　, in

　　July

　　7

　　Month, the tower stands

　　185.6

　　meters tall, designed by the Tower and Mast Research Institute of the National Radio and Television Ministry's Design Institute and constructed and installed by Qingdao Oriental Tower Group Company. It is the first cross-street four-pillar steel pipe structure iron tower in Inner Mongolia. The tower integrates radio and television signal transmission, microwave communication, and tourism sightseeing. It is not only an important urban landmark in Yinder Town but also a symbol of the self-reliant, pioneering, and innovative spirit of the people of Jalaid. In July 1998, when former regional leader Liu Mingzu inspected Jalaid Banner, he inscribed the name “Yinder Iron Tower” for the structure. “Embracing the Future” is a landmark sculpture in Yinder Town, completed in

　　2000.

　　The entire sculpture consists of a base and the main body, standing

　　17

　　meters tall. The base is a circular sloped lawn, divided into sections by

　　21

　　steps on all four sides, with

　　40

　　lawn lamps installed within the grass. The main body of the sculpture features two giant red hands holding up a rising sun. At

　　17

　　meters tall, it represents the

　　17

　　ethnic groups of Jalaid Banner, while the

　　40

　　lawn lamps symbolize the banner’s

　　400,000

　　residents.

　　The

　　21

　　steps represent the march toward the 21st century; the two giant hands stand for the local Party committee and government; red symbolizes passion and vitality; and the sun represents the future. The overall architectural concept is: the

　　17 ethnic groups and 400,000 residents of Jalaid Banner, under the leadership of the Party committee and government, unite as one to stride together toward a bright future. “Might of the Century” is another sculpture located at the southern exit of Yinder Town. Its main feature is three pillars, with the tallest standing

　　30

　　meters high, symbolizing the indomitable and pioneering entrepreneurial spirit of the people of Jalaid.

　　“European Style Reaches the East” is situated at the southwestern exit of Yinder Town. The main feature of this attraction is a Roman colonnade, reflecting European architectural style and symbolizing the open-mindedness and inclusiveness of the people of Jalaid.

　　The Belt-Shaped Garden is located south of Wusi Street, covering an area of approximately

　　5,000

　　square meters. It includes pavilions, rockeries, galleries, small sculptures, and children’s play facilities, making it a great leisure spot for people to enjoy after meals.

　　“Sunset in the Pine Grove” is located at the northwestern exit of Yinder Town, covering an area of approximately

　　5000

　　square meters. This area is a pine forest dominated by juniper and Scots pine, lush and green in both winter and summer, full of vitality. Especially near dusk, when the setting sun, sunset glow, and pine trees complement each other, creating a uniquely charming scene.

　　The Music Fountain Square is located to the north of the Publicity and Culture Center, covering an area of

　　4000

　　square meters. It is a successful example of market-oriented operation by the local Party committee and government. In the center of the square is a musical fountain, and around the square are ten colorful high-mast lights, making for a beautiful scenery and a great place for citizens' cultural and recreational activities.

　　Green Wonderland is situated in the middle section of Wulan Street, south of the road, covering an area of about

　　5000

　　square meters. It features extensive green space and a small square designed in the shape of a "longevity turtle," serving as a primary fitness and leisure spot for residents in the northeastern part of Yindeer Town.

　　Yindeer Town has not only made significant strides in municipal infrastructure construction but has also achieved historic progress in urban greening, lighting, and housing projects.

　　Over the past few years, a total of

　　180,000

　　square meters of grass have been planted, along with

　　15,000

　　trees, bringing the urban greening rate to

　　20%.

　　On

　　13

　　main and secondary roads and

　　2

　　arterial roads leading out of town,

　　2196

　　streetlights,

　　2

　　high-mast lights,

　　3

　　square lights,

　　2

　　fountain lights, and

　　14

　　light tunnels have been installed. Decorative and spotlighting fixtures have also been added to buildings along the streets. In 2001

　　In that year, Yindel Town was designated as a "National Demonstration Site for the Creation of Civilized Small Towns" by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and four other national departments.