2025 Abag Banner Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Inner Mongolia introduces six major summer stargazing zones to escape the 40°C heat! On July 9, the 2025 Summer Climate Tourism Development Conference was held in Arxan City, Hinggan League, where the Inner Mongolia Summer Stargazing Travel Guide was released. The guide features six distinctive regions including the Northern Grasslands, Greater Khingan Mountains, Central Grasslands, Hongshan Cultural Area, Volcanic Gobi, and Yellow River Corridor. These areas not only offer cool climates perfect for summer escapes but also serve as exceptional stargazing spots. Come to Inner Mongolia to enjoy a refreshing summer under dazzling starry skies!

👏For those who love self-driving, there is a new experience in Hunshandake Sandland this winter! At the 2024 Winter Tourism Conference, Xilingol League launched the "Hunshandake Ladder" experience. 🚙This experience is based on the "Hunshandake Sandland Self-driving Crossing Loop" and has a ranking system, bringing virtual games to reality, allowing car enthusiasts to drive, rank, and win prizes all the way‼️Save this guide and get the specific experience! ↓ 🚩【Hunshandake Sandland Self-driving Crossing Loop Ladder】 Part1️⃣ Ranking System ✅ Ladder Ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, King. ✅ Promotion Instructions: The 8 routes of the Hunshandake Sandland Self-driving Crossing Loop are divided into 4 routes, corresponding to the first 4 ranks. Complete any one route to get the corresponding rank, and complete all routes to cross the highest rank! - Part2️⃣ Ladder Medals ✅ Honorary Titles: While obtaining ranks, you can also obtain honorary titles. The 5 ranks are "Hunshandake Scout", "Hunshandake Eagle", "Hunshandake Cavalry", "Hunshandake Tiger", and "Hunshandake Cavalry". ✅ Honorary Medals: Each rank has an honorary medal. The 5 ranks are "Bronze Scout", "Silver Pioneer", "Gold Warrior", "Diamond Hero", and "Extraordinary Master". Each title has a medal that can be attached to a vehicle, and the Extraordinary Master will also receive an exclusive vehicle medal engraved with their own number! ✅ Four Seasons: This Hunshandake Sandland Self-driving Crossing Loop Ladder Race is divided into four seasons, with each season resetting ranks and rankings, giving everyone a chance to reach the top! - Part3️⃣ Ladder Ranking ✅ Real-time Ranking: The Hunshandake Sandland Self-driving Crossing Loop Ladder will launch a registration and dynamic ranking system, providing competitors with a real-time ranking, making the competition exciting and thrilling, and making car enthusiasts passionate! - Part4️⃣ Ladder Rewards ✅ Participation Rewards: Participate in the Hunshandake Ladder event and receive corresponding prizes based on the ladder rank (not cumulative). ✅ Prize Disclosure: Hunshandake car stickers, car wash coupons, glass water, cultural and creative pendants, Wulagai mineral water, Xilingol milk tofu, wipers, car aromatherapy, Xilingol Qianli Code, "Mongolian Horse" show tickets, Duolun Auto Country Park tickets, scenic spot package tickets, must-stay hotel discount cards, Naadam VIP seats, Xilingol souvenirs, authentic Xilingol lamb discount cards. ✅ Grand Prizes: Xilingol sheep, Xilingol League Mongolian horses, and a UTV racing car for the top rank! - 🚙The "Hunshandake Sandland Self-driving Crossing Loop Ladder" is about to open! If you are a self-driving enthusiast, come and challenge yourself, and start a self-driving journey of courage, struggle, and self-promotion! Whether you are a novice or an experienced driver, you can have an exciting experience!🥳In the future, there will be modes such as "Unlimited Firepower", "Sandland Treasure Hunt", and "Hero Arena". Welcome to unlock new experiences! Image source: Vast Grassland Xilingol Culture and Tourism China Net Grassland Channel #Xilingol League #Winter Travel Guide #Ice and Snow Season Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia

🚙 The 2025 "Dragon Head Festival" is approaching, and Xilingol will also welcome its annual grand event—the Hunsandake Desert Self-Drive Grand Loop "February 2nd Dragon Raising Its Head" Car Rally! 🎉 The event will take place from February 28 to March 4 in Zhenglan Banner, Duolun County, and Xilinhot City! Visitors can watch the thrilling scenes, see cars speeding by, and hear the roar of engines! 🚗 For self-driving travel enthusiasts, here is a highly recommended detailed guide for the [Hunsandake Desert Self-Drive Grand Loop]. Please save it! ↓ 🚩【Route Overview】 👉️ This route centers on the diverse landscapes of the Hunsandake Desert, one of China's top ten deserts. It connects Xilingol's folk culture, culinary culture, clothing culture, and cultural and creative specialties, gathering natural tourism resources such as grasslands, deserts, lakes, and volcanoes. Visitors can enjoy driving while appreciating natural scenery and experiencing local culture! - 🚩【Recommended Itinerary】 3-day tour: Beijing → Duolun County → Zhenglan Banner → Xilinhot Detailed itinerary: Day1️⃣ Beijing → Duolun County Check-in spots ✅ Duolun Lake 🎟️ Ticket: Approx. ¥40 ⏰ Opening hours: 07:00-19:00 Beautiful Duolun Lake is surrounded by mountains, grasslands, and deserts, offering diverse natural landscapes. There is a lakeside trail for hiking and oxygen intake, a viewing platform for scenic views; you can drive around the lake to enjoy the scenery or take a boat ride, engage in water activities, or fishing. · ✅ Countryside Park 🎟️ Ticket: Approx. ¥200 (including vehicle) ⏰ Opening hours: 08:30-18:00 The park mainly features motor vehicle off-road sightseeing, with tent campsites, RV campsites, and an automobile museum. Besides off-road sightseeing, visitors can experience desert hiking, horseback riding, camel riding, sand sliding, and grass sliding. · ✅ Duolun County Luanhe Source National Forest Park 🎟️ Ticket: Approx. ¥40 ⏰ Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 The forest park covers forests, grasslands, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and deserts. The elm forest here is the largest, oldest, and best-preserved natural elm forest in Asia! In spring and summer, the elm forest looks like emeralds embedded in a golden sand sea; in autumn, it is a mix of green and gold; in winter, it features the rare elm rime phenomenon, offering unique seasonal charm! 📌Tips 🥢 Restaurant recommendations: Duolun County Xilaishun Classic Hotpot, Lvda Hotpot, Hailun Meat Pie Shop, Duolun Lamb Restaurant. 🛏️ Accommodation recommendations: Duolun County Grand Hotel, Duolun Huimeng Street Hanting Hotel. - Day2️⃣ Duolun → Zhenglan Banner 🚙 Check-in spots ✅ Yuan Shangdu Ruins Tourist Area 🎟️ Ticket: Approx. ¥40 ⏰ Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 The Yuan Shangdu Ruins are located on the vast Jinlianchuan Grassland. It is the earliest established, longest-standing, and best-preserved capital site of the Yuan Dynasty in China and is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site. Besides visiting the ruins, you can also visit the Xilingol Cultural Heritage Museum and stroll along the boardwalk to enjoy the grassland scenery. · ✅ Zhenglan Banner Cheese Reception Hall 🎟️ Ticket: Free ⏰ Opening hours: 08:30-18:00 Visitors wanting to take home local specialties and intangible cultural heritage creative products from Zhenglan Banner must visit the Cheese Reception Hall! Here you can find delicious Zhenglan Banner cheese and Hunsandake beef and mutton, along with Mongolian yurts, dairy products, felt shows, ethnic costumes, wrestling, saddles, root carving, and other intangible cultural heritage items. It's a great place to explore! · ✅ Shangdu Lake Pristine Ecotourism Area 🎟️ Ticket: Approx. ¥20 ⏰ Opening hours: Open all day This tourist area focuses on the Xilingol Grassland and Hunsandake Desert, featuring lakes, wetlands, deserts, and sparse forest grasslands. Visitors can enjoy natural scenery, experience the life of farmers and herders, appreciate nomadic culture, and participate in outdoor activities. · ✅ Hunsandake Desert 🎟️ Ticket: Free ⏰ Opening hours: Open all day The Hunsandake Desert stretches about 450 kilometers east to west, covering approximately 52,000 square kilometers. It contains the Luanhe River system and the Hu'erchagan Nao'er water system, with 142 lakes, 16 springs, and 21 rivers. Known as the "Garden Desert" and "South of the Great Wall," it is perfect for self-driving adventures! 📌Tips 🥢 Restaurant recommendations: Shangdu Town Yuanzhongyuan Hotpot, Baikal Buryat Flavor Restaurant, New Era Mongolian Restaurant. 🛏️ Accommodation recommendations: Zhenglan Banner Xihuaxuan Hotel, Boting Hotel, Bailongxuan Hotel, Baigeli Ecotourism Homestay. - Day3️⃣ Zhenglan Banner → Xilinhot 🚙 Check-in spots ✅ Madu Core Area Cultural Ecotourism Zone 🎟️ Ticket: Free ⏰ Opening hours: Open all day The tourism zone features a speed horse racing track, indoor and outdoor equestrian arenas, Madu Clubhouse, large indoor stables, outdoor training grounds, comprehensive stands, cross-country obstacle courses, equestrian sports school, horse museum, horse culture commercial plaza, Madu camp, summer outdoor amusement park, ski resort, and Madu Night City, offering a rich experience to meet various visitor needs. · ✅ Shoufang Xilingol Cheese Cultural Industry Park 🎟️ Ticket: Free ⏰ Opening hours: Open all day This industrial park is a comprehensive cultural tourism area themed on Xilingol cheese culture, integrating cheese production and processing, specialty product exhibitions and sales, trade fairs, cultural creativity, research and education, and tourism leisure. Visitors can taste and purchase a wide variety of Xilingol dairy products and other specialties, and experience Xilingol's cheese culture and intangible cultural heritage. · ✅ Xilingol Tourism Nadam Cultural Park Scenic Area 🎟️ Ticket: Free ⏰ Opening hours: Open during the annual Nadam Festival in July The cultural park opens during the month-long Nadam Festival, offering visitors exciting traditional sports competitions such as horse racing, wrestling, and archery. It also hosts intangible cultural heritage protection exhibitions, flower festivals, cultural and creative festivals, white horse culture festivals, large-scale live performances, and more. Special activities for visitors include grassland triathlon, grassland volcano crossing, cycling, hiking, equestrian sports, and night tours. 📌Tips 🥢 Restaurant recommendations: Lvda Hotpot, Chunhui Traditional Hotpot, Erdun Hotpot, Baima Restaurant, Jiuyuan International, Yellow Crane Tower Restaurant. 🛏️ Accommodation recommendations: Yuanhe Jianguo Hotel, Jiuyuan International Hotel, Mongolia Hotel, Xilinhot Hotel. - ❤️ Spring is coming, the weather is warming up. Choose a weekend or a three-day short holiday, bring your family, and enjoy a self-drive tour of the Hunsandake Desert! Admire the grassland and desert scenery, savor delicious beef, mutton, and dairy products, and experience the grassland folk culture! Image source: Vast Grassland Xilingol Cultural Tourism Xilinhot · Xilingol League #IceSnowCrossing #XilingolLeague #SelfDriveTour

📢 On November 4, the "2024 Winter Tourism Conference" was held, where Xilingol League introduced a new activity, 3 guest-friendly measures, 6 winter wonders, 7 premium routes, and 9 exciting events, marking the grand opening of the winter tourism season in Xilingol League! ❄️ With December approaching, it's time to plan a trip to Xilingol League and experience the endless charm of winter in Xilingol League! Here's a comprehensive guide covering activities, attractions, events, and benefits! ↓ 1️⃣ New Activity ✅ Hunshandake Ladder: It is the ranking system of the "Hunshandake Desert Self-Driving Tour Grand Loop," divided into five ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and King. The Hunshandake Desert Self-Driving Tour Grand Loop consists of 8 routes, divided into 4 routes, each corresponding to a rank. Completing all routes will earn you the "King" rank, and each rank comes with corresponding rewards. - 3️⃣ Guest-Friendly Measures ✅ Hunshandake Product Discount Policy: Tourists participating in the Hunshandake Grand and Small Loop products can enjoy a discount of ¥150 per order. ✅ Early Bird Policy: Register 30 days in advance to enjoy a discount of ¥200 per person; for groups of 4 or more, an additional ¥50 per person discount is available. ✅ The above two discounts can be combined: The first 5 tourists to register for each group will receive an additional exquisite Xilingol souvenir. - 6️⃣ Winter Wonders ① [Magnificent Snowfield] Xilingol Grassland is one of China's four major grasslands, vast and expansive, with winding rivers, majestic deserts, and beautiful river valley wetlands. The winter snow scenery is endless, showcasing the beauty of the northern country. ② [Gorgeous Rime] Yumu River in Duolun County is home to natural elm forests, with many elm trees over a hundred years old, tall and straight. In winter, heavy snow falls, and ice hangs on the elm trees, creating a rime spectacle. ③ [Magical Sun Halo] Sun halos are an atmospheric optical phenomenon that occurs in winter when there are a large number of hexagonal ice crystals in the sky, refracting sunlight to form a halo around the sun. Xilingol League is an ideal place to admire this wonder. ④ [Spectacular Snowstorm] On the vast Xilingol Grassland, "white hair wind," also known as "blowing snow" or "snowstorm," occasionally occurs. The wind sweeps up the snow, creating a magnificent spectacle. ⑤ [Snowfield Volcano] Xilingol Grassland and Volcano Geopark feature endless grasslands and ancient volcanoes. In winter, the snow-covered landscape and volcanoes create a unique charm. ⑥ [Galloping Horses] In winter, herders drive their horses across the grassland, kicking up countless snowflakes, creating a misty scene accompanied by the neighing of horses, forming a breathtaking sight and sound! - 7️⃣ Premium Routes ① [Photography Tour of Hunshandake - Zhenglan Banner + Sunite Left Banner + Abaga Banner 4-Day Self-Driving Tour]: The route includes attractions such as Moon Valley, Huiteng River, Yuan Shangdu Ruins, and Arshan Baolage Stonehenge. ② [Photography Tour of Hunshandake - Xilingol League + Xilinhot Volcano Line 3-Day Self-Driving Tour]: The route includes attractions such as Hunshandake Desert and Huiteng River Wetland, as well as private ranches to experience nomadic life. ③ [Photography Tour of Hunshandake - Xilingol League + Sunite Left Banner Desert 2-Day Self-Driving Tour]: The route includes a primitive desert and a visit to Hunshandake Aolun Naoer Herder's Home to experience grassland customs. ④ [Photography Tour of Hunshandake - Xilingol League Taipusi Banner + Zhengxiangbai Banner 3-Day Self-Driving Tour]: The route includes Taipusi Banner Royal Horse Garden and pure grassland, offering an authentic ranch life experience. ⑤ [Gourmet Tour of Xilingol - Xilinhot + Zhenglan Banner + Duolun County + West Ujimqin Banner]: The route includes attractions such as Beizi Temple, Xilingol League Cultural Heritage Museum, and the popular Highway 99, with local delicacies to savor. ⑥ [Photography Tour of Hunshandake - Xilingol League + Zhenglan Banner Baosha Line 3-Day Self-Driving Tour]: This route includes Xilingol's treasure routes "Ancient Tomb Line" and "Baosha Line," allowing for a full exploration of deserts, grasslands, and hills. ⑦ [Winter Charm of Xilingol - Beijing + Xilinhot + West Ujimqin Banner 4-Day 3-Night Photography Tour (Round-Trip Flight)]: The route includes attractions such as Beizi Temple, Highway 99, Banla Mountain, Ulan Wutai, and Baiyin Xile Ranch, offering experiences of grassland culture and customs. - 9️⃣ Exciting Events ① [Xilingol Winter Mongolian Horse League]: From mid-November to the end of December, events will be held in 13 banners, counties, and districts of Xilingol League, including endurance races, relay races, archery competitions, horse racing, horse taming competitions, and horse racing with hada picking. ② [Hunshandake Desert Self-Driving Tour Grand Loop Thousand Cars and Ten Thousand People Ice and Snow Crossing]: Held during heavy snowfall, including NCC T2 Ice and Snow Rally, NCC T2 Ice and Snow Rally, and Xilingol Horseback Snowfield Photography Festival. ③ [Hunshandake Desert Self-Driving Tour Grand Loop "Dragon Raises Its Head" Car Rally]: Held on March 11, 2025, during the "Dragon Raises Its Head" festival, open to all. ④ [Xilingol International Ice Dragon Boat Invitational]: Held from January 20 to 22, 2025, inviting ice dragon boat teams from 20 countries to showcase speed and passion on ice. ⑤ [National Ice Dragon Boat Super League Finals]: Held from January 20 to 22, 2025, to determine the overall champion. ⑥ [First Inner Mongolia University Student Ice Dragon Boat Championship]: Held at the end of December 2024, a competition for university students, full of youthful energy! ⑦ [Zhenglan Banner Winter Naadam]: Starting at the end of December 2024, including Zhenglan Banner Hunshandake Electronic Music Festival, Winter Beef Festival, Brand Vehicle Shangdu Lake Ice and Snow Test Drive Carnival, Hunshandake Desert Crossing Competition, and ethnic costume fashion shows. ⑧ ["Snowy Wolf" Tianbian Grassland Ulagai Season 2 Ice and Snow Carnival Series]: Held in early December 2024, including the opening ceremony of ice and snow activities, ice dragon boat races, horse racing, "Snowy Wolf" photography competition, car rally, New Year's Eve tourism gala or Ulan Muqi performance, and travel agency visits to scenic spots. ⑨ [Duolun County Duolun Lake Winter Fishing Series]: Starting around December 20, 2024, winter fishing activities will be held at Duolun Lake Scenic Area every morning and afternoon. - ❤️ Follow "Vast Grassland · Xilingol Cultural Tourism Planet" for detailed explanations of various activities, wonders, routes, and events, along with practical guides to help you easily start your Xilingol journey! 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🎶A thousand voices sing "Green Grassland, Red Song" in Duolun, as the 2nd North Xinjiang Cultural and Art Study Tour makes a grand return! Fully upgraded! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦This summer, let your children share the stage with artists to sing praises of the grassland, visit the Red Anti-Japanese War Memorial Study Base, Hunshandake Desert, Huizong Temple, Herder's Home, Baiyin Tribe, Duolun Lake, and more, embarking on a study tour that blends nature and culture! ⬇️ 🚩【2nd North Xinjiang Cultural and Art Study Tour】Details 🗓️Activity Time: August 1st - August 4th, 2025 Activity Location: Duolun County, Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia 👧Recruitment Target: Teenagers aged 6-15 ⏰️Registration Deadline: July 1st, 2025 - 🌿Activity Location Introduction 🍃Duolun County, also known as "Duolun Nuoer," means "seven lakes" in Mongolian, symbolizing the richness and beauty of this land. Located at the southern end of the Xilin Gol Grassland, Duolun County boasts beautiful natural landscapes of mountains, water, sand, grass, and forests. It is home to Huizong Temple, a sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as authentic ethnic customs and rich culinary culture. - 🚩Detailed Activity Content ✅ Itinerary Highlights 🔸A Thousand Voices Sing in Duolun: An annual event where a thousand teenagers, herder artists, professional performance teams, and mystery celebrities perform together, singing blessings for the motherland! 🔸Inherit Red Genes, Continue Red Bloodline: Professional guides lead teenagers to the Sanhe Yuan Red Base to visit precious historical relics and listen to the heroic deeds of revolutionary predecessors. 🔸Dual Sky Shows, Visual Feast: A thousand drones and ten thousand fireworks light up Duolun's night sky, bringing a stunning audio-visual spectacle. 🔸Professional Mentors and Rich Practical Courses: Equipped with professional study tour mentors, the program includes environmental practice, traditional craft experiences, and other courses, allowing teenagers to learn knowledge and improve comprehensive qualities through hands-on activities. ↓ ✅ Explore Five Major Ethnic Cultural Scenarios 1️⃣Step into Huizong Temple Huizong Temple, built in the 30th year of Kangxi's reign, boasts a grand architectural scale, solemn and magnificent exterior, and opulent interior decoration. Here, you can experience the solemnity of Tibetan Buddhist culture and listen to the echoes of history. 2️⃣Immerse in Xilin Gol Grassland Xilin Gol Grassland, one of China's four major grasslands, offers beautiful scenery and rich flora and fauna, allowing you to appreciate the grandeur and tranquility of the vast grassland. 3️⃣Stroll around Duolun Lake Duolun Lake is composed of seven interconnected lakes, featuring 2 lake centers, 3 peninsulas, and 1 sand peninsula, surrounded by mountains, sand dunes, and grasslands, offering picturesque lake and mountain views. 4️⃣Visit a Herder's Home Delve into a grassland herder's home, admire the herders' daily life, and experience the warmth and hospitality of grassland families. 5️⃣Sanhe Yuan Red Culture Base Visit the Red Culture Exhibition Hall, explore red history, and inherit the revolutionary spirit. · ✅ Experience Five Major Ethnic Cultures 1️⃣Thousand-person Red Song Performance A thousand people sing red melodies together on the grassland, inheriting red genes. 2️⃣Mongolian Equestrian Culture Appreciate horse culture and feel the boldness and bravery of the equestrian people. 3️⃣Grassland Red Culture Listen to red stories and be inspired by the spirit of the ancestors. 4️⃣Mongolian Merchant Culture Explore the historical traces of interaction between the grassland and the outside world. 5️⃣Mongolian Art Culture Listen to melodious long songs and Morin Khuur, and feel the charm of ethnic music. · ✅ Experience Five Major Natural Ecologies 1️⃣Explore Duolun Lake Wetland: Explore wetland ecology and understand biodiversity. 2️⃣Seven Major Grassland Landforms: Appreciate the unique charm of the "mountains, water, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts" landforms, and feel the wonders of nature. 3️⃣Off-road through Uninhabited Areas: Challenge yourself and experience the wildness and mystery of the grassland. 4️⃣Delve into Hunshandake Desert: Experience the beauty of the desert and grassland blending together. 5️⃣Green Environmentalist: Pick up "golden cow dung" on the grassland to protect the grassland ecosystem. · ✅ Taste Five Major Mongolian Specialty Foods 1️⃣Hand-grabbed Mutton: Fresh lamb simply cooked, retaining its original flavor. Just add a pinch of salt to taste the tender and delicious grassland delicacy. 2️⃣Roasted Whole Lamb: A traditional delicacy for honored guests, roasted until golden and crispy on the outside, with tender meat inside. Enjoy with cumin and chili for a delicious experience! 3️⃣Mongolian Pot Tea: Grassland milk tea, often brewed with green brick tea and black brick tea, then simmered with milk tofu, milk skin, fried rice, etc. It can be enjoyed alone or with hand-grabbed mutton, air-dried meat, blood sausage, etc. 4️⃣Natural Reservoir Fish: Cooked with freshwater fish from Duolun Lake, the fish meat is fresh and tender. 5️⃣Xilin Gol Cheese: China's own cheese, with a unique process, distinct taste, and rich nutrition. · ✅ Five Core Gains 1️⃣Inherit Red Genes: Understand history and remember the original aspiration. 2️⃣Cognitive and Skill Enhancement: Broaden horizons and increase knowledge. 3️⃣Improve Teamwork Skills: Unite forces and overcome difficulties during activities. 4️⃣Receive an Exclusive Study Certificate: "Hello Nation" 2025 Children's Ethnic Folk Art Showcase. 5️⃣China Volunteer Service: Record 4 hours of volunteer service, contribute love, and gain growth. · ✅ Itinerary Overview Day ①: Tracing Duolun's Ancient Charm, Tracing Historical Culture: Explore Huizong Temple — Attend the Dismounting Wine Welcome Dinner. Day ②: Exploring Natural Ecology, Experiencing Folk Culture: Off-road vehicle through uninhabited grassland areas — Visit herder musicians. Day ③: Enjoying Tribal Charm and Natural Ecology: Watch equestrian performances — Visit Duolun Lake — Hold the "Green Grassland, Red Song" performance. Day ④: Inheriting Red Spirit, Successful Return: Visit Sanhe Yuan Red Base — Return journey. - ✅ Enjoy Four Quality Services 1️⃣Restaurant and Accommodation: Carefully selected restaurants with guaranteed food hygiene and star-rated hotels. 2️⃣🚑Guarantee: Equipped with large emergency 🚑first-aid kits, with safety personnel accompanying the group. 3️⃣Driving Safety: Regular tourist buses, drivers with over 5 years of experience, including comprehensive insurance. 4️⃣Staffing: Equipped with 1 project leader to coordinate all aspects of the study tour, 1 safety officer, 1 study mentor, and 1 teaching assistant. - 👏Since recruitment has just begun, sign up quickly! This summer 2025, give your child an unforgettable study tour! Duolun, Xilin Gol League #StudyTour #SummerFamilyTravel #WhereToGoThisSummer

🥳 Recently, the "Sing in Inner Mongolia, Happy Ice and Snow Season" Hunshandake Desert Self-Driving Adventure Grand Tour and Ice and Snow Adventure Event was grandly opened in Zhenglan Banner, Xilingol League! At the opening ceremony, the Zhenglan Banner Ulan Muqir, Naire Band, parade phalanx, and off-road team brought wonderful songs, dances, and cultural performances to kick off the event! · 🎊 The event lasted for 3 days and included the Hunshandake Ladder Pit Challenge, NCC Manufacturer Tug-of-War Challenge, Hunshandake Ice Dragon Boat Competition, Hunshandake Ladder T2 Rally, and Hunshandake Ladder King of the Track Competition, attracting more than 3,000 racing and self-driving vehicles and more than 10,000 tourists from all over the country! · 🎉 During the event, a variety of activities were held, including the Hunshandake Desert Beef Food Festival, the Camel Endurance Race around Shangdu Lake, and the Camel Beauty Contest. There were also delicious dishes such as hot pot stewed bones, grassland meat skewers, copper pot feasts, and roasted whole lamb. In addition, the "Zhenglan Banner 2025 Cheese New Product Promotion Conference" was held simultaneously, bringing tourists a joyful tourism experience that combines ice and snow, culture, sports, and food! · 🏂️ The event also set up the "Hunshandake Ice and Snow Fun Zone" for tourists. While the vehicles galloped in the snow, tourists played in the snow, wore colorful ethnic costumes, sang and danced with the welcoming hada team, experienced the fun of ice and snow, and felt the ethnic customs! ⬇️ ❄️ In the winter of 2025, ❄️ Xilingol's winter ice and snow sports activities will follow one after another, ❄️ Take this event information guide and set off! ✅ The 3rd Xilingol League Ice Dragon Boat Race Date: January 11-16 Location: Xilin Lake, Xilinhot City ✅ National Ice Dragon Boat Super League Finals Date: January 18-19 Location: Xilin Lake, Xilinhot City ✅ Xilingol International Ice Dragon Boat Championship Date: January 20-21 Location: Xilin Lake, Xilinhot City ✅ Xilin Lake Ice and Snow Carnival Date: Now until February 28 Location: Xilin Lake - 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Xilinhot City is the central city of Xilingol League and has Xilinhot Airport. It is an ideal holiday destination and tourism transit station for Xilingol League's grassland and ice and snow tours. Currently, the "Sing in Inner Mongolia, Enjoy Xilinhot" Xilin Lake Ice and Snow Carnival has grandly opened, where tourists can enjoy large ice and snow sculptures, ice and snow intangible cultural heritage shows, ice activities, grassland food, and more! - 🔥 Xilingol League's ice and snow tourism is heating up. During the Spring Festival, various banners, counties, and cities (districts) will have a variety of New Year activities, including ice and snow sports, cultural exhibitions, cultural performances, folk experiences, food tastings, reading and sharing activities, and more! In 2025, we look forward to meeting you and talking about the ice and snow romance! Image source: Vast Grassland Xilingol Culture and Tourism

| Self-drive in Duolun County, Explore Snow Off-Roading! 🖼️ The beautiful name of Duolun County comes from the Mongolian word "Duolunor," meaning "Seven Lakes." The famous Duolun Lake Scenic Area consists of seven connected lakes. 🏞️ Of course, besides the clear lakes, there are also continuous mountains, winding rivers, vast grasslands, a long history, and rich culture here. ❄️ In winter, the white snow adds a winter charm and wild beauty to Duolun County. The pure white ice and snow cover Duolun County in a silver coat, making 🚙 winter self-driving off-road adventures full of passion and challenge! Come to the scenic and culturally rich Duolun County to enjoy snow off-roading! 📌 Keep this self-driving guide for Duolun County! 【Duolun County Loop】 Total length: 195 kilometers Includes Duolun Lake, Yumu River, Tuligen River, Luanhe River source, Ancient Tomb Route, and more. ✅ Ancient Tomb Route This is a route often used for off-road car rallies held in the Hunshandake Sandland. The route passes through the Hunshandake Sandland uninhabited area and several ancient tombs, hence the name "Ancient Tomb Route." Driving along this route, you can enjoy landscapes of sand dunes, mud, forests, and rivers, which look even more desolate and magnificent in winter! ✅ Underground Forest The Dadukou Underground Forest, also called the Shepi River Underground Forest, is located 60 kilometers northeast of Duolun County. The Shepi River has cut a deep ditch about 25 kilometers long. Outside the ditch are sand dunes; inside the ditch flows a stream, flanked by forest belts with trees, shrubs, and vines. Therefore, the Shepi River is commonly called the "Underground Forest." Here, sand, water, and forest coexist, creating a unique landscape that is a must-see for self-driving tours! ✅ Luanhe River Source National Forest Park Located within the Sandao Gou Forest Farm in Duolun County, it has over 30,000 acres of wild elm forest, one of the best-preserved natural elm forests in Asia. The scenic area features diverse landscapes including forest, grassland, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and sand. In winter, the Luanhe River source is covered with snow, while the green and yellow vegetation creates a colorful and beautiful scene. ✅ Duolun Lake Duolun Lake consists of seven connected lakes, featuring two lake centers, three peninsulas, and one sandy peninsula. The hills, lakes, meadows, and sandlands in the scenic area complement each other beautifully. Driving along the lake loop road, you can enjoy a variety of natural landscapes and even camp by the lake. 🏡 Recommended Accommodation Duolunor Grand Hotel The hotel is close to Duolun County’s tourism distribution center and the Cultural and Museum Tourism Plaza, with a superior location and convenient transportation. 🍖 Recommended Food Xilaishun Classic Hot Pot Lvda Hot Pot These two restaurants are popular spots in Xilingol League for "authentic Xilingol lamb." We recommend trying lamb hot pot, lamb stew, whole roasted lamb, lamb skewers, and other delicacies. -- 🚙 For winter travel in Inner Mongolia, come to Xilingol League for an "exciting" self-drive adventure across snowfields and sandlands, enjoying an ice and snow crossing journey! (Trip.com Traveler @ Backpacker's Notes)

| Embark on a journey around the lake in Xilin Gol to visit ancient sites and explore secrets! . ✨ Xilin Gol League not only has magnificent grassland and sandy scenery, but also has a profound historical culture and folk customs on the grassland and sandy land. 👉 Today, let's go on a journey around the lake to visit ancient sites and explore secrets, to see the scenery and read the culture! 📌Transportation Guide 🚙Self-driving Depart from Beijing, about 2 days round trip. Route: Beijing→Duolun County→Zhenglan Banner→Return. ✈️Airplane Departure point to Xilinhot Airport. After arriving in Xilinhot City, you can choose to rent a car and drive yourself, or take a bus. Route: Xilinhot→Zhenglan Banner→Duolun County→Xilinhot. 📸Check-in attractions 1️⃣Zhenglan Banner Gaogustai River Sandy Land Tourism Ranch The Gaogustai River is a river in the Hunshandake Sandy Land. The river banks are lush with vegetation and coexist with the sandy land. The scenic area has ancient elm forests, continuous sand dunes, and vast grasslands. The landscape is diverse and the scenery is magnificent. The herders on the ranch will personally make handmade dairy products, refreshments, etc. to entertain tourists from afar. 2️⃣Zhenglan Banner Baigeli Ecological Tourism Ranch The ranch is located in Saiyinhuduga Sumu. "Baigeli" means nature. There are sand, grassland, lake landscapes, and nomadic homestay camps. There are dining yurts, accommodation yurts, etc. You can experience traditional nomadic life on the ranch, learn about Mongolian traditional entertainment homestays, hold barbecues, bonfire parties, etc. 3️⃣Zhenglan Banner Xilin Gol League Cultural Heritage Museum Located deep in the Jinlianchuan grassland, it is a theme museum of the Yuan Shangdu site. The collections in the museum are Yuan Dynasty cultural relics unearthed from the "World Cultural Heritage" Yuan Shangdu site and surrounding tombs, sacrificial sites, etc. Come here to not only enjoy the scenery of the Jinlianchuan grassland, but also learn about the history and culture of Xilin Gol League. 4️⃣ Duolun Lake Scenic Area in Duolun County The scenic area is located in Luanhe Town. The predecessor of Duolun Lake is the Xishanwan Reservoir, the largest water conservancy hub project on the Xilin Gol grassland. The lake is vast and the waves are endless. There are rich natural landscapes such as reeds, hills, woods, sand, and rivers on the lakeside. Horseback riding, boating, fishing, sand sliding, photography, camping and other activities can be carried out in the scenic area. There are homestays and hotels on the lakeside for accommodation. 5️⃣ Shanxi Guild Hall in Duolun County Shanxi Guild Hall is located at No. 50, Daxi Street, Duolun County. It is a relatively well-preserved ancient building from the Qing Dynasty in Duolun County, with a history of more than 260 years. The guild hall was founded by merchants from Shanxi who came to Duolun County for trade during the Qing Dynasty. It was a place for Shanxi merchants to gather, entertain, and discuss matters. Here you can learn about the history of "traveling Mongolian merchants". 6️⃣Beizi Temple in Xilinhot City Beizi Temple is located at the foot of Erdun Aobao Mountain. It is one of the four major temples in Inner Mongolia. It was built in the eighth year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. It was expanded during the Daoguang and Guangxu years. It has a large scale and has many halls, pagodas, and Lama residences. There are many murals in the temple that reflect the history and life scenes of the Mongolian people, as well as many precious national history and art materials. While visiting the Beizi Temple, you can climb Erdun Aobao behind the temple to experience the folk custom of "worshiping Aobao". 😋Food Recommendation ✅ Zhenglan Banner: Dairy Products Zhenglan Banner is the "hometown of Chagan Yide", Chagan Yide refers to white food, that is, dairy products. Dairy products in Zhenglan Banner were once tributes for the royal family and were royal dairy products. Don't forget to taste milk tofu, milk wine, milk tea, etc. when you come to Zhenglan Banner! ✅ Duolun County: Whole Fish Banquet The whole fish banquet is made entirely of fresh fish from the Luan River, and is cooked in different ways such as roasting, grilling, boiling, frying, deep-frying, and stewing. Visitors can enjoy a whole fish banquet with rich varieties and diverse flavors. ✅ Xilinhot: Xilin Gol Lamb In Xilinhot City, you can taste authentic Xilin Gol lamb, and enjoy lamb delicacies such as whole lamb banquet, roasted whole lamb, hand-to-hand, and shabu-shabu. - 🙋‍♀️ Xilin Gol League welcomes tourists from all over the country to visit the ancient mysteries at any time! (Part of the picture source: Vast Grassland Xilin Gol)

🎨 In autumn, God's palette falls again on Xilingol League, where the vast grasslands offer countless autumn scenes. Everywhere is a splash of brilliant colors. 🖼️ The flora is a must-see in Xilingol's autumn. Here’s your viewing guide—immerse yourself in autumn colors in Xilingol during the National Day holiday! ✅ Duolun County ✔ Golden Yellow — Luanhe Source National Forest Park ⏰ Best viewing period: Late September to early October 🍂 Luanhe Source National Forest Park, also known as Luanhe Source Yumu Chuan Forest Park, is home to one of Asia’s rare natural elm forests, with tens of thousands of elm trees mostly over a hundred years old, lush and thriving. 🍁 In golden autumn, Yumu Chuan is covered in gold, like a painter’s lavish strokes of gold and yellow paint, dazzling and radiant. With mountain springs, streams, and rivers as a backdrop, it looks like a fairyland. ✔ Colorful — Duolun River Scenic Area ⏰ Best viewing period: Entire autumn 🍂 Duolun Lake is a beautiful prairie lake surrounded by grasslands, hills, sandy areas, and shrubs. In autumn, the blue sky and lake blend with trees in yellow, orange, green, and other colors, creating a splendid autumn painting. 🍁 The lake’s circumference is about 41 kilometers, perfect for a leisurely self-drive to enjoy the autumn scenery. There’s also a wooden boardwalk along the lakeshore for strolling, sightseeing, and photography. At night, stay in local hotels or guesthouses to enjoy the starry autumn nights by the lake. ✅ Zhenglan Banner ✔ Colorful — Wuhe Orqin Aobao Forest Park ⏰ Best viewing period: September to mid-October 🍂 Here stands Zhenglan Banner’s highest aobao (sacred cairn) atop the mountains, surrounded by dense secondary forests, winding streams, wild fruit trees, and medicinal herbs. In autumn, the forest park is full of mature autumn scenes. 🍁 Forests and sandy lands stretch across the park, with colorful foliage rolling through. The layered woods are vibrant, wild animals occasionally appear to pick fruits, and people gather to worship the aobao and collect herbs, all filled with the atmosphere of autumn harvest. ✔ Colorful — Hunshandake Sandy Land Scenic Area ⏰ Best viewing period: Entire autumn 🍂 This is a sandy land with water and forests, blooming wildly in autumn. Driving through the sandy land, you’ll often see flourishing golden elms. Clusters of white birch stand on the golden grasslands, while sandy land spruces and willows show resilient vitality, making Hunshandake Sandy Land even more majestic! ✅ West Ujimqin Banner ✔ Golden Yellow — White Birch Forest Scenic Area ⏰ Best viewing period: Late September to early October 🍂 White birch forests are mysterious and beautiful in poetry and songs. The white birch forest in West Ujimqin Banner is just like that, especially in autumn, with white trunks and golden crowns, and the ground covered in golden leaves, revealing the quiet beauty of autumn. ✔ Colorful — Ujimqin Grassland ⏰ Best viewing period: Late September to early October 🍁 Known as the “Paradise Grassland,” Ujimqin Grassland gathers nine major types of grasslands. In golden autumn, native trees like white birch, sandy elm, larch, Korean pine, five-point maple, and poplar each show their colors. 🖼️ Shrubs such as wild apricot, hazel, mountain willow, and hawthorn cluster in various colors, composing a colorful autumn grassland painting. -- 🚙 Xilingol is a perfect place for self-driving. During the 8-day National Day holiday, you can start from Beijing and follow the 🌈 Xilingol Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Avenue, enjoying autumn views, experiencing herders’ life, and tasting delicious grassland cuisine.

| Xilin Gol Hunsandake Sandy Land Ice and Snow Crossing! ❄️ In winter, the vast grasslands and sandy areas of Xilin Gol League transform into boundless snowfields, showcasing the frozen beauty of the northern lands. 🚙 It’s perfect for an ice and snow crossing adventure, thrilling off-road driving, freely racing across the snowfields, challenging yourself, and enjoying excitement and stunning scenery! 🎉 The "2024 Hunsandake Sandy Land Heartland Thousand Cars and Ten Thousand People Ice and Snow Crossing" event in Xilin Gol League is about to take place at the end of this month. This event is not only for off-road enthusiasts but also a great experience for 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 tourists to enjoy the snow, play in the snow, and watch the opening ceremony and competition highlights! 📌 Please take this guide for watching and playing 🚙 Hunsandake Sandy Land Heartland Thousand Cars and Ten Thousand People Ice and Snow Crossing Location: Xilinhot City, Duolun County. 🕒 Date: December 30, 2023 to January 2, 2024. 🔀 Event Details 🏆 Thousand Cars and Ten Thousand People T2 Ice and Snow Rally Xilinhot Station 🔸 December 30, 2023 ✔ 8:00-19:00, drivers check in at Mongolia Hotel. 🔸 December 31, 2023 ✔ 8:30, grand opening ceremony at Madu Square. ✔ 9:30-17:00, time cards distributed at the opening ceremony. ✔ 19:30-21:00, 2024 Madu Night New Year’s Eve Party and Thousand Cars and Ten Thousand People Ice and Snow Crossing Xilinhot Station Award Ceremony. ✔ 21:30-22:00, spectacular starry sky fireworks show. 💡 Highlights 🚗 For self-driving friends and off-road players, you can check in on the same race track: Xilinhot Natural Grassland Volcano Line Track. Enjoy off-roading fun on the vast 80-kilometer natural snowfield, admire snowy rivers and forests, and occasionally encounter roe deer, wild deer, and other animals. 📸 For tourists who are not off-road enthusiasts, you can join the opening ceremony and Madu Night New Year’s Eve Party, enjoying a unique New Year experience with bonfires, fireworks, food, and folk customs! 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Mongolia Hotel The hotel is located at the junction of the new and old districts of Xilinhot City, close to the train station, museum, botanical garden, library, etc., making travel, shopping, dining, and cultural experiences convenient. 🥘 Recommended Food Xilin Gol lamb dishes such as roasted whole lamb, lamb hot pot, lamb slices, and hand-held meat. Xilin Gol dairy products like cheese, milk tofu, milk skin, and butter. 🌟 Recommended Attractions Beizi Temple, China Horse Capital, Pingdingshan Volcano Group, Xilin Gol Museum, Xilin Nine Bends, etc. - Duolun Station 🔸 January 1, 2024 ✔ 9:00-17:30, drivers check in at Duolun Nuor Hotel. 🔸 January 2, 2024 ✔ 8:30, grand opening ceremony at Madu Square. ✔ 9:30-17:00, time cards distributed at the opening ceremony. ✔ 17:30, grand award ceremony, event conclusion. 💡 Highlights 🚗 For self-driving friends and off-road players, you can check in on the same race track: Hunsandake Sandy Land. The track is 80 kilometers long, where you can enjoy the scenery of Hunsandake Sandy Land and see trees, lakes, springs, and other sights in the sandy land. 📸 For tourists who are not off-road enthusiasts, you can participate in the opening and award ceremonies to witness the grand event. 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Duolun Nuor Hotel The hotel is close to Duolun County Tourist Distribution Center, Wenbo Tourism Plaza, Cultural Park, etc., with convenient transportation and easy travel. 🥘 Recommended Food Luanhe Whole Fish Feast, milk tofu, oat noodles, pot cakes, milk skin, etc. 🌟 Recommended Attractions Duolun Lake, Huizong Temple, Bayin Tribe Ecotourism Resort, etc. - 🥳 At the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, come to Xilin Gol League to enjoy the ice and snow scenery, watch ice and snow events, and savor Inner Mongolia’s specialty foods!

🔥 The popular event "Mongolian Horse Super League," which lasted for 2 months, held a total of 136 matches across the entire league! Riders from various banners, counties, and cities fiercely competed, putting on passionate shows of "horses galloping on flying snow" for tourists from all over the country! 🏇 Although the event has concluded, ice and snow tourism continues to heat up! Horse racing, equestrianism, Ulan Muqir performances, ice and snow sports, intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, souvenirs, and Xilingol cuisine all attract tourists to check in! 📸 This winter, if you haven't ridden a Mongolian horse in Xilingol League, eaten a whole roasted lamb, had Mongolian morning tea, or visited an intangible cultural heritage exhibition, then set off now! 📌【Recommended Routes】Please save ✅ Hunsandake Tourism Grand Loop The "Hunsandake Tourism Grand Loop" is planned to have 1 main line, 1 grand loop, and 6 small loops, with a total mileage of over 2,700 kilometers! There are more than 100 scenic spots, attractions, and natural check-in points within the Hunsandake sandy area! The Hunsandake sandy area within the Xilingol Grassland, one of China's four major grasslands, covers 48.09 million mu. It is the perfect route for self-driving enthusiasts to gallop across grasslands and sandy lands! 🚙 Taichi Small Loop The grand loop is still under development, but the Taibus Banner small loop is relatively mature, integrating famous horses, horse culture, riding, folk customs, study tours, and travel photography. Friends planning self-driving tours during winter and Spring Festival holidays can fully enjoy the charm of the ice and snow grassland and sandy land along this route! 🔃 Route nodes: Starting from Baochang Town, Taibus Banner — Baihuatan — Canglang Tribe Scenic Area — Yuma Garden Tourist Area — Starting point of Qianli Grassland Scenic Avenue — Ten-thousand-mu Apricot Forest — Wufu Village — Shitiao Mountain — Bianqiang Village — Camel Mountain — Xishanpo Village — back to Baochang Town, Taibus Banner. 💡 Trip Highlights: 🌟 Horses 🏇 Horse culture in Xilingol is a must-experience for self-driving tours. At the "Yuma Garden Tourist Area," visitors can not only admire world-famous horses and Mongolian horses but also experience riding freely on the ice and snow grassland and participate in horse travel photography activities, 📸 capturing stunning winter shots of horses galloping on snow! You can also enjoy equestrian performances, visit the horse culture museum, and immerse yourself in the horse culture of Xilingol League! 🌟 Folk Customs 🎋 Besides attending grand bonfire parties, experiencing herder life, and tasting folk delicacies at Yuma Garden Tourist Area, visitors can also feel the strong folk culture atmosphere in "Bianqiang Village." During the Spring Festival, Bianqiang Village is decorated with lanterns and offers festive feasts such as pig slaughter dishes, beef banquets, and fried mahua (twisted fried dough). ❄️ While savoring the festive flavors, tourists can enjoy snowball fights, snow tubing, ice and snow sledding, admire snow and ice sculptures, and watch intangible cultural heritage performances. 🌟 Ice and Snow Crossing 🚙 The Taichi Small Loop is about 325 kilometers long. Taibus Banner is located on the southern edge of the Hunsandake sandy land, featuring not only sandy landscapes but also the Gongbolag Grassland. In winter, the sandy grassland is covered with ice and snow, vast and tranquil. Driving through it offers a unique blend of speed and passion. 🖼️ Along the way, you can see elm forest rime, wild horses running, wild camels appearing, and smoke curling from Mongolian yurts, showcasing diverse scenery. You can experience the beauty of the winter sandy sea and snowfield and appreciate herder culture. 🌟 Grassland Specialty Food 😋 In Taibus Banner, there are several officially recommended restaurants to "eat authentic Xilingol lamb" → "Wangshunge Hotpot," "Xiaoshapeng Hotpot," where you can taste tender and juicy hotpot lamb, fragrant hand-pulled meat, and generous roasted whole lamb! 🍵 Also, don't forget to try the rich "Mongolian morning tea," accompanied by Xilingol cheese, dried beef, hand-pulled meat, and enjoy big sips of milk tea! - From February 2nd, start a new chapter of travel! This winter and Spring Festival holiday, come to Xilingol Taibus Banner to eat meat heartily, drink milk tea freely, ride horses with style, and enjoy self-driving to your heart's content!

❄️The magnificent scene of thousands of horses galloping across the vast snowy plains is a spectacular sight in Inner Mongolia during winter that you can't miss. Wondering where to see this grand spectacle? 👉 The "Spirit of Mongolian Horse Cup" China Horse Capital Xilingol Mongolian Horse Super League lets you enjoy it all at once! 🏇 The league passionately kicked off on November 18 in Xiwuzhumuqin Banner, Xilingol League, gaining attention and coverage from CCTV. The event will last for two months! 🎉 From this winter to next spring, a series of exciting ice and snow activities will be launched one after another! 👏 Xiwuzhumuqin Banner is known as the "Hometown of White Horses in China," famous for producing white steeds. These horses are small in stature but strong and unique, historically the exclusive imperial horses during Genghis Khan’s era, a rare and excellent local horse breed! 🚛 Recently, 15 beautifully shaped white horses traveled over 3,000 kilometers to Qiji (Shenzhen) International Equestrian Club, contributing to the promotion and high-quality development of the Xilingol "pony" horse brand and horse industry! ⬇️ 【Xilingol Mongolian Horse Super League】 ⏳ Event Duration From November 18, 2023, to January 28, 2024. ⏰ Schedule ✔ Village-level competitions from November 18 to December 5. ✔ Township-level competitions from December 10 to December 20. ✔ Banner, county, and city-level competitions from December 30 to January 15, 2024. ✔ The grand finals are scheduled for January 27-28, 2024. 🏆 Events 🏇 15 km Endurance Race: An individual race covering a straight 15 km distance on the grassland, testing the endurance of Mongolian horses. 🏇 6000 m Team Relay Race: A team event with no horse breed restrictions, consisting of 3 people and 3 horses per team. Each segment is 2000 meters, with relay exchanges until the finish line to determine the ranking. 🎉 Exciting Experiences for Visitors ✅ Sightseeing ❄️ Winter in Xilingol League is covered in silver-white snow. The Xilingol grasslands and Hunshandake sandy land are blanketed in snow, serene and magnificent, with a unique charm. The frosted trees on the snowy plains create a fairyland-like spectacle. 🌅 Perfect for an ice and snow self-driving tour, we recommend driving along the "Xilingol Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Avenue" to enjoy endless winter scenery. ✅ Enjoy Ice and Snow Activities 🛷 Besides watching thrilling ice and snow competitions, visitors can personally experience horseback riding, skiing, snow bumper balls, snowman building, parent-child ice carts, ice skating, and other fun activities. 👉 Recommended snow resorts include China Horse Capital Ski Resort and Xilinhot City Xilin Lake Ice Rink. ✅ Savor Delicious Food 🥘 Enjoy hot and nourishing winter delicacies like lamb hotpot, mutton slices, roasted whole lamb, and Mongolian milk tea! Xilingol lamb is a nationally recognized geographical indication product, a prized lamb with excellent meat quality, great taste, tender and juicy! Recommended dining spots include Lvda Shuanfu in Xilinhot City, Yuanzhongyuan Shuanfu in Shangdu Town of Zhenglan Banner, Wangshunge Shuanfu in Taibus Banner, Xilaishun Classic Hotpot in Duolun County, and Wulagai Guesthouse in Dongwu Banner. 🚙 Wherever you drive in Xilingol League, you can taste authentic and delicious Xilingol lamb! - ❄️ This winter, Xilingol League offers more than just the Horse Super League. There will be a thousand-mile ice and snow crossing with thousands of participants, the "Dragon Raising Its Head on the Second Day of the Second Month" car rally, ice dragon boat championships, a special cultural evening promoting the spirit of Mongolian horses, youth speed skating competitions, winter Nadam festivals, and a series of exciting events. 📲 Follow "Vast Grassland · Xilingol Cultural Tourism Planet" for new activities and updates! Let’s ignite the passion for ice and snow in Xilingol! (Some copy sourced from Vast Grassland Xilingol Cultural Tourism, images from Trip.com Travel Experts @LittleFlyerFinn, Hanny Travels)

| Meet on the Grassland · Xiwang Has You! 🎉 To welcome the 2023 "5·19 China Travel Day," Xilingol League has carefully planned the themed event "Meet on the Grassland · Xiwang Has You." ⚡ Flags and counties within the league have launched a variety of rich and colorful activities centered around beautiful scenery, delicious food, and culture! 【Meet on the Grassland · Xiwang Has You】 Themed Activities ✅ Duolun County Event Location: Duolun Lake Scenic Area 🚩 Check-in and Stamp Collection Activity Visitors can obtain a check-in scroll and participate in the "Xilingol Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Avenue Check-in and Stamp Collection Activity" to receive exquisite gifts. 🚩 Self-driving Grassland Tour The "Grassland Version 318" self-driving tour departure ceremony will be held at Duolun station. Fifteen off-road teams from the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, with over a hundred off-road vehicles, will gather and depart from Duolun County to start a 5-day full grassland crossing journey! 🚩 Equestrian Crossing The launch ceremony for the 300-kilometer most beautiful scenic large loop equestrian crossing project in Duolun County will be held, with nearly a hundred "wild riders" riding from Duolun Scenic Area to Yumu Chuan! 🚩 Study Tour A wetland exploration study tour will be conducted, allowing visitors to experience farming life, including planting, threshing, milling, and kiln-baked bread experiences. 🚩 Diverse Booths The scenic area will have cultural tourism product display zones, food tasting zones, clothing and travel photography check-in zones, and more. ✅ Xilinhot City Event Location: Core Area of China’s Horse Capital 🚩 Launch Ceremony The launch ceremony for China Tourism Day, Xilinhot City Internet Celebrities Competition, Cultural and Creative Competition, the "Xilin Good Gifts" cultural and creative product launch, and the "Xilin Good Gifts" merchant signing ceremony will be held. 🚩 "Tourist Attraction" Stamp Check-in Nineteen tourist attraction stamp check-in points are set up in the event area. The first five visitors to collect all stamps will receive exquisite prizes. 🚩 Performances and Exhibition Areas There will be performances by Ulan Muqir, intangible cultural heritage works exhibition, shark car exhibition, outdoor camping exhibition, and Mongolian cuisine tasting area. 🚩 Fun Activities Visitors can also participate in on-site audience prize draws, the "520 Love Hug" couple challenge, romantic travel photography, Cosplay check-in, and other activities. ✅ Erenhot City 🚩 Meet on the Grassland · Mobile Erenhot The second Inner Mongolia Motorcycle Travel Carnival Knight Nadam event will be held. About 350 motorcycles and 500 participants will take part in the departure ceremony, riding check-ins, motorcycle travel music festival, large trunk market, motorcycle ADV track race, bonfire party, city street and commercial district crossing check-ins, and more. ✅ Taibus Banner 🚩 China Tourism Day Benefit Performance The event will be held at the Cultural Square. Pastoral homes, farmhouses, hotels, restaurants, and tourism product enterprises will distribute benefit coupons and hold Ulan Muqir benefit performances. ✅ East Ujimqin Banner Tourism small commodity and cultural creative product competitions, "Four Seasons Ujimqin" volleyball tournament, and "Stone Formation Treasure Hunt" mountain climbing activities will be held. ✅ West Ujimqin Banner The West Ujimqin Banner Grassland No. 99 Highway Scenic Photography Contest and field trip ceremony; "Colorful Grassland—West Ujimqin" tourism check-in passport launch ceremony; and a thousand vehicles and ten thousand people self-driving tour crossing the West Ujimqin Banner Grassland No. 99 Highway event will be held. ✅ Abag Banner The 2023 "China Tourism Day · Grassland Divine Steed Abag" themed event will be held. ✅ Sunite Left Banner The Xilingol League Mongolian Embroidery Training Class, part of the Autonomous Region Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor Group Training Program, will be held at the Sunite Left Banner Cultural Center. ✅ Sunite Right Banner The regional Go Invitational Tournament and Cultural and Creative Works Innovation Competition will be held. ✅ Xianghuang Banner The regional archery competition and intangible cultural heritage cultural and creative product display will be held. ✅ Zhengxiangbai Banner The "Mingantu Star" Cup cultural and creative product design competition evaluation and exhibition; Baiqi Scenic Line healthy cycling race and green wild riding activities will be held. ✅ Zhenglan Banner Archery competition and Shaga competition will be held. -- 🎉 "Beautiful China, Happy Journey" 2023 "5·19 China Travel Day," 💕 let's meet on the vast grassland, Xilingol, and discover beauty and happiness together!

Where to go in winter? Xilingol League, of course! ❗️ 🥳 Xilingol League's winter tourism activities themed "Ice and Snow Xilingol, Passionate Hunshandake" will run through this winter and next spring! Winter Naadam, Mongolian Horse League, Ice and Snow Carnival, Ice and Snow Crossing, Ice Dragon Boat Race, and other ice and snow events and activities will follow one after another, making the snow hot! 👏 Xilingol League is waiting for tourists from all over the country to come to a series of ice and snow appointments and meet the ice and snow! Next, let's take a look at the exciting activities that you can't miss! ☃️ Part ① Six major ice and snow events ✅ Xilingol Winter Mongolian Horse League ⏰️ Event time: Mid-November 2024 to mid-January 2025 Event location: The events will be held in 13 banners, counties, and cities, with the finals held in Xilinhot City. 🏇 The events include endurance races, relay races, archery races, trotting races, horse taming races, and horse racing to pick up hada races. Tourists can enjoy the spectacular scene of "thousands of horses galloping" with riders waving their whips, horses galloping, and horseshoes kicking up flying snow! - ✅ Hunshandake Sandy Land Self-driving Crossing Grand Loop Thousand Cars and Ten Thousand People Ice and Snow Crossing ⏰️ Opening time: January 1, 2025 Opening location: Xilinhot City 🚙 The events include NCC T2 Ice and Snow Rally, NCC T2 Ice and Snow Rally, and Xilingol Horseback Snowfield Photography Festival. The events will be held at the foot of the grassland volcano, on the frozen lake, and on the vast snowfield. Tourists can enjoy a cultural tourism feast of "ice and snow + horse racing, ice and snow + food, ice and snow + cars, ice and snow + ethnic costumes"! - ✅ Hunshandake Sandy Land Self-driving Crossing Grand Loop "Dragon Head Raising on the Second Day of the Second Lunar Month" Car Rally ⏰️ Event time: March 11, 2025 Event location: Xilinhot/Duolun County/Zhenglan Banner 🚘 The event is divided into three stages: the first stage (Xilinhot Station) is about 60 kilometers, the second stage (Duolun Station) is about 80 kilometers, and the third stage (Zhenglan Banner Station) is about 60 kilometers. This event is open to the public, and self-driving enthusiasts can sign up to participate, crossing the Hunshandake Sandy Land and Xilingol Thousand Miles Grassland Scenic Avenue, driving passionately and enjoying the scenery! - ✅ Xilingol International Ice Dragon Boat Invitational ⏰️ Event time: January 20-22, 2025 Event location: Xilinhot City 🚣 Dragon boat teams from 20 countries will perform speed and passion on the ice! In addition to watching the games, tourists can also skate, play ice hockey, play snow circles, ride ice bicycles, and play ice hockey on the Xilin Lake ice rink, enjoying the ice to the fullest! - ✅ National Ice Dragon Boat League Finals ⏰️ Event time: January 20-22, 2025 Event location: Duolun County 🥇 The top 20 teams in the total points of each sub-station and 12 local teams will participate in the competition to determine the final national champion! In addition to watching the games, tourists can also check in at Duolun Lake, participate in winter fishing activities, and enjoy a fresh whole fish feast! - ✅ Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region University Student Ice Dragon Boat Championship ⏰️ Event time: End of December 2024 Event location: Xilinhot City 🚣‍♀️ The event is divided into 12-person and 5-person teams, with 100-meter and 200-meter straight-line races. At that time, college students from all over the country will gather in Xilinhot to compete fiercely on the ice! This event is held at the same time as the Mongolian Horse League, and tourists can witness a variety of exciting events! ☃️ Part ② Three-level ice and snow tourism activities ✅ Zhenglan Banner Winter Naadam ⏰️ Event time: End of December 2024 Event location: Zhenglan Banner 🥳 Naadam is a grand event on the grassland. At that time, a series of activities such as Zhenglan Banner Hunshandake Electric Music Festival, Winter Storage Beef Festival, Brand Vehicle Shangdu Lake Ice and Snow Test Drive Carnival, Hunshandake Sandy Land Crossing Event, and Ethnic Costume Show will be held! Tourists can immerse themselves in the activities, change clothes for travel photography, taste food, and enjoy the winter scenery! - ✅ "Snow Wolf" Tianbian Grassland Wulagai Second Season Ice and Snow Carnival Series Activities ⏰️ Event time: Early December 2024 Event location: Wulagai Management Area ☃️ The beautiful Tianbian Grassland turns into an endless dreamlike snowfield in winter. During the Ice and Snow Carnival, a series of activities such as the opening ceremony of ice and snow activities, ice dragon boat races, horse racing, "Snow Wolf" photography competition, car rally, New Year's Eve tourism people's Spring Festival Gala or Ulan Muqi performance in the league will be held. Tourists can enjoy the games, watch the performances, and take photos! - ✅ Duolun County Duolun Lake Winter Fishing Series Activities ⏰️ Event time: From December 20, 2024 Event location: Duolun Lake Scenic Area 🎣 Every day from 10:30 to 11:00 in the morning and from 15:00 to 15:30 in the afternoon, winter fishing activities will be held in the Whale Island area of Duolun Lake. Tourists can watch the winter fishing activities, buy freshly caught lake fish on the spot, or go to the restaurants in the scenic area to enjoy a whole fish feast! - 🏂️ There are more winter ice and snow activities in Xilingol League! ❤️ Follow "Vast Grassland Xilingol Planet" for detailed travel guides for winter Naadam, ice and snow crossing, and more. Stay tuned! Image source: Vast Grassland Xilingol Culture and Tourism Xilinhot, Xilingol League

🚗Want to experience an outdoor off-road adventure, but don't want to drive yourself? Join a group tour for a hassle-free experience! We highly recommend the "Outdoor Exploration: Xilingol League Hunshandake Sandy Land + Ulan Butong + Duolun 4-day, 3-night Group Tour" product. 🚙Take a luxury off-road vehicle through the Xilingol Grassland, Hunshandake Sandy Land, and Ulan Butong Grassland, enjoy the magnificent winter scenery, taste authentic Mongolian cuisine, and experience the charm of winter in the north! Check out the product details! ↓ 🌟[Itinerary Highlights] ✨️Enjoy the scenery of snow-covered forests, grassland volcanoes, wetlands, sandy land, and more ✨️Visit historical sites and experience local culture ✨️Taste authentic grassland Mongolian cuisine and hot pot on ice ✨️Take an off-road vehicle to explore the ancient tomb line and cross the ice and snow ✨️Enjoy entertainment activities such as snow sledding, ice skating, sand sledding, and more ✨️All-inclusive price, off-road vehicle transfers, free scenic area tickets, professional scenic area and attraction introductions, photography assistant to help tourists take photos, selected hotels, free travel souvenirs, Mongolian hada, drone aerial photography, local private routes, and more. 🗓️[Itinerary] Day1️⃣Pick up at Xilinhot Airport - Volcanic Group Flat Top Mountain - Gaogestai Grassland - Zhenglan Banner 🕛️Morning: Arrive at Xilinhot Airport on your own, and take a dedicated off-road vehicle transfer. Activities start at 2:00 pm, and pick-up ends at 2:30 pm. Please arrive in advance and plan your time accordingly. 🕛️Afternoon: Visit the "Flat Top Mountain Volcanic Group" in the Bekeli Ranch, and enjoy the unique volcanic group with flat tops. Then, take an off-road vehicle through the "Xilingol League Grassland" and "Hunshandake Sandy Land". Tourists can enjoy the scenery along the way and take aerial photos. 🕛️Evening: Arrive at Zhenglan Banner, taste grassland Mongolian cuisine, and stay at "Zhenglan Banner Shangdu" Hotel. - Day2️⃣Yuan Shangdu Site - Kublai Khan Training Ground - Xiao Zhakestai - Shangdu Lake - The Legend of the Condor Heroes Filming Site 🕛️Morning: Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel, and visit the "Yuan Shangdu Site", a "World Cultural Heritage" site. Enjoy the immediate relics on the Jinlianchuan Grassland from the car. Then, enjoy snow sledding, ice skating, and other ice and snow activities. Next, visit "Shangdu Lake", and enjoy the natural lake formed in a giant sand pit created by a meteorite in the grassland desert. 🕛️Afternoon: Enjoy "hot pot on ice and snow" for lunch, and then explore the "Hunshandake Sandy Land" in Zhenglan Banner, and enjoy off-road vehicle sand sledding and skiing. Then, pass by "Kublai Khan Film City" and "Jinlianchuan" Grassland, enjoy the scenery along the way, and arrive at Shangdu Town. 🕛️Evening: Enjoy authentic iron pot stewed goose for dinner at "Lao Tang Yang Xiezi Hot Pot Restaurant (Zhenglan Banner Branch)" in Shangdu Town. Stay at "Zhenglan Banner Shangdu Hotel" for the night. - Day3️⃣Duolun - Huizong Temple - Ancient Tomb Line - Ulan Butong 🕛️Morning: Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel, and visit the Tibetan Buddhist temple "Huizong Temple" in Duolun County, and visit the site of the Kangxi Emperor's alliance. Then, visit "Duolun Grassland", and take a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle to explore the ancient tomb line and enjoy the scenery along the way. 🕛️Afternoon: After a simple lunch, visit "Ulan Butong Grassland", and take a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle to cross the ice and snow in Ulan Butong. 🕛️Evening: Enjoy authentic iron pot stewed goose for dinner, and stay at "Zhenglan Banner Shangdu Hotel" for the night. - Day4️⃣Cheese Reception Room - Shangdu National Wetland Park - Xilinhot Airport 🕛️Morning: Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel, and visit the "Cheese Reception Room" in Zhenglan Banner, explore the intangible cultural heritage of dairy products, taste and buy Xilingol dairy products, and learn about local culture. Then, visit "Shangdu Lake Wetland Park", and enjoy the wetland scenery. 🕛️Afternoon: Take a group photo, and end the trip. - 🤗This product allows tourists to take a Toyota off-road vehicle to fully experience the charm of the ice and snow in Xilingol, enjoy the beautiful winter scenery, and taste grassland delicacies. Book in advance! Image source: Vast Grassland Xilingol Culture and Tourism Xilinhot, Xilingol League

☃️ Heavy snow marks the start of midwinter, and the snow is at its heaviest! The dreamlike snow scene is a dream for many people. If you want to see heavy snow, come to Xilingol! 🌨️ From dawn to dusk, from snowfields to forests to lakesides, the winter scenery here is ever-changing. In winter, there are also activities such as Nadam and ice and snow events to make your winter trip colorful! ↓ Part 1️⃣ Dreamy Winter Scenery ❄️ Blue Dawn The sky over the grassland is clearer than in the bustling city. At dawn, you can clearly see the color of the sky, a pure and deep blue, stretching as far as the eye can see. We recommend enjoying it on the Xilingol Grassland. ❄️ Orange Morning When the sun rises, the color of the sky changes, and the warm orange and reddish-yellow colors reflect on the earth, covering everything in warm tones. The colors are gorgeous. We recommend enjoying it at the Xilinhot Pingdingshan Volcano Group. ❄️ Romantic Snow The heavy snow dresses the forests and lakes of Xilingol in winter clothes, and the view is silver and white. The unfrozen lake water is steaming with mist, like a fairy tale. We recommend enjoying it at Duolun Lake in Duolun County. ❄️ Clear After Snow When the snow stops and the sky clears, the sun shines, covering the grasslands, sand, sheep, pastures, and more in golden light, like a painting. We recommend driving on the "Highway 99" in West Ujimqin Banner and enjoying the scenery along the way. ❄️ Gentle and Quiet When herders drive livestock across the snow-covered snowfields, the trees in the distant forest are covered with ice, creating a gentle and quiet winter scene that is unforgettable. We recommend enjoying it at Baiyin Kuren Ranch. - Part 2️⃣ Exciting Activities 🎉 Nadam Every winter, Xilingol holds a "Winter Nadam" event for several months. This year, it will be held in Zhenglan Banner at the end of December. You can see thousands of horses galloping, enjoy horse racing, wrestling, archery, and other sports, and participate in activities such as the Zhenglan Banner Hunshandak Electronic Music Festival, Winter Beef Festival, Shangdu Lake Ice and Snow Test Drive Carnival, Hunshandak Desert Crossing Competition, and ethnic clothing shows. 🎉 Dress Up During Nadam, there will be an "ethnic clothing show," where herders will wear traditional ethnic costumes and fur robes. Tourists can also change into ethnic costumes and take beautiful photos. 🎉 Snow Entertainment Every December, the major ski resorts in Xilingol start operating. You can ski, play with snow circles, play ice hockey, ride snow bikes, and watch ice dragon boats at the Xilin Lake Ice and Snow Park in Xilinhot. 🎉 Food When you come to Xilingol in winter, you must try beef and mutton feasts and dairy products. We recommend trying mutton hot pot, hand-held meat, Xilingol morning tea, beef noodles, milk tea, milk skin, and other delicious foods. Recommended restaurants include Xilinhot Qimu Yang Hot Pot, Saiyide Mongolian Restaurant, Luda Building Hotel, Eerdun Traditional Hot Pot; Taipusiqi Wangshunge Hot Pot, Xiaoshapeng Hot Pot; Zhenglanqi Shangdu Town Yuanzhongyuan Hot Pot; Duolun County Xilaishun Classic Hot Pot, Luda Hot Pot; Wulagai Hotel, etc. 🎉 Bonfire Show In winter, major attractions in Xilingol will launch "Daily Nadam" activities, where you can watch grassland folk sports such as horse racing, wrestling, and archery, and participate in bonfire parties, singing, and dancing! Recommended attractions include Taipusiqi Yuma Garden, Xilinhot Horse Capital Core Area, etc. - ☃️ In winter, come to Xilingol for a trip! See the endless snow scenery, taste hot beef and mutton feasts, participate in exciting Nadam activities, and enjoy the snow, snow entertainment, and travel photography! Image source: Vast Grassland Xilingol Culture and Tourism Xilinhot, Xilingol League

| Hunsandake Sandy Land Roaming Travel Guide! 👣 November is approaching, and Xilingol League is about to enter the transition between autumn and winter. At this time, Hunsandake Sandy Land, one of China's four major sandy lands, is extraordinarily magnificent. 🚙 It is a paradise for off-road self-driving travel enthusiasts to cross and enjoy the scenery, perfect for a sand-crossing journey! 【Hunsandake Sandy Land】 🏜️ Located at the southern end of the Xilingol Grassland, unlike ordinary deserts, here there is water and forest, with red willow forests, elm forests, and various sand plants growing. Many small lakes, water bubbles, and sand springs are scattered throughout, earning it the title of "Desert Garden." ✅ The sandy land features diverse landscapes including summer-green shrubbery, stabilized sandy sparse forests, stabilized sandy broadleaf forests, sandy grasses and trees, semi-shrub and semi-absinth sand plants, and moving sand dunes, all with magnificent scenery! Besides sightseeing, you can also enjoy sand sliding! ↓ 🔖 "Hunsandake Sandy Land" Travel Guide 📝 Keywords: Off-road, sightseeing, photography, playing with sand Destination: Zhenglan Banner Hunsandake Tourism Area 🚙 Recommended self-driving route: Depart from Beijing, pass through Jingzhang and Xizhang Expressways via Zhangjiakou, enter Taibus Banner of Xilingol League, or enter Duolun County of Xilingol League through Fengning, Hebei. Both routes converge at Sanggendalai Town, Zhenglan Banner, Xilingol League. 🚙 Specific sand-crossing route in Zhenglan Banner: Yuanshangdu Ruins (Jinlianchuan Grassland) → Shangdu Town, Zhenglan Banner (accommodation) → Shangdu Lake Ecotourism Scenic Area → Gaogestai River 88 km tourism loop → Baigeli Ecological Ranch for folk activity experience → Wuritu Visitor Center (travel photography camp) → Return trip. 📸 Route Highlights Combines the essence of Jinlianchuan Grassland and Hunsandake Sandy Land, Zhenglan Banner’s ethnic customs, regional culture, and grassland cuisine. Witness the nomadic lifestyle, dress in Zhenglan Banner ethnic costumes, and create a set of stunning grassland travel photos! ✨ Diverse Activities ✅ Must-visit spots: Hunsandake Sandy Land, Jinlianchuan Grassland, Yuanshangdu Ruins (World Cultural Heritage), Shangdu Lake Ecotourism Pasture, Baigeli Ecological Ranch, Hunsandake Sand Painting Art Museum, etc. ✅ Immersive experiences: sand sliding, hiking through sand, playing Shaga games, Shaga horse racing intelligence board, enjoying sandy landscapes and sand paintings. You can also try horseback riding, archery, Boke, and other traditional grassland sports. ✅ Culinary delights: "Lanqi dairy products are the best in the world." In Zhenglan Banner, you can taste delicious dairy foods such as milk tofu, cheese, milk tea, yogurt, and milk wine. Also authentic Xilingol lamb dishes like roasted whole lamb, hand-held meat, jerky, Mongolian beef and lamb pies, and other grassland delicacies. ❤️ This route allows you to deeply appreciate the charm of Xilingol League’s grasslands, sandy lands, folk customs, and cuisine. 🚙 It is recommended that travelers go in groups and prepare well before the trip. As winter approaches and temperatures drop, remember to bring warm clothing! Hunsandake Sandy Land awaits your exploration and crossing! (Some photos sourced from: Vast Grassland Xilingol)

❄️Winter in Xilingol features the stunning natural snowy landscapes and celestial phenomena of Inner Mongolia, rivaling those of Northern Europe and the polar regions!🔥 There are lively "Ma Chao" leagues, popular competitions, and the Ice and Snow Nadam Festival, among others. In winter, 🐑 the grassland lamb feast is perfect for nourishment. Besides sightseeing and watching competitions, you can also enjoy the winter staple lamb feast!🙋‍♀️ Please accept this travel guide! ✅ Encounter celestial wonders 🧚Cold Night Light Pillars 🔎Cold night light pillars are formed by ice crystals in the atmosphere reflecting light, turning city neon lights into colorful pillars that shoot into the sky, creating a dreamy scene. The conditions for their formation are strict, but they are not uncommon in Inner Mongolia. Visiting Xilingol in winter gives you a good chance to see them! 🧚Sun Halo 🔎When there are cirrostratus clouds high in the sky, ice crystals float around the sun. These crystals reflect sunlight, creating a halo around the sun. This phenomenon often appears on the Xilingol grasslands in winter. 🧚Sundog 🔎Also called "double suns," sundogs are optical illusions caused by sunlight refracted through hexagonal ice crystals, making it look like there are two suns. This spectacle can be observed on the Xilingol grasslands in winter. ✅ Encounter natural phenomena ❄️Water Freezing When Thrown 🧊The magical water-freezing-when-thrown phenomenon goes viral every winter. Xilingol has the perfect conditions for this: in severe cold, when you throw a pot of hot water into the air, the tiny water vapor instantly freezes into ice crystals or droplets, creating a beautiful icy mist! ❄️Rime Ice 🧊Rime ice is a breathtaking winter scenery! Trees standing proudly on the Xilingol grasslands and the Hunshandake Sandland are covered with white ice flowers in deep winter, forming stunning rime ice landscapes. Driving on the grassland and sandland roads, you can easily enjoy this spectacular view! ✅ Check out popular activities 🤳🏼"On Horseback" Travel Photography 🏇Ride a horse and shoot epic photos, looking heroic and spirited! In Xilinhot’s core area of China’s Horse Capital cultural eco-tourism zone and the Yuma Garden scenic area in Taibus Banner, you can experience horseback travel photography. Dress in ethnic costumes, mount a horse, and take a series of horseback photos indoors or on the vast grasslands! 🤳🏼"Ma Chao" League 📸The frequently trending "Ma Chao" League is still in full swing and will continue until January 28, 2024. During this period, endurance races, speed races, and more are held, where you can watch riders galloping magnificently across the snowy plains. 🤳🏼Ice and Snow Nadam Festival 📸Various banners and counties in Xilingol host Ice and Snow Nadam events, including horse racing, car racing, dragon boat racing, ice skating, ice wrestling, ice car racing, and other ice sports and entertainment activities, as well as cultural performances, folk experiences, and rural spring festivals. Taibus Banner’s Bianqiang Village is highly recommended for visiting. ✅ Discover colorful cuisine 🍖Xilingol Lamb 🥘Xilingol lamb is a geographically indicated product and truly excellent lamb. In winter, you can enjoy hot pot lamb, whole roasted lamb, lamb skewers, hand-held lamb, and other hearty lamb dishes to nourish and keep warm! 🍵Inner Mongolia Morning Tea 🥘If you want to try red dishes (beef and lamb), white dishes (milk tea, cheese, milk snacks), and specialties like fried rice, tray meals, and blood sausage, come and enjoy a sumptuous Inner Mongolia morning tea! - ❄️Winter in Xilingol League is anything but dull, bursting with colorful scenery, activities, competitions, and food! Visitors can choose to drive or fly directly to Xilinhot Airport and 🌈 start a vibrant Xilingol journey! (Some photos courtesy of Trip.com Traveler @Linyulu)

Did you know that the Hunshandake Sandland hides a plethora of beautiful scenery waiting to be explored? The newly launched self-driving Grand Circle route features eight unique itineraries. Among them, the Xilinhot-Aohan Banner small loop spans 267 km and follows the same route as the Xilingol Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Road Nadaam. With its river valley flower sea and grassland volcanoes, the scenery is unique and challenging. This route is like a ribbon winding through the landscape, under a clear blue sky that feels close enough to touch, and dotted with white clouds that drift lazily, merging with the vast expanse of the grassland to create a breathtaking panorama.

Hey guys! Zhangjiakou–Xilingol League 4-day tour, explore the grasslands! Here's a super practical guide, save it and start your journey now! / 🗓 Itinerary: Day 1: Zhangjiakou Underground Great Wall Explore the mysterious Zhangjiakou Underground Great Wall and experience the charm of ancient military defense projects. Day 2: Grassland Sky Road > Yuanzhongdu Museum > Wind Power Theme Park Drive along the Grassland Sky Road and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery; visit Yuanzhongdu Museum and trace the historical context; explore the Wind Power Theme Park and experience the wonders of clean energy. Day 3: Xilingol League Grassland > Hulunbuir Grassland > Birch Forest > Hunshandake Sandland > Grassland in the Clouds > Sand Sliding Field Travel through Xilingol League and Hulunbuir Grassland and experience the vastness and magnificence of the grasslands; stroll through the birch forest and enjoy the tranquility; visit Hunshandake Sandland and experience the desert scenery; enjoy the passion and vitality of the Grassland in the Clouds and the Sand Sliding Field. Day 4: Bashang Grassland - Return Home Spend the last beautiful moments on the Bashang Grassland, leave unforgettable memories, and return home with a full heart, ending a pleasant journey. / 🎒 Travel Checklist: Zhangjiakou–Xilingol League Tour 👗 Clothing: Bring a yellow or red long dress or slip dress for beautiful photos! Don't forget to bring a thick coat, as it gets cold at night and in the morning, so keeping warm is important. Choose high-top breathable shoes to prevent sand from getting into your shoes and make walking more comfortable. 🎫 Documents and Accessories: Bring your ID card, driver's license, plane ticket, and train ticket. Also, bring a camera and selfie stick to capture beautiful moments. A power bank and data cable are also essential, as a fully charged phone gives you a sense of security. 💊 Daily Necessities: Sunscreen, sunglasses, and an umbrella are essential for sun protection. Moisturizer is also important, as the wind on the grasslands can be strong, so keeping your skin hydrated is important. Also, bring cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, and other common medicines just in case. Disposable underwear is also practical, convenient, and hygienic. / Zhangjiakou–Xilingol League Tour, experience the magnificence of nature and the uniqueness of culture, will definitely leave you with unforgettable memories and endless aftertaste🌄.

The grassland in Dongwu Banner is more primitive. In the town of Uliastai, where the banner government is located, you can visit the Ujumqin Museum and the Lama Kuren Temple for free. From the Aobao Mountain behind the temple, you can see the town of Uliastai surrounded by green grassland. Climb the Uliastai Mountain north of the town to see the vast Ujumqin grassland. Dongyin Valley is deep in the grassland, where there is a pasture untouched by modern commerce. The more wild grassland is centered around Mandu Burig Town, where the scenes in the novel "Wolf Totem" are set. Nailingol is the most primitive grassland in Ujumqin, and Erlun Grassland is its essence. Except for those driving to Arxan, there are not many tourists here even in peak season. Even Ulagai, the filming location of the movie "Wolf Totem," has returned to silence after a few years of excitement. If you have enough time, don't miss the Bulin Spring, Nine Bends Bay, and Heshge Ula Ranch in Ulagai. The western route of Xilingol features desert grassland, but the Chengjisibogdu Volcano in Abaga Banner is the top attraction. Other places worth visiting include the oasis of Xiao Uliastai in the Hunshandake Sandy Land, the unique Arshan Burig Stonehenge, and the rock paintings in Honggersumu. Unless you are particularly interested in dinosaur culture, it is not recommended to visit the border city of Erenhot on the western route if you are on a grassland-themed tour. If you see the Mongolian consulate in this small city, don't be surprised. You can even apply for a visa here and go on an overseas trip. The southern route of Xilingol is where nomadic culture and farming civilization meet. If you have already traveled the eastern route, the small grassland scenic spots here may not impress you. The most famous attraction is the Yuan Shangdu Ruins in Zhenglan Banner, which is a World Cultural Heritage site. However, in terms of viewing, it is not worth a special trip.

Every time I take a plane, if I'm sitting by the window, I always look at the scenery during takeoff and landing. Looking at the ground and the distance from a high place is different from looking at it up close, but it leaves more room for imagination. What you can see most clearly and impressively is the endless rivers and mountains and highways, because the lines are continuous, they are eternal, and everything else is like an ant, a little bit of a flash.

Herders, pastures and five domestic animals form a trinity of the grassland economic system, among which the five domestic animals are both means of production and tools of production, occupying an important position in the nomadic economy. The Mongolian people's food, clothing, housing and transportation are inseparable from the five domestic animals. Grasslands and livestock are the source of the Mongolian people's survival and development. The rules for domesticating and raising the "five livestock of the grassland" and conserving grasslands and rivers were written into the "Da Zasa", which is the world's first law with environmental protection content. During the Nadam Festival, the Mongolians would hold a "Five Livestock Blessing" ceremony to wish for good weather and abundant livestock on the grassland. They would also set up an Aobao specifically for the five livestock. The "Five Livestock on the Grassland" are the foundation of the Mongolian nomadic culture. The livestock structure consisting of five kinds of animals and their production method combined with the grassland contain rich and simple ideas of sustainable development. It also reflects the grassland nomads' feelings of respecting nature and paying attention to harmony for generations. It is the secret of the grassland civilization that has lasted for thousands of years and remains fresh. The ecological principles contained in traditional grassland animal husbandry still have positive references and important guiding significance for the protection and construction of grassland ecological environment today. The perfect ecological combination of the "Five Livestock of the Grassland" that has been formed over thousands of years is still a beautiful scenery unique to the Inner Mongolia grassland. Even in the severe winter with temperatures of minus 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, Mongolian herdsmen will still graze livestock on the vast snowfields. This is the snow-covered Hunshandake Desert in Zhenglan Banner, Xilinguole League. The vast wilderness is silent, but the livestock brings vitality and vigor, and the infinite charm of nomadic life.