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

🌧️ "Grain Rain" is approaching, marking the end of spring and the arrival of summer. The grass on the Xilingol Grassland is gradually sprouting, 🌱 showing fresh green shoots. Major scenic spots in Xilingol League will open one after another to welcome visitors. 👏 Below is the opening schedule from April to July for 2A, 3A, and 4A scenic spots in various banners, counties, and districts of Xilingol League, along with highlights for each spot! Please save it! - 📆 Opened in April ✅ Beizi Temple Scenic Area 4A Address: Baoligen Street, Xilinhot City Highlights: Century-old ancient temple, the largest temple in Xilingol League, Qing Dynasty architecture. ✅ Shoufang·Xilingol Cheese Cultural Industry Park 3A Address: Eastern Xilinhot City Highlights: Tasting and purchasing authentic Xilingol dairy products. ✅ Yuan Shangdu Ruins 4A Address: Wuyi Pasture, Shangdu Town, Zhenglan Banner Highlights: World Cultural Heritage, capital ruins of the Yuan Dynasty, Jinlianchuan grassland scenery. ✅ Taipusi Imperial Horse Garden Tourist Area 4A Address: Gongbolage Sum, Taipusi Banner Highlights: Imperial horse culture, grassland scenery, world-famous horses, leisure riding, photography. ✅ Erlianhaote National Gate Scenic Area 4A Address: Beside National Highway 208, Erlianhaote City Highlights: Northern gate of the motherland, twin boundary monuments, distant view of neighboring city Zamiin-Uud. ✅ Erlianhaote National Geopark 3A Address: 9 km northeast of Erlianhaote City center Highlights: National Geopark, various dinosaur fossil geological relics. ✅ Xianghuang Banner Mongolian Horse Culture Museum 2A Address: Baogedu Road, Xinbaolage Town, Xianghuang Banner Highlights: Horse culture relics, Mongolian horse culture of Xianghuang Banner. ✅ Sunite Museum 2A Address: Mandula Street, Mandula Town, Sunite Left Banner Highlights: Learn about Sunite history, culture, customs, and arts. - 📆 Planned to open in May ✅ Duolun Lake Scenic Area 4A Address: Dagushan Village, Luanyuan Town, Duolun County Highlights: Lake, grassland, sandy land, hills; enjoy full fish feast, fishing, cycling around the lake, self-driving. ✅ Duolun County Baiyin Tribe Scenic Area 3A Address: South of Group 7, Dagushan Village, Luanyuan Town, Duolun County Highlights: Grassland, river, forest, sandy land landscapes; stay in Mongolian yurts, enjoy Mongolian cuisine. ✅ Shangdu Lake Ecotourism Scenic Area, Zhenglan Banner 3A Address: Lakeside of Shangdu Lake, Sanggendalai Town, Zhenglan Banner Highlights: Driving and horseback riding around the lake, camel riding, stargazing, bird watching, bonfire parties. ✅ Xingkong Cultural Tourism Camp, Zhengxiangbai Banner 3A Address: Taolin Baolage Gacha, Baoligen Taohai Sum, Zhengxiangbai Banner Highlights: Astronomy study activities, starry sky tents, camping and stargazing. ✅ Wuliyasitai Tourism Resort 3A Address: 27 km north of Wuliyasitai Town, East Ujimqin Banner Highlights: Grassland, mountain views, strange rock formations, experience herders' life, enjoy folk activities. ✅ Shanxi Guild Hall Scenic Area, Duolun County 2A Address: No.1 Huiguan Road, Duolun County Highlights: Qing Dynasty ancient architecture, over 270 years old. ✅ Uragai Qiyan Tribe Resort 2A Address: 17 km on the Uragai Ring Road Highlights: Stay in Mongolian yurts, eat authentic Mongolian food, watch Mongolian song and dance performances. ✅ Uragai Jiuchuwan Scenic Area 4A Address: Within Haragaitu Farm, Uragai Management Area Highlights: Grassland river sightseeing, experience folk customs. ✅ Uragai Wild Wolf Valley Scenic Area 4A Address: Hesige Wula Pasture, Uragai Management Area Highlights: Filming location of "Wolf Totem," feed wild wolves, eat authentic Mongolian food, stay in Rainbow Homestay. ✅ Uragai Bulin Spring Scenic Area 4A Address: 11 km north of Bayin Husuo Town, Uragai Management Area Highlights: Wolf Totem film shooting base, Bulin Spring, nomadic culture. - 📆 Planned to open in June ✅ Ulan Wutai Tourism Scenic Area 4A Address: Jirengole Town, West Ujimqin Banner Highlights: Great Obo, blessing tower, hundred-tree garden, experience folk customs, participate in study activities. ✅ Mongol Khan City Scenic Area Address: Bayanerihotu Gacha, West Ujimqin Banner Highlights: Over 200 Mongolian yurts, taste Mongolian food, stay in yurts, horseback riding, camel riding, archery, off-road driving. ✅ China Horse Capital Core Cultural Ecotourism Area Address: South of Xilinhot City Highlights: Large indoor panoramic show "Mongolian Horse," horseback riding, horse racing, equestrian performances. ✅ Xilingol Vocational College Study Base Tourism Area 3A Address: No.11 Mingantu Street, Xilinhot City Highlights: Check in at Genghis Khan Literature Museum, Northern Grassland Music and Art Museum, Morin Khuur Music Hall, Xilingol Grassland Resource Specimen Museum, Ethnic Handicraft Culture Exhibition Hall, Equestrian College, Xilingol Mongolian Restaurant Demonstration Store, General Aviation College Flight Training Base, etc. ✅ Habuqigai Scenic Area 3A Address: 8 km east of West Ujimqin Banner seat Highlights: Sandy sparse forest landscape, horseback riding, archery, rafting. ✅ Peony Valley Scenic Area 3A Address: 26 km northeast of Hesige Wula Pasture, Uragai Management Area Highlights: Peonies bloom in May and June, grassland, sea of flowers. ✅ Taipusi Banner Folk Horse Town Resort Tourism Area 3A Address: Within Wuqiao Obo Gacha, Taipusi Banner Highlights: Horse riding, grassland scenery, folk customs, Mongolian food, stay in Mongolian yurts. ✅ Sanheyuan Scenic Area, Duolun County 2A Address: Baichengzi Village, Caimushan Township, Duolun County Highlights: Mountains, rivers, hot springs, orchards, flowers; sightseeing, fishing, hot spring bathing, tasting grassland delicacies. ✅ Xilingol League Xiling River Grassland Tourism Resort Address: 15 km south of Xilinhot City on National Highway G207 Highlights: Xiling River Jiuchuwan, stay in Mongolian yurts, taste Mongolian food, grassland riding. - 📆 Planned to open in July ✅ Xilingol Tourism Nadam Folk Custom Park 3A Address: 15 km south of Xilinhot City on National Highway G207 Highlights: Summer tourism Nadam festival venue, traditional grassland sports events, grassland camping, tasting grassland food, enjoying song and dance performances. - 🌿 After Grain Rain, the weather warms up. When the Xilingol Grassland turns green again, come here for a self-driving tour! Enjoy the vast grassland scenery, experience nomadic culture, and taste authentic Mongolian cuisine! - pic fr Vast Grassland Xilingol Cultural Tourism

One-day itinerary: Erlian Railway Station - National Gate - Swan Lake - National Geological Park - Erlianhaote Museum (also known as Dinosaur Museum) - Sunset This is a complete memorial to the year I spent in this small border town in my motherland. I arrived in Erlian by train at 6:49 on the second day of the lunar new year. I walked around and didn't find any suitable hotels that were open. So I headed towards the National Gate, but I walked more than 3 kilometers and the gate didn't open until the third day of the lunar new year. I then walked 10 kilometers to the Geological Park. I hailed two cars and took a leisurely stroll around Swan Lake. A J-car on duty stopped and took me to the Geological Park, which was closed. In the afternoon, I also went to the Erlianhaote Museum, which was closed. I walked around the sparsely populated Olympic Park and enjoyed ice skating. As for dining, most restaurants were closed. Thank you, Lanzhou Beef Noodles, for solving my hunger. As for the night view, it's really not as good as Alshan or Manzhouli.

Erlian is a border town in China, adjacent to Mongolia, and a stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway from Beijing to Moscow. We visited this town not by taking the long train route, but by coming to the Chinese border to cross into Mongolia and then taking a train from the border to Ulaanbaatar. There aren't many tourist attractions in this town, but a quick Google search led us to the Dinosaur Museum, where we decided to visit. The museum exhibits fossils discovered in the area. Getting there: It's about 3-4 km from the city center, and you can take a taxi for 50 baht.

Filming Location of "Goodbye Lover 4": Ulanqab Only a weekend is needed for a trip from Beijing, with Danxia landforms, volcanoes, and grasslands . Ulanqab 2-Day Itinerary: - 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Ulanqab - Huitengxile Grassland - Siziwang Banner - Dahong Mountain - Erenhot On the first day, you can visit the grassland, take the national highway to enjoy the scenery, refuel at Siziwang Banner, and head to Dahong Mountain to watch the sunset. You will pass through an uninhabited area with no signal, so remember to download offline maps in advance. . 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Erenhot Port - Wulanhada Volcano Geopark - Ulanqab - Return On the second day, you can visit the port and volcano, and take the highway. . 🚩Dahong Mountain The continuous mountain range resembles the veins of a maple leaf, referred to as the "veins of the heart" in the show. It's truly breathtaking! If you have a drone, be sure to bring it! If possible, you can also stargaze and see the Milky Way. . 🚩Wulanhada Volcano Geopark The volcano area is a one-way road, in the order of 8-7-6-5-4-3. Volcano No. 6 is a distinctive black volcano. Volcano No. 5 offers panoramic views from the road. Volcano No. 3 is half green and half black. Volcanoes No. 7 and 8 are good for collecting agate. . 🚩Huitengxile Grassland Windmills, uninhabited grasslands, and herds of cattle and sheep, the scenery is truly healing! -

Erenhot City, a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is a separately planned city of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, located in the central and northern part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in the northwest of Xilin Gol League, situated in the Eren Basin on the Inner Mongolia Plateau, with a temperate continental monsoon climate. It borders the Mongolian port city of Zamyn-Uud to the north, serving as the largest land port of entry to Mongolia from China, and is adjacent to 2 banners, covering a total area of 4,015.1 square kilometers.

🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary: Day1: Baita International Airport → Wulan Hada Volcano Geological Park → Alien Esports Hotel Day2: Dahong Mountain → Erenhot National Gate Scenic Area → Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Hohhot Juhai City Store) Day3: Longtouguai → Chelchuan Grassland → Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Hohhot Juhai City Store) Day4: Hongshiyac National Ecological Park → Huitengxile Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Area → Youmi Family·Amy's Camping Town → Baita International Airport

📅 Itinerary Day1：Eren hot airport Day2: Hohhot airport Day3: Jining hot 🏨 Accommodation 🍴 Food Recommendations 📌 Tips

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✨ In the border city of Erlianhot, there's a magical hotel that will make you exclaim, "I've struck gold!"—Jinyi Select Hotel (Erlianhot City Government Branch)! As the first masterpiece under the Jinyi brand in Xilingol League, this place is a paradise for sleep enthusiasts, pampering every guest with exceptional service! 🌟 Unbeatable value for money! 5-star service + 4-star facilities, all at a 3-star price! It's a deal you can't pass up! 🍜 Breakfast is divine! You don't even need to leave the hotel to enjoy Inner Mongolia's top-tier cuisine: thin-skinned, generously stuffed steamed dumplings, tender and juicy hand-held lamb, hearty and flavorful lamb offal soup, all paired with a pot of rich milk tea—one bite and you're hooked! 🍰 Afternoon tea lasts a full 8 hours (14:00-22:00)! Unlimited refills of fruits, nuts, and exquisite snacks, plus free-flow coffee—it's a foodie’s paradise! 🚗 Stress-free nationwide chain! You can find this hotel in multiple locations across Inner Mongolia, including Hohhot, Baotou, and Ordos, as well as Zhangjiakou, Datong, and Beijing. Wherever you go, you can stay worry-free! 🎁 Value-added services are top-notch: free parking, free laundry facilities, free gym access, thoughtful service baskets, and unlimited bottled water—perfect for detail-oriented guests! For those planning to have fun in Erlianhot, this hidden gem hotel is a must-book! During peak travel seasons, rooms are hard to come by, so book now to avoid disappointment!

| Where to go in Xilin Gol during the October holiday? The long-awaited National Day holiday is finally here! 🗓️ For those who have been looking forward to strolling around the vast grasslands or want to take a spontaneous trip to relax and refresh, are you ready? 🚶🏼 Here is the Xilin Gol National Day travel guide, please check it out~ 💌 ✅ Bayin Xile Grassland Nature Reserve When you come to Xilin Gol, how can you miss the Bayin Xile Grassland? 🌄 The Bayin Xile Grassland Nature Reserve is located 55 kilometers southeast of Xilinhot City in Xilin Gol League. It is a nature reserve included in the International Biosphere Reserve. 🌾 Inside the reserve, you can see lush pastures, herds of cattle and sheep, and a wide variety of wild plants and animals, making it the ecological essence of the Inner Mongolia grasslands. 🐮 From afar, rolling hills surround the area, the Xilin River flows through, and many lakes of various sizes are scattered across the green fields, creating an exceptionally beautiful landscape. 🌈 ✅ Erenhot National Gate Scenic Area During National Day, enjoy the magnificent scenery of our motherland. The Erenhot National Gate is known as the northern gateway of China. The gate spans the railway and stands on the China-Mongolia border, with the seven large characters "People's Republic of China" engraved on the lintel. ✨ Climb the steps to the top of the gate and look northward; you will see the Zamiin-Uud train station building with Russian architectural style 🏫, ethnic-style wooden houses, and Mongolian yurts with grassland charm, presenting a magnificent scene. 👀 ✅ Beizi Temple Beizi Temple is located on the southern slope of Erdun Taoligai Aobao Mountain, north of Xilinhot City. Its Chinese name is "Chongshan Temple." 🎊 Beizi Temple was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and was meticulously maintained by seven generations of living Buddhas. It is an important Tibetan Buddhist temple in Xilin Gol League and a popular tourist destination in Xilinhot City, known as the "Famous Northern Temple." 🥇 The area around Beizi Temple is rich in water and grass, with beautiful scenery. The sacred Xilin River flows slowly from south to north on the west side of the temple. Over the more than 100 years since the temple was built, it has become the main pilgrimage site for local Mongolian herders. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 The temple is very popular, and during festivals, many pilgrims come here, making it lively. 🔥 Natural scenery and cultural architecture—everywhere in Xilin Gol, you can see the magnificent landscapes of northern China. Take advantage of this National Day holiday and embark on a free and easy grassland journey! 🎈

📣 Stop crowding "Harbin"! Friends from the south, come to the vast grasslands of Xilin Gol League during the winter holiday to avoid the crowds and enjoy a better family travel experience! 🤗 Here are 3 recommended destinations suitable for family trips! Duolun County 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Duolun Lake Scenic Area 📝 Keywords: Winter fishing + ice activities + whole fish feast. Duolun Lake is located among mountains, sandy land, and grasslands, with diverse lakeside landscapes, vast misty waters, and abundant aquatic products! The lake circumference is about 41 kilometers, suitable for self-driving, cycling, and horseback riding adventures! In winter, you can experience small-scale winter fishing net pulling, where the whole family can work together to catch fish! You can also enjoy ice dragon boat racing, ice snow tube drifting, ski tubing, ice spinning tops, ice bumper balls, ice carts, and other snow and ice activities. After playing, enjoy a whole fish feast at a lakeside farmhouse for a satisfying meal! 📌 Tips ✅ Recommended Restaurant Jingbei Grassland Tianhu Fish Village: Located by Duolun Lake, offering whole fish feasts, Mongolian cuisine, and Youmian (oat noodle) feasts. ✅ Recommended Accommodation Duolun Jingbei Grassland Tianhu Holiday Hotel: Located within Duolun Lake Scenic Area, adjacent to National Highway 510, with convenient transportation. The hotel restaurant mainly serves various fish from Duolun Lake, including whole fish feasts. ✅ Other Recommended Attractions Shanxi Guild Hall, Huichong Temple, Chahar Anti-Japanese War Site, Horse Tack Museum, etc. Zhengxiangbai Banner 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Mingantu Observatory Base 📝 Keywords: Starry sky + study tours + science popularization. Zhengxiangbai Banner is home to the "Mingantu Observatory Base of the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences," which has established a 1,300-acre "Tianyan" starry sky cultural tourism camp on the grasslands of Zhengxiangbai Banner. During the winter holiday, you can observe the winter night sky, shoot stunning starry sky photos, and participate in folk culture, astronomy, meteorology, and starry sky science popularization activities. 📌 Tips ✅ Recommended Food: Zhengxiangbai Banner dairy products — milk tofu, bishilaga, chula, edemu, airige, sour mare’s milk, etc. ✅ Recommended Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses near Mingantu Bus Station in Zhengxiangbai Banner. ✅ Other Recommended Attractions Jihuhada, Naiman Mountain, Xiargayin Zhuoer, Junma Lake National Wetland Park, etc. Erenhot City 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Eren Basin Cretaceous Dinosaur National Geopark 📝 Keywords: Dinosaur fossils + China-Russia border gate. Erenhot City is known as the "Hometown of Dinosaurs" and is the earliest dinosaur fossil site in Inner Mongolia recorded in international paleontological history. The dinosaur fossil fauna of the Eren Basin represents the Late Cretaceous dinosaur fauna. The geopark features a dinosaur fossil burial hall, mineral crystal hall, dinosaur science museum, and more. Students and dinosaur enthusiasts can see dinosaur fossils here and learn about dinosaur science. 📌 Tips ✅ Recommended Food Mongolian-style snacks — roasted lamb chops, milk tea, dried beef, hot pot lamb, Mongolian blood sausage, etc. ✅ Recommended Accommodation Hotels/guesthouses near Erenhot Station. ✅ Other Recommended Attractions Erenhot National Border Gate Scenic Area, Erenhot National Geopark, etc. 🥳 This year, "reverse" travel is trending. While everyone goes north to Harbin in winter, why not "reverse" again, avoid the popular "Erbin," and 🚙 come to the treasure trove Xilin Gol League for a self-driving tour! For those with ample time, you can drive along the "Xilin Gol Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Avenue" to leisurely explore Xilin Gol League!

| Border City, Dinosaur Homeland. Erenhot City is located in the northernmost part of Inner Mongolia and is the northernmost port city of China. Coming here means reaching the northern gateway of the motherland, where you can check in at the majestic national gate and solemn boundary marker. 🦕 At the same time, Erenhot is also known as the "Dinosaur Homeland." Its dinosaur fossil excavation work once caused a worldwide sensation, broke the Guinness World Record, and received the honor of being one of the "World's Eight Great Fossils." 👉 Dinosaur enthusiasts and friends who love border travel must not miss this treasure city of Erenhot! ✅ National Gate Tourist Area 🚩 As a Sino-Mongolian border city, the National Gate Scenic Area in Erenhot is a must-visit! The national gate stands tall within the scenic area, with the China-Mongolia railway connecting Beijing, Ulaanbaatar, and Moscow 🛤️ extending beneath the gate, creating a spectacular sight. Climb up the national gate to get a distant view of the Mongolian border city Zamyn-Üüd. 🖼️ Inside the national gate building, there is a calligraphy room and the National Gate Museum, where visitors can learn about Sino-Mongolian friendship and related knowledge. The rest area, souvenir zone, and photo bar offer tourists a blend of sightseeing and leisure entertainment, enriching the travel experience. 🚂 Additionally, the train memorial square in the scenic area recreates the scene of border people rushing to catch trains, displaying sculptures of trains and people, strongly evoking the border atmosphere. 🤳 Of course, don’t forget to check in at the 816 boundary marker, take photos with it, and leave your footprints at the northernmost part of the motherland. ✅ Erenhot National Geopark The Geopark is located 9 kilometers northeast of Erenhot city center. 🦖 During the Cretaceous period, dinosaurs roamed this land. Today, the Geopark displays traces of their existence, preserving numerous complete dinosaur fossils and dinosaur egg fossils. The quantity and variety 🦕 are rare worldwide and hold high research value. The excavation of the "Erenhot Giant Raptor" was named one of the "Top Ten Global Scientific Discoveries" by Time magazine. 🙋‍♀️ For visitors, you can follow the footprints of prehistoric giants in areas such as the dinosaur sculpture group, dinosaur science museum, mineral crystal hall, fossil burial hall, and petrified wood viewing area, 📖 learn about dinosaurs, and observe dinosaur fossils up close, making it a worthwhile visit. ✅ Erenhot Salt Lake Erenhot Salt Lake is only about a 10-minute drive from the National Geopark. 💁‍♂️ This is a salt lake, but 60 to 70 million years ago, it was an ocean. After geological changes and the evaporation of large amounts of water, ☀️ it eventually evolved into today’s salt lake. The salt lake buries countless reptiles and dinosaurs underground. Since the late 19th century, Erenhot Salt Lake has been a site for collecting and excavating dinosaur fossils. The salt lake not only has a profound dinosaur cultural heritage but also boasts breathtaking geological landscapes. ☁️ The white salt looks like snow covering the ground, reflecting beautifully with the white clouds in the blue sky, creating a picturesque scene. Erenhot is a very quiet border city where you can slow down your pace of life, fully explore the footprints of dinosaurs, appreciate border culture, and enjoy exotic charm.

Cool summer invites you, with a fiery showdown of horse racing. On the morning of July 3rd, the 2024 Xilingol Mongolian Horse Super League final passionately began in Xiwuzhumuqin Banner, known as the "Hometown of White Horses" in China. The beautiful Wuzhumuqin Grassland was adorned with colorful flags, filled with the sounds of people and horses, creating an atmosphere of excitement and harmony. After multiple rounds of competition, over 500 riders from across the league stood on the final stage for the ultimate showdown, attracting more than 2,000 enthusiastic spectators from all over the country. Xilingol League grandly hosts the Mongolian Horse Super League to vigorously promote the spirit of the Mongolian horse, enrich the cultural and spiritual life of the masses, boost the income and prosperity of herders, and create a large-scale mass horse-themed event, driving the high-quality development of the modern horse industry throughout the league. In recent years, Xilingol League has leveraged its rich horse culture resources and solid horse industry foundation, continuously expanding horse culture tourism projects, actively developing horse-themed tourism products, striving to improve horse-themed tourism service levels, promoting the transformation and upgrading of the horse industry and horse-themed tourism structure, gradually accelerating the horse industry across the league, and making great efforts to invigorate the horse industry, continuously enhancing the reputation and influence of the vast Xilingol Grassland. At the opening ceremony, accompanied by stirring music and cheers from the audience, 99 people rode white horses to escort the national flag into the venue. The bright red five-star national flag was solemn and majestic, and the white horse flag guard team marched proudly and spiritedly, vividly demonstrating the passionate atmosphere of the grassland people’s loyalty to the Party and their united efforts to guard the border. Adhering to the service concept of "tourists first" is an important measure for Xilingol League to promote the quality and efficiency improvement and high-quality development of tourism. A tourist team composed of 108 visitors entered joyfully; they will embark on an unforgettable grassland journey here, experiencing the profound horse culture of Xilingol and feeling the distinctive grassland customs. Representatives from 13 banners, counties, and cities across the league entered the venue in sequence. Riders holding colorful flags rode their horses one after another, with regionally characteristic flags fluttering in the wind. The majestic horses created a powerful atmosphere wherever they went, infecting the audience with enthusiasm and solemnity. The horsehead fiddle ensemble played "Ten Thousand Horses Galloping" across the grassland, and the melodious pastoral songs were enchanting. Performers from the Ulan Muqir troupe presented a beautiful and moving group dance. The "Grassland Dragon" dragon dance performance saw enthusiastic participation from the audience, vividly showcasing the touching scenes of ethnic groups communicating, interacting, and integrating. In addition to the exciting competitions, the Mongolian Horse Super League final also featured a variety of vibrant activities. In the exhibition area, a dazzling array of intangible cultural heritage vividly displayed the unique charm of northern border culture; in the food experience area, visitors could taste authentic Xilingol cuisine; in the interactive experience area, visitors could personally participate in interactive games such as horseback riding and tug-of-war, feeling the joyful atmosphere of the grassland. This year’s Mongolian Horse Super League officially started on May 19, featuring eight events. Among them, two mass racing events include the 30-kilometer endurance race for Mongolian horses and the 15-kilometer three-person team relay race. The mass competitive events include six projects: horse training competition, barrel racing, horse racing with scarf picking, horse archery, horse beauty contest, and horse obstacle course race. After fierce competitions at the gacha, township, and banner levels, over 500 riders reached the league-level final for the ultimate contest. In the final, riders demonstrated superb riding skills and indomitable spirit. They galloped on the track, sometimes leaping over obstacles, sometimes accelerating in sprints. Every successful jump and sprint won enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience. The riders and horses cooperated tacitly, chasing and competing with each other, vividly interpreting the Mongolian horse spirit of hard work, perseverance, and never giving up until the goal is achieved. After the Xilingol Mongolian Horse Super League final, the 34th Inner Mongolia Grassland Nadam Fair will be grandly held in Xilingol on July 14. Xilingol League will also host the Inner Mongolia Mongolian Horse Super League. The successive large-scale cultural and tourism events will completely ignite the vast Xilingol Grassland. We warmly welcome tourists to gather on the grassland in the most beautiful season and experience the unique charm of the vast Xilingol Grassland. 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| 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!

In Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia, there is a lesser-known yet stunning border town—Erenhot City. This is the starting point of National Highway 208 and the terminus of the Ji'er Railway connecting Ulaanbaatar and Moscow. It is also ✅ the hometown of dinosaurs, a border city in the far north of China, low-key but full of highlights❗ Friends who love border travel and educational tours can come here for a visit. 【Recommended Check-in Spots】 📸 National Gate Scenic Area 🎈 The scenic area preserves the old train station, the dual boundary markers No. 815 and 816, and the magnificent national gate—all perfect for photos! You can also climb the national gate to gaze into Mongolia. If you're lucky, you might see a train entering or leaving the border—don’t forget to capture the moment! 📸 Erenhot National Geopark 🎈 Also known as the Cretaceous Dinosaur Geopark, it features the Yilin Post Museum, an outdoor petrified wood exhibition hall, an in-situ dinosaur fossil burial hall, and a dinosaur science museum. As you wander through the halls, you’ll see dinosaur models and sculptures everywhere. It’s great for family trips and educational tours! 📸 "Buddha’s Palm" 🎈 A must-see for drone enthusiasts, this "Buddha’s Palm" site looks like it descended from the sky. It’s a large land art piece in Erenhot City, imprinted on the Gobi Desert. Viewed from the air, it’s spectacular and feels like another dimension. 🏡 Recommended Accommodation: Erenhot city center has many business hotels, inns, and homestays. They rarely get fully booked, so you can usually book anytime. Prices are affordable and very budget-friendly! 🥢 Recommended Restaurants: ✔ Russian Western Restaurant: Taste Russian dishes like sausage platters, beef patties, and Russian salad. ✔ Geiyigule Traditional Hot Pot: The food here has a strong Inner Mongolian flavor, with authentic Xilingol lamb. ✔ Xilin River Hotel: Offers many Inner Mongolian dishes such as scallion-fried eggs, stewed lamb, milk tofu, oat noodles, and lamb noodles. ✔ Tongfa Barbecue: Enjoy a variety of Inner Mongolian-style grilled foods like grilled beef jerky, grilled milk tofu, grilled blood sausage, and more—everything can be grilled! - 🚇 Travelers wanting to go abroad can also start the journey "Erenhot → Zamiin-Uud → Ulaanbaatar" from here! When spring blossoms, take a holiday and come to Xilingol League to explore this treasure border town! pic fr Vast Grassland Xilingol

🚆 Starting from Erenhot City in Xilin Gol League, crossing the border to Zamyn-Üüd, a border city in Mongolia, then taking the train from Zamyn-Üüd to Ulaanbaatar is a classic travel route for many visitors longing to visit Ulaanbaatar. 🚙 Since you’ve crossed the border, it’s a pity to only visit Ulaanbaatar. From Zamyn-Üüd to Ulaanbaatar, the southern and eastern regions of Mongolia, with their endless grasslands, vast forests, sacred temples, and ancient historical sites, are all worth stopping to explore. Self-driving is highly recommended! 🥳 With the May Day holiday approaching, let’s drive across the border, visit Mongolia, enjoy the scenery, taste the food, and appreciate the culture! Please save this 8-day travel guide! ✅【Recommended Detailed Itinerary】 Day 1️⃣ From all over the country → Erenhot Erenhot City in Xilin Gol League has the largest land port between China and Mongolia—the Erenhot Port. It’s best to start your self-driving trip here. After arriving in Erenhot, check into a hotel, enjoy some local food, and rest before setting off. 🏡 Accommodation Guide: There are many hotels, inns, and guesthouses near the National Gate Scenic Area, South Bus Station, and Dinosaur Square near Erenhot Station. 🥢 Food Guide: Must-try Xilin Gol lamb (whole roasted lamb, hand-held lamb, lamb skewers); dairy products (cheese, milk tea, milk tofu); Mongolian fried rice, cold mixed sand onions, etc. Day 2️⃣ Erenhot → Zamyn-Üüd → Sainshand After breakfast at the hotel, head to the road border to complete exit formalities, drive out of China, enter Mongolia at Zamyn-Üüd border, complete entry formalities, arrive at Zamyn-Üüd, then proceed to Sainshand City (capital of Dornogovi Province). 📸 Recommended check-in spots: 【Khamar Monastery】—【Eye of God】—【Energy Mountain】—dinner—stay overnight at a local hotel in Sainshand. ❤️ Friendly reminder: When visiting temples, please remove hats, do not touch artifacts, and avoid loud noises. Day 3️⃣ Sainshand → Terelj After breakfast, drive to a nature reserve in the Khentii Mountains, 【Terelj National Park】—check in at 【Turtle Rock】 to admire the strange rock formations. On the way, you will pass through 【Choir】 in Dundgovi Province, where you can have lunch. Next, visit the 【Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue】 in Erdenet County. Arrive at 【Terelj National Park】 in the evening, enjoy stone-grilled meat for dinner, and stay overnight in a Mongolian yurt. Day 4️⃣ Terelj → Ondorkhaan After breakfast, get ready and head to the capital of Khentii Province, 【Ondorkhaan】, now named Genghis Khan City. In the afternoon, visit the 【Lin Biao Plane Crash Site】 to remember history, then arrive at 【Ondorkhaan】, have dinner locally, and stay at a hotel. Day 5️⃣ Ondorkhaan → Ulaanbaatar After breakfast, drive to 【Ulaanbaatar】, have lunch, check into the hotel, then visit Ulaanbaatar city center’s 【Sukhbaatar Square】—climb 【Zaisan Hill】 to overlook Ulaanbaatar—【Zaisan Memorial】—【Genghis Khan Museum】. After dinner, return to the hotel to rest. Day 6️⃣ Ulaanbaatar After breakfast, continue exploring Ulaanbaatar by visiting 【Gandan Monastery】—【Bogd Khan Museum】. After lunch, you can shop at the 【Mongolian State Department Store】. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Mongolian ethnic performance at the 【Ulaanbaatar State Opera and Ballet Theatre】, then admire the night view of Ulaanbaatar. Day 7️⃣ Ulaanbaatar → Sainshand After breakfast, drive back to 【Sainshand】. On the way, you can visit any missed attractions or revisit favorite spots. Stay overnight at a hotel in Sainshand. Day 8️⃣ Sainshand → Zamyn-Üüd → Erenhot After breakfast, head to Zamyn-Üüd border, clear customs, re-enter Erenhot, rest here for one night, and return the next day. ❤️ Friendly reminder: If you have more time, you can continue self-driving to explore other banners and counties in Xilin Gol League. 📌Tips: 1. Please apply for an e-visa in advance before crossing the border and bring your passport on the day of departure. 2. An off-road vehicle is recommended for self-driving. 3. The grasslands have large temperature differences between day and night; prepare long sleeves, long pants, sun protection, insect repellent, rain gear, etc. 4. Mongolia’s voltage is 220V; bring a power adapter. 5. Respect local ethnic customs and protect the grassland environment. - 🚗 Mongolia is one of the countries with the longest sunshine hours in the world. This trip not only lets you enjoy the much-anticipated “Ulaanbaatar nights” but also lets you freely gallop across the grasslands, ☀️ watch the beautiful sunrise on the eastern grasslands, the “place where the sun rises,” and check in at scenic spots along the way to experience exotic charm. 👉 This May Day, why not cross the border and visit Mongolia? Let’s go! -

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📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 1.Erenhot Hualian International Hotel 💡 Tips

📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 💡 Tips

📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 1.Moli International Hotel 💡 Tips

[RoundNails]Location: The "Land of Dinosaurs" on the China-Mongolia Border Erenhot Geopark is located in Erenhot City, Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, adjacent to the border between China and Mongolia. It is an important land port city in northern China. Known as the "Land of Dinosaurs" due to its rich dinosaur fossil resources, the geopark covers approximately 70 square kilometers. The core area showcases spectacular dinosaur fossil burial layers, uniquely shaped rock formations, and distinctive desert landscapes. The "Dinosaur Site Museum" and "Yilin Post Station Ruins" are two highlights of the park - the former displays complete dinosaur skeleton fossils, while the latter bears witness to the commercial history of the ancient Silk Road. [TrafficLightVertical]Transportation: Multiple Ways to Reach the Border City Self-driving: Drive north along the G55 Erguan Expressway. The distance from Hohhot to Erenhot is about 460 km, with grassland and Gobi Desert scenery along the way. Local transportation: The geopark is only 3 km from the city center. Taking a taxi or riding a shared electric bike is recommended for convenient and quick access. [Drops]Weather: Dry Continental Climate with Four Distinct Seasons Erenhot has a temperate continental climate with large temperature differences between day and night. In summer (June-August), the maximum daytime temperature reaches about 30°C with intense UV radiation, so sun-protective clothing and hats are necessary. Winter (November-March) is severe, with temperatures dropping to -25°C, requiring down jackets and windproof face masks. Spring and autumn (April-May, September-October) are the best times to visit, with temperatures between 10-20°C. Occasional dust storms occur, so it's advisable to bring windproof goggles and moisturizing products. [Hotel]Accommodation: Border City Charm and Comfortable Experiences High-end option: Erenhot Xiangjiang Hotel (4-star), adjacent to the National Gate scenic area, offers Mongolian-style breakfast, standard rooms around 500 yuan/night. Budget-friendly: Home Inn (Municipal Government Branch), 2 km from the geopark, clean rooms, approximately 200 yuan/night. Unique homestay: "Grassland Post Station" Mongolian yurt camp, located in the suburban grassland, offers bonfire parties and stargazing camping experiences, 150 yuan per person including breakfast. One-Day Itinerary Recommendation: Geological Wonders and Border Scenery Morning - 8:00-10:30: Visit Erenhot Geopark and the Dinosaur Fossil Site Museum to touch ancient imprints from millions of years ago; climb the observation deck for a panoramic view of the China-Mongolia border Gobi landscape. - 10:30-12:00: Head to the "Buddha's Palm" landform area, where the giant palm print formation is a photography hotspot. Afternoon: - 13:00-14:30: Explore the National Gate scenic area, climb the China-Mongolia border watchtower for distant views of Mongolia's Zamyn-Üüd city's exotic scenery. - 15:00-16:30: Visit the Erenhot Dinosaur Museum (free admission) and learn about the mystery of dinosaur extinction through 4D films. Evening: - 17:30-19:00: Stroll through "Yiwu International Trade City" to shop for Mongolian leather goods, Russian chocolates, and other specialty products, and taste hand-pulled mutton, milk tea, and other Mongolian cuisine. Tip: If time permits, sign up for the local "Grassland Sunset Off-road Vehicle Tour" to venture deep into the Sonid Grassland and experience the magnificent "setting sun over the long river."

📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 1.Moli International Hotel 💡 Tips