Scenic spot introduction:
Xilamuren Grassland in Inner Mongolia is the earliest grassland tourist spot developed in Hohhot. It has rich water and grass, fat cattle and sheep, profound cultural heritage, and numerous cultural relics and historic sites. It is a famous tourist summer resort at home and abroad. Xilamuren Grassland covers an area of 1,000 square kilometers and has an average altitude of 1,700 meters. It is a typical plateau grassland, surrounded by rolling hills and green grass. It is the closest pastoral area to Hohhot. Visitors can not only taste various dairy delicacies and experience the enthusiasm and magnanimity of the Mongolian people, but also explore the Zhaohe culture and take in the grassland scenery. It has won recognition from tourists for its unique natural and cultural landscape and good services, and it also attracts more people to visit and sightsee.Attractions distribution:
The tourism industry in Xilamuren Grassland has grown year by year and has become a famous cultural town with tourism as its leading industry. The scenic area includes Puhui Temple, ancient wells, ruins of the Great Wall of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Golden Camel Walk, Honggeer Aobao and other attractions. Rich entertainment activities are also a major feature of the grassland, including the Naadam Conference, bonfire party, Aobao sacrifice, whole sheep ceremony and horse racing and wrestling. The competition allows tourists to experience the unique and rich Mongolian grassland style.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A scenic spots, provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Summer vacation, horse riding, grassland, temple, yurt, grasslandtravelling guideline:
1. Xilamuren Grassland is located on a plateau with strong sunshine. Visitors need to prepare sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.
2. It is best not to carry valuables such as cameras and cameras with you when riding horses to avoid being broken or lost.
3. The temperature difference between day and night in Xilamuren Grassland is large, and the weather changes frequently. You should prepare more clothes and rainproof clothing.
4. The accommodation rooms in Xilamuren Grassland are generally not equipped with toiletries, slippers and towels, etc. Please bring your own before traveling.
5. Xilamuren grassland is large, so you should go together in groups to avoid getting lost.
Best time to visit:
Best from June to September. It is windy in spring, cold in autumn and winter, and has green grass and cool weather in summer, making it the best season for traveling.
Shopping recommendations:
Dairy products: cheese, milk slices, milk tofu, milk skin, etc.
Specialties: shredded beef jerky, mutton cubes, fried rice cakes, milk tea powder, etc.
Alcohol: Ordos wine, Shaodaozi wine , Wuhai Erguotou, mare milk fermented wine
Scenic spot location:
China>Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region>Baotou City>Darkhan Maoming'an United Banner>Xilamuren Town
How to get there:
Self-driving route
(Departing from Baotou) Traveling from Baotou to Xilamuren Grassland generally requires passing through Hohhot and passing through Wuchuan County to reach the destination.
(Departing from Hohhot) Go north from the intersection of Dongdong North Street and North Second Ring Road in Hohhot, pass through Wuchuan to Xilamuren Grassland, the total distance is 100 kilometers, and the drive takes about 1.5 hours.
Scenic area map:
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Xilamuren Grassland ticket price:
80 yuan for adults and 40 yuan for children.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00 – 17:00
