Scenic spot introduction:
The Xing'an League Genghis Khan Temple is the only temple in the world commemorating Genghis Khan. It is located on Hanshan Mountain in Ulanhot City, Xing'an League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one side. It is surrounded by pines and cypresses, and the green Taoer River is wrapped around its feet like a ribbon. Genghis Khan Temple integrates the architectural styles of the three ethnic groups, Mongolian, Han and Tibetan. It adopts the axial symmetrical layout method commonly used in ancient Han architecture. The main body of the building is domed and square, with green hats and white walls. It has typical Mongolian and Tibetan architectural features. .Attractions distribution:
The temple was built in May 1940 and completed in October 1944, with a total area of 68,000. The temple faces south from the north, with a circle at the bottom. The temple has a 'mountain' shape, with a 2.8m-high main hall in the middle, and 16.62-meter-high side halls on the east and west sides. The building area is 322m. The upper body of the building has a square dome and a middle Axisymmetric. The hall uses a combination of pictures and text to display Genghis Khan's military life and his great achievements in opening up the territory of China.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, historical and cultural tours, architectural landscape tours, natural landscape tours, temples, ancient buildings, mountains, riversBest time to visit:
Best in summer. At this time, the grassland scenery is beautiful and the climate is suitable.
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Oatmeal, cheese, Mongolian copperware, Mongolian knives, Aershan black fungus, black melon seeds, Taihe millet,
Ganoderma lucidum, matsutake, and bitter almonds.
(Specialties) Roasted lamb leg, roasted pork cubes, braised beef head, shredded milk tofu, grilled Hericium mushrooms, Bo Feilong soup, grassland
Bazhen, braised tendons with green onions, fried Lamb tail, hot-boiled mutton, meat on hand, roasted nose, whole fish feast, roasted whole lamb.
Scenic spot location:
China>Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region>Xing'an League>Ulanhot City>Xing'an Subdistrict
How to get there:
(On foot) Turn left after exiting the train station, go straight along Xing'an North Road for about 2 kilometers, and go uphill to the park entrance.
(Taxi) You can take a taxi from the train station for about 4 yuan; taking a taxi from anywhere in Ulanhot to the scenic spot only costs about 5 yuan.
(Bus) The scenic spot is located in Beishan Park in Ulanhot City. It can be reached by taking bus No. 1 or 2 from the bus station or train station.
Scenic area map:
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Genghis Khan Temple ticket prices:
The ticket price is 40 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-17:00
