Scenic spot introduction:
Gegentala Grassland Tourism Center is one of the 16 tourist lines identified by the National Tourism Administration and is the largest Mongolian ethnic customs tourist attraction. It is located on the Duerbot (Siziwang Banner) grassland at the northern foot of Yinshan Mountain, in the hinterland of the Ulanqab Prairie, 128 kilometers away from Hohhot, the capital of the autonomous region, and connected by an asphalt road.Attractions distribution:
The infrastructure of Gegentala Grassland is complete. In addition to traditional yurts, luxury yurts with modern sanitary facilities have also been built, and special tourism such as horse riding, cycling, cross-country driving, and hiking have been carried out. In summer and autumn, the grass is green, the cattle and sheep are fat, and the climate is cool, quiet and pleasant. Tourists can gallop on the grassland, taste delicious food under the bonfire and enjoy the enthusiastic Mongolian singing and dancing. They can also look up at the stars and feel the vastness of the grassland sky. Naadam, held every August, is rich in content and unique in style, making it even more unforgettable.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Grassland sightseeing, horse riding, campfire entertainment, off-road racing, leisure vacation, grasslandtravelling guideline:
The Naadam Grassland Tourism Festival, held from July 25th to July 31st every year, gathers a comprehensive collection of Mongolian national literature, art, sports, production and living customs, horse racing, wrestling, and archery. The unique style makes tourists linger.
Best time to visit:
Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Beef jerky, kumiss, leather products, wool embroidery, morinouqin, Mongolian bowls, snuff bottles, horn combs, etc.
(Gourmet food) Beef and mutton, kumiss, milk tofu, yogurt, cheese, fried rice, fried cakes, buckwheat noodles, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region>Ulanqab City>Siziwang Banner
How to get there:
After arriving in Hohhot, pass through Wuchuan and Wulanhua (the seat of Siziwang Banner Government) to Gegentala. You can take the bus from "Hohhot" to "Erenhot" and pass by "Gegentala", or you can take the bus from "Hohhot" to "Ulanhua" and then transfer to "Gegentala" very conveniently. The above-mentioned vehicles are available at various long-distance bus stations in Hohhot Railway Station and other places.
Internal transportation: horseback riding, camel ride, Lele cart ride, etc.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Gergentala:
10 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
08:00-18:00
