Xilingol Travel Guide

Basic information Telephone area code: 0419 Xilin Gol League Tourism Quality Supervision and Administration Office: 0479-8267224 Travel suggestions The wind and sand in Inner Mongolia is relatively large, and it is recommended to prepare masks and headscarves for travel. The […]

Basic information

Telephone area code: 0419
Xilin Gol League Tourism Quality Supervision and Administration Office: 0479-8267224

Travel suggestions

The wind and sand in Inner Mongolia is relatively large, and it is recommended to prepare masks and headscarves for travel.
The temperature difference in grassland between the morning and the evening is large. It is recommended to bring more windproof and cold clothing so that it can be added or removed at any time.
The distance between the attractions is far away, it is recommend to wear a pair of comfortable shoes for hiking.

Medical treatment

Xilin Gol League Hospital
Address: Health Bureau Emergency Office, 9 Nadam Street, Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia
Phone: 0479-8222881
Hospital night shift on duty: 0479-8241309

Destination overview

Destination sketch

Xilingol located at the center OF inner Mongolia, next to Mongoli in the north part, the capital of Xilingol league is Xilinhot city. The Xilin Gol Grassland is one of the world’s five largest natural pastures and one of the four major grasslands in China, the Main natural grassland in the Inner Mongolia grassland. There are not only a wide variety of vegetation, but also a rich variety of plants.

Local life

Honest and enthusiasm are good qualities of Mongolia people. When you visit their home, they will shake your hands and say “tasainu” ( means “hello” to you ).

Beliefs and taboos

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is a region where multi-ethnic and multi-religious people live together. The main beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism are Mongolian, Tibetan, Tu, Yugu and Menba. The main beliefs of the Orthodox Church are the Russians. The Han dynasty is mainly Han, and the other is Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Christianity.

Culture

Horse head string instrument

Horse head string instrument is traditional folk instrument in Mongolia, cause the top of fiddle is decorated with a vivid wood carving horse head. Horse head string instrument could play touching and tearing music, is an important Mongolia instrument.

Best Travel season

Sandstorms have occurred more frequently in spring and autumn. Therefore, June to August is the best season to visit Xilingol.

Practical information

Xilin Gol League Tourism Bureau
Address: Party Building, Xilin West Street
Phone: 0479-8268009

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Xilinhot Airport, XIL
Ticket Office Tel: 0479-8213035

Train

Xilinhot Railway Station
Arrival method: by bus No. 1
Railway station ticket office Tel: 0479-8225522

Long-distance bus

Xilinhot Long-distance Bus Station
Address: 21 Nadam Street, Xilinhot City
Opening hours: 5:00-23:30
Phone: 0479-8223592

Traffic in the city

Bus

The urban area of Xilinhot is very small. There are only four bus routes around the city, and the system is divided into sections for tickets.

Taxi

The taxis in the downtown area of Xilinhot are mainly Xiali vehicles, starting at 5 yuan. More than 3 kilometers after 1.1 yuan / km.

Attractions

Xilingol League is also the closest Inner Mongolian prefecture-level division to Beijing, although among those Inner Mongolian prefecture-level divisions bordering Hebei, the province surrounding Beijing, Xilin Gol is also the most unapproachable one. With a significant population of Chakhar Mongols, who Speaks a Mongolian dialect closely related to the standard dialect of Mongolia, the dialect spoken in Xulun Hoh Banner, Xilin Gol League is chosen as the standard language of Mongolian in China, nevertheless the de facto common standard is a mix of Khorchin-Kharchin and Chakhar , due to an extensive Khorchin Mongolian speakers presence in China.

Xinlin River Bend

Due to the Height difference on two sides of river, there are many river bends in Xilingol.
At 10:00am in the morning, the sunshine light is perfect for taking photographs.
Address: 13 km southeast of Xilinhot City, Xilin Gol League
Arrival method: It is recommended to rent a bicycle to ride, more than 1 hour. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi, and the fare is around 15 yuan.

Pingdingshan Mountain

The Pingdingshan landform is unique and formed on the occasion of volcanic eruptions. When you look at mountain from the national road, you will find that these hilltops are as flat as the desktop. If you look from somewhere close to it, you will find that The hills are covered with tuff blocks left by volcanic eruptions. As for the cause of Pingdingshan, there was a magical story: When Genghis Khan ran in the desert, a military situation was urgent, but the plan was delayed because his road was blocked by Several mountains. Genghis Khan was angry and wave his sword cut hilltops, so we had the Pingdingshan we saw. Watching the sunrise and sunset in Pingdingshan, the scenery is great.
Address: More than 20 kilometers from Xizhang Highway (Xinhhot-Zhangjiakou section of National Highway 207)
Arrival method: Take the shuttle bus to Sanlihot along the Xizhang Road in the town of Sang Gen Dalai, Zhenglan Banner, and you can see Pingdingshan on the road far away. But the shuttle bus will not deliberately detour for you. If you charter from Sanganda to town or Xilinhot to Pingdingshan, the price can be cut to about 50 yuan.

Beizi Temple

Beizi Temple is located under the south slope of Taoligai Aobao Mountain, Xilinhot city, is one of four important temples in inner Mongolia. There are a large number of murals reflecting the history and life of the Mongolian people in the temple. It is a valuable Historical material for studying the history and national art of the Mongolian people.
Arrival mode: Under the south slope of the “Erdon Taoli Gai” in the north of Xilinhot City, Xilin Gol, take the No. 1 bus in the downtown area of Xilinhot. You can get a taxi for 5 yuan. It takes only 20 minutes to walk from the city.
Opening hours: 7 to September from 8:00 to 18:00
Tickets: 10 yuan, half price with student ID card
Phone: 0479-8239111

Aershan Holy Spring

The holy spring of Alshan in Xilin Gol is said to be similar in nature to Liuwei Holy Spring. It has a beer flavor and is good for physical and mental health.
Address: 80 km northwest of Xilinhot City, Xilin Gol League
Arrival method: Go to the holy spring of Alshan, you can take the shuttle bus from Xilinhot City to Alshan Sumu in front of Tianyuan Yinxiang Square, starting at 13:30 every day, the fare is 15 yuan, about 2 hours.

Erenhot Country Gate

Erenhot is the biggest city at the border between China and Mongolia, is known as the North Gate of China. The new country gate wa built in August 2007. You could see the panoramic view of Zhamenwude city from the country gate, and the China- Mongolia wide railway is right on the ground of country gate.
Address: North of Erenhot City, Xilin Gol League
Arrival method: Take a taxi or taxi from downtown Erenhot

Shangdu site of the Yuan Dynasty (Site of Xanadu)

Kublai Khan’s 13th century Chinese capital, today a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Mongol Empire was the largest known in the history of the world, and covered most of modern-day Eurasia. In 1255, Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan (the founder of the Mongol Empire), became governor of the prized fertile plains previously held by the Western Xia (Inner Mongolia). He started to build a city in 1256, and the project was completed in 1259. Kublai Khan ascended the throne there in 1260, and named the place Kaiping City. In 1264, it was renamed Xanadu (also Shangjing or Bianjing), and later served as the political, economic, military, and cultural center in northern China. During the following Yuan Dynasty, the Great Capital (Dadu) was created in today’s Beijing. From then on, Xanadu became a secondary capital and an imperial summer resort. Every year from March to September, the emperor and his ministers would handle the daily affairs there.
Address: Zhenglan Banner, Xilin Gol League, about 20 kilometers northeast of Shangdu Town, where the government is located
Arrival method: There are three shuttle buses from Duolun County to Shangdu Town every day, starting at 6:30, 14:00 and 14:30, and the ticket is 6 yuan. You can also take a private or taxi, for 10 yuan per person, but generally you have to get together.
Opening hours: 6:00-18:00
Tickets: 30 yuan www.xanadu-china.com

Hunshandake Sand Land

Hunshandake sand land is one of the four main sand land and one of places which are sensitive to the change of climate and human activity impact. After1960’s,Hunshandake sand land has seversly desertified, which has not only deteriorated the local eco-environment, restricted the Development of territorial economy, but also become into one of the main source of sand and dust in Jingjin region, threatened ecological security, people’s production and life around Jingjin and north China more and more. Based on the collecting of material and on-the- Spot investigation, the paper analyzes the causes of desertification of Hunshandake sand land, and puts forward appropriate rudimental measures to control desertification.
Address: South of Xilin Gol League and West of Keshiketengqi, Chifeng City
Arrival method: Take the 207 National Road through the town of Sang Gen Dalai, pass through the eastern end of the Hunshandake Sandy Land, and lead to Xilinhot. You can try to walk through the Hunshandake Sands along the 207 National Road from Sangendalai Town. There are many shuttle buses passing by, you can take the car.

The East Ujimqin Grassland

The East Ujimqin Grassland is one of the most abundant grasslands in China, raising the famous Wuzhumuyu fat tail sheep and Ujumqin horses.
Address: East Ujimqin Banner, Xilin Gol League
Arrival method: There are many shuttle buses from Xilinhot to Dongwuzhumuqi Banner, the ticket is 30 yuan, and you can pass the Dongwuzhumuyu grassland along the way.

Activity

Itinerary

Day 1: Visiting the Beizi Temple in Xilinhot City – Xilin Gol League Museum – Resort
Day 2: Grassland tour – Xilin river bend – riding and roaming on grassland
Day 3: Xilinhot – Yuanshangdu Site – Huizong Temple – Duolun County

Food

Roasted whole sheep
Yogurt
Fried sheep meat
Koumiss
Braised beef tendon
Butter

Accommodation

There are many choices for hotels in Xinlnhot city, the average price of express hotel is 130 yuan per night, and also some star rank hotel can be founded here.
You can choose to live in yurt on grassland, this could be unforgettable experience.

Shopping

Mongolia mushroom, Russian olive, mutton, beef

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