Paradise for solo travelers! A hidden border city you must visit once in your lifetime!

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!

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🚇 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!

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