Departing from Beijing, a 5-day self-driving tour in Inner Mongolia during the National Day—Third stop
by InternationalJetsetter
Feb 6, 2024
| Where to go in Xilin Gol during the October holiday? The long-awaited National Day holiday is finally here! 🗓️ For those who have been looking forward to strolling around the vast grasslands or want to take a spontaneous trip to relax and refresh, are you ready? 🚶🏼 Here is the Xilin Gol National Day travel guide, please check it out~ 💌
✅ Bayin Xile Grassland Nature Reserve
When you come to Xilin Gol, how can you miss the Bayin Xile Grassland? 🌄 The Bayin Xile Grassland Nature Reserve is located 55 kilometers southeast of Xilinhot City in Xilin Gol League. It is a nature reserve included in the International Biosphere Reserve. 🌾 Inside the reserve, you can see lush pastures, herds of cattle and sheep, and a wide variety of wild plants and animals, making it the ecological essence of the Inner Mongolia grasslands. 🐮 From afar, rolling hills surround the area, the Xilin River flows through, and many lakes of various sizes are scattered across the green fields, creating an exceptionally beautiful landscape. 🌈
✅ Erenhot National Gate Scenic Area
During National Day, enjoy the magnificent scenery of our motherland. The Erenhot National Gate is known as the northern gateway of China. The gate spans the railway and stands on the China-Mongolia border, with the seven large characters "People's Republic of China" engraved on the lintel. ✨ Climb the steps to the top of the gate and look northward; you will see the Zamiin-Uud train station building with Russian architectural style 🏫, ethnic-style wooden houses, and Mongolian yurts with grassland charm, presenting a magnificent scene. 👀
✅ Beizi Temple
Beizi Temple is located on the southern slope of Erdun Taoligai Aobao Mountain, north of Xilinhot City. Its Chinese name is "Chongshan Temple." 🎊 Beizi Temple was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and was meticulously maintained by seven generations of living Buddhas. It is an important Tibetan Buddhist temple in Xilin Gol League and a popular tourist destination in Xilinhot City, known as the "Famous Northern Temple." 🥇 The area around Beizi Temple is rich in water and grass, with beautiful scenery. The sacred Xilin River flows slowly from south to north on the west side of the temple. Over the more than 100 years since the temple was built, it has become the main pilgrimage site for local Mongolian herders. 👨👩👧👧 The temple is very popular, and during festivals, many pilgrims come here, making it lively. 🔥
Natural scenery and cultural architecture—everywhere in Xilin Gol, you can see the magnificent landscapes of northern China. Take advantage of this National Day holiday and embark on a free and easy grassland journey! 🎈
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