Bayannur, another gem on the Yellow River’s Ji-shaped Bend!

South of the Great Wall—Bayannur

Crossing from Dalate Banner through the edge of the Kubuqi Desert, winding along the Yellow River’s “Ji” shaped bend, and crossing the magnificent Yellow River Bridge, the view suddenly opens up—a lush oasis of abundant water and grass, fertile fields stretching for miles, comes into sight. This is Bayannur, known as the "South of the Great Wall."

Pearl of the Yellow River, Ecological Oasis
Bayannur is located in western Inner Mongolia, at the top of the Yellow River’s “Ji” bend. Its unique geographical position makes it the core area of the Hetao Plain. Here, vast farmlands coexist with scattered lakes and wetlands, such as Ulansuhai Lake—this “pearl beyond the Great Wall” is not only the largest freshwater lake in the Yellow River basin but also a paradise for over 260 bird species. The rippling waters and picturesque reed beds attract flocks of birds. The Yellow River Hetao Cultural Tourism Area showcases the fusion of the Yellow River and the grasslands, where visitors can stroll through wetland parks and experience the harmonious coexistence of Mongol-Yuan culture, farming civilization, and modern ecology.

Abundant Resources, Gifted Hetao
Bayannur is Inner Mongolia’s “granary,” producing wheat, corn, and sunflowers, with sunflower seed output accounting for nearly 60% of the national total, earning it the title “China’s Sunflower Hometown.” It is also the world’s largest organic milk production base, with Shengmu Hi-Tech’s organic milk sold domestically and internationally. Specialty agricultural products like Wuyuan Yellow Persimmons and Dengkou Wallace Melons are famous nationwide, and deeply processed products such as persimmon juice and honey melon NFC juice bring Hetao’s delicious flavors to the world.

Symphony of Desert and Oasis
Bayannur not only boasts fertile plains but also borders the Ulan Buh Desert, creating a unique “sand and water interdependence” landscape. Nalin Lake, like a sapphire embedded in the desert, offers visitors experiences such as desert off-roading and parasailing over water, evoking the grandeur of “a lone smoke rising in the vast desert, the long river setting sun round.” The Sanshenggong National Water Conservancy Scenic Area demonstrates human wisdom in water management, with an 80% forest and grass coverage rate, serving as a model for ecological governance in the Yellow River basin.

Fusion of History and Culture
This is the intersection of nomadic and farming civilizations. The Yinshan Rock Carvings record the lives of ancient ancestors, the Wuyuan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Park tells the story of wartime struggles, and the Hetao Liquor Industrial Tourism Area lets visitors savor the rich aroma of traditional brewing craftsmanship.

City of the Future, Green Rise
Today’s Bayannur is driven by dual cores: a “green agricultural and livestock product deep processing base” and a “clean energy base,” promoting high-quality development across 19 industrial chains including dairy, mutton, and new energy. From desert photovoltaics to smart agriculture, this city by the Yellow River is writing a new chapter of ecological and economic win-win.

Bayannur, a city nurtured by the Yellow River, a land where desert and oasis dance together, awaits your exploration and encounter.

Post by NoahO Donnell28 | Jun 29, 2025