It's not that you can't afford Northern Europe, but Xilingol offers better value for money!
by The Seas of Grass - Xilingol Cultural Tourism
Jun 26, 2025
🗓️The 2023 short holidays are over, and there are no long holidays coming up, but the golden autumn scenery cannot be missed, especially the brief yet intense and splendid autumn in Xilingol.✈️Take a weekend, fly to Xilinhot, the capital of Xilingol League, and enjoy a 2-day, 1-night immersive autumn trip!
Day 1️⃣ Natural Scenery
Xilin River National Wetland Park → Xilin Nine Bends → Pingdingshan Geological Park → Huitengxile Natural Botanical Garden
🎈Tour Highlights
🍂Xilin River National Wetland Park boasts rich biodiversity, lush vegetation, abundant water sources, and is home to over 100 species of terrestrial vertebrates, including more than 20 key protected bird species.🏞️In autumn, the park is filled with golden foliage, flying birds, and a picturesque, peaceful atmosphere.
🍂The wetland park connects the charming "Xilin Nine Bends" on the Xilingol grassland, where the Xilin River meanders through the golden autumn grassland, shimmering under the sunset, creating a beautiful painting.🌅At sunset, there is also the stunning "Pingdingshan," a geological wonder formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago.🌋The volcanic group stands majestically on the vast grassland, an extraordinary sight. Plant lovers can also admire the blooming autumn flowers at Huitengxile Natural Botanical Garden.
🌟Recommended Accommodations
✔ Zhongshengjia Business Hotel, Xilinhot
✔ Binhe Hotel, Xilinhot
✔ Yuanhe Jianguo Hotel, Xilingol
✔ Yunmu Hotel (Victoria Square Beizi Temple Branch), Xilinhot
📌All are conveniently located close to the airport, train station, and city center.
🌟Recommended Shopping
✔ Victoria Square
✔ Shoufang Cheese Cultural Industry Park
Day 2️⃣ Culture and Customs
Beizi Temple → Eerdun Aobao → Core Area of China Horse City
🎈Tour Highlights
🎋Beizi Temple is located at the foot of Eerdun Aobao Mountain, with Eerdun Aobao at the summit. These two attractions can be visited together. Beizi Temple is one of the four major Lama temples in Inner Mongolia, where you can admire temple-style architecture and🎋 experience the religious culture of Xilinhot. Climb to the top of Eerdun Aobao Mountain to witness the grassland people's custom of worshipping the Aobao and enjoy a panoramic view of Xilinhot city.
🏇The core area of China Horse City offers many experiences, including watching equestrian shows and horse racing, personally trying horseback riding, archery, and traditional ethnic sports like Boke.🍖You can also taste Mongolian specialties such as roasted whole lamb, hand-held meat, cheese, beef jerky, and fermented mare’s milk. You can even dress in Mongolian costumes for photos to capture beautiful autumn memories.
🌟Recommended Restaurants
Officially recommended “Authentic Xilingol Lamb” restaurants:
✔ Lvda Shuanfu (Lvda Building), Xilinhot
Signature dishes: hot pot lamb, nourishing small pot, large portions of lamb, fatty beef, flavored yogurt, etc.
Address: 124 Chongqing Road
✔ Saiyidemon Restaurant
Address: No. 1 Chongqing Road, Shitai International Hotel
Signature dishes: hand-held meat, grilled steak, homemade yogurt, milk tea, blood sausage, beef pancakes, etc.
✔ Eerdun Traditional Hot Pot
100 meters south from the west gate of Park Capital on Xilin Street, east side of the road
Signature dishes: hot pot lamb, roasted lamb leg, roasted buns, grilled lamb skewers, secret recipe yogurt, etc.
In Xilinhot, discerning eyes and taste buds will be fully satisfied with grassland scenery, ethnic customs, and distinctive Mongolian cuisine—all available here.
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✈️Xilinhot Airport has many flight routes. Friends from afar, such as Xi’an, Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, and other cities, can fly to Xilingol to experience the northern grassland autumn.🚗For those nearby, such as friends from Beijing, Hebei, and Tianjin, driving here for tourism is also a good choice.
(Some images sourced from the vast grasslands of Xilingol)
Post by The Seas of Grass - Xilingol Cultural Tourism | Jun 26, 2025


















