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Wuliangsuhai Sea Scenic Area

Wuliangsuhai Sea Scenic Area

5.9
4.2/5
157 reviews
Wuliangsuhai Tourist Area is located in the Urad Front Banner of Bayannaoer City, on the edge of the triangular region of Hohhot, Baotou and Erdos. Wuliangsuhai is one of the eight major freshwater lakes in the country and is known as the “Pearl Beyond the Strategic Pass”. Not only is it a large lake that is extremely rare to find among arid grasslands and desert areas, but it is also a large wetland at the same latitude of the Earth.Urad Front Banner · 14.5 km from downtown
Ulan Buh Desert Shahai Lake Tourist Area
No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Bayannur

Ulan Buh Desert Shahai Lake Tourist Area

4.8
4.6/5
11 reviews
The Ulan Buh Sand Sea Lake Tourist Area is located at the easternmost end of the Ulan Buh Desert, one of the eight major deserts in my country, in the territory of Hangjinhou Banner, Bayannur City. It is backed by the majestic Yinshan Mountains in the north, the surging Yellow River in the south, the vast desert in the west, and the beautiful and fertile plains in the east; it integrates desert culture, Corps culture, farming culture, and grassland culture; the natural landscape combination of century-old poplars, thousands of acres of orchards, tens of thousands of acres of beaches, and sand and water is monopolistic and unique in China. The endless sea of ​​sand forms a flowing picture scroll, and the landscape of "smoke rising in the desert and the setting sun on the long river" is in full view! Extreme sports enthusiasts drive off-road vehicles to the top of Hongqipo, and then dive to the bottom of the sand dune at a nearly 90-degree angle. The extreme drop of more than 100 meters is thrilling and exciting. Take a desert camel or a desert Surfing car to enter the desert mansion and feel the feelings of the desert. Watch the sunrise over the sand sea in the morning and the sunset in the evening, or sit on the sand slope under the starlight at night, with the sky as a blanket and the sand as a bed, and guard the clear lake, singing and dancing freely, showing off your passion, forgetting all kinds of troubles, emptying your mind, and looking far and wide. Roll, play, slide, play with sand in the desert, play parent-child games on the water and sand; plant poplars, pick green fruits and vegetables, and feed alpacas; play five-a-side football, beach volleyball, and take sand therapy sand baths to get rid of fatigue, drink and talk with friends, and sing around the campfire. At night, lying in the silent desert, gazing at the endless starry sky and chatting with your loved one, leaving behind memories that will last a lifetime. The main projects include: off-road driving, RV camping, racing experience, desert entertainment, water entertainment, cabin accommodation, special Dining, self-service barbecue, bonfire party, desert fishing, starry sky camping! Contracting: team building, development and other group reception, customized various desert theme activities for you!Hanggin Rear Banner · 36.6 km from downtown
Urat Grassland
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Bayannur

Urat Grassland

4.3
4.4/5
26 reviews
Urat Grassland borders Mongolia to the north, theYin Mountainsto the south, Alxa League to the west, and Baotou to the east. It is primarily located within Urad Front Banner, Urad Middle Banner, Urad Rear Banner, and Dengkou County. The terrain slopes from the northwest to the southeast, and it covers an area of 5,090,000 hectares, with 4,139,000 hectares of usable land, 86.6% of which is desert and semi-desert grassland.Urad Middle Banner · 23 km from downtown
Nalin Lake Ecotourism Area

Nalin Lake Ecotourism Area

4.3
3.7/5
103 reviews
Nalin Lake is located in the Nalintaohai Farm of Bayannaoer Nongken in the northeast of Ulan Buhe Desert, about 40 kilometers away from Dengkou County, Bayannaoer City. The lake has an irregular half-moon shape and a depth of up to 6 meters. It is one of the largest freshwater lakes and important wetlands in Northwest my country. It is also the main breeding ground and migration place for birds. There are vast clouds of smoke here, and the speedboat is flying on the lake. There are green reeds swinging everywhere, green mountains and green waters, which complement each other, making people feel as if they are in the beautiful realm of nature. There are more than 10 large and small islands and 8 amusement bays in the lake, with pleasant scenery, and more than 100 species of migratory birds grow and breed here. There are also lush reeds growing in the lake, and there are 10,000 mu of fertile fields with six agricultural branches around the lake, where the famous "Nalin Brand" melons are produced. And the song with the theme of Nalin Lake, "I'm Waiting for You at Nalin Lake" has a moving melody and was sung by Huslan singers. The lyrics first describe the beautiful scene of Nalin Lake, the hometown. At the same time, it also writes the author's thoughts for his lover. It is a slightly sad song. Tourists can take a boat tour of the lake here, enjoy the scenery on large and small islands, watch migratory birds fly, and fish play, and there will be a feeling of returning to nature and returning to nature.Dengkou · 38.2 km from downtown
Agui Temple

Agui Temple

4.2
4.5/5
16 reviews
Agui Temple is located in the Langshan Mountains within the territory of Shajintaohai Sumu, Dengkou County. It is situated in a valley west of the ancient Han Dynasty city of Jilu Fortress and is a temple of the Red Sect of Lamaism in the Inner Mongolia region. Agui Temple was built in the 3rd year of the Guangxu reign of Emperor Dezong of the Qing Dynasty (1877). Its Tibetan name is "Laxirenbu Gadinglin Agui." During the Qing Dynasty, it was renamed "Zongsheng Temple," and in 1912, a large plaque inscribed in Manchu, Mongolian, Tibetan, and Chinese was hung there. The temple was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution and later restored, though it is far from its former appearance. Agui Temple is built against the mountain and facing the water, featuring typical Tibetan-style architecture. The temple complex consists of 981 rooms, including the Mahavira Hall and auxiliary halls, along with 13 guesthouses and over 1,000 residences for lamas. A plaque reading "Zongsheng Temple" is mounted on the door of the South Main Hall. Inside the hall, a statue of Sakyamuni is enshrined. The auxiliary halls house the statues of the Red Sect's principal deities, Daburen and Shengxiang. There are many auxiliary structures around Agui Temple: five unique natural caves—Agui Cave, Zhaga Shengbu Cave, Dari Eke Cave, E'erdengzhu Cave, and Sangbu Garibu Cave—all of which have become places for Buddhist activities.Dengkou · 69.9 km from downtown
Jilu Pass

Jilu Pass

3.8
4.3/5
8 reviews
Dengkou · 66.2 km from downtown
Yellow River Ecological Wetland Park

Yellow River Ecological Wetland Park

3.6
4.6/5
14 reviews
The Yellow River Hetao Cultural Tourism Zone is located at the southern end of Linhe District and the north of Shuanghe District, close to the urban area, with a total area of 6.03 million square meters, of which the water area is 1.9 million square meters. The Yellow River Hetao Cultural Tourism Zone is mainly divided into Mongolian and Yuan Dynasty cultural exhibition area, urban cultural leisure area, Yellow River cultural exhibition area, farming civilization viewing area, ecological fishery experience area, There are 7 functional areas including ecological leisure and entertainment area, water sports entertainment area, Mongolia camp, viewing platform, music square, Yellow River Square, Yellow River Water Conservancy Culture Museum, Picking Garden, Folk Village, Yellow River Fishing Village, Sailing Pearl, City Memories and many other leisure places.Bayannur · 3.6 km from downtown
Yinshan Rock Paintings

Yinshan Rock Paintings

3.4
4.1/5
82 reviews
The rock paintings of Yinshan Mountain are widely distributed, diverse in content and exquisite in art among the rock paintings discovered in my country so far. They are the treasure house of rock paintings in my country. Most of the existing Yinshan rock paintings are distributed in the Bayannaoer area, which truly records the production and life history of the ancient northern nomads such as the Xiongnu, Chile, Rouran, Xianbei, and Mongolia who lived here. Five Tigers is the representative work of Yinshan rock painting. Yinshan rock paintings are mostly found on the Montenegro of Dilihari Mountain in the south of Urad Middle Banner, extending more than 5 kilometers from east to west. In this place alone, there are more than 1,000 rock paintings. There are also a large number of rock paintings on the southern slope and top of the mountain not far from the northeast of Dilihari Mountain, which are adjacent to the rock paintings of Dilihari Mountain, forming a rock art distribution area. In Wayaogou North Mountain, about 8 kilometers southwest of Dilihari Mountain, there is a rock painting every 2 to 10 meters or a little further, with a total of more than 900 pieces. Secondly, on the black rocks in the Beituolingou Mountains of Dengkou County, there is usually a rock painting at a distance of 2 to 3 meters, with a distance of no more than 10 meters, and the total number is more than 500.Dengkou · 65.1 km from downtown
Ganqimaodu Port

Ganqimaodu Port

3.4
5.0/5
5 reviews
Urad Middle Banner · >100 km from downtown
Wula Mountains

Wula Mountains

3.1
5.0/5
1 reviews
Urad Front Banner · 22.5 km from downtown

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M48***50July 20, 2021
5.0
Wuliangsuhai Lake has beautiful scenery and a mild climate. Various wild water birds can be seen everywhere. The scenic area is equipped with a bird house experience area with detailed text explanations. There are special grilled fish in the viewing room, and you can also experience special projects such as sailing, paragliding, and motorboats. It feels [Scenery] Beautiful and pleasant [Fun] Interesting [Cost-effective] Very good.

Wuliangsuhai Sea Scenic Area

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M41***98July 9, 2025
5.0
A very exciting desert experience, with various activities and very nice prices. The children had a lot of fun, full of smiles, colliding with nature, and feeling the hot desert journey.

Ulan Buh Desert Shahai Lake Tourist Area

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bianfangMarch 10, 2021
5.0
It took two days to travel from Urad Rear Banner to Zhong Banner, and then to Qian Banner. Along the way, we went from agricultural civilization to nomadic culture, from thousands of acres of sunflowers to the endless grassland, and then to the rocky Gobi Desert in Ganqimaodu. The scenery along the way was picturesque and the styles were very different. It was worth the trip.

Urat Grassland

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M49***66April 14, 2023
5.0
Nalin Lake is located in Nalintaohai Farm of Bayannaoer Agricultural Reclamation in the northeast of Ulan Buh Desert in Inner Mongolia. Nalin Lake is a famous scenic spot in Bayannaoer City. It is surrounded by vast mist, European birds circling, speedboats speeding, green reeds swaying, green mountains and green waters, which complement each other, making people feel as if they are in the beautiful scenery of nature. It is known as the Pearl of the Desert.

Nalin Lake Ecotourism Area

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行走毛毛October 2, 2026
4.0
When I first came to Agui Temple, I had a question in my mind: how was this place built? There were no roads in the past, so how were they built? It is indeed a temple located deep in the mountains, and it is quite new, but I heard from the locals that it has existed for a long time.

Agui Temple

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朱勒August 16, 2024
5.0
The scenic spot is small and in its original state, but it is authentic. There are no crowds, and you can quietly feel the border war 1900 years ago. You can get there directly by navigation. Take the "Wuwu Line". The county road is newly built, with few cars. It runs along the southern slope of Yinshan Mountain and the scenery is beautiful. Follow the signs on the road and go through the village to get directly to the Gaotai simple parking lot. If the navigation tells you to enter the canyon, go 500 meters deep and it is on the west bank of the canyon.

Jilu Pass

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一蓑烟雨0828April 13, 2023
5.0
The scenic area is built according to the overall layout of "three belts and five zones" to create a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating sightseeing and leisure, cultural experience, and wetland vacation. The "three belts" are the Yellow River ecological landscape belt, the main canal sightseeing and leisure belt, and the Yongji Canal ecological landscape belt; the "five zones" are the Hetao cultural sightseeing zone, the Hetao cultural experience zone, the Hetao cultural vacation zone, the Hetao cultural health zone, and the Hetao wetland sports zone.

Yellow River Ecological Wetland Park

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殷都老虎October 5, 2022
5.0
"Chi Le Chuan, under the Yinshan Mountains, the sky is like a firmament, covering the four fields. The sky is vast, the fields are vast, the wind blows the grass low and you can see cattle and sheep." "If only the flying general of Longcheng was there, the Hu horses would not be allowed to cross the Yinshan Mountains." The Yinshan Mountains are east-west oriented and are ancient block mountains. They are about 1,200 kilometers long, and the main peak, Huhebashig, is 2,364 meters above sea level. Most of the mountains are composed of ancient metamorphic rocks, and sedimentary rocks are distributed in the fault basin. The Bayan Obo on the north slope is rich in polymetallic ores and rare earth metals. The Yinshan Mountains are the northern boundary of China's monsoon and non-monsoon zones, and belong to the transition zone between temperate semi-arid and arid climates. The Langshan Mountains in the west are particularly dry, and the Daqing Mountains are relatively humid. The south of the mountain is an agricultural area, the north of the mountain is a pastoral area, and the mountainous area is an interlaced area of ​​agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry. More than 10,000 rock paintings in Yinshan have been discovered since the Northern Wei Dynasty. They are not only the earliest rock paintings discovered in the world, but also one of the richest rock paintings in the world, and the largest rock painting treasure house in China. Most of the existing Yinshan rock paintings are distributed in the Bayannur area, which truly records the production and life history of the ancient northern nomadic peoples such as the Xiongnu, Chile, Rouran, Xianbei, and Mongolia who lived here. The Five Tigers Picture is a representative work of Yinshan rock paintings. In addition to animal paintings and hunting paintings, grazing paintings also account for a large proportion. They were produced in the late Bronze Age and continued to the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Although the ages are far apart, their contents are generally similar. There are also several celestial rock paintings, which are also rare in the world's rock paintings. Strategy: Seasonal cost: June-early October. Free. Transportation and accommodation: Located in Urad Rear Banner under the jurisdiction of Bayannur City, route: 717 County Road, Bayannur (1.5 hours)-Yinshan Rock Paintings (0.5 hours)-Gaojue Sai (0.5 hours, with yurt accommodation)-Jilusai (0.5 hours)-Agui Temple (0.6 hours)-Western Dream Canyon. The classic route includes Yinshan Mountains, farming, nomadism, Gobi, and desert. It is recommended to leave 2-4 hours for the whole journey and drive slowly to see the scenery. Occasionally, wild roe deer, pheasants, and turtledoves will appear. You can also stay in Dengkou County and go directly to the hotel for about 1.2 hours. Scenery: The whole tour takes about 30 minutes. There are giant rock paintings, cattle, horses, people, and dogs in a 1:1 ratio, and they have certain artistic value. The Danxia and Yadan landform canyons on the right are 1 kilometer long, majestic and magnificent. There is also a small rock painting of a horse herder at the end of the Alashan Canyon of the "Western Dream Canyon". Equipment: travel shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, drinking water.

Yinshan Rock Paintings

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M40***62July 6, 2025
5.0
If Ganqimaodu is not located in a remote place like the border, I think just seeing these two buildings would attract countless people to visit. The port is even more beautiful. I hope more people will come and see the beauty of our motherland.

Ganqimaodu Port

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杨乐多August 17, 2023
5.0
The Gobi Desert has steep mountains and the Yellow River is winding.

Wula Mountains

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