Meiligeng Scenic Area
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A canyon scenic area at the southern foot of the Ula Mountains, known for mountain-spring waterfalls, primeval secondary forest and the ancient Meiligeng Temple, about 50 km from Baotou.
Meiligeng lies at the southern foot of the Ula Mountains west of Baotou. Administratively it belongs to Ulat Front Banner in Bayannur, but it is closer to Baotou. Its name means “silver” in Mongolian. It is a provincial nature reserve and a 4A-rated scenic area. The scenic spots follow the gullies and valleys, including Meiligeng Waterfall, Heavenly Lake, primeval secondary forest and strangely shaped rock peaks, and hiking trails lead to viewing platforms partway up the mountain. At the mountain pass, Meiligeng Temple (Meiligeng Zhao) is a Qing-dynasty Tibetan Buddhist temple known for chanting scriptures in Mongolian. Summer is ideal for escaping the heat, and autumn foliage is the best time to visit. Ticket prices follow the scenic area's announcements. The site is about 50 km from Kundulun District, and driving is recommended via the Beijing–Tibet Expressway or National Highway 110.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Baotou Museum
- Alding Botanical Garden
- Northern Weapons City
- Xiaobaihe Wetland
- Saihantala Urban Grassland
- Yellow River Scenic Park & G210 Bridge
- Lüzu Temple
- Nanhai Wetland