Hongcheng (Red Fort)
红城
The ruins of a rammed-earth fortress on the Juyan frontier of the Han dynasty. Its walls are red and stand isolated among the Gobi and poplars, making it a good stop on a scenic drive.
Hongcheng, also called Ulan Delbuu Well, is a small garrison fort on the Han-dynasty Juyan frontier. It lies about 15 km south of Dalaihubu Town and about 10 km northwest of Khara-Khoto. Its rammed-earth walls are reddish-brown because of their iron content, surrounded by Gobi desert and scattered poplars. The color is most intense in the evening light. The site has no scenic area facilities. Entry is free, and you can stop along the way to Khara-Khoto or the Strange Tree Forest to take photos from a distance. It is a protected cultural heritage site, so do not climb the walls.
Opening hours
Viewable all day
Nearby sights
- Weird Forest (Dead Populus Forest)
- Jiaqu Houguan Site (Pochengzi)
- Damo Populus Euphratica Forest
- Khara-Khoto Ruins
- Ejina Museum
- Datongcheng Ruins
- Ejina Populus Euphratica Forest (Bridges 1 & 7)
- Ejina Populus Euphratica Forest (Bridges 2-4)