Chilechuan Grassland
敕勒川草原
A suburban grassland at the foot of the Daqing Mountains, evoking the folk song "Chilechuan, under the Yin Mountains," and the closest grassland to the city center.
Chilechuan Grassland lies on the southern slopes of the Daqing Mountains in Baohezhao Town, Xincheng District. It was restored from degraded land and takes its name from the Northern Dynasties folk song "Song of the Chile." The sloping pastures are wide and backed by the Yin Mountains. In summer the grass is lush, and visitors can ride horses, see Mongolian yurts, and watch the grassland sunset. It is a good choice for travelers short on time who cannot make the trip to Xilamuren. The grassland is about 25 km from the city center, roughly 40 minutes by car or taxi. Check the official site for admission and activity fees, and bring a jacket, since temperature swings between day and night can be large.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00 am–7:00 pm (summer)
Nearby sights
- Wanbu Huayanjing Pagoda (White Pagoda)
- Inner Mongolia Museum
- Suiyuan General's Yamen
- Mansion of Princess Kejing
- Five Pagoda Temple (Cideng Temple)
- Great Mosque of Hohhot
- Xilitu Zhao (Shiretu Juu)
- Dazhao Temple