Genghis Khan Hitching Post at Hulun Lake
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A giant rock jutting into Hulun Lake on its west shore, said to be where Genghis Khan tied his horses. It is a famous spot for watching the sunset over the lake.
The Genghis Khan Hitching Post lies within Xin Barag Right Banner on the west shore of Hulun Lake. It is a huge rock jutting out from the lakeshore into the water, said to be where Genghis Khan tied and watered his horses during his campaigns, which gave it its name. Around the shore are viewing platforms, wooden boardwalks and pavilions. To the west are rolling grassland hills, and to the east the vast Hulun Lake stretches like a sea. At dusk, when the setting sun falls on the water, the view is most striking, making it the most popular photography spot along Hulun Lake. A visit takes about an hour, and it suits a self-drive route combined with other scenic spots on the northern shore. Admission follows official notices. Getting there: about 70 km from Manzhouli. You need to self-drive or hire a car, a journey of about 1 to 1.5 hours. The lakeside is windy, there are many mosquitoes in summer, and it gets noticeably cooler in the evening.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00 (check the scenic area's announcements)
Nearby sights
- Hulun Lake
- Manzhouli Museum
- Manzhouli Russian-style Buildings & Railway Station
- Sino-Russian Border Trade Zone
- Zhongsu Pedestrian Street & Century Square
- Manzhouli National Gate Scenic Area
- Soviet Red Army Martyrs Cemetery
- Matryoshka Square