Jiangjun Paozi Lake
将军泡子
The best-known lake in Ulan Butong, named after a Qing general who died in the battle against Galdan. The hillsides, birch trees and horse herds make for the most photogenic scenes.
Jiangjun Paozi is a small lake nestled among hills in the southern part of the Ulan Butong Grassland in Keshiketeng Banner, Inner Mongolia. In 1690, Qing forces fought Galdan at Ulan Butong, and Tong Guogang, the maternal uncle of the Kangxi Emperor, was killed in action here, which gave the lake its name. The hills around the lake roll up and down, birch trees dot the slopes, and horse herds often come down to the shore to drink. It is a classic spot for photographers to capture “galloping horses” and “morning mist,” and it is popular in both autumn and the winter snowfields. The lake lies within the Ulan Butong scenic area, so a scenic-area ticket is required. Posed horse photos and horseback riding cost extra, so agree on the price in advance.
Opening hours
Open all day (scenic area fees per announcement)
Nearby sights
- Ulan Butong Grassland
- Ulan Butong Film Base
- Princess Lake
- Baicao Aobao
- Wucai Mountain (Ulan Butong)
- Twelve Camps Site
- Taifeng Lake
- Source of the Luan River