Huitengxile Grassland & Huanghuagou
辉腾锡勒草原
A high alpine meadow about 2,000 meters above sea level in southern Chahar Right Middle Banner, dotted with lakes known as the Ninety-Nine Springs. In summer, Huanghuagou valley bursts with wildflowers and wind turbines line the ridges.
Huitengxile means 'cold ridge' in Mongolian. Located in the south of Chahar Right Middle Banner at an elevation of about 2,000 m, it is a typical alpine meadow grassland dotted with lakes known as the 'Ninety-Nine Springs.' It is also one of the largest wind farms in Asia, with white wind turbines lining the ridges. The core area, Huanghuagou (Yellow Flower Valley), is covered in wildflowers such as golden lotus in summer. Visitors can go horseback riding, ride a lele cart (a traditional Mongolian ox cart), watch folk performances, and stay in yurts. It is about 90 km from Jining and 130 km from Hohhot, and is best explored by car. Ticket and activity prices, including horseback riding, follow the scenic area's notices. Summer mornings and evenings are still chilly, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00 (Jun–Sep)
Nearby sights
- Laohushan Park & Jining Battle Memorial
- Ulanqab Museum
- Daihai Lake
- Huangqihai Lake
- Ulanhada Volcano Geopark
- Jininglu Ancient City Site
- Longshengzhuang Ancient Town
- Gegentala Grassland