Jininglu Ancient City Site
集宁路古城遗址
The Jininglu city site of the Yuan dynasty, which yielded many fine Yuan ceramics and is a national key cultural relic protection unit.
Jininglu Ancient City Site lies in Tuchengzi Village, Bayin Tala Town, Chahar Right Front Banner. It was an important trading town on the grassland Silk Road during the Jin and Yuan dynasties. Archaeological excavations in 2002 and 2003 uncovered many Jun, Cizhou, Longquan and blue-and-white porcelain pieces, and the site was selected as one of the Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries in China that year. Some of the finest pieces are held at the Inner Mongolia Museum and the Ulanqab Museum. The site today consists mainly of city-wall foundations and surface remains, which suits visitors interested in archaeology. It is about 25 km from Jining and is reached by car. Opening arrangements follow local announcements.
Opening hours
Open all day (check local announcements)
Nearby sights
- Huangqihai Lake
- Ulanqab Museum
- Longshengzhuang Ancient Town
- Laohushan Park & Jining Battle Memorial
- Sumushan Forest Park
- Ulanhada Volcano Geopark
- Huitengxile Grassland & Huanghuagou
- Daihai Lake