Pingdingshan Volcanic Tablelands
平顶山火山群
More than a dozen flat-topped volcanic tablelands rise abruptly from the grassland, their summits as level as if sliced with a knife; seen from afar they look like a row of table mountains, and their sunsets are renowned.
Pingdingshan lies more than 30 km south of Xilinhot city. It is a group of lava tablelands formed by erosion after ancient volcanic eruptions. Over a dozen hilltops have tops as flat as if cut with a blade, scattered across the vast grassland. Locals call the 'Platform Sunset' one of Xilinhot's sights. The site has viewpoints for looking out over the tablelands, and some can be climbed on foot, with wide views from the summits. It is about 40 minutes by car from the city, so a private car or chartered vehicle is needed. There is no shade on the grassland, so guard against sun and thunderstorms, and do not drive off the road and crush the pasture.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Xilin River Nine Bends
- Xilingol League Museum & Mongol-Yuan Culture Park
- Beizi Temple
- Erdun Ovoo Park
- Xilingol Grassland National Nature Reserve