Xilingol League Museum & Mongol-Yuan Culture Park
锡林郭勒盟博物馆·蒙元文化苑
The core building of the Mongol-Yuan Culture Park, displaying Mongol-Yuan seals, tallies, gold and silverware and costumes, with a systematic introduction to grassland pastoral civilization.
The Xilingol League Museum is located within the Mongol-Yuan Culture Park in Xilinhot's western development zone on the west bank of the Xilin River, and is the park's core building. Its collections include artifacts unearthed at the Xanadu (Upper Capital of the Yuan) site, Mongol-Yuan seals, tallies, costumes, gold and silverware, ceramics and weapons, along with displays on grassland ecology and nomadic customs. It is the first stop for understanding the history of Xilingol. The park square features a sculpture group including Genghis Khan, good for strolling and photos. Admission is generally free. The museum is closed on Mondays and has a midday closure period, so please check official announcements.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:30–11:30 and 14:30–17:30 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Erdun Ovoo Park
- Beizi Temple
- Xilin River Nine Bends
- Pingdingshan Volcanic Tablelands
- Xilingol Grassland National Nature Reserve