Xanadu, Xilingol & Ulagai Loop from Beijing
Head north from Beijing to the Site of Xanadu and Xilinhot, venture east into the pristine Ulagai Grassland, and return to Beijing via Hexigten.
A long loop through the grasslands of central and eastern Inner Mongolia, covering nearly 3,000 km. The first part features the Site of Xanadu World Heritage site and Beizi Temple; the middle part includes a stay at Ulagai Jiuquwan (Nine Bends); then head south via Holingol and Reshui to Asihatu and Dali Lake. Grassland highways make up the bulk of the trip, gas stations are sparse, and the average daily driving time is long. This route is suitable for experienced self-drive travelers who have been to Bashang and want to go further.
The best time to visit Ulagai is from June to September, with the best grass in July; book accommodation in advance during peak season.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Beijing North to Duolun Ancient Town
Drive from Beijing via Huairou, Fengning, and Datan to Duolun, about 350 km, taking around 5 hours; stroll around the ancient town in the evening.
住宿：多倫縣城
第 2 天 · Site of Xanadu to Xilinhot
多倫·元上都（元上都遺址博物館、元上都遺址、金蓮川草原） → 錫林浩特
Drive from Duolun to the Site of Xanadu, taking about half an hour, then head north to Xilinhot in the afternoon, about 260 km, taking around 3.5 hours.
There is no shade at the ruins; bring a hat and water, and visit the museum before entering the archaeological site.
住宿：市中心錫林廣場一帶
第 3 天 · Beizi Temple & Jiuqu Grassland
錫林浩特（貝子廟、錫林郭勒盟博物館·蒙元文化苑、平頂山火山群、錫林九曲灣）
Visit the temple and museum in the city center in the morning, and head south to Pingdingshan and Jiuquwan in the afternoon, with a total driving time of about 2 hours for the day.
住宿：錫林九曲灣草原營地
第 4 天 · West Ujimqin East to Ulagai
West Ujimqin Banner → 烏拉蓋（布林泉·《狼圖騰》拍攝基地）
Drive from Xilinhot via West Ujimqin and the Baihuo Highway to Ulagai, about 400 km, taking around 6 hours.
Gas stations are sparse after West Ujimqin; Bulinquan may already be closed by evening.
住宿：九曲灣周邊
第 5 天 · Jiuquwan & Bingtuan Town
Using the area around Jiuquwan as a base, make short round trips between the lake area and the town, with a total driving time of about 1.5 hours for the day.
The light at Jiuquwan is best at dusk; drive slowly on the dirt ranch roads and exercise caution after rain.
住宿：九曲灣周邊
第 6 天 · Wild Wolf Valley to Mount Khan
Head north from Jiuquwan to Wild Wolf Valley, taking about 1 hour, then head south to Mount Khan in Holingol, taking about 3 hours in total for the day.
住宿：Holingol
第 7 天 · Head South to Reshui Hot Springs
Drive south from Holingol via Linxi to Reshui Town, about 400 km, taking around 5 to 6 hours; soak in the hot springs in the evening.
住宿：Reshuitang Town
第 8 天 · Huanggangliang Stone Forest to Dali Lake
克什克騰（阿斯哈圖·達裡諾爾）（黃崗梁國家森林公園、阿斯哈圖石林）
Drive about 80 km along the Re'a Line to Asihatu, then take the Dada Line for about 135 km to Dali Lake.
住宿：達裡湖畔
第 9 天 · Dali Lake to Ulan Butong
克什克騰（阿斯哈圖·達裡諾爾）（達裡諾爾湖） → 塞罕壩·烏蘭布統（壩上）（將軍泡子、烏蘭布統草原）
Watch birds along the lake in the morning, and drive south through the Gongger Grassland to Ulan Butong, taking about 1.5 hours.
住宿：烏蘭布統
第 10 天 · Cross Saihanba & Return to Beijing
Drive down the plateau via Seven-Star Lake and Yudaokou, and return to Beijing via Fengning, about 430 km, taking around 6 hours.
The section from Fengning to Huairou is prone to traffic jams on Sunday afternoons; try to depart as early as possible.