[2025 Taibus Banner Attraction] Travel Guide for Royal Horse Court, Taipu Temple (Updated Jul)

😎 Today is the Winter Solstice, and the wind of Xilingol’s "Ma Chao" has finally blown to Taibus Banner! The first "Mongolian Horse Spirit Cup" China Horse Capital Xilingol Mongolian Horse Super League Taibus Banner Station competition will start on December 26th! 🏇 During the competition, there will be a 15-kilometer endurance race and a 5-kilometer speed race for Mongolian horses, as well as the launch of the "Ski in Chongli, Eat and Stay in Taibus" ❄️ winter tourism series theme activities! 🚩 Taibus Banner Station League 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM, December 26, 2023. Location: Canglang Tribe Tourist Area, Taibus Banner 👉 Competition events: 15-kilometer endurance race, team relay race (6000 meters), horse beauty contest. 🎉 Exciting activities: 2023 Chahar Boke Invitational, cultural performances, traditional Mongolian archery competition, winter Chahar ethnic costume contest, "Horse Travel Photography - Grassland Wind Comes from the Grassland," "Horse Culture" short video contest, "Mongolian Horse Spirit Cup" themed photography and essay contest, live equestrian training at Yuma Courtyard Equestrian School, and intangible cultural heritage cuisine served on the table. 🚩 Ski in Chongli, Eat and Stay in Taibus ✅ Grassland Snow Town Taibus Banner Ice and Snow Carnival 🕒 Time: December 26, 2023 Location: Bianqiang Village, Taibus Banner 🎉 Exciting activities 🎈 Ice and snow entertainment experiences: snowmobiles, snow tanks, snow go-karts, ice bumper cars, ice bicycles, ice sleds, snow spinning rides, snow tube slides, banana boats, ice dragon boat racing, and more. 🎈 Ice and snow fairy tale world: ice and snow-built landscapes, fairy tale-themed snow sculptures, winter-themed fairy tale parks, and more. 🎈 Winter grassland flower sea: a visual feast of grassland flower sea lights. 🎈 Popular check-in areas: the carnival site features popular check-in spots such as snow sculptures, ice sculptures, trendy wooden cabins, boutique homestays, and intangible cultural heritage cuisine, meeting all needs for eating, staying, traveling, and photo check-ins. ✅ "Celebrate the New Year in Baochang" Grassland Temple Fair 🕒 Time: December 26, 2023 Location: Bianqiang Village, Taibus Banner 🎉 Exciting activities 🎈 Shopping for New Year goods: the New Year goods exhibition area offers fresh seafood, cured meats, nuts, sugar, tea, specialty local products, and Spring Festival couplets. 🎈 Tasting delicacies: the food exhibition area features traditional snacks such as candied hawthorn, cotton candy, roasted chestnuts, fried twisted dough sticks, roasted sunflower seeds, and free milk tea. 🎈 Appreciating intangible cultural heritage: the intangible cultural heritage exhibition area includes performances of Donglu Errentai, Jin opera, dragon and lion dances, Yangge dance, Ulan Muqir performances, sedan chair carrying, and other folk shows to bring you the new year’s fresh atmosphere. Experience intangible cultural heritage crafts such as hand-rolling oat noodles, paper cutting, iron art weaving, crochet, and gourd painting. 🎈 Viewing lanterns: the lantern exhibition area displays various shapes of lanterns full of festive atmosphere. ✅ Winter Ice and Snow Fun Sports Games 🕒 Time: 9:00 AM, December 27, 2023 Location: Bianqiang Village, Taibus Banner 🎉 Activities: ice sled relay race, snow tube transport race, snow dragon boat, ice tug-of-war, ice dice games, and more. ✅ "Horse Travel Photography—Grassland Wind Comes from the Grassland" 🕒 Time: All season Location: Yuma Courtyard, Taibus Banner 🎉 Activities: professional makeup artists and photographers, Mongolian ethnic costumes, over 500 horses (including Akhal-Teke, Friesian, Dutch Warmblood, and Thoroughbred) available for riding. Multiple indoor and outdoor scenes to choose from, allowing visitors to experience the natural grassland scenery, equestrian training, and Mongolian folk culture. 📌 Recommended itinerary (4 days 3 nights) D1: Suggested arrival in Xilinhot on October 24, enjoy a beef and mutton hotpot feast, overnight in Xilinhot. D2: Experience a Mongolian breakfast on the morning of October 25, then head to Taibus Banner, visiting Pingdingshan and Shitiao Mountain scenic spots along the way, overnight in Taibus Banner. D3: Watch Ma Chao on the morning of October 26, visit Bianqiang Village in the afternoon, experience the Taibus Banner carnival activities, enjoy the carnival night tour activities, overnight in Taibus Banner. D4: Visit Yuma Courtyard Scenic Area in Taibus Banner, then return. - 🎉 "Ma Chao" is about to start, bring your family and friends for a fully immersive journey! #This is Xilingol Ma Chao, not the Three Kingdoms Ma Chao

Whether you want to catch the tail end of the off-season for grassland tourism in April-May, avoiding the crowds to enjoy the Xilingol Grassland, or experience the vibrant vitality of the grassland during the most beautiful scenic months from June to September, this premium travel guide 👉 "Xilingol Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Avenue Panoramic 8-Day Tour" will ensure your trip leaves no regrets. Be sure to save it in advance! 💁‍♀️【Xilingol Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Avenue 8-Day Tour】 🚙 Route Overview: The "Xilingol Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Avenue" is a tourism scenic road and highway route themed around grassland tourism. The main route is 672 kilometers long, passing through 7 banners, counties, and cities of Xilingol League, connecting 43 tourist attractions, making it a paradise for domestic self-driving and road trip enthusiasts! Route itinerary: Depart from Beijing → Taibus Banner → Duolun County → Zhenglan Banner → Xilinhot City → West Ujimqin Banner → Uragai Management Area → Return trip. 💡 Highlights: Along the entire route, you can enjoy the magnificent natural landscapes of Xilingol League, rich cultural heritage, colorful ethnic customs, and local folk customs; experience grassland specialties such as horseback riding, archery, and wrestling; and savor authentic Mongolian cuisine, enjoying the fun of eating meat heartily and drinking milk tea in big bowls! 🗓️ Detailed Itinerary Day 1️⃣ Depart Beijing → Haizhang Expressway Baochang South Exit / Haizhang Expressway Gongbaolage Sum Exit → Taibus Banner Xingfu Township → Lunch (Youmian Feast) → Taibus Imperial Horse Garden Tourist Area (Imperial Horse Culture / Grassland Scenery / Horse Riding, Admire World Famous Horses) → Bianqiang Village (Agricultural Folk Culture Courtyard, Farmhouse Cuisine, Bashang Farming Culture) → Check-in hotel. 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Taibus Banner Yuanhua Grand Hotel, Bianqiang Village Farmhouse Homestay 😋 Recommended Restaurants 🥢 Wangshunge Hotpot, Xiaoshapeng Hotpot Reason: A must-visit restaurant for authentic Xilingol lamb! 🥢 Lao Wang’s Youmian City Reason: Taibus Banner is where farming and nomadic cultures intertwine; the Youmian feast is a must-try! Day 2️⃣ Bianqiang Village → Duolun County Duolun Lake Scenic Area → Lunch (Whole Fish Feast) → Tour Duolun Lake Scenic Area (Lake Circuit Tour / Wild Horse Riding / Sightseeing Train / Radio and Movie Projector Exhibition Hall / Boat Ride) → Check-in hotel. 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Duolun Longqi Bay Hotel, Shangkew You Hotel (Duolun Government Branch), Duolun Jingbei Grassland Tianhu Holiday Hotel 😋 Recommended Restaurants 🥢 Xilaishun Classic Hotpot, Lvda Hotpot Reason: A must-visit restaurant for authentic Xilingol lamb. 🥢 Farmhouses near Duolun Lake, Shangdu Town Original Zhongyuan Hotpot Reason: Try the whole fish feast. Day 3️⃣ Duolun County → Zhenglan Banner Yuan Shangdu Ruins (Yuan Dynasty Capital / World Heritage / Historical and Cultural Study) → Lunch (Xilingol Cheese / Authentic Mongolian Cuisine) → Uritutala Station (Travel Photography) → Baige Li Ecotourism Ranch (Folk Camp / Folk Skills / Natural Science Study) 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Zhenglan Banner Shangdu Hotel, Zhenglan Banner Baige Li Ranch Homestay 😋 Recommended Restaurants 🥢 Shangdu Town Original Zhongyuan Hotpot Reason: A must-visit restaurant for authentic Xilingol lamb. 🥢 Cheese Reception Hall Reason: Taste authentic premium cheese from Zhenglan Banner. Day 4️⃣ Zhenglan Banner → Xilingol Volcanic Grassland Cultural Tourism Area (Filming location of "Ghost Blows Out the Light" / Lily Sea / Volcano Trekking) → Shoufang·Xilingol Cheese Cultural Industry Park (Authentic Xilingol Cheese) → China Horse Capital Core Area Cultural Ecotourism Scenic Area ("Mongolian Horse" Live Show / Horse Capital Night City / Authentic Xilingol Lamb) → Check-in city hotel. 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Inner Mongolia Jiuyuan International Hotel (Beizi Temple Branch), Haojing Hotel (Xilinhot Victoria Plaza Branch), Xilingol Yuanhe Jianguo Hotel 😋 Recommended Restaurants 🥢 Qimuyang Hotpot, Saiyide Mongolian Cuisine, Lvda Building Hotel, Erdun Traditional Hotpot Reason: A must-visit restaurant for authentic Xilingol lamb. 🥢 Shoufang·Xilingol Cheese Cultural Industry Park Reason: Taste authentic Xilingol cheese. Day 5️⃣ Xilinhot City → West Ujimqin Banner Ulan Wutai Scenic Area → Mongol Khan City Scenic Area (Enjoy authentic Mongolian cuisine) → Genghis Khan Lookout Hill → Check-in specialty homestay. 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Shangkew Youyue Hotel (West Ujimqin Banner Mongolian Commercial Bank Branch), Batu Homestay, Buyuan Homestay 😋 Recommended Restaurants 🥢 Balagaar Gaole Town Mongolian Feast Restaurant, Mongol Khan City Mongolian Yurt Reason: Local specialty Inner Mongolian banquet. Day 6️⃣ West Ujimqin Banner → Uragai Management Area Bayin Hushuo Town → Bulin Spring Scenic Area (Filming location of "Wolf Totem" / Springs / Temples) → Haragaitu Farm Corps Town (Historical Buildings / Red-themed Study) → Check-in hotel. 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Uragai Guesthouse, Farm Corps Town Specialty Hotel 😋 Recommended Restaurants 🥢 Uragai Guesthouse Reason: A must-visit restaurant for authentic Xilingol lamb. 🥢 Farm Corps Town Reason: Homestyle food in the town’s homestays. Day 7️⃣ Uragai Jiuchu Bay Scenic Area (Grassland River) → Wild Wolf Valley Scenic Area (Feeding wild wolves and small animals / Night tour of the wolf park / Bonfire) → Check-in Rainbow Room Homestay. 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Wild Wolf Valley Rainbow Homestay 😋 Recommended Restaurants 🥢 Restaurants inside Wild Wolf Valley Scenic Area or visit local herders’ homes. Reason: Local specialty Inner Mongolian cuisine. Day 8️⃣ Return trip - 🚙 This self-driving journey will bring you across vast grasslands, splendid flower seas, majestic sandy lands, enjoy authentic Mongolian cuisine and dairy products, and experience the ideal grassland self-driving lifestyle❗ 🚙 Don’t hesitate, start planning a holiday trip for yourself and your family now! - pic fr Xilingol League Culture, Sports, Tourism and Broadcasting Bureau -

Xilin Gol League's 👉 "Taipusi Banner" is the closest banner in Inner Mongolia to Beijing. Inner Mongolia's magnificent 🤩 grassland landscapes, volcanic remains, splendid grassland customs, imperial horse culture, dreamy snowfield scenery, rime wonders, etc., can all be fully enjoyed 🉑️ in Taipusi Banner! 【Recommended Self-driving Itinerary】 Day1️⃣ Depart from Beijing → Taipusi Banner Fengqing Mazhen Tourist Area → Taipusi Banner Yuma Yuan Tourist Area (Accommodation at Yuma Yuan Hotel) Day2️⃣ Yuma Yuan → Canglang Tribe (Grassland Wolf) Protection Area → Taipusi Banner Grassland Home Tourist Scenic Area → Grassland Post Farmhouse (Lunch) → Baochang Town (Seat of the Banner Government) → Accommodation at Yuanhua Grand Hotel Day3️⃣ Hotel → Yingbin Road (Mongolian-style Morning Tea Breakfast) → Shitiao Mountain ✅Day 1 🌟Taipusi Banner Fengqing Mazhen 📍Gongbolage Sumu Wuqi Aobao Gacha Covering an area of about 2,000 mu, it integrates dining, accommodation, and entertainment. You can experience archery, horse riding, Aobao worship, and other recreational and folk activities. 🌟Taipusi Banner Yuma Yuan 📍Navigate to "Taipusi Yuma Yuan Tourist Area" Yuma Yuan and Fengqing Mazhen are within sight of each other, just a 5-minute drive away. The tourist area covers about 15,000 mu and boasts over 300 famous horses, including Akhal-Teke horses. It is a landmark attraction in Taipusi Banner and a "China Horse Industry Development Base." The scenic area features facilities such as a racecourse, equestrian training ground, horse culture museum, Yuma Grand Hotel, and chariot-style yurt clusters. You can fully enjoy the grassland scenery, delicious food, culture, and equestrian performances. ✅Day 2 🌟Canglang Tribe 📍Within Wuqi Aobao Gacha Only a 17-minute drive from Yuma Yuan, the protection area covers about 300 mu, offering self-driving and RV campsites. It has areas for grassland sightseeing, cultural experiences, and leisure vacations, where you can encounter various wild animals such as wolves, foxes, falcons, and vultures. 🌟Grassland Home 📍At the 277 km mark of National Highway 207, Taipusi Banner About a half-hour drive from Canglang Tribe, here you can experience "herder" life, try horse riding, archery, and wrestling, participate in folk activities like Aobao worship and Naadam, and enjoy ethnic songs and dances, and traditional costumes. 🍽️Food Recommendation - Grassland Post 📍200 meters south of the intersection of National Highway 207 and Rural Road 271, Taipusi Banner Only a 7-minute drive from Grassland Home, the farmhouse's Mongolian dishes and stir-fries are mostly self-grown and self-raised, offering authentic flavors, as well as special oat noodles. Besides dining, you can also experience farm-picking activities. The farmhouse also provides accommodation. 🌟Baochang Town Arriving at Baochang Town means you've reached the political, economic, and cultural center of Taipusi Banner. You can explore the town. ✅Day 3 🌟Mongolian Breakfast 📍Yingbin Road Near the recommended "Yuanhua Grand Hotel" there is Yingbin Road, with many Mongolian restaurants along the street. You can choose freely to dine and taste Mongolian-style morning tea and main meals. 🌟Shitiao Mountain 📍Shuguang Village, Taipusi Banner Shitiao Mountain has been featured in "National Geographic" magazine and is one of China's seven major volcanic rock column clusters. Formed by magma solidifying from underwater volcanic eruptions hundreds of millions of years ago, the basalt columns cluster and point towards the sky, a magnificent sight. Watching it at sunset offers a unique ambiance. - 👏It's winter now, and along the way, you can also enjoy winter landscapes of snowfields and rime. Friends from Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei are always welcome to visit Taipusi Banner in Xilin Gol League. (Some image sources: Trip.com Traveler @sorryailvxing, Angie)

| Guide to Enjoying the Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Avenue! 🔥 The Nadam Fair is in full swing in Xilingol League! For friends who love self-driving, you can travel along the "Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Avenue" to explore Xilingol League. Enjoy a 7-day 6-night trip! Day 1️⃣ Beijing → Taibus Banner 🤳 Sightseeing 🔺 Taibus Imperial Horse Garden Tourist Area Depart in the morning and arrive at the Imperial Horse Garden scenic area by noon. Enjoy a feast of grassland beef and mutton in a Mongolian yurt. After the meal, visit the Horse Culture Museum, admire famous horses, relax with horseback riding, and watch equestrian performances. 🔺 Fengqing Horse Town Drive about 3 minutes to Fengqing Horse Town to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Gongbaolage Grassland and participate in horseback riding, archery, wrestling, grass skiing, and the popular small train ride. 🔺 Bianqiang Village Head to Bianqiang Village before evening for health and leisure. Visit the cultural courtyard, experience the grassland and farming culture of Taibus Banner, stroll along the boardwalk, and enjoy the grassland wetland scenery. 🏡 Accommodation Baoshang Town, where there are many hotels and inns to choose from, or scenic homestays inside Bianqiang Village. Day 2️⃣ Taibus Banner → Duolun County 🤳 Sightseeing 🔺 Duolun Lake Drive about 2 hours to Duolun Lake scenic area in Duolun County. Enjoy a "whole fish feast" in the scenic area. Spend the afternoon exploring the area deeply, appreciating the beautiful mix of grassland, lake, forest, and sandy land from the lakeside viewing platform. 🔺 Sena Bay Town About 1 km south of Duolun Lake Bus Station, this beautiful town lies between the source of the Luan River and Yumu Chuan Forest Park. It features a large amusement park, jungle real-life CS, horseback archery experience area, photography camping base, RV campground, and more. 🏡 Accommodation Duolun Sena Bay Town Resort Hotel, offering Mongolian yurt rooms with grassland style, combining leisure vacation, dining, and entertainment. Day 3️⃣ Duolun County → Zhenglan Banner 🤳 Sightseeing 🔺 Yuan Shangdu Ruins Drive in the morning to the "World Cultural Heritage" Yuan Shangdu Ruins, the site of the Yuan Dynasty capital in China. The magnificent Jinlianchuan Grassland and splendid cultural relics intertwine, with traces of history everywhere. 🔺 Baigeli Ranch Have a special Mongolian meal at Baigeli Ranch at noon. In the afternoon, experience grassland folk customs, ecological sightseeing, photography, afternoon tea, grassland fishing, and other activities. 🏡 Accommodation Wooden villas or Mongolian yurts at Baigeli Ranch. At night, join the bonfire party, taste roasted whole lamb, and various dairy products. Day 4️⃣ Zhenglan Banner → Xilinhot 🤳 Sightseeing 🔺 Nadam Activity Area Xilinhot is the main venue for this year's Nadam Fair. At Baiyin Xile Pasture, Pingdingshan, Beizi Temple, Xilin Jiuchu, Maduwen Cultural and Creative Park, China Horse Capital Core Area, Cheese Culture Industrial Park, and other attractions, you can experience the "Nadam" activities. 🏡 Accommodation Xilinhot City offers many hotels and business inns to choose from. Day 5️⃣ Xilinhot → West Ujimqin 🤳 Sightseeing 🔺 Ulan Wutai Visit the Buddhist holy site Ulan Wutai scenic area in the morning, viewing the Ovoo, Genghis Khan Square, Ecological Park, and other attractions. Have lunch at a Mongolian family restaurant. 🔺 Mongol Khan City In the afternoon, deeply explore the "Grassland Palace" Mongol Khan City. The Mongolian yurt clusters here are magnificent, with rich grassland folk experience activities including horseback riding, camel riding, archery, go-karting, and off-road crossing. 🏡 Accommodation Stay in the Mongolian yurt clusters in Mongol Khan City, watch the grassland starry sky, enjoy Mongolian cuisine, and join the bonfire party. Day 6️⃣ West Ujimqin → Uragai 🤳 Sightseeing 🔺 Uragai Jiuchu Bay This is the most beautiful section of the Uragai River, with winding waters, lush riverside grass, herds of cattle and sheep, and birds flying over the river, creating a picturesque scene. 🔺 Uragai Wild Wolf Valley Filming location of "Wolf Totem." Take a lele cart to tour the grassland scenery, watch herders drive camels and milk cows, ride sightseeing vehicles to track wolf packs, and feed wolves. 🔺 Corps Town Return in the evening and drive to Corps Town for a red tourism experience. Admire the architecture from the Corps period and trace the history of the town's construction in the last century. 🏡 Accommodation Special guesthouses in the town. Day 7️⃣ Return -- 👏 The Nadam Fair will continue until September, so don’t wait! Experience the beauty of Xilingol League during this wonderful season and lively event! (Photo credits: Trip.com Travel Experts @Angie, Yuuko Yuzu, Yiren Wu Jianxing Tianya)

✈️The "Post and Check in at Xilingol, Share 10,000 Yuan Travel Prize Money" event jointly launched by [Trip.com Travel] and [Xilingol League]⏰ is counting down to August 31st! 🚙For travelers who haven't participated yet, please take this guide, hurry up to check in, and win 💰 travel prize money for yourself! 📝Posting Guide 💬Topic: Post original notes with the hashtag #Top10XilingolCheckinSpots# in the Trip.com community. 💭Content: Share travel-related content about Xilingol, such as attraction guides, self-driving route recommendations, etc. 🉑Requirements: Text length ≥ 50 words, at least 3 pictures, video duration ≥ 10 seconds. 🏆Award Rules: Content must comply with event rules; notes must be featured or high-quality; 18 users will be selected based on the total number of likes per post (if likes are equal, earlier posts win). 🎁Event Prizes: 1st-3rd place each receive a 2,000 yuan Trip.com gift card; 4th-8th place each receive a 1,000 yuan Trip.com gift card; 9th-18th place each receive a 500 yuan Trip.com gift card. 🤳Top 10 Check-in Spots: ① Duolun Lake 📍Located in Luanyuan Town, Duolun County Check in at diverse natural landscapes including lakes, rivers, grasslands, and sandy areas; experience horseback riding, boating, swimming, and fishing. ② Wulagai Nine-Bend Bay 📍Haragaitu Pasture, Wulagai Management Area Check in at the winding river, lush grasslands, grazing cattle and sheep, scattered Mongolian yurts, and enjoy the scene of "vast sky, boundless wilderness, wind blowing the grass low to reveal cattle and sheep." ③ Taipusi Imperial Horse Garden 📍Gongbaolage Sum, Taipusi Banner Check in at the horse culture museum, equestrian performances, bonfire parties; experience horseback riding, enjoy horse culture shows, and taste grassland delicacies. ④ Yuan Shangdu Ruins 📍20 km northeast of Shangdu Town, Zhenglan Banner A World Cultural Heritage site; check in at the capital ruins of the Yuan Dynasty and admire the beauty of Jinlianchuan Grassland. ⑤ Naogan Baolage Gacha 📍Southeast of Haolutugao Town, West Ujimqin Banner Known as a "Chinese Ethnic Minority Characteristic Village," it preserves grassland culture well; check in to see authentic grassland life scenes. ⑥ Wulagai Wild Wolf Valley Scenic Area 📍Hesige Wula Pasture, Wulagai Management Area One of the filming locations of the movie "Wolf Totem"; check in at the movie's scenery and trace the wild wolves. ⑦ Xilingol Grassland Volcano National Geopark 📍South of Xilinhot City Located deep in the heart of Xilingol Grassland; check in at the volcanic group composed of different shaped volcanoes such as Pigeon Mountain, Cockscomb Mountain, Brain Mountain, Horseshoe Mountain, and Big Obo. ⑧ Hunshandak Sandy Land 📍Located at the southern end of Xilingol Grassland Spanning Duolun County, Zhenglan Banner, Abag Banner, etc.; suitable for self-driving tours; check in at "Zhenglan Banner Hunshandak Tourist Area." ⑨ Horse Culture Performance Hall 📍Core area of Madou, Xilinhot City Enjoy the spectacular horse-themed live show "Mongolian Horse," watch Mongolian warriors and their beloved horses gallop on the battlefield. ⑩ Genghis Khan Lookout Mountain 📍20 km southwest of Bayan Ula Town, West Ujimqin Banner The place where Genghis Khan's army once camped; climb the lookout mountain to make wishes and enjoy the grassland scenery. 📝Tips Besides the top 10 popular spots, check in at any scenic area within Xilingol by posting notes with the required hashtag to participate in the event! -- 🥳The grasslands are lush from August to September, with endless beautiful scenery. Catch the tail end of the event and come check in now❗ (Photo sources: Trip.com Travelers @Angie, Sorry Love Travel, Yuuko Yuzu)

| G207 Xilingol Section, Beautiful Everywhere You Go. ✌ This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day combine for an 8-day holiday, a rare opportunity for a family self-drive trip! Don’t want to be stuck in traffic watching the scenery? 😖 Take a drive along the stunning section of National Highway G207 in Xilingol League, where hidden roads lead to grand landscapes❗ Capture the vastness, tranquility, and comfort of the autumn grasslands all at once! - 📍 The starting point of National Highway G207 is in Xilingol League’s capital, Xilinhot City, passing through Zhenglan Banner and Taibus Banner into Zhangbei County and Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province. ✈️ You can choose to fly directly to Xilinhot Airport, rent a car locally to start your road trip, or self-drive 🚙 from Beijing, passing through Zhangjiakou, Hebei into Taibus Banner to begin your journey! - 【Highlights Along the Way - Beautiful Autumn Scenery】 ✅ Taibus Banner ✔ Gongbo Lage Grassland 🌿 The filming location of the song "Fifty-six Ethnic Groups, Fifty-six Flowers," it covers 560,000 mu of natural grassland and serves as a transition zone from forest to grassland. 🚙 Driving on the grassland roads, you’ll see colorful autumn scenes of grasslands, forests, rivers, and herders’ lives. ✔ Recommended Grassland Attractions 🏇 Taibus Banner Imperial Horse Yard, once the royal horse ranch, offers vast grassland views where you can gallop freely across the autumn fields. 🏡 The site includes Mongolian yurts for lodging and dining, an equestrian training ground, an imperial horse culture museum, and a bonfire square. Experience rich Mongolian life and ethnic customs here. ✅ Zhenglan Banner ✔ Jinlianchuan Grassland 🍀 A summer resort favored by emperors of the Liao, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, its autumn scenery is equally breathtaking. In summer, golden lotus flowers bloom; in autumn, the grassland dons a golden coat, 🖼️ shimmering like a fairy tale alongside the rivers. It’s a beautiful grassland combining scenic views and Mongolian ethnic culture. ✔ Recommended Grassland Attractions 👉 The “Yuan Shangdu Ruins” on the grassland is a World Cultural Heritage site, the remains of the Yuan Dynasty palace. You can see remnants of the outer city, imperial city, palace city, and tombs, rich in historical atmosphere. 🍁 The golden autumn grassland intertwined with deep history creates a strong ambiance. ✅ Xilinhot ✔ Xilingol Grassland 🔝 One of China’s four major grasslands and one of the birthplaces of the Mongolian people, it’s a must-see when visiting Xilingol League! The grassland features complex types and rich biodiversity, 🐏 with the beautiful sight of “wind blowing low over cattle and sheep” everywhere. Nomadic tribes still live on the grassland, and countless historical relics abound! ✔ Recommended Grassland Attractions 🌊 The winding Xilin River flows through the brilliant autumn open grassland, with cattle and sheep leisurely grazing by the riverbank. Visitors can enjoy the autumn scenery at the Xilin and Grassland Tourism Resort by the river, 📸 experience ethnic customs, take photos, enjoy local cuisine, and go horseback riding. - 😘 During the long holiday, take 3 to 5 days, invite friends, bring family, and self-drive through Xilingol League! See the scenery, taste lamb, enjoy folk customs, and make the most of your holiday time! (Photo source: Trip.com Travel Experts @Angie, Yiren)

🥳 The first "Mongolian Horse Spirit Cup" China Horse Capital Xilingol Mongolian Horse Super League and Taibus Banner Winter Nadam Festival are about to begin! 🎉 Lots of exciting activities, wonderful performances, and grassland delicacies await visitors to explore! 📌【Taibus Banner Winter Nadam Festival】Guide 🕒 Time: Starts at 10:00 AM on December 18 Location: Taibus Banner Canglang Tribe Tourist Area 🎈 Opening Ceremony: ✔ Ulan Muqir warming-up performance. ✔ Participating horse teams, referee teams, wrestling teams, and winter Chahar costume performance teams from each gacha enter and line up at designated spots. ✔ Leaders deliver speeches and officially announce the start of the event. ✔ Two torchbearers ride horses into the venue to light the Toraga. ✔ A singer rides a horse to passionately sing the "Ode to the Mongolian Horse." ✔ Ulan Muqir cultural and artistic performances. ✔ Organize all attendees to sing and dance around the fire circle. 🏇 Competition Events: ① 15 km endurance race ② Team relay race (6000 meters) ③ Horse beauty contest 📸 Visitors can watch contestants galloping across the snowy plains, fiercely competing! Capture stunning horse racing photos! See various agile and famous horses. 🤼 New Year Winter Wrestling Competition: 128 outstanding wrestlers from Taibus Banner, Zhengxiangbai Banner, Xianghuang Banner, Zhenglan Banner, and other banners and counties will compete here. 🏹 Traditional Mongolian Archery Competition: Excellent archers gather to present exciting archery contests, showcasing the charm of traditional Mongolian archery. Visitors can learn skills while watching! 💅 Winter Chahar Ethnic Costume Show: Models wear charming winter Chahar ethnic costumes on the runway, displaying the cultural charm of traditional Chahar attire. 📸 "Horseback Travel Photography - Grassland Breeze from the Grassland": This travel photography project is based on Taibus Banner’s natural scenery, cultural landscape, and imperial horse culture, providing professional photographers, makeup artists, Mongolian ethnic costumes, and more. Visitors can shoot stunning natural grassland photos with horses in indoor and outdoor settings, grasslands, and villages. There are also equestrian riding training and Mongolian folk experiences to enjoy. 🍲 Intangible Cultural Heritage Delicacies on the Table: Visitors can taste special grassland foods such as intangible cultural heritage youmian noodles, hand-held meat, pot tea, dairy products, and more in the scenic area. - 🥳 Visitors who love horse culture can also visit the "Taibus Banner Imperial Horse Garden" scenic area, learn equestrian riding at the Imperial Horse Garden Equestrian School, understand horse culture, and watch equestrian performances. ✒️ Talented visitors can participate in the "Mongolian Horse Spirit" Cup themed photography and essay contest, and the "Horseback Culture" filming activities, expressing their passion through words, pictures, and videos! (Photo sources: Trip.com Travel Experts @Backpacker's Notes, Army on the Road, Nan Baobao’s Original Chicken)

🔥Recently, Inner Mongolia's "Milk Lake" has gone viral online, even CCTV reported it! This "Milk Lake" that has taken the internet by storm is located in Taibus Banner, Xilingol League, specifically near Wuqiao Aobao Gacha in Gongbo Lage Sumu, close to Chagan Naor Lake. Don't get the location wrong! · 🥛Chagan Naor Lake is an alkaline lake, and the "milk" is actually mineral particles in the lake. Countless mineral particles are stirred up and suspended by the flowing lake water, giving the lake a milky color. 👏For tourists wanting to witness this natural wonder, here are some more recommended attractions and must-try foods in Taibus Banner. Save this guide so your trip is worthwhile! ⬇️ Part 1️⃣ Attraction Recommendations ✅ Taibus Banner Imperial Horse Garden Tourist Area 🍃In June, with the Grain in Ear solar term arrived and midsummer coming, the Gongbo Lage grassland in Taibus Banner is lush green, making it a great time to travel. The "Taibus Banner Imperial Horse Garden Tourist Area" is located on the picturesque Gongbo Lage grassland. 🏇After visiting Milk Lake, you can come here to experience horseback riding, archery, watch world-famous horses, enjoy equestrian shows, visit the Imperial Horse Culture Museum, join bonfire parties, and taste authentic Mongolian cuisine for a fun-filled time! - ✅ Bianqiang Village 🏕️Villages on the vast grassland have a unique charm. When in Taibus Banner, be sure to check in at "Bianqiang Village," a nationally recognized key rural tourism village. The village features grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands with outstanding natural scenery. Strolling along the village paths, you can enjoy a beautiful pastoral landscape. 🏕️Bianqiang Village also boasts wonderful culture, with cultural courtyards, guesthouses, and farmhouses. You can not only experience local folk culture but also taste intangible cultural heritage Youmian feast and special farmhouse dishes. - ✅ Shitiao Mountain 🌋Shitiao Mountain, as the name suggests, is a mountain standing with stone pillars. These stone pillars are basalt columns formed from magma solidified after volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. It is one of the "Seven Major Volcanic Rock Column Groups in China." 🌋Shitiao Mountain has even appeared on the cover of "Chinese National Geography" magazine. Its shape is peculiar; from afar, it stands isolated on the grass slope, and up close, the rows of stone pillars rise majestically, very spectacular and perfect for shooting a volcanic-themed photo series. ⬇️ Part 2️⃣ Food Recommendations 😋 Youmian (Oat Noodles) 🍜Taibus Banner is located at the southernmost part of Xilingol League, where nomadic and farming cultures intersect. Youmian is a delicacy formed from the fusion of these two cultures. 🍜In Taibus Banner, you can enjoy various Youmian dishes such as Youmian Yuyu, Youmian Wowo, Youmian Jiao Jiao, all highly recommended! - 😋 Mongolian Meat Pie 🥙Mongolian meat pie is a delicious dish with strong grassland flavor, created by the people of Inner Mongolia during their nomadic life. People in Taibus Banner especially love Mongolian meat pies, which can be found in Mongolian restaurants on every street corner. 🥙The Mongolian meat pies in Taibus Banner use authentic beef and mutton from the grasslands as filling, wrapped in dough rolled into a pie shape and pan-fried. Freshly made meat pies have thin crusts and generous fillings, golden color, crispy outside and tender inside, getting more delicious with every bite! - 😋 Authentic Mongolian Cuisine 🍖Visiting Xilingol, how can you miss Mongolian cuisine? Authentic Mongolian dishes can be found in every region of Xilingol, and Taibus Banner is no exception! Recommended dishes include Shoubara (hand-held meat), roasted lamb leg, whole roasted lamb, roasted lamb ribs, Mongolian steamed buns, blood sausage, and more. 🥛Dairy products are a must-try too. Although you can't drink the "Milk Lake" milk, you can enjoy Inner Mongolia's morning tea in Taibus Banner. The milk tea in the morning tea is made by boiling Qing brick tea with milk and salt, served with fried rice, butter, milk tofu, milk skin, and more, with a rich milky aroma. Drinking milk tea with beef and mutton makes for a satisfying meal! - 🌿The grasslands in June gradually enter their golden period, becoming more and more beautiful. June is also graduation season. For students finishing college entrance exams or graduating from university, a graduation trip to Xilingol is highly recommended❗️Start your journey at Taibus Banner, check in at "Milk Lake," ride horses across the grassland, and enjoy delicious beef, mutton, and dairy products along the way! - Image source: Vast Grassland Xilingol Cultural Tourism Official Account -

🍃In late April, Xilingol League's grasslands turn green again, apricot blossoms bloom, and the poetic spring landscape of the prairie gradually unfolds. 🌼Xilingol will become increasingly beautiful in the coming months, with flowers blooming in succession across the grasslands until midsummer, offering flower seas to admire every month. 👇This spring and summer, let's follow the grassland flower season through Xilingol. The flower viewing guide is now available—save it for your trip! - 📸Apricot Blossoms 🕛️Best viewing period: Late April to mid-May Best location: Xingfu Township, Taipusi Banner Every year in late April, thousands of acres of apricot groves burst into bloom in Xingfu Township of Taipusi Banner. Pink and white apricot blossoms cover the hillsides in an endless display. The annual Taipusi Banner Apricot Blossom Festival accompanies this natural spectacle, where visitors can hike or cycle through the flowering groves, enjoy beautiful scenery, take stunning photos, experience folk culture, and taste delicious local food. 🔹Other recommended attractions in Taipusi Banner Taipusi Imperial Horse Farm Tourism Area, Taipusi Border Wall Village, Shitiao Mountain, etc. - 📸Iris Flowers 🕛️Best viewing period: Late May to early June Best location: Ujumqin Grassland, West Ujumqin Banner When iris flowers bloom, it signals the arrival of early summer on the great grasslands. Also called "malan," these blue-purple flowers are vibrant and dreamlike, blooming freely across the Ujumqin Grassland, known as the "Heavenly Grassland." The sight is breathtakingly beautiful! 🔹Other recommended attractions in West Ujumqin Banner Wulan Wutai Scenic Area, Mongol Khan City, Genghis Khan Lookout Mountain, etc. - 📸Peony Flowers 🕛️Best viewing period: Mid-June to early July Best location: Peony Valley Scenic Area Peony Valley Scenic Area is located 20 kilometers north of Hesige Wula Pasture in Urad Management District, covering approximately 2,600 acres. Around mid-June each year, fields of wild peonies bloom across the grasslands. Pink and white flowers sway in the gentle breeze, bright and charming, attracting bees and butterflies in a vibrant, intoxicating scene! 🔹Other recommended attractions in Urad Management District Urad Nine Bends, Wolf Valley, Urad Lake, Bulin Spring, etc. - 📸Lilium Flowers 🕛️Best viewing period: Late June to early August Best location: Gongbao Lage Grassland, Taipusi Banner The flower sung about in the well-known song "Mountain Lilies Blooming Red" is the lilium flower, also called "shandan" or "shandandan." These flowers are known for their fiery appearance with bright red blossoms that catch the eye. From late June, you can admire them on the Gongbao Lage Grassland. Looking out across the landscape, these red flowers dot the emerald grasslands, creating a striking color contrast that's particularly eye-catching. 🔹Other recommended attractions in Taipusi Banner Taipusi Imperial Horse Farm, Wolf Tribe, Herdsman's Home, etc. - 📸Fireweed 🕛️Best viewing period: June to August Best location: Willow Orchid Valley, Xilinhot City In the height of summer in Xilinhot, fireweed blooms in dreamy purple seas that dazzle the eye. In the Huitengxile Natural Plant Garden of Xilinhot, you can admire vast fields of fireweed. The windmills surrounding the flower fields create a fairy-tale-like scene. Wandering through the purple flower sea bathed in the evening sunset glow feels like stepping into an animated world—every photo looks amazing! 🔹Other recommended attractions in Xilinhot City Xilingol Great Grassland, Beizi Temple, Pingding Mountain Volcano Group, Xilin Nine Bends, etc. - 📸Golden Lotus 🕛️Best viewing period: Mid-July to early August Best location: Golden Lotus River Grassland, Zhenglan Banner In July, golden lotus flowers take center stage on the Golden Lotus River Grassland. The golden blossoms open under the bright summer sun, and from a distance, they appear like a golden ocean stretching endlessly. Together with the rich vegetation of the grasslands, the meandering Lightning River, and scattered cattle and sheep, they form a splendid, colorful panorama. 🔹Other recommended attractions in Zhenglan Banner Xanadu Ruins, Little Zagastai Lake, Hunshandake Tourism Area. - 📝Tips 🚘Transportation recommendation: Self-driving 😋Food recommendations: Whole roasted lamb, hand-held meat, hot pot lamb, air-dried meat, stone-grilled meat, butter rolls, oat noodles, Xilingol morning tea, milk skin, cheese, mare's milk wine, etc. - 🌺With April half gone, while southern regions are trending toward summer, Xilingol is just entering spring with its pure spring colors. This spring and summer, find a few sunny days, gather some friends, and embark on a grassland flower-viewing journey! Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia

🌧️ As the saying goes, "Rain gives birth to a hundred grains." Rain nourishes the earth, and as crops begin to grow, the thousands of acres of apricot blossoms in Taipusi Banner, Xilingol League, are also in full bloom. 🌼 Although "Grain Rain arrives, and spring is about to pass," spring has arrived late in Taipusi Banner, located in the north. Right now, spring is at its peak, and migratory birds are returning north. It's the perfect time for a [Encounter Migratory Birds and Blooming Spring Journey]. 👇 Here's a spring itinerary for you, where you can enjoy flowers, watch birds, experience folk customs, and savor delicious food! - 📌 [Encounter Migratory Birds and Blooming Spring Journey] Guide Location: Taipusi Banner 🗓️ Best time to travel: April and May 🚗 Recommended transportation: Self-driving 🔎 Recommended itinerary Day 1️⃣ 🕛️ Morning: Visit the 10,000-mu apricot blossom forest in Xingfu Township, Taipusi Banner At the end of April, the 10,000-mu apricot forest in Xingfu Township comes into bloom. Apricot blossoms, white as snow and pink as clouds, cover the mountains and plains, marking the arrival of the Taipusi Banner Apricot Blossom Season, and various cultural and tourism activities will follow. Visitors can hike or cycle through the apricot blossom forest, enjoy the flowers, take photos, and more. 🕛️ Noon: Taste farmhouse cuisine Enjoy lunch at Liu Family Courtyard or Zhang Family Courtyard and savor local farmhouse specialties. 🕛️ Afternoon: Visit the Imperial Horse Ranch Tourist Area in Taipusi Banner This tourist area is the perfect place to experience Mongolian horse culture. The scenic area features a horse culture club, a viewing platform, a bonfire square, chariot-style yurts, the Imperial Horse Hotel, and more. Dozens of world-famous horse breeds are raised here. Visitors can experience horseback riding, watch horse racing, learn about horse culture, and more. 🌙 Evening: Check in to a hotel in the Imperial Horse Ranch Tourist Area or a hotel in Baochang Town. - Day 2️⃣ 🕛️ Morning: Experience nomadic life Visit the herder communities of Qianwayao, Haxiatu, and Bao'enben Gacha in Gongbaolage Sumu for an in-depth experience of the grassland folk culture of Taipusi Banner. Enjoy the sea of grassland flowers and take photos. Have lunch at a nomadic settlement, taste authentic Mongolian cuisine, and experience the life of herders. 🕛️ Afternoon: Visit Bianqiang Village Bianqiang Village is a "National Key Rural Tourism Village." The village features a wetland park, a Bashang agricultural customs cultural courtyard, the Xishan water system park, a sea of peonies, a four-season greenhouse picking shed, a folk museum, characteristic homestays, and more. You can experience Bashang farming culture, participate in folk activities, pick spring fruits, and go camping. 🕛️ Evening: Enjoy a farmhouse meal Savor farmhouse dishes at a farmhouse restaurant in Bianqiang Village or Yongjiu Village. 🌙 Night: Check in to a characteristic homestay in the village and experience the tranquility and peace of the grassland countryside at night. - 📝Tips 🥢 Food recommendations ✔️ Authentic Mongolian cuisine: Roasted whole lamb, roasted lamb leg, roasted lamb chops, grilled fresh meat skewers, hand-pulled meat, lamb offal, air-dried meat, sauced beef ribs, sauced beef bones, fried liver with oil, various dairy products, milk tea, etc. ✔️ Farmhouse specialties: Handmade oat noodles, cold mixed potato noodles, farmhouse mixed vegetables, beef stew with potatoes, stewed free-range chicken, stir-fried shredded potatoes, stir-fried potato strips with bok choy, fried eggs, hotchpotch, stir-fried shredded meat with celery, stir-fried tomatoes and eggs, boiled eggs, homemade pancakes, fried cakes, fried dough twists, etc. 🛍️ Souvenir recommendations Grassland series liquor, winner of the "Panama International Gold Award"; Hongjingyuan flaxseed oil, winner of the "China Oil Expo" gold award; Oat noodles and eggs, included in the "National Famous, Special, and Excellent New Agricultural Products" list; Quinoa, awarded the "National Geographical Indication," etc. ⛺️ Homestay recommendations Taipusi Banner Bizhou Shengquan Resort, Taipusi Banner Taishengyuan Shepherd's Home, Taipusi Banner Xiquan Pastoral Homestay, Taipusi Banner Zhamuqin Pioneer Tribe, etc. - 🌿 Taipusi Banner boasts the vast and boundless Gongbaolage Grassland. The grassland not only has scenic spots and herders' homes but also clear lakes, which are ideal habitats for migratory birds. 📸 In addition to enjoying the flowers and homestays, visitors can stroll through the vast grassland, admire the spring scenery, and watch the migratory birds soar. Xilingol League Grassland