[2025 Dorbod Banner Attraction] Travel Guide for Gegentala Grassland (Updated May)

📍**Ulanqab Travel Guide** ✅Ulanqab City in Inner Mongolia is situated at the junction of grasslands and deserts, offering both stunning natural landscapes and unique ethnic culture, making it an ideal destination for short trips. Here’s a 3-4 day itinerary for you: 🥳 **Recommended Itinerary** *🌋*Day 1: Explore Volcanic Grasslands** -🚗 **Morning**: Arrive in Ulanqab city, rent a car and drive to [Ulanhad Volcano Geological Park] (1.5-hour drive). Hike to the summit of Volcano No. 3 (Beilian Danlu), capture aerial shots at Volcano No. 5, and photograph the "Martian" terrain at Volcano No. 6. -🚘 **Afternoon**: Drive to [Huitengxile Grassland] (approx. 2 hours), passing windmill fields and wildflowers. Stay overnight in a Mongolian yurt, enjoy hand-grabbed mutton and milk tea, and join a bonfire party. 🌿**Day 2: In-Depth Grassland Experience** 🌼- **Morning**: Visit [Huanghuagou Scenic Area], take a small train through birch forests, and go horseback riding or hiking on the grassland. -💞 **Afternoon**: Head to [Gegentala Grassland] (2.5-hour drive), participate in Naadam performances (wrestling, archery), and photograph the golden grassland at sunset. ‼️**Day 3: Culture & Lakes** -⭐ **Morning**: Visit [Jining Campaign Memorial Hall] to learn about revolutionary history; explore [Ulanqab Museum] for Mongolian folk exhibitions. 🚘- **Afternoon**: Drive to [Daihai Lake] (1 hour), stroll along the lakeshore or take a boat ride, and savor freshwater fish dishes. 🥳 **Local Delicacies** 🐏- **Must-try**: Roast whole lamb (best shared with a group), oat flour rolls, scrambled eggs with sand leeks, milk tofu. 🍵- **Recommended restaurants**: "Horseman Milk Tea House" in Jining District, or yurt farm stays in grassland scenic areas. ⚠️ **Practical Tips** 🚅- **Transport**: Take a 2-hour high-speed train from Beijing to Ulanqab Station; renting a car (approx. CNY 200-300/day) or hiring a private car is recommended. 🎪- **Accommodation**: Book Mongolian yurts (approx. CNY 150-300/night) in advance; star-rated hotels in Jining District are also available. 👒- **Notes**: Pack a windbreaker for large temperature swings; sunscreen and sunglasses are essential; respect local herder customs—avoid stepping on sacred cairns (oboo). ✅Ulanqab combines wild natural beauty with cultural depth, perfect for summer escapes (best from June-August) or autumn golden grasslands. 📷 Grab your camera and set off!

Gegentala Prairie, a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city, is an ideal place for you to experience the beauty of nature and the depth of culture. Located within the territory of Siziwang Banner, in the heartland of the Durbed Prairie, the Gegentala Tourism Center is bordered by Erenhot and Mongolia to the north, Xilinhot to the east, the Damao Banner of Baotou City to the west, and the autonomous region's capital Hohhot to the south. This place is not only a geographical center but also a spiritual home where one can roam the eight extremes and aspire to the six unions. The old prince's mansion, the grand temple, and the Ulanqab Six Banners Alliance site Uhu Khetu Baiyan Aobao are all gathered here, showcasing its unique geographical advantages and cultural heritage. The uniqueness and superiority of Gegentala lie in the freedom and ease of wandering alone between heaven and earth, and the sense of simplicity and universality that comes with the fusion of man and nature. Lying in a yurt at night, listening to the depths of the universe, where all is silent yet profound and unpredictable, one's heart merges with the cosmos over time. At sunrise, the prairie glows red, birds sing joyfully, and the earth chants, with the fragrance of milk and white clouds floating together, the fields washed clean, presenting a refreshing scene. You can watch the beautiful Mongolian girls' horseback riding performances under the blue sky and white clouds, wrestle with wrestlers at the scorching noon, or take a poetic walk with your loved one on the vast grassland, freely expressing your love. Make a wish to the Aobao and the eternal sky, blessing your love and family, wishing happiness and fulfillment for your loved ones. All buildings and facilities at the Gegentala Tourism Center reflect two important characteristics: one is the aesthetic vision of infinite spatial possibilities; the other is the absolutely natural ecological and cultural way. This is a place where you can truly relax and appreciate the beauty of nature. Gegentala, a 4A-level tourist area within the Durbed territory, is 128 kilometers from the autonomous region's capital Hohhot. The beauty of the prairie varies with the seasons. Especially during the summer and autumn, when the south of the Daqing Mountains is hot and unbearable, the prairie is cool and pleasant, earning it the reputation of a natural air conditioner. Especially at midnight, the cool breeze is refreshing, the fragrant grass is quiet, and the birds are at rest, bringing joy to people. During the day, you can watch the sunrise, enjoy the sunset, ride horses, camels, or carts, have fun in equestrian, wrestling, and archery, indulge in hand-grabbed mutton meals, and sing around the campfire at dusk. On the annual Aobao Festival and Nadam Festival, the prairie is especially joyful, with yurts like stars, guests like clouds, and merchants and visitors of all colors coming and going incessantly.

When you get to the grassland, you must ride a horse! This is what my friend said, not me, so I chose to walk on the grassland, and there are four other people in the same trade. Therefore, we and our group of five started the expedition in the grassland. The reason why we said it was exploration, because we not only have to avoid the "bomb" cast by the horse, but also to drive away the flying insects in the flowers. It is indeed a big test. However, we are as excited as we are, because we have to fly on the grassland, carefree jump, that is a must! I thought that this was the unique behavior of our young people. I came back to see the album of everyone's happy network, only to know that I was wrong. This is not our special case, but everyone sees the commonality of the grassland. Ok, let's fly together. Ok...

The sky is green, the wild donkey, the wind blows the grass and sees the cattle and sheep. Yes, you guessed it. We sat in the car for almost a day and finally came to this vast area - the Groot Tara Prairie. In the two days of the grassland, the weather is still sunny, which is related to the state of mind. The yurts on the grassland are arranged in a row, which is not the same as the impression. Perhaps the TV is much more. I always think that the yurt should be in a circle on the grassland, and then there is a zipper like a tent. There are one or two Mongolians who are helping us. Haha, it really is a lonely child. people's yurts, that is the standard room, there are water heaters, as well as large glass to see the exterior.