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Wulanhada Volcano Geopark
Wulanhada Volcano Geopark is hidden deep in the grasslands of Ulanqab. It is an exceptionally young volcanic chain, with geological surveys indicating eruption records within the last approx. 10,000 years. The park features a complete array of landscapes, including volcanic cones, lava flows, and barrier lakes, and is hailed as a natural "volcano museum," having even graced the cover of Chinese National Geography magazine. The volcanic cones are spread across the grassland like beads on a string, and local herdsmen have named them based on their shapes and colors: Red Mountain, Fire-Burning Mountain, North Alchemy Furnace, Black Brain Bag, Middle Alchemy Furnace, South Alchemy Furnace, North Sharp Mountain, and South Sharp Mountain. Half the fun of exploring this place lies in "finding the mountains by number." Popularity is concentrated on several "alchemy furnaces": Volcano no. 3 (North alchemy furnace) has a wooden boardwalk, allowing easy access to the summit for panoramic views of the entire volcanic chain and grasslands, with particularly photogenic light at sunset; Volcano no. 5 (Central alchemy furnace) features a well-preserved, rounded cone without boardwalks—hiking up the scree slope is more strenuous but rewards visitors with rare tranquility; Volcano no. 6 (South alchemy furnace), whose body was split open by early quarrying, exposes layers of reddish-brown and gray-black volcanic rocks, earning it the nickname "naked volcano." Combined with scattered volcanic debris, its desolate landscape resembles the surface of Mars. Renting a spacesuit to take "Mars landing" photos here is the park's highly popular signature activity. Further south, Volcano no. 7 and no. 8 are also called North and South pointy mountains. The base of Volcano no. 8 was once famous for its abundant agate deposits. The grassland is open and unobstructed, with strong winds, intense sunlight, and significant temperature differences between day and night. Windproof jackets and sun protection items are worth packing. On clear nights, there is little light pollution, and you can often see the Milky Way when looking up. The park and its surroundings have stargazing cabins and RV campsites, making it suitable to leave the itinerary for the night. The entire volcanic cluster is a protected geological heritage. Agates and volcanic rocks should only be admired, as digging them would damage the grassland. Vehicles should also stick to existing roads and avoid driving into the pastures.China · Qahar Right Rear Banner
Jungar Banner Museum
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Wu Tai Shan
Mount Wutai is one of China's famous Buddhist scenic spots and even contains the bodhimanda (place of enlightenment) of the bodhisattva Manjushri. Taihuai Town is at the geographical center of the Mount Wutai scenic area and serves as the lodging and dining center for the area. Most of the temples are also clustered here, so it is a must-visit for travelers here. Visitors typically stay in Taihuai for 2-3 days, which allows plenty of time to visit the main temples.China · Wutai County
The Qiao's Family Compound
The Qiao's Family Compound is located in the center of Qiaojiapu village, Qi county, also known as "The Qiao Family CourtyardIt was the residence of Qiao Zhiyong, a renowned commercial and financial capitalist in the Qing Dynasty, and has served as a filming location for over 30 movies and TV series, including "The Qiao Family Courtyard" and "Raise the Red Lantern." If you've seen these films, you'll surely recognize the scenes here: rows of red lanterns hanging high, towering brick walls, exquisite carvings, beautiful bracket sets and upturned eaves, and deep alleys. This is the famous The Qiao Family Courtyard. This is a residential complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties, its architecture resembling a castle, imposing and grand, typical of the living style of a large northern family during the Ming and Qing periods. Viewed from above, the entire courtyard layout resembles the Chinese character "囍" (double happiness), symbolizing good fortune. The complex is meticulously laid out yet also varied; even the more than 140 chimneys on the rooftops are unique. It is said to have been built by the imperial family.The Forbidden CityThere's a saying that "for residential architecture, visit the Qiao family courtyard". Upon entering the Qiao family courtyard, a straight stone-paved path approx. 80 m long divides the six courtyards into two rows, north and south. According to traditional naming, the three courtyards on the north side of the Qiao family courtyard are called the old courtyard, northwest courtyard, and study courtyard from east to west. The three courtyards on the south side are called the southeast courtyard, southwest courtyard, and new courtyard, reflecting the construction sequence of each courtyard. The brick carvings, painted decorations, and inscribed plaques in each courtyard are exquisitely crafted. The standout is the "hundred longevity characters" screen wall at the main entrance, featuring 100 uniquely styled seal-script "longevity" characters, where art and culture blend seamlessly. The brick carvings at the land god shrine are also noteworthy. Under the eaves of every room in the Qiao family courtyard, you'll find genuine gold-painted decorations, notably created using the raised paste technique with meticulous layering and final gold application. Among the many inscribed plaques at the Qiao family courtyard, the one personally calligraphed by Fu Shan in the fourth courtyard is particularly remarkable.Danfeng pavilion“Plaque”, when visiting here, be sure to learn about the story behind this plaque. Additionally, there are three treasures in the Qiao Family Courtyard: the ten-thousand-people ball, the rhinoceros gazing at the moon mirror, and the nine-dragon lantern. The rhinoceros gazing at the moon mirror was the treasure that brought wealth to the Qiao family, while the nine-dragon lantern was a gift from Empress Dowager Cixi, located in the courtyard at the southern center. Today, the Qiao family courtyard also serves as a folk museum, with its six courtyards respectively displaying agricultural life through the seasons, life rituals, inner gardens, commercial customs, luxurious furnishings, and the history of the Qiao family. Visitors can explore while learning about the Qiao family's philosophy of life, household management, and business.China · Qi County
Yellow River Rice and Fish Ecological Sightseeing Garden
The Yellow River Rice and Fish Ecological Tourist Park is located in Xiaotanzi Village, Dalu Town, Zhungeer Banner, Ordos City. The Huzhun-E Railway and Huda Expressway cross it, and it is adjacent to the Yanhuang Expressway and Huda Expressway.1km, Zhungar Station of Huzhun-Ezhou Railway4kilometers, the transportation is very convenient. Park planning area1300The park combines modern agriculture with sightseeing and leisure agriculture, relying on beautiful rural scenery, comfortable and fresh climate, and environmentally friendly green space. On the basis of fully exploring farming culture and Yellow River culture, it uses green, ecological, and natural agriculture as a carrier to create a beautiful land landscape and realize the mutual transformation of ecological and economic benefits. The park is a rural complex integrating six functional systems: eating, living, traveling, traveling, shopping, and entertainment. Walking into the Yellow River Rice and Fish Ecological Tourist Park, the neatly arranged rice fields give people a strong visual impact. The colorful rice in the fields is combined into various patterns, which are exquisite and interesting, and arouse admiration. Walking on the glass plank road, watching the rice under your feet grow vigorously, the unique aroma of soil and plants mixed together into your nose, the hustle and bustle of the city and the fatigue entangled in your heart suddenly dissipated at this moment, leaving only a peaceful and peaceful mentality and a closeness to nature. Climbing up the sightseeing platform in the park and looking into the distance, the rice fields and the water surface are intertwined, and the lively rural scenery and colorful paintings are in full view! As a benchmark for the integrated development of agriculture, commerce, culture and tourism, the park has not only promoted the scale of land management through land transfer, but also increased farmers' income, "transferred" new impetus for rural revitalization, and contributed to the smooth implementation of the rural revitalization strategy. It also brings tourists a new tourism experience of "Sai Shang Jiangnan, a land of fish and rice"!Jungar Banner · 33.1km from downtown
Taiyuan Botanical Garden
Taiyuan Botanical Garden is located at the foot of Taishan Mountain in Jinyuan District and collects more than 3,000 species of plants. Visitors can stand on the cantilever at the main entrance and overlook the whole botanical garden.China · Taiyuan
Taiyuan Ancient County
The ancient county seat of Taiyuan is located in Jinyuan District, covering an area of about 0.8 square kilometers. There are many relics of historical buildings in the city, the pattern of cross streets is clear, and the texture of streets and alleys is perfect. It follows the ancient architectural pattern of Jinyang ancient city "Phoenix Flying in the City", just like a phoenix with its head north and tail south. It has the reputation of "Phoenix City" since ancient times. It is the continuation of the 2500-year-old Jinyang ancient city. There are 79 existing cultural relics buildings in the city, and 49 historical buildings listed for protection by the Taiyuan Municipal Government. Among them, the Confucian Temple is listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit.China · Taiyuan
Shanhua Temple
Shanhua Temple, commonly known as the "southern temple," is located in the southern corner of the ancient city of Datong. The temple was first built during the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty and was initially named Kaiyuan Temple. It was renamed Dapu'en Temple during the Later Jin Dynasty but was destroyed in the war at the end of the Liao Dynasty. It was rebuilt on the original site during the Jin Dynasty and was officially named Shanhua Temple in the Ming Dynasty, a name that has been used ever since. The temple's mountain gate, Three Saints Hall, Mahavira Hall, and Puxian Pavilion are all original structures from the Liao and Jin periods, making it one of the relatively well-preserved temple architectural complexes from that era in China. The halls are gradually elevated along the central axis from south to north, with the layout of the Tang Dynasty temple still faintly discernible. Unlike most temples, the mountain gate here combines with the heavenly king hall into one structure: the five-bay Jin dynasty gate houses Ming dynasty statues of the four heavenly kings, immediately visible upon entry with imposing majesty. The central three saints hall, also a Jin dynasty construction, features strikingly large and ornate bracket sets under its eaves that project in layers resembling blooming flowers—a distinctive hallmark of this hall. It enshrines the original Jin dynasty "Flower Adornment three saints": Vairocana Buddha at the center flanked by Manjusri and Samantabhadra bodhisattvas, their forms full and expressions serene. The main hall of the great hero on the northern high platform is the temple's principal hall, built during the Liao Dynasty and renovated in the Jin Dynasty. The altar enshrines the five wisdom buddhas arranged from east to west: Aksobhya in the east, Ratnasambhava in the south, Vairocana at the center, Amitabha in the west, and Amoghasiddhi in the north—all surviving Liao sculptures with Jin-era repainting. Twenty-four deva polychrome sculptures stand on brick platforms along the eastern and western walls, twelve on each side, representing masterpieces of Jin Dynasty sculpture. Some appear armored and weapon-wielding with fierce expressions, while others wear official robes with flowing sashes. Among them, the benevolent and graceful Sridevi particularly captivates viewers. The hall's western and southern walls preserve Buddhist narrative murals painted during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty. Before entering the temple, consider viewing the glazed five-dragon wall in front of the mountain gate. This Ming dynasty Wanli-era relic was originally the screen wall of Xingguo Temple in the southern city, relocated here in the 1980s. Five coiling dragons surge amid turbulent clouds and waves on the wall, with the central "main dragon" holding a fire pearl and facing directly forward toward the ancient temple's gate. During your visit, pay special attention to the hall of three saints' diagonal arches and the Liao- and Jin-dynasty polychrome sculptures in the main hall. The dim lighting in these ancient halls invites slower observation of the statues' expressions and drapery details, allowing deeper appreciation of these Liao-Jin treasures.China · Datong
Heng Shan Mountain
Mount Heng is the northern mountain of the famous "Five Sacred Mountains". Mount Heng Scenic Area comprises the Tianfengling Scenic Area, the Cuipingfeng Scenic Area and the Qianfoling Scenic Area. Generally speaking, "visiting Mount Heng" refers to touring the Tianfengling Scenic Area. Mount Heng not only has beautiful scenery but is also an important birthplace of Taoism. There are many Taoist temples on the mountain. It is said that Zhang Guolao, one of the “Eight Immortals”, practised and achieved the Tao on the mountain.China · Hunyuan
Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Resort
Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Resort is located in Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,Located at the junction between the northern range of the Yin Mountains and the eastern section of the Greater Khingan MountainsWith a total area of approx. 600 km and an average elevation of 2100 m, Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Resort is one of the world's three major alpine meadow flower grasslands. Renowned for its unique volcanic lava landforms, alpine wetlands, and grassland views, it boasts a vegetation coverage rate of 80%-95% and an average summer temperature of 18°C, earning it the titles "Cool paradise beyond the Great Wall" and "Core experience zone of China's grassland summer retreat." The resort features Quaternary glacial relics and volcanic rock formations shaped by crustal movements hundreds of millions of years ago, creating a landscape of crisscrossing ravines and towering peaks. Visitors can enjoy yurt stays, obo worship ceremonies, and the cultural performance "Meeting at the Obo." As the primary filming location for the documentary "Magnificent Inner Mongolia," celebrating the region's 70th anniversary, the resort blends natural and cultural grandeur. Centered on geological wonders, alpine meadows, and Mongolian-Yuan culture, Huitengxile Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Resort offers both outdoor adventure and cultural immersion. It is the closest Inner Mongolian grassland to Beijing, ideal for family trips, outdoor enthusiasts, and travelers seeking deep cultural experiences.China · Qahar Right Middle Banner
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What travellers say about Jungar Banner
蓝蓝姐姐16 October 2026
4.0
The volcanoes were spectacular, especially number six. I didn't get a direct view of the others, only from a distance, so they weren't that impressive. The sunset was truly beautiful, definitely worth seeing. However, the signage inside was somewhat inadequate; there weren't enough, and sometimes it was easy to get lost. Also, the gravel road for parking wasn't ideal for low-chassis minivans, and the section from the ticket gate to the park was riddled with potholes.
Wulanhada Volcano Geopark
瑶圃20 June 2023
5.0
The Jungar Banner Museum in Dalu New District is very good and worth a visit
Jungar Banner Museum
LI6 October 2026
5.0
It was excellent and breathtaking, especially Daxiantong Temple and Guanghua Temple, which were the most beautiful among the representative temples. It's said there are over 120 temples in the area; two days wasn't enough, so we could only visit some of the famous ones. Thankfully, we climbed 1080 steps to reach the top of Dailuo Peak, making the trip quite fulfilling.
Wu Tai Shan
Anonymous user28 October 2026
5.0
The blue-brick courtyard houses the stories of Shanxi merchants, each brick and tile a testament to their family traditions. Exquisite carvings and inscribed plaques reveal the family mottoes, allowing one to understand the Shanxi business spirit within these deep courtyards. Red lanterns illuminate the ancient courtyard, each step a testament to craftsmanship—truly a gem of northern folk architecture.
The Qiao's Family Compound
M23***2112 March 2023
4.0
To be developed, few projects
Yellow River Rice and Fish Ecological Sightseeing Garden
M79***6529 October 2026
5.0
The Taiyuan Botanical Garden was a fantastic experience! The three dewdrop-shaped greenhouses were unique, the rainforest pavilion was warm and refreshing, the desert plant pavilion was novel and photogenic, and the starry sky elevator was especially beautiful. The park was clean, with gentle paths, abundant greenery, and excellent educational content. The staff were attentive, and the photos turned out great. It's perfect for a relaxing walk, and also suitable for family outings. Highly recommended!
Taiyuan Botanical Garden
楚云霁月21 August 2026
4.0
The old town was rather deserted. The art exhibition was quite nice, though a bit over the top. But the park at the exit was absolutely gorgeous. Winding paths led to secluded spots, and unexpected beauty unfolded.
Taiyuan Ancient County
Anonymous user21 October 2026
5.0
Shanhua Temple, located in the ancient city of Datong, Shanxi Province, is commonly known as the South Temple. It was among the first batch of national protected sites. Originally built during the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty, it was destroyed by fire and rebuilt by Master Yuanman during the Jin Dynasty. It was named Shanhua Temple during the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty. It retains four original Liao and Jin Dynasty buildings: the Liao Dynasty Mahavira Hall (with the Jin Dynasty Twenty-Four Deities painted sculptures inside, which are masterpieces of Liao and Jin sculpture, especially the auspicious goddess), the Jin Dynasty Heavenly King Hall (the largest Jin Dynasty hip-roofed mountain gate in China), the Three Saints Hall (famous for its magnificent sloping arches and Jin Dynasty vermilion tablet), and the Puxian Pavilion. The whole temple faces south and has a complete layout. It is the best-preserved Liao and Jin Dynasty temple complex in China and was highly praised by Liang Sicheng. There are also remnants of the Ming Dynasty Five Dragon Wall in front of the temple.
Shanhua Temple
M22***8028 October 2026
4.0
Climbing Mount Heng, although it's considered one of the less difficult of the Five Sacred Mountains, I still opted for a cable car ride. The mountain path was relatively flat and easy to walk, and with the clear autumn weather, the air was crisp and refreshing, making for a comfortable experience. Successfully completed the climb.
Heng Shan Mountain
Anonymous user26 October 2026
5.0
Before going, I wondered if it was worth it, but once inside the scenic area, I was truly awestruck; the scenery was indeed beautiful. We entered in the afternoon, bought a combined ticket, and used different modes of transportation, which was both an experience and helped reduce the children's fatigue. The volunteer service within the scenic area was excellent, and the sunset in the evening was beautiful. If time allows, it should definitely be a full day.
Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Resort
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