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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Ar Horqin Banner [2025]
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Yulong Sand Lake
4.3
/5
1441 reviews
6.9
From SEK 81.00
Based on 13 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8604765626777
Address: Ongniud, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Pro off-road & surfing experience
Jade Dragon Discovery Site
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Yulong Sand Lake's yellow sands stretch like golden waves, nestled amidst a turquoise expanse. Any photo opportunity creates a breathtaking spectacle, and it also embodies the ancient heritage of "China's First Dragon."
The must-do desert buggy ride is thrilling, a 25-minute adrenaline-pumping experience. Paired with scenic views from the Bailong sightseeing bus and camel rides, the experience is a perfect balance of action and tranquility, ensuring a truly captivating experience. Highly recommended!
I drove over 200 kilometers specifically to experience Yulong Sand Lake, but overall, I was pretty underwhelmed.
The park is quite large, but the layout is illogical. The ticket prices are also quite confusing: 80 yuan for the entrance fee and 120 yuan for the lakeside train (including the entrance fee), effectively telling everyone to take the train. The scenery around the lake is rather monotonous and lacks any novelty. The sandboarding and camel rides are both fun and require additional fees.
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Ashhatu Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.6
/5
1202 reviews
6.9
Based on 11 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8604765070995
Address: Hexigten, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Granite layers up close, Huanggang Peak
Layered rock forest & blue sky
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The Ashatu Stone Forest is located at the intersection of the Dada Line and the Re'a Line, two famous scenic thoroughfares in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia. The scenery along the way is breathtaking and well worth a visit! This is a rare granite rock forest in the world, divided into four scenic areas. Marvel at the wonders of nature...
The scenery is OK, but there are not many things to do. Compared to the 160 ticket, I feel that the cost performance is too low. The scenic spot is divided into several areas. You can take a shuttle bus. When going to the Kunpeng area, the shuttle bus waited for a long time. When we arrived at the scenic spot, we only had 15 minutes to play. And there were only a few stones. It was really speechless.
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Fengguo Temple
4.8
/5
1287 reviews
6.6
From SEK 66.00
Based on 5 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8604167721535
Address: 18 East St, Yixian, Jinzhou Shi, Liaoning Sheng, China, 121100
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Pillarless structure stands millennia
9 ft ancient colorful Buddha statues
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The main ancient building, the Mahavira Hall, is quite impressive, as it is one of the eight major Liao Dynasty buildings. You can also try Liu Ershui Tofu and Maolou Restaurant next to Fengguo Temple.
Fengguo Temple is well worth a visit. It's a large temple and an excellent place to learn about Liao Dynasty wooden architecture and Buddhist culture. Even on weekdays, it's crowded with visitors. Located in Yixian County, it's basically in the center of the county town, and there's a paid parking lot nearby for 10 yuan per entry. Wanfotang Grottoes are about a 25-minute drive from Fengguo Temple, but they're a bit remote, situated in a village with little else nearby. Only two or three grottoes are relatively well-preserved; the rest are mostly modern reconstructions. The entire scenic area appears somewhat dilapidated, and the 40 yuan entrance fee and 10 yuan parking fee seem like poor value for money. Unless you're a grotto enthusiast, it's not worth making a special trip for.
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Jiu Qu Wan
4.6
/5
284 reviews
6.5
From SEK 41.00
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8604792268999
Address: Xilinguole League East Wuzhumuqin Banner, 25 km east of Haragetunon Ranch
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
243 positive reviews
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The scenery of Jiuquwan truly lives up to its reputation! From the observation deck, the winding river draws an elegant curve across the boundless grassland, like a turquoise ribbon flowing between heaven and earth.
The most surprising thing is that this place retains its pristine natural beauty, without any signs of overdevelopment.
Only after visiting Ulagai can you truly experience the grasslands of the horizon! The blue sky, white clouds, and green grass stretch as far as the eye can see, stretching all the way to the horizon! Herds of cattle and sheep are leisurely and free! My mood suddenly brightens.
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Qing Yan Si
4.8
/5
1194 reviews
6.2
From SEK 77.00
Based on 6 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8604166813808
Address: Qingyan Temple, Beizhen, Jinzhou, Liaoning, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
360° mountain & temple views
Ancient leaning statue, 1500 years
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A fun trip. Going hiking early in the morning was fantastic; the scenic area had a great environment, fresh air, and we even saw lots of kittens along the way. Every attraction was worth visiting.
This is a very good scenic spot, a special place, blessed by the Old Mother. The overall natural and cultural environment of the scenic spot is very good. The staff are very nice. I came here to fulfill a vow. I am grateful for the encounter, grateful to the Bodhisattva, and grateful to everyone. I also wish everyone can achieve their wishes and be safe and smooth.
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Hongshan Cultural Museum
4.7
/5
181 reviews
6.1
Chifeng Botanical Garden | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8604768220593
Address: 赤峰市红山区红山路红山公园
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Highlights:
Admire precious Hongshan Culture jade artifacts
Explore the mysteries of Hongshan Culture on a touchscreen
172 positive reviews
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The museum isn't large, so a quick tour of half an hour or an hour is recommended. The Hongshan Culture, which dates back 3,000 to 5,000 years, was spread across Chifeng and Chaoyang. The first floor features the Hongshan Culture exhibition (worth a look), the second floor features the Folklore exhibition (a quick overview), and the third floor features the Science and Technology Exhibition Hall (not worth visiting).
Chifeng Hongshan Museum is located at the foot of Hongshan Mountain. It consists of Hongshan Park, Hongshan Museum and Hongshan Forest Park. It is rich in content. I rode my bike to Hongshan Forest Park early in the morning and climbed up Hongshan Mountain to overlook Chifeng. I went in when the museum opened at 9 o'clock after I got down the mountain. It was the weekend, so my parents brought their children to visit. The teacher who explained it was very patient. Hongshan Museum not only has the Hongshan Jade Dragon, but also introduces Liang Siyong, a pioneer in Chinese archaeology, the second son of Liang Qichao, and Mr. Su Bingqi, who proposed the theory of the starry sky.
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Xiaozhuang Cultural Tourism Area
4.0
/5
240 reviews
6.1
From SEK 64.00
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8604753221111
Address: Huatu Gula Town, Left Banner, Keerqin, Tongliao City, 50 kilometers from Tongliao to Shebotu, National Highway 304
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Scenic relaxation by Bailong Lake
Kangxi's Mongolian banquets & more
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While the buildings are mostly reconstructed, it's still quite enjoyable to visit, especially with kids. It took us almost three hours to see everything. The Korqin wool felt products were quite interesting, and I bought my child a hat. The jade workshop in the back made realistic dishes from various stones, which made us hungry. One of the young craftsmen is hearing-impaired and has no upper limbs. When we walked by, he was carving with his feet, which was truly awe-inspiring.
The Tongliao Xiaozhuangyuan Cultural Tourism Area is located in Huatugula Town, Horqin Left Wing Middle Banner, Tongliao City, 48 kilometers from the city center. It officially opened in August 2012. Centered around the birthplace of Empress Xiaozhuang Wen of the Qing Dynasty (1613-1688), the scenic area features a reconstruction of her former residence, the Prince Darhan Mansion. The area covers a total area of 8,900 mu (approximately 1,000 acres) and is now a national 4A-level tourist attraction.
Empress Xiaozhuang Wen (Bumbutai) was born in the Prince Darhan Mansion. Her family was one of the leading tribes south of the Gobi Desert during the Qing Dynasty, making it known as the "Hometown of the Mother of the Qing Dynasty."
The scenic area is conveniently located adjacent to the Xinlu Expressway.
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Silver Haven
4.3
/5
158 reviews
6.0
From SEK 41.00
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864006330475
Address: Dorbod, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Local music & dance showcase
Off-road adventure & desert views
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Yinsha Bay is located in Kulun Banner, Inner Mongolia, about 2 hours' drive from Tongliao City. It is known as the No. 1 Desert in Northeast China. There are many recreational projects in the desert, such as camel riding for 100 yuan, Bigfoot for 150 yuan, desert off-road vehicles, archery, sand sliding, etc. The desert is very large and crowded.
Worth going, beautiful. I can't miss it, haha. The blue sky and white clouds are indeed beautiful, and the desert is beautiful. The service is also good. You can't see such a blue sky and such beautiful scenery in the city. The off-road racing is so exciting that I feel like I'm going to fly to the sky, hahaha. The sand sliding is indeed enough for three or five times, and it's too tiring to climb up haha. Summary: The sand is really fine and the scenery is really beautiful
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Hongshan Park
4.1
/5
142 reviews
5.9
Based on 21 reviews
Chifeng Botanical Garden | >100 km from downtown
Address: Hongshan Mountain, Shuimogou, Urumqi, China, 830092
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Taste ethnic cuisine in yurt
Moon bridges & sister bridges
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Chifeng Hongshan Park is located 2 kilometers northeast of Chifeng City. It is the largest park in the urban area. Lotus flowers are in full bloom in the garden, and the Red Mountain not far away can be clearly seen. It is said that Chifeng City got its name from this mountain.
Garden (English name: garden) refers to a place where flowers and trees are planted for recreation and rest. In the old days, it was used to name garden buildings, such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon [1]. Garden is often used to refer to open parks or private gardens in villas.
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Genghis Khan Temple
4.1
/5
146 reviews
5.7
From SEK 53.00
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8604828415080
Address: Ulanhot, Hinggan, Inner Mongolia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Unique prairie views & experience
Fusion of Mongolian & Tibetan styles
40% positive reviews
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I originally planned to visit Arxan when I came to Xing'an League, but it seemed like the best season had passed. Many yellow leaves had already fallen, and the distant view was beautiful, but the close-up view was rather abrupt.
Having already visited Genghis Khan's Mausoleum in Ordos, I decided to visit the Genghis Khan Temple during my visit to Ulanhot. It's said that the Genghis Khan Temple is the highest point in Ulanhot.
It is worth a visit, the only Genghis Khan temple in the world. Although the place is not big, it is still quite solemn, dignified, exquisite and has some characteristics. If you can hire a tour guide, it may look more interesting.
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