[2025 Hexigten Banner Attraction] Travel Guide for Hexigten Global Geopark Qingshan Area (Updated May)

**1. Itinerary** **Day 1 (D1)** * Transportation: Take a high-speed train to Chifeng, such as G3661 from Beijing Chaoyang Station to Chifeng Station. Then, rent a car or charter a car to the main tourist areas of Chifeng, Duolun, and Xilamuren Grand Canyon. * Activities: At 1:00 pm, start a unique hiking journey. Follow a hiking group or charter a car to the starting point of the Grand Canyon hike, cross the Great Rift Valley, and experience the magnificence and tranquility of nature. * Dinner: Arrive at the Keshiketengqi Hotel around 6:00 pm, take a short break, and enjoy authentic Mongolian cuisine. **Day 2 (D2)** * Depart at 5:00 am and drive to the starting point of the Daqingshan hike to start the Daqingshan hike. Here you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with natural landscapes such as forests, stone forests, and caves. * After lunch, head to Yulong Sand Lake in Ongniud Banner. Yulong Sand Lake is a tourist destination that combines desert, stone forest, and sand lake, where you can freely explore its unique landforms and scenery. * Gather at around 6:30 pm and return to Chifeng Station, then take a high-speed train back to Beijing. Return train such as G3680 from Chifeng Station to Beijing Chaoyang Station. **2. Recommended Attractions** 1. Xilamuren Grand Canyon: The canyon has unique landforms and beautiful natural scenery, making it a top choice for hiking enthusiasts. 2. Daqingshan: As a natural ecological park, the mountain has undulating terrain and beautiful scenery. Attractions such as forests and stone forests make your trip more interesting. 3. Yulong Sand Lake: A great attraction combining desert landscapes and lakes, especially suitable for family trips and photography enthusiasts. **3. Recommended Food** During your trip to Chifeng, you must not miss the local Mongolian cuisine. Traditional Mongolian delicacies such as roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed meat, and dairy products are rare delicacies. In addition, local farm dishes are also worth trying. Have a great trip to Chifeng!

❤Reason for recommendation: As soon as autumn arrives, Wulanbutong in Inner Mongolia and its surroundings become lively, with the strong autumn scenery attracting many people. The two popular routes, Rea Line and Dada Line, are overcrowded, with serious parking problems. If you don't want to get stuck in traffic, you can come here, where there are very few people. 🌟Highlights: On the way, you will pass through farmland (which looks great from the air), cross a mountain (where there is a pasture + colorful forest), and then enter the Qing Mountain Park in Keqi Geological Park. The autumn scenery is in full bloom, with colorful forests all over the mountain. Paired with the unique green exposed mountain rocks in the geological park, it is a sight you can't see anywhere else. 📍Detailed address: Gou Laochang, which is very close to Linxi County, Jingpeng Town, and Re Shuitang. ⏳Travel time: 2-4h, the autumn scenery is the most beautiful from the end of September to the beginning of October every year 👉🏻Admission: No admission fee if you don't enter the Qing Mountain Park in the Geological Park Photo taken on October 6, 2024

In Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, there is a hidden treasure - Daqing Mountain, which exudes a primitive and charming charm💎. I. Itinerary Guide📋 (I) Transportation Guide🚗 Take the high-speed train to Chifeng, and then transfer to the bus to Daqing Mountain. Although the journey is far, it is worth it😃. (II) Best Shooting Time and Navigation Address📍 Shot here on September 1, 2024. The navigation address is "Gou Laochang", the track is a 17.30km crossing line, 465m climbing, there are many positions, and there are ten steps and one scene📸. II. The Unique Charm of Daqing Mountain🌟 (I) Natural Scenery🌳 The natural scenery of Daqing Mountain is beautiful. Streams, meadows, clouds, cattle and sheep form a pastoral picture, as well as valleys, strange stones, and canyons. In autumn, the leaves are colorful and it is a paradise for photography and hiking🍁. (II) Autumn Scenery🍂 In autumn, Daqing Mountain puts on a feast, golden, red and green intertwined, exuding a strong autumn, every place is beautiful🖼️. III. Detailed Explanation of Hiking Route🚶‍♂️ (I) Surprise at the Starting Point🎉 The starting point of hiking has streams, meadows and strange stones, you can stay for a while to feel the beauty😜. (II) Starting Point to Col⛰️ This section of the road needs to retain physical strength, and the scenery along the way will make you forget your fatigue, and the landform is constantly changing🎨. (III) The Other Side of the Col🌱 The meadow on the other side of the col is open, with good vision, unique surrounding landforms, and it is worth stopping to admire and take pictures📷. (IV) Walking Along the Ridge🧗‍♂️ Walking along the ridge will encounter different sections such as the Grand Canyon, each with its own unique charm, pay attention to safety and enjoy the beautiful scenery😎. IV. Precautions⚠️ (I) Time Arrangement🕙 Set off early in the morning to enjoy the morning glow. At this time, the light is soft and suitable for taking pictures🤳. (II) Equipment Preparation🎒 1. Cross the stream and wear waterproof shoes to prevent the shoes from getting wet😅. 2. Keep a distance from the cow and pay attention to safety🐄. 3. Find the position to master the rhythm, plan in advance and choose the appropriate position📸. (III) Weather and Clothing🧥 The weather in early autumn is changeable, bring a light jacket, pay attention to the weather forecast, bring rain gear in rainy days☔. (IV) Traffic Selection Suggestions🚗 You can choose the transportation method according to the time and budget, high-speed rail transfer bus or self-driving🚘. Daqing Mountain in Chifeng is a good place to get close to nature. Come and start a dreamy autumn trip💖. I believe you will be impressed by its charm and leave unforgettable memories😀.

✨Strange clouds, peculiar stones, hail suddenly falling on the mountain top in June, the ever-changing weather is not just an adjective~ Departing from Beijing, the summer vacation escape trip is about to be arranged. When you plan to head north to the scenic Saihanba and Ulan Butong Grassland to escape the summer heat, don't miss a scenic area in the northeast where clouds, stones, meadows, and glacial potholes blend together. This is 🩵📍Qingshan Scenic Area (Keshiketeng World Geopark Qingshan Park) ✅There is a cable car for going up and down the mountain, tickets are sold separately. If you don't want to climb, you can choose to buy a round-trip ticket. The most beautiful scenery is on the mountain. ✔️There is a loop shuttle bus on the mountain top meadow, tickets are sold separately. The driver also acts as a guide, giving you time to take photos at each scenic spot, and the return trip does not stop. ✔️The farthest scenic spot of the shuttle bus requires climbing a section of stairs built on a beautiful cliff to reach the pothole group. Take a good look at the wonders of nature and overlook the alternating changes of clouds, mountains, and light and shadow on the grassland. ✔️The climate on this section of the road is changeable, with strong winds, rain, and even hail that I encountered... it comes quickly and goes quickly. ✔️There are no shops or restaurants in the scenic area, so bring water and dry food.

The Keshiketeng World Geopark Qing Mountain area contains granite formed over 100 million years ago. Under the long-term effects of external forces such as wind erosion and gravity, a diverse range of peak forest landforms has been shaped; Moreover, on the gently undulating granite rock surfaces within the park, over 200 elliptical, circular, or irregular semi-circular potholes have developed, showcasing the different stages of pothole formation. It is the largest, best-preserved, and most comprehensive group of potholes in the world to date. 📍Attraction Address: Located in Guandong Village, Wanheyong Town, Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng City, Qing Mountain Scenic Area (Keshiketeng World Geopark Qing Mountain Park) 🚗Transportation to Attraction: Next to Ji'a Expressway, it is more convenient to drive there 👍️Must-visit Attractions: The scenic area is vast, with many anthropomorphic rocks, such as the Old Couple Stone, Burdened Lying Snake, Twin Bear Brothers, Alpine Meadows, Ice Potholes, Granite Peak Forests, etc. 🎟️Ticket Information: Admission is 80, cable car is 80, sightseeing car is 30 (you can call in advance to ask if the cable car is open) 💗Other tips: 1️⃣The weather on the mountain is changeable, pay attention to keeping warm and sun protection 2️⃣Prepare enough water and food, as there are no shops or restaurants in the scenic area 3️⃣Wear comfortable shoes, if you don't take the cable car, there are muddy and rocky paths on the mountain trails, be careful not to slip 4️⃣Be cautious about fire I went there yesterday, the good news is that admission was free🎫, the bad news is that the cable car was under maintenance, so it was all about walking, and it basically took a whole half day to see all the attractions. If the cable car was available, it would probably only take about 2 hours to tour everything!

Chifeng Qingshan Scenic Area is located on the southeastern edge of the Greater Khingan Range, and is an important park of the Keshiketeng World Geopark. The scenic area covers an area of more than 30 square kilometers, with the highest peak at 1574 meters. The mountain rocks formed by granite have formed a variety of geological wonders through the Quaternary glacial movement. The entire Qingshan is full of peaks and ridges, with peaks rising one after another, continuous, jagged, piercing the sky, majestic and spectacular, like a huge natural barrier, standing proudly among the mountains. The Qingshan mountain body is clearly divided into soil and stone. The sunny side of the mountain and both sides of the valley are all exposed rocks, while the shady side of the mountain is covered with green trees and lush flowers and plants. The front mountain is steep, with a vast and majestic atmosphere, showing a masculine spirit; the back mountain is sloping and gentle, showing a feminine beauty. Qingshan has 'three absolutes': divine stones, peak forests, and rock mortars; and 'three wonders': sparse forests, meadows, and streams. Among them, Qingshan Divine Stone is the pictographic stone of Qingshan Scenic Area, with 24 famous landscapes; Qingshan Peak Forest has peaks rising one after another, some of which are thousands of feet high, and some stand alone; Qingshan Rock Mortar is on the surface of the granite of the main peak of Qingshan, there is a large group of rock mortars. Experts and scholars believe that the scale of Qingshan Rock Mortar is large, the types are diverse, and the shape is good, which is rare at home and abroad, and can be called a 'world wonder' and 'unique in the world'. In addition, the Qingshan sparse forest landscape is also very characteristic, the birch forest and purple birch forest are very beautiful, and there are poplar trees, Mongolian oak (vegetable tree) pentagonal maple, etc. Every early summer, the green grass and blue sky, pear blossoms like snow, and rhododendrons are red, which makes people feel relaxed and happy, and forget to return; in late autumn, the maple leaves are like dan, the birch is golden, the forest is dyed, and the colors are colorful. Various wild fruit trees are full of fruits, and the scenery is charming.