Things to do in Dengkou

Nalin Lake is located in Nalintaohai Farm of Bayannaoer Agricultural Reclamation in the northeast of Ulan Buh Desert in Inner Mongolia. Nalin Lake is a famous scenic spot in Bayannaoer City. It is surrounded by vast mist, European birds circling, speedboats speeding, green reeds swaying, green mountains and green waters, which complement each other, making people feel as if they are in the beautiful scenery of nature. It is known as the Pearl of the Desert.

When I first came to Agui Temple, I had a question in my mind: how was this place built? There were no roads in the past, so how were they built? It is indeed a temple located deep in the mountains, and it is quite new, but I heard from the locals that it has existed for a long time.

The scenic spot is small and in its original state, but it is authentic. There are no crowds, and you can quietly feel the border war 1900 years ago. You can get there directly by navigation. Take the "Wuwu Line". The county road is newly built, with few cars. It runs along the southern slope of Yinshan Mountain and the scenery is beautiful. Follow the signs on the road and go through the village to get directly to the Gaotai simple parking lot. If the navigation tells you to enter the canyon, go 500 meters deep and it is on the west bank of the canyon.

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"Chi Le Chuan, under the Yinshan Mountains, the sky is like a firmament, covering the four fields. The sky is vast, the fields are vast, the wind blows the grass low and you can see cattle and sheep." "If only the flying general of Longcheng was there, the Hu horses would not be allowed to cross the Yinshan Mountains." The Yinshan Mountains are east-west oriented and are ancient block mountains. They are about 1,200 kilometers long, and the main peak, Huhebashig, is 2,364 meters above sea level. Most of the mountains are composed of ancient metamorphic rocks, and sedimentary rocks are distributed in the fault basin. The Bayan Obo on the north slope is rich in polymetallic ores and rare earth metals. The Yinshan Mountains are the northern boundary of China's monsoon and non-monsoon zones, and belong to the transition zone between temperate semi-arid and arid climates. The Langshan Mountains in the west are particularly dry, and the Daqing Mountains are relatively humid. The south of the mountain is an agricultural area, the north of the mountain is a pastoral area, and the mountainous area is an interlaced area of ​​agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry. More than 10,000 rock paintings in Yinshan have been discovered since the Northern Wei Dynasty. They are not only the earliest rock paintings discovered in the world, but also one of the richest rock paintings in the world, and the largest rock painting treasure house in China. Most of the existing Yinshan rock paintings are distributed in the Bayannur area, which truly records the production and life history of the ancient northern nomadic peoples such as the Xiongnu, Chile, Rouran, Xianbei, and Mongolia who lived here. The Five Tigers Picture is a representative work of Yinshan rock paintings. In addition to animal paintings and hunting paintings, grazing paintings also account for a large proportion. They were produced in the late Bronze Age and continued to the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Although the ages are far apart, their contents are generally similar. There are also several celestial rock paintings, which are also rare in the world's rock paintings. Strategy: Seasonal cost: June-early October. Free. Transportation and accommodation: Located in Urad Rear Banner under the jurisdiction of Bayannur City, route: 717 County Road, Bayannur (1.5 hours)-Yinshan Rock Paintings (0.5 hours)-Gaojue Sai (0.5 hours, with yurt accommodation)-Jilusai (0.5 hours)-Agui Temple (0.6 hours)-Western Dream Canyon. The classic route includes Yinshan Mountains, farming, nomadism, Gobi, and desert. It is recommended to leave 2-4 hours for the whole journey and drive slowly to see the scenery. Occasionally, wild roe deer, pheasants, and turtledoves will appear. You can also stay in Dengkou County and go directly to the hotel for about 1.2 hours. Scenery: The whole tour takes about 30 minutes. There are giant rock paintings, cattle, horses, people, and dogs in a 1:1 ratio, and they have certain artistic value. The Danxia and Yadan landform canyons on the right are 1 kilometer long, majestic and magnificent. There is also a small rock painting of a horse herder at the end of the Alashan Canyon of the "Western Dream Canyon". Equipment: travel shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, drinking water.

The scenic area is quite large, divided into two sand islands. Access is by cable car, and the aerial view of the desert is quite impressive. There are many amusement facilities inside, offering a great experience. Although it was a holiday, it wasn't too crowded, so overall it was a good place. Allow plenty of time; exploring both islands will take at least five to six hours.

The Western Xia Imperial Tombs Relics Park is an intangible cultural heritage site and a must-see attraction in Yinchuan. Buying tickets online is very convenient; simply scan a QR code to enter. Half a day is usually enough to see everything, making it a worthwhile trip.

It's quite famous, being a filming location for movies like "A Chinese Odyssey" and "Red Sorghum," and the film sets have a strong sense of Northwest China's rugged landscape, making it a good place for movie fans to take photos. However, the overall experience is just average. The park has many dirt roads, is windy and dusty, and sunny. Aside from taking photos, there's not much to see or do. If you're not particularly attached to the movies, don't have too high expectations.

The Helan Mountains are majestic and magnificent, with ancient and mysterious rock paintings. However, many patterns are not very well weathered, so a guided tour would greatly enhance the experience. A leisurely stroll through the entire area takes about two hours, and overall it's a good experience. I highly recommend visiting this place when in Yinchuan.

I think it's worth a visit for those who like deserts. I've lived in Wuhai for several years but never officially visited. But this trip was quite breathtaking. It's probably even more beautiful in summer. Overall, the experience was alright.