Things to do in Tongliao

Tamin Chagan Desert

Tamin Chagan, translated as "devil" or "hell" in Mongolian, is also called "Devil's Great Desert". It extends from the eastern part of Naiman Banner to Kulun Banner, and snakes into the territory of Kulun Banner. In the hot summer, the spectacle of "sand mirage", or towers and palaces, or urban scenery, will occasionally appear in the depths of the desert, which are fleeting and dreamlike. In this vast sand sea, vegetation is sparse. Except for a little sandy vegetation such as yellow wicker, sand wormwood and camel awn growing in its hinterland. They are all golden sand, and some sand dunes are as high as 70-80 meters. The sand is very soft, no worse than seaside sand. There are also a variety of recreational activities in the scenic area, such as sand boarding, camel riding, and horse riding. Those who like exciting projects can also try a sand motorcycle to experience the thrill of galloping in the desert.

Tongliao Lavender Garden

Tongliao Lavender Garden is located in Tongliao, Inner Mongolia. It features a large field of lavender and other flowers, and is very beautiful.

Agula Grassland Tourist Resort

The scenic area features unique grassland landscapes, picturesque scenery, expansive views, and a pleasant climate. Visitors can take in the beauty of nature here and enjoy a relaxed, slow-paced life.

Caogan Desert Tourist Area

"Caogan" is the Chinese transliteration of Mongolian, which originally means "deer". It is said that it was named because the local area used to be rich in water and grass, rich in wild animal and plant resources, and wild deer often appeared. Caogan Desert Tourist Area is located on the edge of the beautiful Horqin Sandy Land. It is one of the youngest and most distinctive tourist scenic spots in Sandu Sumu and even the Horqin Grassland. It can be said to be another rising star on the Horqin Grassland. Caogan Desert Tourist Area is located in Caogan Village, Sandu Town, Horqin Left Wing Rear Banner. Along the way, you can not only enjoy the Unlimited beautiful scenery, but also experience the vast desert, touch the ethnic customs, and watch the sacred Aobao sacrificial activities of the ethnic group. Desert tourism has become a veritable mass sports tourism project. This new type of leisure sport not only attracts many sports enthusiasts, but is also favored by more urban "high-pressure tribes" and desert competition enthusiasts. Sand painting graffiti, desert sand sculptures, desert music, children's naughty castles and other entertainment projects will definitely make you have fun.

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Holingol Museum

The Holingol Museum is a comprehensive museum that brings together important documents on urban development, industrial exhibits, and historical artifact collections, including animal and plant fossils, bronzes, and ceramics.

Hongyan Lake

Hongyan Lake scenic area is located in the Sanhu Wetland Reserve southwest of Holingol and covers 26 square kilometers. The climate is pleasant, the scenery is beautiful, and the area is home to a wide variety of wildlife and plants. Every spring, large flocks of wild geese and other migratory birds come here, creating a picturesque scene with the vast grasslands. Based on its pristine prairie scenery and simple local ethnic customs, the area offers a wide range of folk tourism and water recreation activities. It also has bars and discos, making it an ideal summer getaway. The scenic area has two large Mongolian yurts that can seat up to 160 people for dining at the same time, plus more than 40 small and medium yurts to meet visitors' stay needs.

Horqin Sparse Forest Grassland Scenic Area

The Horqin sparse forest grassland scenic area is located in Zhurihe Pasture, Horqin Left Wing Middle Banner, Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia, situated in the heart of the Horqin grassland. With a total planned area of 3208 acres, it is 110 km from downtown Tongliao. The attraction preserves the original sparse forest grassland and ancient elm forest ecosystem of Horqin, boasting excellent ecological foundations. It is a key grassland eco-cultural tourism landmark developed by Tongliao City. The attraction adheres to the development philosophy of "ecological priority, conservation as the foundation, cultural-tourism integration, and shared benefits for all." It deeply integrates grassland ecology, regional folk customs, and intangible cultural heritage, innovatively constructing a diversified business system encompassing "eco-tourism + cultural experiences + study tours + leisure vacations." By tapping into local cultural heritage to explore distinctive resources, it breaks away from superficial view displays to create unique cultural tourism IPs. It develops special products like wool felt intangible heritage cultural creations and study tour experiences, integrating folk culture into tourist scenarios. This achieves a two-way empowerment of "shaping tourism through culture and showcasing culture through tourism," extending the cultural tourism consumption chain and driving coordinated development in surrounding rural areas. The attraction features comprehensive facilities and a complete service system. The park entrances and exits offer convenient transportation with over 450 standardized parking spaces under meticulous management by dedicated staff. The visitor center on the east side of the main entrance operates 24/7, providing integrated services including inquiry, medical assistance, and complaint handling, along with smart facilities like intelligent guides and video displays. The standardized bilingual (Chinese-English) signage system throughout the park combines practicality with local characteristics. Well-equipped restrooms, baby care rooms, gender-neutral facilities, and accessible amenities are maintained with clean environments and proper waste sorting. Greener landscaping and nighttime lighting operations fully embody the concept of sustainable tourism. Additionally, the attraction offers full-coverage Internet access, with increasingly mature smart tourism and e-commerce marketing systems. In operational management, the attraction has established a standardized and refined management system. It has improved public security, fire safety, and emergency response mechanisms, creating an intelligent security system combining "human defense + technical defense," equipped with professional medical rooms and emergency teams to strengthen visitor safety. Regular professional training for staff is conducted, service etiquette is standardized, and a comprehensive visitor feedback and complaint handling mechanism has been established, achieving a 98% satisfaction rate with no major complaints throughout the year. Additionally, the attraction leverages new media for integrated online and offline promotions and regularly hosts themed events to continuously enhance brand influence. In recent years, the attraction has welcomed over 180,000 visitors annually and created more than 40 jobs, thanks to its excellent ecological views, rich cultural heritage, and comprehensive service system. It has effectively improved local infrastructure and contributed to rural development. Currently, the attraction has evolved into a high-quality comprehensive grassland tourism destination, integrating eco-sightseeing, cultural study tours, leisure camping, public services, and rural empowerment.

Yuelai River Tourism and Leisure District

Wulige'er Museum

Wulger is a form of Mongolian performing art, known as Mongolian storytelling. The museum houses many local artifacts. It is also an important center for promoting and showcasing Zhalute culture.