Wulanbutong Grassland Scenic Area

The natural tourism resources of Wulanbutong Grassland Scenic Area are mainly grasslands, lakes, sandlands, wetlands and woodlands, supplemented by forest flowers and wild animals, most of which are well-preserved. Its humanistic tourism resources focus on Mongolian customs, ancient battlefield relics and characteristic tourism products, with Mongolian culture and special food as supplements. It serves as a carrier for cultural tourism, folk tourism, religious tourism and industrial sightseeing. Costume and modern TV dramas like "My Fair Princess", "Kangxi Dynasty" and "Emperor Wu of Han" were filmed here.

Highlights of Wulanbutong Grassland Scenic Area

Vast Grassland Scenery

Wulanbutong Grassland has an endless stretch of vast grassland, like a boundless green velvet blanket extending infinitely into the distance. Step onto the grassland, and the fresh grass scent greets you instantly, making you feel relaxed and happy right away. The terrain here is open, and fat, strong cows and horses graze and wander leisurely. In the distance, scattered yurts are dotted around, with thin wisps of cooking smoke rising, filling the air with a sense of peace and tranquility. Visitors can run and play freely here, or lie down on a patch of soft grass, look up at the clear blue sky, clear their minds, immerse themselves in the freedom and comfort brought by the vast grassland, and feel the purest charm of nature.

Unique Old Battlefield Relics at Wulanbutong

Wulanbutong Ancient Battlefield is where Emperor Kangxi once led troops to fight the rebel Galdan. The war smoke has long gone, but when you stand here, you can almost still hear weapons clash and horses neigh from that fierce fight. General’s Lake is an important relic of this old battlefield. Legend says it got its name from the battle. The lake is wide, and its surface shines in the sun. Walk by the lake, and you can really feel that big, turbulent time in history. Not far off, the Twelve Camps Ruins were the Qing army’s campground. They cover a large area, and you can still faintly see how big the military camp was back then. Also, there’s Tong Guogang’s Tomb—Emperor Kangxi’s uncle Tong Guogang died bravely here. These historical relics let visitors learn more about how ancient wars changed while they enjoy the scenery, making this a great place to explore history and culture.

Wucai Mountain – A Paradise for Photographers

Wucai Mountain in Autum

Wucai Mountain is a real paradise for photographers. Every autumn, after being covered with frost and dew, the trees on the mountain show colorful hues. The red ones are like fire, which is the passion of maple leaves in full bloom; the yellow ones are like gold, shining brightly as birch leaves sway in the autumn wind; the green ones are like jade, with evergreen trees such as pines keeping their vitality. These colors blend together, making the whole mountain look dreamlike. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking down, you can see rolling hills, winding rivers and scattered cattle and sheep all at once, forming stunning pictures with rich layers. Every autumn, many photographers travel here despite the trouble, just to capture the fleeting beautiful scenery of Wucai Mountain and freeze this visual feast given by nature.

Educational Value

The historical background of "Emperor Kangxi's Battle against Galdan" carried by Wulanbutong is a vivid "outdoor history textbook". Relics such as General’s Lake, the Twelve Camps Ruins and the Tomb of Tong Guogang are not cold written records, but physical scenes that allow visitors to "stand where history happened" and feel history. When people wander by General’s Lake and imagine the fierce battle between the Qing army and Galdan’s troops here in the past, they can better understand the important significance of this battle in safeguarding the unification of the Qing Dynasty’s territory and stabilizing the northern border; the layout traces of the Twelve Camps Ruins also enable people to intuitively perceive the planning logic of ancient military camps.

Activities to do at Wulanbutong Grassland Scenic Area

Visiting the Evenk Reindeer Tribe： At the Wulanbutong Evenk Reindeer Tribe in Hexigten Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, visitors can buy moss to feed the gentle reindeer. They can also put on traditional Evenk deer-skin costumes to take photos in front of the choiro (birch-bark tents), participate in fire-worshipping rituals, listen to stories about reindeer, and taste ganfuling herbal tea.