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Inner Mongolia

Mongolia. The name alone stirs up visions of nomadic herders, thundering horses and, of course, the warrior-emperor Genghis Khaan.

Attractions

Dà Zhào
Inner Mongolia
This spectacular Tibetan Buddhist temple is the oldest and largest temple in the city. Also called 'Immeasurable Temple' (无量寺, Wúliàng Sì) in Chinese, the…
Wuta Pagoda
Inner Mongolia
Rising up at the rear of the Five Pagoda Temple, this striking, Indian-influenced, five-tiered pagoda was completed in 1732. Its main claim to fame is the…
Alashan Museum
Inner Mongolia
This superb museum affords a fascinating insight into Alashan and Mongolian culture. English captions are sporadic, which is a shame, but there's a wealth…
Qīnwáng Fǔ
Inner Mongolia
This fabulous courtyard palace is the former home of the local prince, the Alashan Qin Wang. A well-restored, Qing-era complex of buildings and courtyards…
Wooden Walkway
Inner Mongolia
This long wooden walkway winds its way along the north border of town with long panoramas over the Ergun River, running from where the horse rides starts…
Badain Jaran Desert
Inner Mongolia
The remote but stunning Badain Jaran Desert (the world's fourth-largest desert) is a mysterious 49,000-sq-km landscape of desert lakes, Buddhist temples…
Khara Khoto
Inner Mongolia
This ruined Tangut city was built in 1032 and captured by Genghis Khan in 1226 (his last great battle). Khara Khoto continued to thrive under Mongol…
Genghis Khan Mausoleum
Inner Mongolia
Located 130km south of Baotou in the middle of nowhere is the Genghis Khan Mausoleum, China’s tribute to the great Mongol warlord. Unfortunately, old…