The most beautiful Dada Line in Inner Mongolia has which must-visit spots? (Part 3)

In this section, we start from Xi Wuqi and head north along S204 to Dong Wuqi, then turn west to Bayan Hushuo Town. Besides continuing straight, you can also take a trip to Arxan, which is hundreds of kilometers away. Recommended self-driving attractions include Baiyin Chagan, Ulan Mulun grassland, Ulagai, Hesgenaor wetland, Yelang Valley, and Gulablei Khan Ao Bao.

Baiyin Zhagan Aobao

In Baiyinchagan, there is an Obo made of bricks and stone, where local people and visitors come every year on the 13th day of the fifth lunar month for worshiping rituals. Besides praying for blessings, there are also traditional horse racing and wrestling competitions. If you haven't had enough of the scenery of Uzumuqin Grassland in the west banners, you can feast your eyes in the east banners.

Ujimqin Grassland

The Ulanqab Grassland spans across the East and West Ulanqab Banners. The West Ulan Banner is known for its sea of wolfbane flowers, while the East Ulan Banner is famous for the novel "Wolf Totem". The novel "Wolf Totem" was conceived in Manduobaolige Town in the East Ulan Banner. This town is home to a large number of cattle, horses, and wolves, and it was during his time herding here that the author Jiang Rong gained inspiration for his masterpiece. Additionally, the climate of the grassland in the East Ulan Banner is changeable, with rapid thunderstorms and spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

Arxan

Arxan is a volcanic group located in the upper reaches of the Hulun River in the middle part of the Greater Khingan Range. It boasts diverse natural ecosystems and precious hot springs, making it a popular tourist destination for enjoying both volcanic landscapes and nourishing hot springs.

Provincial Road 303

The former asphalt road was in ruins, posing a great challenge to the performance of vehicles. It was a highly challenging highway, spanning 300 kilometers in total. Therefore, after reaching Bao Li Ge, it is necessary to refuel and spend the night before continuing the journey.

Ulagai Desert

Ulagai Gobi located in the interior of the basin near East Ujimqin Banner. The once blue lake has now turned into dry salt marshes, only becoming a lake again during the rainy season, hence its nickname "the disappearing lake". On the way through the Gobi, wet grasslands where grass and water coexist can often be seen, which is the Ulagai wetland. The Ulagai wetland is expansive, and now the Ulagai Gobi has a fierce beauty, but it also makes people sigh.

Ulagai Grassland

The Ulgai grassland is the true setting of the story "Wolf Totem". It is named after the Ulgai River, which means "cradle" in Mongolian. The Ulgai grassland is vast and abundant, not only with cattle and sheep, but also with migrating wolf packs in the winter. In addition, the Ulgai grassland was once a historic battlefield where Genghis Khan fought to unify Mongolia and annihilate enemies.

Hesgynuo Wetland

Hesge Nao'er Wetland is located in the northeastern part of Hesge Wula Ranch in Ula Gai, with a vast area of 29,769 hectares. The wetland is rich in marsh resources, with many springs distributed throughout the area, abundant vegetation, and many rare birds habitat here. Hesge Nao'er Wetland becomes a resting point for migratory birds in spring and autumn every year.

Wolf Valley

If you want to see the style of wolves, Wild Wolf Valley in the Ulagai Grassland is the best place to go. "Wild Wolf Valley is a tourism area that focuses on primitive ecology and is also the main filming location for the movie "Wolf Totem". In the scenic area, there is not only a small wolf domestication base and a wildlife rescue station, but also a 200-acre area designated as a wild release zone, where dozens of wild grassland wolves live and reproduce.

Gurab Saihan aobao

There are three beautiful mountains here, which is why this place is called Gurlabo Sain Khan, meaning "three beautiful mountains" in Mongolian. The most lively time in Gurlabo Sain Khan is in May of the lunar calendar, when many herders from afar come here with offerings such as milk, wine, and beef and mutton to worship and pray for blessings. After the worship ceremony, a grand Mongolian traditional sports and song and dance banquet will be held.