3 lesser-known attractions for a self-driving tour in Ulanqab

Ulanqab, located in the north of China and the south of Inner Mongolia, is a relatively well-developed city. To the north of Ulanqab is Mongolia, to the west is Hohhot City, to the south is Datong City, and to the southeast is Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province. The overall area is over 50,000 square kilometers. The following introduces several famous self-driving attractions in the area for everyone to enjoy.

Daihai

Daihai is a local freshwater lake located in a basin, with a total area of over 100 square kilometers and a depth of more than ten meters. Due to the numerous surrounding rivers, more than twenty in total, and the low terrain, a lake was formed here. In different seasons, the water temperature of Daihai varies. In summer, the water temperature here reaches around twenty degrees Celsius, with a maximum temperature of twenty-seven to twenty-eight degrees Celsius, comparable to natural seaside bathing spots. The water in Daihai is very clear, without any pollutants, and the ecological environment is excellent. Daihai is home to a variety of species, with grass plants growing over twenty thousand tons annually and more than twenty species of fish. In recent years, Daihai has successfully cultivated a large number of fish fry. Daihai is also being gradually developed, with the construction of power plants saving many resources, and the establishment of wetlands, grasslands, and hot springs, among other attractions. The number of tourists visiting each year is also continuously increasing.

Huanghuagou Tourist Area

Huanghuagou Tourist Area is located in the northern part of Ulanqab. Due to its excellent geographical location and environment, it attracts a large number of tourists every year to experience life here. Within the Huanghuagou Tourist Area, there is a grassland called Huanghuagou Grassland, which is about 2000 meters above sea level and covers an area of over 600 square kilometers. Over a hundred million years ago, volcanic activity was frequent here, creating the unique landscape. The climate is very distinctive, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. The surrounding facilities are quite complete, meeting various needs of visitors. One of the highlights is the Mongolian yurts. Staying in a yurt, eating authentic local foods such as hand-held mutton, roasted lamb leg, whole roasted lamb, and drinking mare's milk wine is a wonderful experience.

Tiger Mountain Park

Tiger Mountain Park was built in the early 1980s. The garden scenery here is very unique, making it a famous scenic spot in the local area. Tiger Mountain Park is not only a great place for leisure and entertainment but also a place for people to visit, making it an integrated large park. The park is divided into multiple scenic areas, each with its own characteristics. One of the more famous attractions is a large waterfall, where the water flows down from a height of more than twenty meters, immediately catching the eye.