Pingdingshan (Xilinhaote), Awe-inspiring natural volcanic plateau

More than 20 kilometers away from Xilinhot City on Xizhang Highway, Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

The top of the mountain is really flat

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Introduction

About 30 kilometers south of the highway from Xilinhot to Zhangjiakou, you will witness a wonder of a flat-topped mountain. Peaks of various sizes and shapes surround the mountain, but its summit is perfectly flat as if it were cut by a knife, forming a unique scene. According to geologists, the flat-topped mountain is a product of volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. At that time, the region experienced numerous volcanic eruptions, which submerged the flat grasslands with thick volcanic rocks. Later, due to the movement of the earth's crust, extensive flat-topped and horseshoe-shaped mountains were formed. The best time to observe this wonder is during sunrise and sunset. At sunrise, the mountain top is painted with a layer of light rouge by the morning glow, making the mountains even more charming. At sunset, the sunlight covers the grassland, allowing you to see the sun gradually sinking into the earth. In the evening glow, smoke rises from the valleys, evoking countless thoughts.

Address

More than 20 kilometers away from Xilinhot City on Xizhang Highway, Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Opening hours

08:00-16:00 (full day)
Last entry at 16:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)