Inner Mongolia

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…

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…

Guǎngzōng Sì

Inner Mongolia

Once one of the most magnificent monasteries in Inner Mongolia, Guǎngzōng Sì has a stunning setting in the Helanshan mountain foothills 38km south of…

Wudang Lamasery

Inner Mongolia

Lying on the pilgrim route from Tibet to Outer Mongolia and established in 1749, at its height this handsome monastery was the largest monastery in Inner…