Gegentala Grassland is located in Ulanqab City, Inner
Mongolia, 140 kilometers away from the north of Hohhot City. Gegentala means “cast and bright grass lands” in
Mongolian. Gegentala Grassland is regarded as the summer camp or a resort from the heat in Mongolian. The travel resort is near where princes used to live. The Hohhot-Xilinhaote provincial special line reaches Gegentala directly in 3.5 hours. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery of grassland, the hospitality of herdsmen and the experience of camel riding, horse racing, archery, wrestling, etc. As a 4A class tourism spot, Gegentala Grassland tourism center has been well developed with accommodation gers, restaurants and entertainment centers.
What to do ?
When visiting there, visitors will be treated in the most ceremonious way, such as sending hada, a piece of silk used as a greeting gift and excellent horse milk wine. Walking on the vast Gegentala Grassland, you can see a circular building made of stones on the relatively high hillside at a certain distance, and that is so-called Aobao, where local Mongolians hold sacrificial ceremony to pray for good luck.
Horse Riding
Be sure to arrange for a horse-riding experience during your stay. There is a large stud farm particularly for visitors. All the horses are carefully selected, and most of them have mild temper. Or visitors can try horse riding with the help of a professional coach for safety.
Attend Entertaining Events
In order to entertain and welcome visitors, Gegentala Grassland Scenic Area has arranged horse racing, horse shows, wrestling and singing & dancing performance. The exciting shows stimulate everyone’s enthusiasm. Moreover, visitors can also engage in these activities for entertainment. When night comes, a campfire party is something of a highlight. At the same time, some local people may dance and sing around the fire in a circle.
Taste Delicious Local FoodA dining feast is always offered when there is a campfire party. Hospitable Mongolians will provide good wine and delicious cuisines for tourists. Drinking mellow horse milk wine, eating Roast Whole Lamb with fragrant smell, and tasting local milk tea must be the most enjoyable dining in vast Gegentala Grassland.
Overnight in a Yurt
It must be an unforgettable experience to stay overnight inside a yurt. There is a fixed area in the grassland with many traditional style yurts, which are used as hotels for visitors. It’s a good chance to experience local people’s living style, but the price is a little expensive. The yurt is not only used as a living room; visitors can also have a party or dining inside.
When to visit?
Lots of visitors would like to pay a visit to Gegentala Grassland in summer, especially in July and August, because all the grasslands are at their best. Moreover, every year, at the same time, the climate there in summer is pretty cool when compared with other tourist destinations. Nadam Fair is always held from August 15th to 25th.
Travel Tips
Add: Siziwangqi in Ulanchabu City, Inner Mongolian Region
Opening Hours: 08；00-18:00
Entrance Fees: CNY 120
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