Baotou Attractions
Baotou's highlights are concentrated around the surrounding areas. The only worthwhile sight in the city is the Steam Locomotive Museum. Around Baotou, visitors can see the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan, Wudangzhao Lamasery, a large and well-preserved Tibetan monastery, and Resonant Sand Bay, where travelers can experience the unique natural phenomena of singing sands. Covered on this page are the most popular attractions in Baotou.
Most Popular Baotou Attractions
Resonant Sand Bay
This natural scenic area is located 50 km north from Baotou in Erdos City. It lies at the east section of Kubuqi Desert, China's seventh largest desert, and assumes a crescent shape with 100 meters in height ..
The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan (AD1162–1227 ) is a legendary hero, the founder of Mongol Empire. He united nomadic tribes in Mongolian Plateau, laid foundation for the unification of China, and then continued his conquest we..
Meidaizhao Lamasery
Meidaizhao Lamasery is located around 80 km east of Baotou city. It was built in 1575 for Alatanhan, a leader of the Mongol tribe in ancient China, also the 17th generation of Genghis Khan. It was one of the ..
Wudangzhao Lamasery
Wudangzhao Lamasery is the largest and best-preserved Tibetan Lamasery in Inner Mongolia. It is located 70 km (44 miles) northeast from Baotou City, at Wudanggou Valley surrounded by mountains. Wudangzhao ..