Honggeer Aobao Hill in Hohhot

Why is Honggeer Aobao Hill So Special?

1. Hongger Aobao is an important scenic spot in Xilamuren Town, Damao Banner. It is a scenic spot with the theme of restoring the life scene of the Mongolian in the 13th century, highlighting the primitive religious belief of the Mongolian and the military city of the Mongolian army in the 13th century.

2. Hongge Hill scenic area is the core scenic area of Xilamuren grassland. Hongge was built in the period of hassar, Genghis Khan’s younger brother. It has a history of more than 400 years.

3. Hongge’er Hill tourist area integrates scenic spot sightseeing, folk custom display, traditional competition and art performance. The Mongolian nation has a pure and primitive form of competitive sports.

Where is Honggeer Aobao Hill?

Honggeer Aobao Hill is the largest Aobao in the Xilamuren grassland Located in Xilamuren grassland, Damao Banner, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia, 6km north of the town government.

History of Honggeer Aobao Hill

The history of Aobao originated from the Mongolian People’s worship of mountains and springs from ancient times to the present. We can’t dig earth, take stones, pull grass and protect the original appearance of grassland. In history, Mongolian ministries built stone heaps to commemorate the heroes who died bravely in the war. Aobaos usually store the remains of heroes. Aobao is also the altar for the grassland people to worship the sky and rain, and also the road sign of camel road.

After the introduction of Buddhism, the combination of sacrifice activities and religious activities makes it add a lot of religious color to the original contents of sacrifice. The solemn Aobao sacrifice activity of herdsmen is to pray for peace, good weather and fattening cattle and sheep. At this time, Nadam activities are usually held at the foot of Aobao hill.

How to Get to Honggeer Aobao Hill?

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If you want to get rid of hustle of transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Honggeer Aobao Hill with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on travel.

Independent Travel

Self Driving

Starting from Hohhot to the southeast, turn right to enter Xinhua East Street, turn right to enter the North Second Ring Road, turn right to the upper ramp, turn left to enter the north passage Road, turn left to enter S104 to face Wuchuan, turn right to enter Xingyuan East Street, turn left to enter Yingbin Road, turn left to enter S104 to face Bailingmiao town / Xilamuren Town, turn right to enter x089 and turn right to enter the tourist line to reach the scenic spot.

Useful Travel Tips

Admission Ticket

Adult package ticket: 120 yuan, including the project: large performance, Aobao sacrifice, traditional wrestling, horse racing, archery competition.

Children under 1.2m (not included) in height and elderly people over 70 years old can go to the scenic spot free of large ticket with valid certificate.

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Edited by Winnie/张赢