Planning your Inner Mongolia Tour? The grassland in West Ujimqin Banner ( 西乌珠穆沁草原 Xi Wuzhumuqin Qi Grassland) is the best preserved pasture in the Xilingol Grassland （锡林郭勒大草原）.
Location of Grassland in West Ujimqin Banner
It is located in West Ujimqin Banner (Xi Wuzhumuqin Qi) in the east of Xilin Gol League of Inner Mongolia. West Ujimqin Banner is also known as Xi Wuzhumuqin Qi and West Wuzhumuqin Qi.
“West Ujimqin” in Mongolian literally means “grape pickers”, the tribal people who lived in the present border area (Alay Mountains) between the northern Xinjiang and Mongolia in the 13th century. They moved here in the 17th century and in 1641 the tribe head recovered the name of ”West Ujimqin”.
The present name of West Ujimqin Banner was formed in 1954 in contrast to the other Banner known as East Ujimqin Banner, or Dong Wuzhumuqin Qi (东乌珠穆沁旗) which is now also under the jurisdiction of Xilingol League.
The Grassland in West Ujimqin Banner is typical of the temperate grassland in China. The grassland boasts of of marshlands, meadow grassland, sand dunes, and wetlands, which is well known as the grassland mecca and the most beautiful grassland in the northern China.
The local herders are very skilful at raising and training the Wuzhumuqin horses. West Ujimqin horses have a long and glorious history. The legend goes that Genghis Khan’s famous Guard regiment used the West Ujimqin horses galloping along the west expedition.
West Ujimqin Nomadic Tribe 西乌珠穆沁游牧部落
To preserve the most beautiful part of the Xilingol Grassland, in West Ujimqin Banner there is a large well preserved pasture of the West Wuzhumuqin Grassland known as West Ujimqin Nomadic Tribe (West Wuzhumuqin Nomadic Tribe 西乌珠穆沁的游牧部落).
West Ujimqin Nomadic Tribe (西乌珠穆沁游牧部落 ) is located 50km south of Balaga’ergaolezhen (巴拉嘎尔高勒镇), the seat of West Ujimqin Banner ( 西乌珠穆沁旗). And Balaga’ergaolezhen is about 150km to the northeast of Xilinhot (capital of Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia).
So West Ujimqin Nomadic Tribe (西乌珠穆沁游牧部落 ) is about 200km east of Xilinhot, the capital of Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia.
Also in the central part of Xilingol Grassland, the Nomadic Tribe Area is very large, said to be the size of over 100 Tian’anmen Squares in Beijing. In the nomadic tribe, you have the chance to feel the nomadic culture and the pristine grassland views – the meadow grass, the desert-steppe and the forest, a transition belt from the meadow grass to the forest.
In the West Wuzhumuqin Nomadic Tribe, Genghis Khan Cultural Plaza is constructed to accommodate travelers who would stay overnight on the grassland. It is a reproduction of a splendid and luxury palace of ancient Mongolian style.
Travelers can feel and touch the 13th mythical palace life of the ancient Mongolian people. The cultural plaza has over 100 yurts including 60 deluxe yurts, holding 350 people each night. Its huge dining hall can accommodate 1000 people at the same time. It organizes a small-scale Naadam Performance of horse racing, wrestling during the day and a exciting bonfire party under the starry sky in the evening during the tourist season.
Best Time to Visit: June – September
How to get to West Wuzhumuqin Nomadic Tribe （西乌珠穆沁的游牧部落）:
1) Take a private vehicle from Xilinhot and drive about 150 km along the Road No.307
2) Take a local bus from Xilinhot to the tribe.
Xilinhot is the capital city of Xilingol League and it is connected to Beijing by flight.
The wildflower rich grasslands at Xi Wuzhumuqin Qi
Add-on
Site of Xanadu (Tips, Photos & Map)
Xanadu Sites Museum
Jinlianchuan Grassland
Wulanbutong Grassland
Asihatu Stone Forest
Gong Geer Grassland
Dalinur Lake
Duolun County
Asihatu Stone Forest
Grassland in West Ujimqin Banner
Top 10 Attractions in Chifeng
Hassle-Free East Inner Mongolia Guided Tours:
If you don’t want go the daunting do-it-yourself-route and prefer an organized hassle-free private tour to visit Xanadu and other parts of Inner Mongolia, no worry and we have the following options:
6-Day Beijing Duolun Xilingol Chengde Culture Tour
Beijing Chifeng 4 Day Round Trip Tour
4-Day Beijing Xilinglo Glassland Shangdu Mongolia Culture Tour
3 Day Beijing Shangdu (Xanadu) Tour
Inner Mongolia Tour
Mid-Inner Mongolia Tour (Hohhot, Baotou, Ordos)
East Inner Mongolia Tour (Xanadu,Wulan Butong, Xilinhot, Chifeng)
Northeast Inner Mongolia Tour (Hulunbuir)
West Inner Mongolia Tour (Alashan “Alxa” League)
Hohhot Tour
Hohhot Highlights & Grassland 3 Day Tour
Hohhot Highlights & Grassland 2 Day Tour
Further Readings
Top Places to Visit in Inner Mongolia
Top 10 Attractions in Hohhot
Best Time to Visit Hohhot
Meidaizhao Temple
How to go to Hohhot from Beijing
Top Souvenirs in Hohhot
Hohhot Taxi: Hohhot Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones
Baotou Taxi: Baotou Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones
Ordos Taxi: Ordos taxi Fares, Tips and Phones
What to see in Hohhot, what to do in Hohhot
Top 10 Attractions in Alxa League
Heicheng Historic Site in Ejin Banner (Tips, Photos & Map)
Guai Shu Lin in Ejin Banner, Inner Mongolia (Tips, Photos & Map)
Populus Forest in Ejin Banner (Tips, Photos & Map)
Badain Jaran Desert (Tips, Photos & Map)
Sunrise Glow over Hulunbuir Grassland
Top 10 Places for Photography in Hulunbuir
How to visit Hulunbuir Grassland
Top 10 Attractions in Hulunbuir
Hulun Lake Travel Tips
World Anti-fascist War Hailar Memorial Park
Road Trip from Ergun to Linjiang Village
Ergun Travel Guide
Aoluguya Travel Guide
Moerdaoga Travel Guide
Shiwei Travel Tips
Wusu Langzi Lake （Tips, Photos & Map)
Dujuan Lake in Aershan National Forest Park
Beihu Park Skyline at Night in Manzhouli
Night View of Manzhouli City
Architecture of Manzhouli
Top 10 Attractions in Manzhouli
Any questions, just drop a line.