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When you come to Meng Restaurant, you must try their roasted whole lamb. The Northwest-style lamb tastes really good, and is richer than the northern flavor. The waiters in the restaurant also sing and dance, which is so enthusiastic.

It is very prestigious to entertain guests and have a banquet here. The restaurant is spacious and bright, and the decoration is extremely local. And the small decorations in the private room are also very exquisite, all of which are small dolls wearing national costumes, which children love very much.

💫Tongliao, a city where you can experience the culture, grasslands and deserts of Inner Mongolia without going far. The area is vast and sparsely populated, the city is clean, and you can taste local specialties. It is a good choice for a short trip. 📍Route: Dalian-Tongliao-Naiman Banner Baogutu 📍Day1 Dalian-Tongliao: 6.5 hours by car, we set off at noon and arrived at night to eat directly. 📍Day2 Tongliao-Naiman Banner Baogutu: There are two major deserts around, Kulun and Naiman. We chose Naiman Banner Baogutu, which takes 2.5 hours by car. It is recommended to arrive in the afternoon. You can check in other surrounding scenic spots in the morning. See the next article for a detailed guide to Baogutu Desert Park. 📍Food: Be sure to eat an authentic Mongolian meal and mutton hot pot. The mutton here is delicious and inexpensive, and the milk tea is sweet. The restaurants we went to were all recommended by locals: 1️⃣"Hachuhai" (Mongolian cuisine), the store decoration is very ethnic, you can also order singing and dancing performances, there will be Mongolian girls offering you Hada and Mongolian dance, and singing authentic Mongolian folk songs on the spot. 2️⃣"Saiwai Tianrun" (mutton hot pot + barbecue), there is no need to mention mutton, and grilled milk tofu and Mongolian pie are highly recommended. 📍Essential items: sunscreen, mosquito repellent, sun hat #A safe place for nearby tours #Self-driving tour #A good place for self-driving in summer

Is Hulunbuir the only place in Inner Mongolia? 🤔 Tongliao, a hidden gem, has it all: grasslands, deserts, and delicious food! Enjoy a 3-day adventure for less than 1,000 yuan per person—incredible value!💥 [Day 1: Grassland, Forest, and Desert Hike] ⏰9:00 AM 🌲 Daqinggou National Nature Reserve 📍 Address: Horqin Left Rear Banner, Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Pristine forest and grassland scenery🌿 The air is so fresh it's intoxicating! Hiking or horseback riding (remember to bargain) are both fantastic! 🚗Transportation: We recommend renting a car or driving (search "Daqinggou Scenic Area" in your navigation) ⏳Open: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 🍽️12:00 PM Yurt Specialties 📍Authentic Mongolian yurts near the scenic area The hand-pulled meat is tender and not smelly, and the milk tea is incredibly fragrant 😋 ⏳Open: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ⏰3:30 PM 🏜️Taminchagan Desert 📍Address: Northern Kulun Banner, Tongliao City Inner Mongolia's only "Eight Hundred Li Hanhai"! Sandboarding and desert motorbikes are super exciting! ~ Recommended to go in the afternoon to avoid the scorching sun 🌞 🚗Driving time: 1 hour from Daqinggou ⏳Open: All day 🌙Overnight: Mongolian yurt or hotel in Kulun Banner The starry sky is breathtaking at night✨ [Day 2: Cultural Tour + Grassland Fun] ⏰9:00 AM 🏯Xiao Manor Cultural Tourism Area 📍Address: Horqin Left Middle Banner, Tongliao City The filming location of "Kangxi Dynasty"! Amazing Manchu-Mongolian cultural atmosphere, and the ancient architecture is beyond the movie 📸 🚗Transportation: 30-minute taxi from the city ⏳Open: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 🍽️12:00 PM 🔥Haju Hai Mongolian Restaurant 📍Address: Horqin District, Tongliao City Grilled lamb chops are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the milk tofu is sweet but not greasy! 60 yuan per person, lean on the wall to exit 🤤 ⏳Open: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM ⏰2:00 PM 🌾Zhurihe Grassland 📍Address: Horqin Left Wing Middle Banner, Tongliao City A true "wind-blown grass reveals cattle and sheep" spectacle! Horseback riding is only 50 yuan/hour (cheaper than the scenic area)🐎 🚗Driving time: 1.5 hours from the city center ⏳Open: All day 🌙Nighttime: Tongliao No. 3 Middle School Night Market Roasted lamb legs and beef jerky are great souvenirs! [Day 3: Historical Exploration + City Stroll] ⏰9:00 AM 🏰Naiman Palace 📍Address: Naiman Banner, Tongliao City The most well-preserved Qing Dynasty palace in Inner Mongolia! A little-known attraction with a sense of history 📜 🚗Transportation: 20-minute taxi ride ⏳Open: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 🍽️12:00 PM 🍲Horqin Beef Hotpot 📍Address: Horqin District, Tongliao City Freshly cut beef, so fresh it's "dancing"! 70 RMB per person, all you can eat 🤩 ⏳Open: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM ⏰PM: 4:00 PM 🎡Xila Mulun Park 📍Address: Horqin District, Tongliao City A local's hidden gem! Free access and stunning sunsets on the Ferris wheel 🌅 ⏳Open: All day 🌟Tips: 1. Wear high-top shoes in the desert 👢 2. Bring a jacket as the temperature on the grassland fluctuates 🧥 3. All tickets can be purchased on-site 🎫 Save this and go! I'll be there next time! #TongliaoTravel #Inner MongoliaNiche Attractions #GrasslandTravel #DesertExploration #Cost-EffectiveTravel

🔥 **Must-Experience in Holingol** - **Horseback Riding Cosplay at Khan Mountain**: Ride beneath the 30-meter-tall statue of Genghis Khan and pretend to be the Mongol Khan (though the horse might be bothered by your weight). - **Viewing the Minmetals from Guanyin Mountain**: Watch the coal mine fleet move like ants from the summit, and exclaim, "This is the true era of black gold." - **Grassland Hot Pot with Sand Scallions**: Freshly cut lamb and wild sand shallots, a delicious flavor that will leave you breathless (even your burps smell like grassland afterward). --- 🍽️ **Food Recommendations** 1. **Hachu Hai Mongolian Meal**: Hand-pulled pork with wild chive sauce, the lamb is so tender it melts in your mouth (70 yuan per person). 2. **Aobao Xiang Hot Pot**: Lamb and sand scallions simmered in a clear water pot, the slices are so thin they're translucent (the locals' secret dipping sauce is incredible). 3. **Milk Chew Mixed Fried Rice**: Fermented dairy and crispy fried rice, sweet and sour, like a grassland snack. 4. **Coal Mine Staff Canteen**: Shaomai + Lamb Offal Soup for 8 RMB/portion, incredibly affordable (the chef will secretly add meat if you're skinny) --- 🚗 **Itinerary** **Day 1: Khan Mountain's Majesty + Grassland Laying** - Morning: **Khan Mountain Tourist Area** (free) Photograph 800 Mongolian Army Statue(s), Horseback Riding 20 RMB/Pan (Horses may take shortcuts) - Lunch: **Hachu Hai Mongolian Meal** Chewing Hand-Pulled Pork (with milk tea, the more you drink, the more you enjoy it; be careful not to overdo it with the salt) - Afternoon: **Guanyin Mountain** Panoramic View of the Coal Mine (the fleet stretches like a long black dragon, the industrial-style photo ops are super cool) - Evening: Stay in a **Mongolian Yurt** (watch the Milky Way at night, wake up to the crowing of sheep in the morning) **Day 2: Volcano Exploration + Mine Trekking** - Morning: Hike to the Horseshoe Mountain Crater (free! Collect volcanic rocks as souvenirs, but be careful not to step on goat poop) - Lunch: Eat a staff meal in the coal mine cafeteria (steamed buns with paper-thin wrappers, free refills of goat offal soup) - Afternoon: See the massive pit from the open-pit mine observation deck (trucks look like toys, humans are tiny like ants) - Evening: Stroll through Jinghu Park (the sunset over the wetlands is breathtaking, and the photos look like Windows desktops) --- 💡 **Tearful Tips** - Transportation: Direct bus service from Tongliao/Ulanhot; taxis within the city start at 6 yuan (taxi drivers in the mining area are all jokesters) - Outfit: The temperature difference between morning and evening is significant! Wear short sleeves and sun protection during the day, and a down jacket at night (experiencing the four seasons in one day). - Avoid pitfalls: Negotiate the price before riding to avoid being charged a "horse comfort fee." - Essentials: Mask (coal dust can be present in the windy mining area) and sunglasses (for sun protection and squinting). --- 😆 **Personal Experience** Holingol is truly exciting and fun! In the morning, I was like a Mongolian Khan, in the afternoon, I watched the coal mines dig, and at night, I lay on the grasslands counting the stars. The man at the coal mine enthusiastically gave me directions and gave me a bottle of mineral water. I was so touched that I wanted to help him dig a couple of shovels of coal. 😂 **Hilarious Moments**: While riding, the horse suddenly lowered its head to eat grass, leaving me stranded. Taking photos at the mine, the security guard yelled, "Don't fall into the pit, girl!" --- 💬 **Interactive Session** 👉 Which do you think is cooler, riding a horse or watching the coal mines? Let me know in the comments! 👇 Save this guide so you don't miss out on your next trip to Holingol! #HolingolTravel #TravelGuide #NicheDiscovery ✨ **Disclaimer**: Please be mindful of safety when visiting the mine. Do not enter the operating area without permission.