Things to do in Duolun

Duolun Lake Scenic Area

The predecessor of the Duolun Lake Scenic Area was the Xishanwan Reservoir. It is one of the largest water projects on the Xilin Gol steppe. The beautiful Duolun Lake lies within the borders of Duolun county in Xilin Gol league. It is as if it is a jade tile amongst the hills and the steppe. The hills, lake, and steppe contrast pleasingly with one another. The changes of the four seasons are distinct within the Duolun Lake Scenic Area. In the summer it is warm and rainy, and in the autumn it is pleasantly cool. The natural landscape is both rich and colorful, and it is a wonderful place to enjoy leisure holidays and to spend the summer away.

Shanxi Association

The Shanxi Association in Duolun was collectively funded by Shanxi merchants in 1745 during the Qing Dynasty. Originally named Fumo Palace and also known as Guan Di Temple, it served as a gathering place for Shanxi merchants in the Duolun area for meetings, entertainment, and discussions. At the time, it was the only provincial guild hall in Inner Mongolia, earning it the nickname "Frontier Trading Port." The complex features over 100 rooms, with key structures including the grand entrance gate, opera stage, guest quarters, secondary gate, triple passage hall, east-west corridors, side rooms, and main hall. In May 2006, it was designated as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit by the State Council.

Huizong Temple

The Huizong Temple was built in the 30th year of Emperor Kangxi (1691 AD). Under the instigation of Tsarist Russia, Kaerdan, the leader of the Junggar Department of Moxierut, boldly attacked Monan. In 1690, Emperor Kangxi defeated Galdan. In the following year, Kangxi went to Duolunuoer to meet with the three tribes of Khalkha in Mobei and Taiji, the Mongolian prince of the 48th Banner in Monan, known as the "Duolunhui League" in history. Kangxi agreed to the request of "wish to build a temple to honor the grand ceremony" and began to build the "Huizong Temple".

Duolun Grassland

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Badaling Great Wall

The Badaling Great Wall is a highly representative section of the Ming Great Wall, located in Yanqing, Beijing, north of Juyong Pass. Since ancient times, it has been a strategic military location guarding the northwestern passage to the capital. The pass city is trapezoidal in shape, narrow in the east and wide in the west, with two gates, east and west. The east gate bears the inscription "Juyong Outer Town," and the west gate bears the inscription "Key to the North Gate." Both inscriptions remain clearly legible to this day. Extending north from the pass is the North Wall, along which more than ten watchtowers are distributed; to the south is the South Wall, which has fewer watchtowers. North Tower 8 is the highest point of the entire section, at over 1,000 meters above sea level, and from its top you can overlook the magnificent sweep of the wall winding along the mountain ridges. The North Wall has higher terrain and steeper slopes with open views, and is the main route for most visitors; the South Wall is relatively gentle and less crowded, making it suitable for visitors who want to take photos at a relaxed pace and avoid the crowds. If time permits, walking the South Wall first and then the North Wall is a more leisurely arrangement. Badaling Great Wall is also one of the earlier sections of the wall opened to the public. The top surface of the wall is paved with square bricks, and the widest parts can accommodate five horses walking side by side. Defensive structures such as battlements and arrow holes are well preserved, and walking along it gives a direct sense of the construction standards of Ming Dynasty border defense works. In fall, layers of red leaves on the mountains contrast beautifully with the gray brick wall, making it a season that many photography enthusiasts travel specifically to capture. ▲Travel through 600 years of gilded splendor and encounter the visual shock of crimson red leaves blanketing the mountains ▲nightAs night falls, it winds through the mountains like a brilliant golden dragon, and the ancient city wall illuminated by lights tells of the glory and mystery of a thousand years of history ▲ In winter, the Badaling Great Wall, covered in pristine white snow, winds through the mountains like a silver dragon. The golden light of dawn spills across the wall, painting a tranquil and magnificent picture.

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The Palace Museum

The Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is also the symbol of ancient China. When you are in the majestic and orderly high walls and deep courtyards, you can truly feel its former glory. ▲The long history has left behind large-scale precious buildings and countless cultural relics, which have also become the main attraction of visiting the Forbidden City today. ▲Classic attractions: The Forbidden City Corner Tower is a polygonal building with a convex plane on all four sides. It is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing. The roof has three layers. The upper layer is a hip roof with vertical and horizontal intersections. It is composed of a gable roof with flowing water on two slopes and a hip roof with four slopes. Because there are nine main ridges on this roof, it is called the Nine-ridge Hall. ▲Sundials are divided into two types according to their installation principle: equatorial and horizontal. The sundial installed using the equatorial principle is called an equatorial sundial. The key points of its production are that it must have a time plate, a latitude arc and a gnomon. When operating, the time plate must be parallel to the equatorial plane of the earth, the gnomon must be in the same direction as the earth's axis, and the shadow cast by the gnomon on the gnomon is the desired time. ▲The Treasure House is located in the Ningshou Palace area. It has a rich collection of treasures, including Buddhist supplies, ornaments, daily utensils, and treasures for appreciation. Among them, the red coral lion about 14 cm high, the Dongzhu court beads about 130 cm long, and the gold "Fengtianzhibao" seal are all rare treasures. ▲The Clock and Watch Museum is located in the Fengxian Hall in the palace. Most of the clocks on display are British products, but there are also clocks from other countries such as France and Switzerland. In addition to the timing function, these clocks are decorated with figures, birds, beasts, flowers, etc., which can also make various different movements. They are very delicately made. Among them, the copper-plated gilded writing clock, the copper-plated gilded enamel gourd-top fishing and woodcutting farming clock, and the copper-plated gilded rotating flower running man rhinoceros carrying clock are very rare.

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Universal Beijing Resort

Beijing Universal Studios is a highly anticipated theme park destination, including Universal Theme Park, Beijing Universal CityWalk, and two resort hotels. It features brand new selected Attraction and includes popular entertainment facilities and attractions from Universal Theme Parks around the world. ▲Universal Studios Beijing: Blending Chinese cultural elements to create a unique experience, it has seven theme Attraction, 37 rides and entertainment facilities and landmark attractions, 24 performances, 80 Dining and 30 retail stores.  ▲Minion Land: It is a colorful world full of joy! At this moment, these naughty Minions are walking around the streets, ports and city centers, having fun all over the world without restraint! At the same time, Gru is also recruiting soldiers for the Minions Army, so hurry up and sign up at Gru's house! ▲The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Here you can leave the ordinary world behind and experience the wonderful rides and endless magical adventures, which will lead you step by step into a thrilling and interesting magical world! ▲Transformers Metrobase: This is a Cybertron-style base, which is transformed by Transformers the size of a city. If you are ready to become an agent, then accept Optimus Prime's recruitment, join the Beijing Nest Force, fight side by side with the Autobots, and fight against the Decepticons to protect the earth! ▲Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness: This is an ancient place like a paradise, and also a legendary place that combines the beauty of nature and craftsmanship. Come here to explore your own Kung Fu! There's also Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood, and Waterworld waiting for you to explore! ▲The Universal Studios Grand Hotel The Universal Studios Grand Hotel is located at the entrance of Universal Studios Beijing and offers Hollywood-themed accommodation and the privilege of Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance; NUO Resort Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the entrance. Guests can enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and spa center (NUO SPA). Guests can also enjoy Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance. Both hotels combine themed features with high-end facilities to create an immersive vacation experience.

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National Museum of China

The National Museum of China is located on the east side of Tiananmen Square and was formed by merging the former Museum of Chinese History and the Museum of the Chinese Revolution. The building is one of the ten great structures built for the tenth anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1959. The museum holds over 1.4 million items, covering categories such as ancient artifacts, modern and contemporary artifacts, rare books and ancient texts, and artworks, among which the number of Grade One cultural relics is substantial. The three permanent exhibitions are the core of any visit. The "Ancient China" exhibition, located in the basement-level galleries, follows the succession of dynasties and is divided into eight sections from remote antiquity to the Ming and Qing dynasties, displaying heavyweight artifacts such as the painted pottery basin with human-face and fish design, the four-ram zun vessel, the Houmuwu ding, the drum-beating storyteller figurine, and the jade burial suit sewn with gold thread, several of which are listed as cultural relics prohibited from being exhibited abroad; this exhibition is also the most artifact-dense area in the museum and is worth spending time examining closely. The "Road to Rejuvenation" and "Road to Rejuvenation: New Era" exhibitions, located in the northern galleries, review the Chinese nation's journey of rejuvenation since the Opium War of 1840, with exhibits including the oil painting The Founding Ceremony of the Nation and the Shenzhou 5 return capsule, among other landmark artifacts. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum regularly hosts thematic exhibitions on ancient Chinese Buddhist statues, coins, porcelain, and painting and calligraphy, and periodically presents special exhibitions and international exchange exhibitions covering history and culture, archaeological discoveries, and classic fine art. With numerous galleries spread across multiple floors, visitors are advised to plan their route in advance and allow ample time.

Agate Mountain Amusement Park

The Agate Mountain Recreation Attraction is a tourist destination that combines natural scenery, cultural history and rich activities. Agate Mountain has beautiful natural landscapes, with undulating mountains, rich vegetation, and different scenery in each season. In spring, the mountain flowers are in full bloom; in summer, the trees are shady, making it a good place to escape the heat; in autumn, the forests are dyed with colors, which is beautiful; in winter, the mountains are covered with silver, like a fairy tale world. There are also clear streams in the mountains, full of vitality. For tourists who like outdoor sports, hiking is a good choice. Walking slowly along the mountain trail, you can enjoy the natural scenery and feel the charm of nature. Tourists can play and drift by the clear streams. Tourists can also pick up agates by the river and experience the fun of picking agates.

qing feng mu chang

Located in Duolun CountyQingfeng RanchIt is a comprehensive tourist Attraction with natural scenery, rural customs and leisure and entertainment as its theme. It not only has vast grasslands and leisurely cattle and sheep, but also provides a variety of outdoor activities. It is an ideal place for urban people to get away from the hustle and bustle and get close to nature. Qingfeng Ranch is famous for its rich outdoor activities, suitable for visitors of all ages: Horseback riding experienceVisitors can experience the joy of horseback riding here, gallop freely on the vast grassland, and feel the magnificent sight of the wind blowing the grass and the herds of cattle and sheep. Sheep herding and grazing experienceQingfeng Ranch offers shepherding activities, where visitors can personally participate in the shepherds' daily work and experience real pastoral life. This is a rare opportunity for those who like to get close to nature. Picnics and barbecuesThere are special picnic areas and barbecue facilities in the ranch. Visitors can bring their own ingredients or buy them in the Attraction and enjoy a unique outdoor meal. Grassland Hiking and PhotographyThe grassland scenery of Qingfeng Ranch is picturesque and a paradise for photography enthusiasts. You can take photos of the vast grassland, leisurely cattle and sheep, and mountains in the distance, and record the beautiful moments. Starry sky observationQingfeng Ranch is equally charming at night. Far away from urban light pollution, the night sky here is particularly clear, suitable for astronomical observation and star-gazing activities. What makes Qingfeng Ranch even more attractive is its magnificent natural scenery: Vast grassland: At first glance, the endless green grass is like a carpet, the wind blows the grass and the cattle and sheep dotted in between, forming a vivid pastoral picture. Hills and Streams: There are low hills and clear streams around the ranch, adding more layers and interest to the grassland.