Xilamuren Grassland
By admin on 2015-01-14

Xilamuren, which means "yellow water" in Mongolian, is also known as Zhaohe. Lying about ninety kilometers north of Hohhot, Xilamuren Grassland is the nearest grassland tourist attraction to Hohhot and the earliest one that developed in Inner Mongolia.

Xilamuren grassland is a famous resort to escape from the hot summer. The average temperature here in July and August is 18℃ to 21℃. It’s very cool in the morning and evening. Xilamuren Grassland is commonly known as Zhaohe, got its name for Puhui Temple, a Lama temple built in the Qing dynasty near Xilamuren River. Constructed in 1769 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, Puhui Temple was initially a resort of the sixth Xilituzhao living Buddha. Now it is a complex of three halls with carved ceilings and painted beams. The beautiful Xilamuren River surrounds the temple, presenting a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.