Xilingol League
Overview of Xilingol League
Xilingol League is located in the central part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in the northern border of China. It is an important grassland pastoral area and ecological barrier in China. The total area of the league is 203000 square kilometers, with jurisdiction over 2 cities (Xilinhot City, Erenhot City), 9 banners (Abaga Banner, Sunite Left Banner, Sunite Right Banner, Dongwuzhumuqin Banner, Xiwuzhumuqin Banner, Taipusi Banner, Xianghuang Banner, Zhengxiangbai Banner, Zhenglan Banner), and 1 county (Duolun County), with a permanent population of 1.1127 million (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the entire league reached 101.53 billion yuan.
Xilingol League is an important ecological functional zone and green livestock product production base in China, known as the "Horse Capital of China" and "Pearl of the Grassland". It is an important birthplace of Mongolian culture and an important node in the China Mongolia Russia Economic Corridor.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at 41 ¡ã 35 ¡ä -46 ¡ã 46 ¡ä N latitude and 111 ¡ã 59 ¡ä -120 ¡ã 00 ¡ä E longitude
It borders Chifeng City and Tongliao City to the east, Ulanqab City and Hebei Province to the south, Ulanqab City to the west, and Mongolia to the north
The border line is 1098 kilometers long
An important node in the China Mongolia Russia Economic Corridor
2. Terrain and landforms
Mainly grassland, with sandy and mountainous areas
Grassland accounts for over 95% of the total area
The highest peak: Gu Rigestai Mountain (1957 meters above sea level)
Main rivers: Xilin River, Ulagai River
3. Climate characteristics
Mid temperate semi-arid continental climate
Annual average temperature 0-3 ¡æ
Annual precipitation of 150-400 millimeters
Winter is cold and long, summer is cool and short
3¡¢ Historical evolution
1. Organizational history
Yuan Dynasty: Shangdu Road
Qing Dynasty: Chahar tribe, Xilingol League
In 1947, the People's Government of Xilingol League was established
In 1983, Xilinhot City was established
2. Major historical events
Yuan Dynasty: The location of the capital city of Yuan Dynasty
Qing Dynasty: an important pastoral base
Contemporary: An Important Ecological Barrier for the Nation
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Grassland Culture: Representative of Mongolian Nomadic Culture
Ma Wenhua: China's Horse Capital
Yuan Culture: the Site of the Yuan Dynasty Shangdu Capital
Border Trade Culture: Erenhot Port
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Mongolian horse harness making skills (national intangible cultural heritage)
Nadam (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Mongolian Boke (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. Grassland scenery
Ulagai Grassland
hunshandake sandy land
Duolun Lake
2. History and Culture
The Site of the Yuan Dynasty Shangdu Capital (World Cultural Heritage)
Beizi Temple
Erlianhaote Guomen Scenic Area
Dinosaur Geopark
3. Featured Experience
China Madu Core Area
Grassland Nadam
Winter Ice and Snow Nadam
Border Port Tour
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Traditional delicacies
Handheld meat
Roasted whole lamb
Dried Beef
SuunHuruud
2. Featured snacks
Wuzhumuqin lamb
Zhenglanqi Milk Food
Duo Lun You Mian
3. Specialty drinks
Grassland Baijiu
kumiss
Grassland mushrooms
Sea buckthorn products
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
Modern animal husbandry: production of high-quality beef and mutton
Clean energy: wind power, photovoltaic industry
Ecotourism: Grassland Cultural Tourism
Port Economy: Erenhot Port
2. Transportation system
Railways: Jitong Railway, Xiduo Railway
Highways: Xizhang Expressway, National Highway 207
Aviation: Xilinhot Airport
Port: Erenhot Railway and Highway Port
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
Chinese Horse Capital
National Ethnic Unity and Progress Demonstration Alliance
National Ecological Civilization Construction Demonstration Alliance
Advantageous areas of Chinese characteristic agricultural products
2. Urban Spirit
Mutual assistance and green development
China's Horse Capital, Paradise Grassland
From the "grassland pearl" to the "modern pastoral area", Xilingol League is steadily moving forward on the path of high-quality development guided by ecological priority and green development.
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