Horqin Grassland
Located in eastern Inner Mongolia at the northwestern end of the Songliao Plain, Horqin means 'famous archer' in Mongolian. The Horqin Grassland has a long history,…
Horqin Grassland, Hinggan League
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1–2 days
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1925. Open in Google Maps
About Horqin Grassland
Located in eastern Inner Mongolia at the northwestern end of the Songliao Plain, Horqin means 'famous archer' in Mongolian. The Horqin Grassland has a long history, and surviving sites include a Liao dynasty ancient city, Jin dynasty frontier ditches, the former site of the Horqin Ten Banners assembly, and several temples and pagodas. Han Mountain and the Horqin Grassland Wetland Nature Reserve also lie within the grassland. Water resources here are abundant, producing many freshwater fish. It is also a renowned natural pasture, chiefly producing Horqin Red Cattle and Xing'an fine-wool sheep.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I spend at Horqin Grassland?
Plan on 1–2 days for Horqin Grassland.
Where is Horqin Grassland?
Horqin Grassland is in Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in the North China of China.
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