In the heart of the city of Baotou visitors will certainly come across a statue of a running deer. This is a sign that shows its visitors that Baotou is a grassy and luxuriant land inhabited largely by flocks of deer. Boasting also of a rich historical and cultural heritage, Baotou is believed to have been inhabited some two thousand years ago.

Baotou is home to several unmatched tourist attractions that include the Wudangzhao Lamasery, Singing Sand Ravine and the Genghis Khan' Mausoleum.  Another must see place in this exceptional destination is the famous Xilamuren Grassland. In Chinese Xilamuren Grassland means ‘yellow river’. This imposingly lush Grassland is situated 90 kilometres north of Hohhot. This enchanting summer resort which is positioned along the banks of the Xilamuren River is famous for the Nadam Grassland festival held each year.

A special and unique feature of the spectacular Xilamuren Grassland is that it remains cool even during hot summer. It houses a total number of 62 Mongolian yurts of which 30 are standard. Another important site here is the magnificent Puhui Monastery built during the Qing Dynasty in 1769. It was built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, primarily for the Sixth Living Buddha.  Boasting of more than 6000 square metres, Xilamuren Grassland includes reception facilities and is able to accommodate even 2,500 guests.

Xilamuren Grassland is listed by the National Tourist Bureau of China as a national tourist resort.  Visitors to this cool Grassland can enjoy activities such as horse riding, camel riding, campfire partying, visit households of herdsmen, view horse races and dance performances and even participate in evening parties. Xilamuren Grassland is rated as one of the most fascinating and scenic spots to visit in Baotou. Hotel accommodation such as Shangri-La Hotel, Baotou that lies close to this unique site offers guests the chance to conveniently explore this fine attraction.