{"id":21064,"date":"2021-10-26T08:29:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T00:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=21064"},"modified":"2021-11-02T07:09:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T23:09:21","slug":"jinlianchuan-grassland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/inner-mongolia-travel\/xilingol-travel\/jinlianchuan-grassland","title":{"rendered":"Jinlianchuan Grassland (Tips & Photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Meaning of “Jinlianchuan”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jinlianchuan, literally “Globeflower Plain”, is the name given to the grassland in Zhenglan Qi, Xilingol, Inner Mongolia. Jinlianchuan Grassland, as its name suggests, is strewn thick with bright yellow globe flowers (Trollius europaeus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The bright yellow globe flowers <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The local globeflower in Mongolian is called “Xar Tsetseg”,  is generally 30-10 cm tall. The flower is similar to the shape of  lotus flower – with seven petals around its heart. It tastes cold and bitter, a good Chinese herbal medicine, a cure for diseases caused by internal heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History behind Jinlianchuan Grassland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jinlianchuan Grassland used to be the summer resort for the emperors in Liao (926-1125), Jin (1115-1234), and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties. Xanadu,<\/a> the “Upper Capital” of Yuan Dynasty was built on Jinlianchuan Grassland, the most elegant and splendid grassland city in the world. It was the summer capital of Kublai Khan\u2019s Yuan Dynasty (1271 \u2013 1368) in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Luan River is originated, locally known as Xandii Gool <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Part of Jinlianchuan Grassland is a wetland where the head water of Luan River is originated, locally known as Xandii Gool or Lightening River with a length of 82 km and drainage area of 1325 square km. It is an important water source for prairie and livestock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jinlianchuan Grassland & the Site of Xanadu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now the part of Jinlianchuan Pasture open to the public is within the Site Xanadu<\/a>, the ruins park where the  grand “Upper Capital” was built. So you need to pay the entrance fee RMB 40 to enter the park. From the entrance gate to the actual site of the ruins, you will see the patches of the golden pasture on both sides of the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Royal Road in the Palace City at Xanadu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

There is a wooden walkway protruding into the prairie for people to further see, feel and touch the golden grassland. People are not allowed to tread on the pasture. For a short trip to Jinlianchuan Pasture, you need to go with the visit to the Site of Xanadu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out Xanadu Travel Guide<\/a> for more information on how to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jinlianchuan Grassland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The bright yellow globe flowers ( (Trollius europaeus). <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jinlianchuan Grassland at Xanadu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Add-on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Site of Xanadu (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Xanadu Sites Museum<\/a>
Jinlianchuan Grassland<\/a>
Wulanbutong Grassland<\/a>  
Asihatu Stone Forest
<\/a>Gong Geer Grassland<\/a>
<\/a>Duolun Travel Guide<\/a>
How to visit Asihatu Stone Forest<\/a>
Xi Wuzhumuqin Grassland<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Chifeng<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hassle-Free Private Tour to Visit Xanadu and other parts of Inner Mongolia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want go the daunting do-it-yourself-route and prefer an organized hassle-free private tour to visit  Xanadu and other parts of Inner Mongolia, no worry and we have the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Day Beijing Shangdu (Xanadu) Tour<\/a> 
4-Day Beijing Xilinglo Glassland Shangdu Mongolia Culture Tour<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a>
Mid-Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Hohhot, Baotou, Ordos)
East Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Xanadu,Wulan Butong, Xilinhot, Chifeng)
Northeast Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Hulunbuir)
West Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Alashan \u201cAlxa\u201d League)
Hohhot Tour<\/a>
Hohhot Highlights & Grassland 3 Day Tour<\/a>
Hohhot Highlights & Grassland 2 Day Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top Places to Visit in Inner Mongolia<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Hohhot<\/a>
Best Time to Visit Hohhot<\/a>
Meidaizhao Temple<\/a>
How to go to Hohhot from Beijin<\/a>g<\/a>
Top Souvenirs in Hohhot<\/a>
Hohhot Taxi: Hohhot Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Baotou Taxi: Baotou Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Ordos Taxi: Ordos taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
What to see in Hohhot, what to do in Hohhot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Alxa League<\/a>
Heicheng Historic Site in Ejin Banner (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
<\/a>Guai Shu Lin in Ejin Banner, Inner Mongolia (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Populus Forest in Ejin Banner (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Badain Jaran Desert (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunrise Glow over Hulunbuir Grassland<\/a>
Top 10 Places for Photography in Hulunbuir<\/a>
How to visit Hulunbuir Grassland<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Hulunbuir<\/a>
Hulun Lake Travel Tips<\/a>
World Anti-fascist War Hailar Memorial Park<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road Trip from Ergun to Linjiang Village<\/a>
Ergun Travel Guide<\/a>
Aoluguya Travel Guide
<\/a>Moerdaoga Travel Guide
<\/a>Shiwei Travel Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wusu Langzi Lake \uff08Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Dujuan Lake in Aershan National Forest Park<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beihu Park Skyline at Night in Manzhouli<\/a>
Night View of Manzhouli City<\/a>
Architecture of Manzhouli<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Manzhouli<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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