Overview of Tourism Resources in Tuoketuo County
Tuoketuo County sits on the Tumochuan Plain on the north bank of the dividing line between the upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River, at the southern foot of the Daqing Mountains. Administratively, it falls under Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The county seat is 70 kilometres south of Hohhot, 130 kilometres east of Baotou, the "Steel City on the Grassland", and 40 kilometres north of Jungar Coalfield, a major national energy base. It lies at the heart of the "Golden Triangle" linking Hohhot, Baotou and Jungar.
The Yellow River winds 37.5 kilometres through the county. Boasting a long history dotted with abundant cultural relics and thriving modern industry, Tuoketuo brings together ancient city ruins, the Yellow River and desert landscapes, endowing it with exceptionally rich tourism resources. As early as five to six thousand years ago during the Neolithic Age, human beings settled, multiplied and thrived here.
This ancient and culturally profound land is home to a wealth of heritage sites and scenic spots:
- Historical relics: the Haishenbulang Cultural Site dating back to the Neolithic Age; Yunzhong Ancient City erected in the Warring States Period; Shouxiang City, a frontier stronghold of the Tang Dynasty; Yunnei and Dongsheng Cities from the Liao, Jin and Ming dynasties; and Hekou Ancient Town, a water-land dock for border trade markets.
- Natural landscapes: the mystical, ever-changing Divine Spring at the Sea Eye; South Lake Water Park dotted with thousand-mu lakes and reed marshes; the grand wide river surface marking the boundary between the upper and middle Yellow River; and Grape One-Mile Bay, a miles-long vineyard filled with lingering fruit fragrance.
- Premium local specialties: renowned high-quality red chili, fennel, Yellow River common carp, mung beans, red radish, wolfberry and more.
- Industrial landmarks: Asia’s largest thermal power generation base and China’s largest biological fermentation base.
Over the course of history, this land has nurtured numerous celebrated figures and revolutionary pioneers including Meng Shu, Qiataiji, Li Yuzhi and Su Qianyi. It also witnessed pivotal moments involving emperors, kings and high-ranking officials: Lord Zhao Wuhou’s construction of Yunzhong City, General Chang Yuchun’s decisive victory over Shengzhou City, Emperor Kangxi’s western sojourn to Tuoketuo, and Minister Liu Tongxun’s investigation into General Baode. A host of magical folk legends have been passed down through generations, such as the divine inspiration for casting the flagpole, the well dug by the imperial steed, and the tales of Fairy Flower Pond and Toad Rock.
Endowed with profound historical and cultural heritage and unique natural scenery, this ancient land boasts countless tourism projects ripe for development. The County Party Committee and County Government sincerely welcome insightful entrepreneurs from home and abroad to cooperate with us for joint development and shared brilliance.
Contact Information
Tel: 0471-8518488
Fax: 0471-8518488
Contacts:
Yun Fei, Tuoketuo County Information Center: 15947210444
Li Cuixia, Tuoketuo Tourism Bureau: 13804741591
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