A Er Mountain is a famous tourist attraction in Inner Mongolia, offering natural scenery. Ticket: ¥180. Rating: 4.6/5.

A Er Mountain

A Er Mountain is a famous tourist attraction in Inner Mongolia, offering natural scenery. Ticket…

🥇 5A Level ⭐ 4.6 🗺️ Inner Mongolia 🏙️ Arxan 🌲 Natural
A Er Mountain

Spot Facts

Level 5A
Rating 4.6

Practical Info

Ticket 180元
Opening hours 08:00-18:00

Arxan Tour Guide

Real coordinates · smooth curved route
Arxan is famed for its volcanic crater lakes and hot springs. Core: Arxan Tianchi (crater lake) → Santan Gorge → Earth Pool → Dujuan Lake → Stone Forest (lava) → Arxan Railway Station (one of China's prettiest).
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  1. Arxan Tianchi
    Start · Sight
    First climb the Arxan Tianchi (crater lake, the 'Three Wonders of Tianchi'), about 998 steps, and overlook the forest and lake. About 1 hour. Why this route: Tianchi is the core sight of Arxan, so see the most famous one first.
  2. Santan Gorge
    about 4320 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Visit Santaoxia (canyon stream) and Dichi (volcanic lake), strolling the forest boardwalk. Why this route: the canyon plus lakes are the essence of the volcanic geological landscape.
  3. Earth Pool
    about 4320 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  4. Dujuan Lake
    about 3920 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  5. Stone Forest (lava)
    about 11090 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    See Dujuan Lake (azaleas bloom in spring) and Shitanglin (volcanic lava terrain); the colorful forest is most beautiful in autumn. Why this route: Shitanglin is a volcanic relic, and Dujuan Lake's autumn reflections are stunning.

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