Genghis Khan Mausoleum in Ordos | Witness the Legacy of the Great Khan!

In Ejin Horo Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, there is a Genghis Khan Mausoleum, which is the second batch of national key cultural relics protection units. The Mongolian nobles practiced "secret burial", and outsiders found it difficult to find the burial site. Moreover, in present-day Mongolia, the Great Burkhan Khaldun has always been revered as a sacred mountain, and it is also believed to be the birthplace and burial place of Genghis Khan. According to legend, Genghis Khan ordered 800 years ago that no one except members of the royal family be allowed to enter Burkhan Khaldun Mountain. How could there be a Genghis Khan Mausoleum within the territory of Ordos today? In fact, the Genghis Khan Mausoleum in Ordos is more like a cenotaph or a memorial site. During the reign of Kublai Khan, the Han system was adopted in Dadu to build the Temple of Heaven, which was divided into eight rooms. In the early Ming Dynasty, the Northern Yuan Dynasty continued to use the eight-room system of the Temple of Heaven in Mobei. After the middle of the Ming Dynasty, as the Mongols moved into the Hetao region and then into the interior of the Hetao, they established the "Eight White Rooms" and placed 500 households of the Darhat tribe to guard them. This place was called Ejin Horo. In fact, it is not the burial place of Genghis Khan, but a place where sacred objects such as bows and arrows, saddles, and portraits are enshrined. During the Anti-Japanese War, the Eight White Rooms were moved westward to the Ta'er Monastery in Qinghai. In 1954, they were welcomed back to Ordos and a palace-style mausoleum was built for permanent enshrinement. 🏯The Genghis Khan Mausoleum has two gates. It is recommended to go to the gate at the visitor center first, as this is the core viewing point of the Genghis Khan Mausoleum. The other southeast gate is not far away, and there are historical sites inside. If you are not tired, you can also take a look. There is a sightseeing car at the entrance, which costs 10 yuan per person. 🏯It is recommended to hire a tour guide when visiting the museum in the north. A quick glance will not help you understand history. Tour guides can be booked at the visitor center, and the fee is 120 yuan if I remember correctly. 🏯The core of the Genghis Khan Mausoleum is the palace in the mausoleum garden. The main structure consists of three Mongolian yurt-style halls and corridors. Photography is prohibited inside. The palace displays many cultural relics, each with Mongolian characteristics. The walls are painted with many historical stories. The tour guide will introduce them as you walk along, making each historical period feel震撼and mysterious. The historical sites at the southeast gate are impressive sculptures and Mongolian yurt-style palace tents. Visiting the Khan Mausoleum will allow you to learn about the life of Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, and his era belonged to the Great Mongol Empire. (Genghis Khan's name: Temujin) Temujin led 300,000 people to conquer over 40 countries and 720 tribes before his death. He traversed the entire Eurasian continent and established the Mongol Empire, which covered 30 million square kilometers. He was also an outstanding politician and military strategist, and the faith of the Mongols. At that time, there were over 100 major and minor sacrificial activities held here each year. 🎫Tickets: Adults 150-170 yuan, depending on the season. Children's tickets are generally half price based on height, free for children under 1.2 meters. Tickets can be purchased at the visitor center or through various apps. 🚗Travel time: It takes 2 hours to drive from Baotou to the Genghis Khan Mausoleum, and about 3.5 hours from Hohhot.