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Gegentala
Grassland
Gegentala
means "a place for spending summer"
in Mongolian. Gegentala Grassland Tourist
Spot lies in Siziwang Banner, the Ulanqub
League north of the Daqing Mountain. The
tourist spot is 138 kilometers from Hohhot.
In this spot, people can appreciate the
beautiful scenery of the grassland, go to
the herdsman's family as guests and learn
the customs and manners of the Mongolian
people living on the grassland north of
the Great Wall. The visitors have an opportunity
to run on the horseback or go slowly on
the back of camels. In addition, visitors
can take the ox carts, practise archery
and watch the Mongolian-style wrestling
and horse racing. In the evening, they can
attend the bonfire evening party, singing
and dancing with the local performers. 
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