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| Xilin Gol Scenic Zone |
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Located in the middle of Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region is the
Xilin Gol Grasslands, bordering on the Republic of Mongolia in the
north and neighboring Hebei Province in the south. Within the zone
are vast stretches of natural grasslands and landscapes of sandy land,
lakes and volcanic remains, the most typical prairie scenery in Inner
Mongolia. It is also one of the main regions where the Mongol ethnic
group live in compact communities. The zone boasts a great number
of historical sites. Xilinhot City is a tourist center in the zone,
linked to Beijing and Hohhot by air flights. Jining-Erenhot Railway
runs through the zone in the middle, and a highway network has radiated
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