Wuyuan County Hetao Farming Culture Deep Experience
Wuyuan County, Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia — the core of farming civilization on the Hetao Plain. A 2-day 1-night itinerary blending farming culture, sunflower landscapes and historical relics.
2,492 km²
Total Area
Homeland of Sunflowers
City Reputation
Millennium Farming
Core Feature
4A Scenic Spot
Farming Expo Garden
Wuyuan County Two-Day One-Night Farming Culture Tour
Farming culture + sunflower landscape + historical relics + rural experience, feel the unique charm of the Hetao granary
Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Main Destinations
Farming Expo Garden, Sunflower Park, Oath Platform, Taer Lake
Suitable For
Culture enthusiasts, family tourists, photography lovers
Budget per Person
¥400 - ¥650
01
Farming Culture
Expo Garden + Sunflower Park
Highlights
Farming history and sunflower landscapes
Attractions
Hetao Farming Culture Expo Garden
National 4A scenic spot, China's first farming-themed expo park, showcasing 2000 years of irrigation agriculture history in the Hetao region, including the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Square and Farming Tools Hall.
Sunflower Theme Park
The largest sunflower planting sightseeing area in China. Ten thousand mu of sunflowers bloom in summer forming a golden ocean, featuring an observation tower, flower maze and photography platform.
Practical Information
Visit Tips
- Guided tour service available at the Expo Garden
- Best sunflower season is July-August
- Bring sun protection supplies
Accommodation Recommendations
- Wuyuan County Town Hotel
- Sunflower Theme Homestay
- Farm Stay Experience
02
History & Countryside
Oath Platform + Taer Lake
Highlights
Historical relics and agri-tourism experience
Attractions
Feng Yuxiang Oath Platform
Historical site of General Feng Yuxiang's 1926 "Wuyuan Oath" Northern Expedition. Existing monument and memorial hall, a key cultural relic protection unit in Inner Mongolia.
Taer Lake Rural Complex
National-level rural complex with ten-thousand-mu sunflower and wheat rotation areas, featuring farming experience zones, specialty agricultural markets and farm restaurants.
Practical Information
Experience Suggestions
- Visit the Oath Memorial Hall
- Pick seasonal fruits and vegetables at the farm
- Taste farmhouse specialty meals
Return Preparation
- Purchase Wuyuan yellow persimmons
- Allow ample time for return trip
Must-Try Foods in Wuyuan County
Pork Braised with Chicken
A Wuyuan specialty stew made with Hetao free-range chicken and local black pork, slow-cooked with potatoes and tofu. Tender meat with rich, mellow broth.
Wuyuan Yellow Persimmon
National geographical indication product, thin-skinned with thick flesh, sweet and tangy. Can be eaten fresh or made into persimmon jam, dried persimmons and other specialty products.
Wuyuan County Travel Tips
Best Season
- July-August: Sunflower blooming season
- September-October: Harvest experience season
- May-June: Farming culture festival
Special Reminders
- No random picking in sunflower fields
- Protect historical relics
- Respect farming labor
Transportation
- 30-50 minute drive from county town to attractions
- Self-driving or charter recommended
- Drive carefully on farm roads