"Xilin Gol" means "river on the plateau" in the Mongolian language. This grassland covers more than 200,000 square kilometers on the Mongolian Plateau. 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.

To the east and north of Xilin Hot, the Ujimqin Grassland stretches far away. The terrain is flat, with numerous rivers and small lakes. While the Xilin Gol Grassland is considered the best grassland in China and even Asia. Ujimqin is the best of Xilin Gol.

The most beautiful place on the prairie is the bend on the Xilin River, the soul of the grassland. Origination in Chifeng. The 270-kilometer river winds like a kadag (or hada, along piece of silk used as a greeting gift among the Mongolian and Tibetan peoples) near Xilin Hot, a stunning attraction to people from far and near. Volcano lava is witness to the enormous geological changes, which have taken place on the Xilin Gol Grassland.

The Mongols ride their horses wherever they go, setting out to pasture, moving from one camp to another, visiting relatives and attending wedding ceremonies. To then, horse is a sacred animal which figures in all their special activities, mare's milk festival, lassoing competition and horse racing, to name but a few. On joyful events, the herdsmen will put on their holiday best, sing melodious songs and play the Matouqin, a stringed instrument with a horse-head decoration.