Baotou, the largest city of North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, received 1.51 million tourists during the golden week period from Oct 1 to 8, and a year-on-year growth rate of 27.5 percent, reports Baotou Daily.

The total tourism revenue hit 942 million yuan ($142 million), with a year-on-year growth of 30.2 percent.

Facilities have been upgraded to boost tourism in key tourist attractions in the city including Wudang Lamasery, Chilechuan scenic area and Nanhai Wetland scenic area. 

Situated in the southeast area of Darhan Muminggan Banner of Baotou, Xilamuren Grassland is one of the first grassland tourist attractions in Inner Mongolia autonomous region. It is a 3A-level scenic spot. [Photo/Baotou Daily] 

Wudang Lamasery in Shiguai district is one of the three most famous lamaseries for Tibetan Buddhism in China. It is on its way to becoming a national 5A-level scenic area. [Photo/Baotou Daily]