Baotou kids enjoy activities including painting and mooncake making on Sept 12, heralding the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. [Photo/civilization office of Jiuyuan district]

Meiligeng scenic area receives holiday tourists on Sept 13-15. Part of the Yinshan Mountain range, the scenic area has been assessed by the National Tourism Administration and is now recognized as a national 4A-level scenic area. Cable cars have been installed at the scenic area, offering tourists a birds-eye view of the scenic spot. [Photo/publicity department of Jiuyuan district]