A young woman enjoys the scent of the flowers at Qi Cai Da Di, a new scenic spot in Tumd Right Banner in Baotou. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Located in Tumd Right Banner in Baotou city, in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Qi Cai Da Di Scenic Area features a diverse array of flowers for visitors to see and enjoy.

Qi Cai Da Di means "colorful lands" in Mandarin – and it is easy to see why the expression fits.

The scenic area stretches over 133 hectares, with the flower cultivation area alone covering 80 hectares.

It has hosted an annual tulip festival since 2017. More than 8 million tulips, in 130 varieties, are currently planted in the scenic area.

Address: 2 kilometers east of the Meidaizhao exit of the Beijing-Lhasa Expressway, Tumd Right Banner, Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region

Route guide:

1. Take a coach running along the Baotou Coach Terminal-Tumd Right Banner route. The coach runs every 30 minutes.

2. Take a coach running along the Baotou Coach Terminal-Hohhot route and get off at Meidaizhao. Then walk east for 10 minutes. The coach runs every 30 minutes.

Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 hrs

Admission: 70 yuan ($9.88)

Recommended time for a visit: four hours