The Museum of the Acclaimed Sisters (Longmei and Yurong) and the Poetic Grassland Scenic Area were recently classified as national 3A-level tourist attractions. At present, Baotou has 26 national A-level tourist attractions, including 10 4A-level tourist attractions; eight 3A-level tourist attractions; and eight 2A-level tourist attractions. 

The Museum of the Acclaimed Sisters (Longmei and Yurong)

In February 1964, Mongolian sisters Longmei, 11, and Yurong, 9, rescued 364 sheep. They struggled for more than 20 hours and ran more than 35 kilometers at temperatures of -37 C. Although they were left with lifelong disabilities, the story of their sacrifice drew attention from around the nation. In 1966, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Government awarded them the title of "Heroic Sisters of the Grassland". 

The two heroic sisters (middle) [Photo/baotou.gov.cn]

The museum has been built to promote patriotic education and is located in Bayan Obo mining district. It showcases the brave and inspiring actions of the two widely celebrated sisters. 

The museum showcases an acclaimed and inspiring tale of local bravery [Photo/Baotou Daily]

The museum uses modern VR techniques to provide visitors with a somatosensory experience, and showcases Inner Mongolian folk culture as well as the Bayan Obo mining area's unique geography. 

Exhibits on display in the museum [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Poetic Grassland Scenic Area

The Poetic Grassland Scenic Area is a place of stunning natural beauty which offers sightseeing spots and service facilities such as ovoos, a bonfire square, RV camp, zoo, herdsman life experience area, leisure and entertainment area, barbecue experience area, and ethnic specialty market. It is an ideal place for a road trip or Inner-Mongolian-style vacation. 

Poetic Grassland Scenic Area in Baotou [Photo/baotou.gov.cn]

The Poetic Grassland Scenic Area is located in the Bayan Obo Grassland. It features 35 special catering yurts as well as 128 various yurts for business use, and gives visitors the chance to experience Mongolian wrestling, archery, horse riding, and other ethnic sports.