The notebook of Erenhot
Walk between shadows and ridges.
Railway station of the Gobi desert and large dinosaur deposit a few kilometers from Mongolia.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Desert · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Erenhot
Railway station of the Gobi desert and large dinosaur deposit a few kilometers from Mongolia.
To understand what Erenhot is, you must look at the Erenhot dinosaurs Museum, Iren Dabasu Geological Park and Erenhot Station. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, desert areas and heritage and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Erenhot dinosaur Museum
- Iren Dabasu Geological Park
- Gare d'Erenhot
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Museum
Musée des dinosaures d'Erenhot
The museum of Erenhot presents fossils discovered in the Iren Dabasu basin, including large Cretaceous dinosaurs. Skeleton and reconstitutions prepare usefully for visiting paleontological sites in the middle of the desert.
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Parc géologique d'Iren Dabasu
Iren Dabasu is a famous fossil formation in which several species of dinosaurs were described in the 20th century. The park exhibits sculptures and excavation areas in a dry environment, with a strong presence of sun and wind.
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Gare d'Erenhot
The railway station Erenhot is the point where international trains change bogies between Chinese and Mongolian networks. Observation remains framed in this border city; photographing sensitive installations must be avoided.
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