The starry sky in November is spectacular, a stargazing study tour in Xilingol

🌌 The summer night sky has exited, and in November, the winter night sky of the Northern Hemisphere unfolds. On the vast, flat grasslands far from the city, free from urban light pollution, the sea of stars is fully visible, making it an ideal place for stargazing.
🌠 Deep in the grasslands of Zhengxiangbai Banner in Xilingol League lies the "Mingantu Observatory Base of the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences." Here, you can not only stargaze but also participate in astronomy popular science and cosmic exploration study programs.
📌 Specific itinerary:
✅ Zhengxiangbai Banner Museum → Mingantu Observatory of the National Astronomical Observatories, CAS → Meridian Space Monitoring Base of the National Space Science Center, CAS → Grassland Eye Starry Sky Camp (guesthouse) → Sand Crossing Stargazing Camping Base → Yuan Shangdu Ruins Scenic Area → Xilingol League Cultural Heritage Museum → Jinlianchuan Grassland.
📌 Highlights of the itinerary
✅ Not only stargazing and star photography experiences but also folk customs, cultural tourism, and specialty food experiences are included, making the study tour very rewarding!
📌 Must-visit spots
✔ Zhengxiangbai Banner Museum
📡 The museum has the "Mingantu" exhibition hall, where you can learn about Mingantu, a figure who made outstanding contributions to mathematics research, astronomical calendars, and map surveying, accumulating cultural knowledge for your stargazing journey.
✔ Grassland Eye Starry Sky Science Education Base
📡 Composed of the "Mingantu Observatory of the National Astronomical Observatories, CAS" and the "Meridian Space Monitoring Base of the National Space Science Center, CAS," the base mainly conducts astronomical observation, aerospace, meteorological science, and Mongolian folk culture popular science education and tourism cultural activities. Here you can experience space meals (astronaut recipes, popular check-in foods, etc.) and the Grassland Eye Starry Sky special meal series.
✔ Grassland Eye Starry Sky Camp (guesthouse)
🏕️ In the evening, you can camp at the Grassland Eye Starry Sky Camp, enjoying authentic Mongolian cuisine while waiting for the starry sea to rise. You can savor the eight Mongolian delicacies: Mongolian morning tea, Mongolian dairy products, fermented mare’s milk, hand-held meat, hot pot lamb, stone-grilled meat, dried meat, butter rolls, and also taste Baich Banner pastries.
✔ Sand Crossing Stargazing Camping Base
🚙 Here you can engage in sand off-roading, RV self-driving camping, outdoor party barbecues, and horseback riding around the starry grassland.
✔ Yuan Shangdu Ruins Scenic Area
🚘 The scenic area is located on the Jinlianchuan Grassland in Zhenglan Banner, about a 1.5-hour drive from Mingantu Town. Visitors seeking more study experiences can visit here to see the "World Cultural Heritage" Yuan Shangdu Ruins and visit the "Xilingol League Cultural Heritage Museum" themed on the Yuan Shangdu Ruins, and enjoy the starry sky over Jinlianchuan Grassland at night.
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☀️ In early November, Xilingol League has not yet officially entered winter, with moderate temperatures, making it a great time to come to Xilingol to enjoy the grassland starry sky!

(Photo sources: Vast Grassland Xilingol, @Guan Yongxin, @Ma Hui)