Malun Grassland in Malun town, Ningwu county, Xinzhou city [Photo/VCG]

Covering nearly 400 hectares in Malun town, Ningwu county, Malun Grassland is up to 2,721 meters above sea level. It is a typical alpine meadow and one of the largest in North China.

The grassland has had a vast grazing slope since the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) and Warring States Period (475-221 BC) due to its abundant water and grass. When spring ploughing is finished every year, farmers in Wuzhai, Shendi and Ningwu graze thousands of cattle, mules, donkeys and horses there.

The Malun Grassland has a varied climate. Even on hot summer days, the temperature on the top is very low, so umbrellas and light down jackets are necessary.