Ka La Qin Palace

They were living nomadic before they constructed the palace as their main residence during the reign of Kangxi Emperor in 1679.

The last and twelfth prince was Gungsangnorbu, an important politician and reformer in Mongolia and China.

It was listed as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in 2001.

The local government decided to restore the palace and turn it into a museum, which opened in 2002.

The lay-out is symmetrically east-west, has five courtyards and is strictly in accordance with the princely rank, stipulating size and such in Qing dynasty architecture.