Is Baotou, Inner Mongolia worth a visit?

Reach the grasslands of Saihan Tala by bus in Baotou | Autumn Trip Stop 13 | Reach the grasslands by bus in Baotou ✨In Inner Mongolia, if you want to visit the grasslands from the city, you basically have to drive for at least an hour. However, in Baotou, there is a particularly large grassland within the city that can be reached directly by bus. ✨Saihan Tala means "beautiful grassland" in Mongolian. Its full Chinese translation is "Saihan Tala Urban Grassland." It is a unique urban grassland in the country and even in Asia. The park was originally a natural wetland and one of the pastures of the Urad Tribe. It was preserved during large-scale urban construction, resulting in this unique urban grassland. ✨Here, the lush grass and shady trees create a natural picture of a sparse forest grassland. Every summer, with abundant water and grass, birds singing and flowers fragrant, it's as if you are in the magnificent grassland described by the verse, "Vast sky, boundless land, the wind blows and reveals the cattle and sheep." ✨Here, you can roam freely and experience the boldness, enthusiasm, and passionate songs and dances of the Mongolian people. ✨You can also ride horses, feed deer, try archery, and other activities to experience the endless fun of the grassland. There are also delicious dishes from the Mongolian camp waiting for you to savor! 📝Practical information: 1️⃣Address: 50 meters west of Jingyi Road, Jiuyuan District, Baotou City 2️⃣Tickets: Free 3️⃣Visit time: Half a day 4️⃣Transportation guide: 🚗Self-driving: Navigate directly to the north gate of Saihan Tala Urban Grassland. There is a parking lot in the scenic area. 🚌Public transportation: Near (West Gate) bus stop Jingbushicun Station, accessible by bus No. 54. Near (North Gate) bus stop Saihan Tala Urban Grassland Station, accessible by bus No. 5. ✨Recommended public transportation route: 1⃣️The west gate is the main entrance, and most of the attractions are concentrated at the west gate, including the visitor center. The deer park and ovoo are closer to the north gate. If you have enough time, you can visit from the west gate to the north gate. 📌Tips: 🔹Shared bicycles and electric vehicles are not allowed to enter the park. There are bicycle rentals outside the gate or you can take the park's sightseeing bus. 🔹Protect the flowers, plants, and trees, protect the environment, and take away your trash. 🔹Take mosquito repellent and sunscreen measures during summer travel.