I just got back from Hohhot, and everyone on my social media is asking about it.

🎈"The sky is blue, the prairie vast, as the wind blows the grass, cattle and sheep appear." When this ancient verse echoes in your ears, the scenic grasslands of Hohhot unfold before your eyes like a painting. This charming city offers not only vast grasslands but also rich historical culture and mouth-watering cuisine. If you love traveling, May is the perfect time to visit Hohhot! Here's a detailed 3-day travel guide for you~ 🛄【Preparation】 - Documents: ID card is essential; bring student ID, senior citizen card, or other discount cards as some attractions offer discounts. - Clothing: Temperature varies greatly between morning and evening in Hohhot in May, so a thick jacket is necessary; sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are needed for the strong daytime sun; wear comfortable sneakers for walking around attractions. - Other items: Pack common medications like cold medicine, digestive medicine, and motion sickness pills; bring a power bank to prevent electronic devices from running out of battery; some snacks are also good to have when you get hungry. 🗺【3-Day Itinerary】 - Day 1: Inner Mongolia Museum → Saishang Old Street → Dazhao Temple - Morning: After arriving in Hohhot, head to the Inner Mongolia Museum, which houses a rich collection that will help you understand the history and culture of Inner Mongolia, from ancient dinosaur fossils to traditional Mongolian costumes and daily utensils. (Free admission, reservation required) - Noon: Enjoy Mongolian cuisine at restaurants near the museum, such as hand-held meat and grilled lamb skewers, experiencing the joy of hearty meat dishes. - Afternoon: Visit Saishang Old Street, where the traditional-style streets are full of local flavor. Shops on both sides sell various Mongolian souvenirs, and you can taste Mongolian milk tea, yogurt cakes, and other snacks along the way. After exploring the old street, continue to Dazhao Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist temple with over 400 years of history. The temple buildings are magnificent, blending architectural styles of multiple ethnicities. The silver Buddha, dragon carvings, and murals are known as the "three treasures." (Dazhao Temple reference ticket price: 50 yuan/person) - Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant near Dazhao Temple, trying the local specialty hot pot with lamb. - Day 2: Chileqin Grassland - Morning: Take a ride to Chileqin Grassland, where you can witness the magnificent scenery described as "blue sky, vast wilderness, wind blowing the grass to reveal cattle and sheep." Although the grass isn't at its lushest in May, you can still experience the vast grassland landscape. - Noon: Enjoy authentic Mongolian cuisine in a yurt on the grassland, including whole roasted lamb, hand-held meat, and milk tea, experiencing Mongolian food culture. - Afternoon: Participate in grassland entertainment activities like horseback riding and archery, experiencing the joy of galloping across the grassland; or take a leisurely walk on the grassland, enjoying the beautiful scenery of windmills and wildflowers, which makes for great photos. - Evening: Join a lively bonfire party, singing and dancing around the fire, watching Mongolian dance performances, and experiencing the hospitality of the grassland people. - Day 3: Moni Mountain Intangible Cultural Heritage Town - Morning: Visit Moni Mountain Intangible Cultural Heritage Town, a showcase of Inner Mongolia's intangible cultural heritage. You can watch the large-scale mountain reality show "Ode to Moni Mountain," participate in making traditional Mongolian costumes, leather carving, paper cutting, and other intangible heritage projects to gain a deeper understanding of traditional Mongolian culture. (Reference ticket price: 60 yuan/person) - Noon: Taste farm-style dishes at restaurants in the town, experiencing different flavors. - Afternoon: Continue exploring the town, visit the "Ten Thousand Miles Tea Road" scenic area to experience the prosperity of ancient commercial routes, then return to the city to prepare for your journey home. 🌅【Surrounding Attractions】 - Huitengxile Grassland: Although it's some distance from Hohhot city, it's definitely worth a visit. It's one of the world's best-preserved alpine meadow grasslands. In May, the grassland gradually turns green with yellow flowers dotting the landscape. You can ride horses and watch the sunrise and sunset on the grassland. - Hasu Lake: Known as the "West Lake beyond the Great Wall," it's a natural lake. You can take a boat tour to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, or stroll and cycle along the lakeside, enjoying a leisurely time. - Zhaojun Museum: Built to commemorate Wang Zhaojun, it includes not only Zhaojun's tomb but also a museum about Zhaojun culture. Learn about Wang Zhaojun's historical story and experience the fusion of history and nature. 🍱【Local Cuisine】 - Shaomai: Hohhot's special breakfast, with thin skin and large filling, the lamb and green onion filling is the most classic, usually served with brick tea. Recommended shops include Lao Suiyuan Shaomai and Maixiangcun Shaomai. - Hand-held meat: Made from fresh lamb, boiled in clear water to preserve the original flavor. It's often dipped in chive flower sauce, garlic paste, and other condiments. Gerile Ama Milk Tea House's hand-held meat is very popular. - Milk tea: Divided into sweet and salty milk tea, with salty milk tea being more common. It's made by boiling milk and brick tea, then adding butter, fried rice, etc., quenching thirst and satisfying hunger. - Bezi: Similar to baked flatbread, available in various flavors such as sugar oil bezi and plain bezi. Crispy outside and soft inside, it can be eaten with lamb offal. You can buy freshly baked delicious bezi at Tongshun Alley. 🏠【Accommodation Guide】 - Downtown: Recommended to stay near Xinhua Street or Zhongshan Road, which offer convenient transportation and many surrounding dining and shopping places. Options include Hohhot Juhua International Hotel with complete facilities, and Langriz Hotel (Dazhao Temple Hailiang Plaza), which has a good location and high value for money. - Chileqin Grassland: If you want to experience grassland life, you can choose to stay in a yurt on the grassland for a unique accommodation atmosphere. However, yurt accommodations are relatively simple, so choose according to your needs. 📌【Travel Tips】 - Some attractions require advance reservations, such as the Inner Mongolia Museum, so remember to plan ahead. - UV rays are strong on the grassland, so take sun protection measures and bring moisturizing face masks and lip balm to prevent dry skin. - Respect local customs: remove shoes before entering a yurt and don't step on the threshold; use both hands when accepting a hada (ceremonial scarf). - Some restaurants in the city may only accept cash payments, so it's best to carry some cash. - Follow the "Hohhot Culture and Tourism" official account to get real-time information about scenic spots and activities.