2025 Horinger Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

This is Nanshan Park or Nan Mountain located near Hohhot city. it's got some hiking area, some old war artilleries.

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Walking into the Mengniu Industrial Tourism Zone, a faint aroma of milk seems to waft from the depths of time, instantly bringing me into the heart of this dairy giant. The factory is as neat as a garden, and the modern production line is in full view. Behind the transparent glass is the rhythm of the precise operation of the automated machinery, and the milk flows slowly on the conveyor belt, symbolizing the persistence of technology and quality. The tour guide told the story of Mengniu's rise from a small factory on the grassland to the international stage. I stood in the company's exhibition hall, looking at the familiar packaging of the bottles, and suddenly I felt a respect for the flavors that I am accustomed to in my daily life. This is not only an industrial journey, but also a window to understand the rise of China's dairy industry. It turns out that behind a glass of pure white milk lies the wisdom and persistence of so many people. When I left, I took a bottle of freshly made yogurt with me. When I tasted it, it felt like I had drunk into a journey where grassland and technology were intertwined.

Shahukou is located at the junction of Shanxi and Inner Mongolia provinces. It was called "Chanhekou" in ancient times. It was renamed "Shahukou" in the Ming Dynasty to resist the invasion of Mongolia. It was changed to "Shahukou" in the Qing Dynasty. It is also known as "Xikou" and has a history of more than 2,000 years. Shaohukou is an important military fortress and pass in the northern part of the Ming Great Wall. It was once the core passage for Shanxi merchants to "go west" and the only way for trade between the Central Plains and Mongolia and Russia. It is the birthplace of the "Dashengkui" business and is known as "There is Zhangjiakou in the East and Shaohukou in the West". There are remains of the Ming Great Wall and newly renovated city gates and towers at Shaohukou. Climbing up the Great Wall, you can overlook the Cangtou River Valley and experience the unique landscape at the junction of Shanxi and Mongolia. Shaohukou is not only a military relic, but also a witness to Shanxi merchant culture, immigration history and ethnic integration. It is known as "a microcosm of Shanxi history in the Ming and Qing Dynasties." Near Shaohukou are Shaohubao (a place where troops were stationed in the Ming Dynasty and trade flourished in the Qing Dynasty) and Youwei Ancient Town (a place where troops were stationed in the Ming Dynasty). Tickets: Free attractions

Location: Chenliyao Reservoir! It gets a bit crowded on weekends. Whatever you do, don't park in the parking lot! Whatever you do, don't park in the parking lot! About 200m from the parking lot, there's a small fork in the road. If you detour about 4 km, you can reach a wide-open space by the water. It's a really nice way to spend a relaxing afternoon. It's a great place to spend a short, happy afternoon with friends, basking in the sun, flying kites, and drinking tea. BBQs are also allowed.

Address: Shengle Economic Park, Horinger County Admission: Free, ID card required for entry Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00-12:00 13:30-17:00 Transportation: Self-driving is convenient, free parking available at the entrance Take bus 209 from Hohhot, but a transfer is needed Exhibition Halls: The museum consists of three parts: different historical periods of Horinger, Eastern Han Dynasty murals tombs in Horinger, and the history of the Xianbei ethnic group's development. The first part introduces the history and scenery of Horinger The second part introduces the Eastern Han Dynasty mural tombs in Horinger, where the murals are vivid. Accompanied by the explanations of the guide, the history is vividly brought back to life. The third part is about the history of the Xianbei ethnic group's development. The Xianbei people migrated south from Lake Gaxian, first to Lake Hulun Buir, then to Shengle, where Tuoba established the capital. They then moved to Pingcheng (present-day Yungang, Datong), and finally to Luoyang. The process of moving south was also a process of ethnic integration.

📍Address: Shengle Economic Park, Horinger County 🎫Ticket: Free, enter with your ID card 🕰Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00🕙 (Closed at noon for a break, pay attention to the time⏰) 🚗Transportation: Self-driving is very convenient, there is a free parking lot at the entrance🅿. Take bus 209 from Hohhot, but you need to transfer. 🎯Venue: Consists of three parts: different historical periods of Horinger, Horinger Eastern Han mural tombs, and the history of the Xianbei people's development👀. 🌱The first part introduces the history and landscape of Horinger. 🌱The second part displays the Horinger Eastern Han mural tombs, where the murals are very vivid🎨, and with the narration of the guide Miss🎤, the history of that time is vividly restored📽. 🌱The third part tells the history of the Xianbei people's development, who migrated south from Gaxian Lake🚶, first to Hulun Lake, then to Shengle, where Tuoba established the capital, and then moved to Pingcheng (now Yungang, Datong), and finally to Luoyang. This southward migration process was also a process of ethnic integration🤝. Two of the three major grottoes, Yungang Grottoes and Longmen Grottoes, were also excavated and constructed with the southward migration of the Xianbei people. It turns out that the Xianbei people played such a significant role in Chinese history🎊, laying the foundation for the glorious Sui and Tang dynasties💪. Historical figures such as Yang Jian, Yang Guang, Li Yuan, Li Shimin, and Bai Juyi all had Xianbei ancestry👴. 📌TIPS: 1. If you are interested in this part of history, you can make a separate trip🚶, or you can combine the Mengniu Industrial Tourism Area - Shengle Museum - Mengcao Grass Expo Park into one trip (recently the weather in Hohhot is sultry☀️, and I wanted to find some cool places for the kids, that was the original plan🤔, but...). 2. However, please note that the facilities at the Mengniu Industrial Tourism Area are under maintenance🛠, and it is temporarily closed to the public (according to the staff, it is expected to resume normal operations around August 10, remember to follow the official notice on the public account👀). Although this time we temporarily changed to visit the third phase of the Mengniu Horinger Base, which only has the production line, there is free narration, and the Miss does a very good job🎧. However, for those who want a better experience, it is recommended to wait until the facilities of the sixth phase are restored to normal before going😜. 3. After coming out of the Shengle Museum, because of a temporary matter, we returned to Hohhot and did not go to the Mengcao Grass Expo Park, we will check it out next time along with Mengniu🤩.